{"id":11461,"date":"2019-03-28T19:07:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T19:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/?p=11461"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:18:10","slug":"last-minute-shipping-with-uship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ushipblogsubd.wpengine.com\/tips\/last-minute-shipping-with-uship\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Life-Saving Ways uShip Works for Last-Minute Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all been there. Life gets busy, and you suddenly realize that the relocation move, vehicle shipment, or motorcycle shipment you were supposed<\/em> to book has crept up on you \u2013 and you’re left with a last-minute shipping conundrum.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re now scrambling to find a shipping company to get the job done, only to find astronomical prices and timeframes that just don\u2019t work for you.<\/p>\n

This last-minute shipping dilemma has driven millions of people like you to uShip<\/a>. We\u2019re happy to help, whether you\u2019re using uShip for a just-in-time or plenty-of-time move.<\/p>\n

Here are five common scenarios we see and hear where our marketplace and carrier network has bailed out our last-minute shipping customers:<\/p>\n

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    LAST-MINUTE FURNITURE SHIPPING<\/a>
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    Shipping antiques<\/a>, armoires, sectional sofas, or high-end vintage furniture can be a real stumper even in the best-planned scenarios. Throw in a last-minute timeframe and that\u2019s when shipping gets dicey and expensive, due to expedited special-handling and white-glove service fees. On uShip, 99 percent of the more than 40,000 active feedback-rated carriers in our network blanket-wrap their shipments. The rest are likely heavy equipment or car haulers \u2013 and it’s hard to find blankets that big. The blanket-wrappers are always looking for extra shipments to fill their trucks along the existing route. This increases the likelihood that they\u2019ll be able to pick up your furniture quickly and at a fair price. One antique seller sold a 10 x 14 Karastan rug to a customer over 500 miles away. After a few calls to some traditional freight carriers, he tried uShip. He posted the rug shipment listing on a Wednesday night and by Thursday morning he had three quotes from transporters. After reviewing feedback, the carrier he ultimately chose was $210 cheaper than the lowest quote he got from a traditional carrier.<\/p>\n

    The seller accepted his offer at 1 p.m. and the rug was picked up later that day at 4 p.m. By Friday evening at 6 p.m. \u2013 just 29 hours after the shipment was booked \u2013 the rug was delivered to the client in Tuscaloosa, and for substantially less money than regular freight companies.<\/p>\n

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    LAST-MINUTE VEHICLE DELIVERY<\/a>
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    The good news about having so many car buying sites at our fingertips today is that one\u2019s dream car is pretty easy to find. The downside is that it\u2019ll likely be out of the area. For example, over 70 percent of cars purchased on eBay are bought by buyers at least two states away from the seller. And when you find that great deal or that dream car, you need to act fast before someone else grabs it out from under you. That\u2019s where uShip comes in. Posting your vehicle on uShip gives you access to instant published rates from providers or you can test the market by getting quotes from competing carriers. Whichever way you go, that new car \u2013 or a new car to you \u2013 will be on its way to you in no time.\"vehicle<\/li>\n

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    LAST-MINUTE HOUSEHOLD MOVES<\/a>
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    We see this scenario a lot: a new job requires a family to relocate cities in a short time period. Moving is stressful enough, but when you throw a new job on top of it, it’s a doubly tough act to balance. Most people\u2019s gut reaction is to do the move themselves. But when you do a DIY vs. uShip comparison, the cost is largely the same. And if you\u2019ve got a moving allowance from the new company, that\u2019s a no-brainer. Put the shipment on uShip and get the help. But here\u2019s the thing about packing and estimating. People always underestimate their volume of stuff. Twenty boxes are actually 40 or 50. A dozen paintings are actually 18. Six pieces of furniture are always 10. You get the picture \u2013 it\u2019s harder and more strenuous than it first appears. And that\u2019s why you can count on the professionals on uShip to do the heavy lifting. We also see college students returning home from school over the summer, new graduates moving to first jobs, and adult kids downsizing their aging parents into either smaller homes or independent living situations. While those may or may not be last-minute moves, a thick layer of psychological stress is often spread over these types of moves. Get the help of a professional mover. You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/p>\n

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    LAST-MINUTE BOAT TRANSPORT<\/a>
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    Spring is one of your favorite times of the year because it means getting the boat on the lake after a long winter. But driving your boat with wind in your thinning hair is one thing; moving it on land from place to place is another. Consider protecting your investment by hiring a professional boat hauler, someone who knows the ropes and rules of the road when it comes to securing your watercraft while en route. One other piece of advice: get your boat listed on uShip early this spring. Once it warms up and everyone\u2019s itching to get on the water, scheduling your quick (and safe) boat move can be more challenging. Be sure your hull is free of any zebra mussels, invasive mollusks native to fresh waters in Eurasia that wreaks havoc on ecosystems. If zebra mussels are discovered on the hull while in transit, authorities will require the boat be left on the roadside.<\/p>\n

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    LAST-MINUTE MOTORCYCLE SHIPPING<\/a>
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    To motorcycle owners, summer means bike rallies and doing the biker hand wave. As motorcycle rallies have grown in popularity, we\u2019ve seen an emerging trend of owners shipping their bikes hauled to and from their favorite rally by motorcycle movers. This lets the owner meet their bike there, ride it around the rally, fully enjoying the camaraderie, and then fly home to wait for the bike\u2019s return. Bike owners realize riding any sort of distance to the location will absolutely wreck their body. Plus, they may not be able to take that much time off of work to ride there and back. If you\u2019re still determining your favorite motorcycle rally, check out our post on 6 Best Motorcycle Rallies in the Country<\/a>. And if attending Sturgis<\/a> or the Republic of Texas Rally<\/a> is a last-minute thing, there are always thousands of affordable motorcycle transporters available on uShip heading that way.<\/p>\n

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    No matter whether you’re facing a last-minute shipping crunch, you know a few things will always be true when you go with uShip:<\/p>\n