Pet Transportation Blog
Expert guides on pet transportation costs, safety tips, USDA licensing, and driver earnings.
How to Become a Pet Transporter: First 30 Days Roadmap
How to become a pet transporter in 30 days: a valid license and clean record, a reliable climate-controlled vehicle, free USDA carrier registration, basic pet first aid, and a mark...
Off-Platform Pet Transport Deals: Why Drivers Get Banned
Off-platform pet transport deals look like a shortcut: the owner saves a fee, you get the same money, and nobody notices. In practice the driver gains nothing, gives up escrow and ...
Best Vehicle for Pet Transport: Setup Guide for Drivers
The best vehicle for pet transport is usually a used minivan with stow-away seats, strong air conditioning, and a flat, washable floor. Here is how minivans, SUVs, and cargo vans c...
GoGoPets vs CitizenShipper for Drivers: Fees, Pay, and Escrow
GoGoPets vs CitizenShipper for drivers is mostly a question of fees and payment timing. GoGoPets charges drivers nothing and pays through escrow; CitizenShipper lists a paid member...
USDA Pet Transport License: Who Needs One and How to Get It
A USDA pet transport license is really a free APHIS Class T carrier registration, and you need it before your first paid trip moving someone else's dog or cat. Here is who must reg...
How Much Do Pet Transporters Make? Net Pay After Expenses
How much do pet transporters make once fuel, lodging, and vehicle wear come out? Drivers typically bid $1.00–$1.50 per mile. This guide works the net math on real trip lengths, com...