USHIP’S DELIVERY NETWORK: PEACE OF MIND COMES STANDARD
Tap into uShip’s nationwide and regional network of curated carriers for fast, reliable large-item delivery
Large and Bulky Shipping Done the Modern Way
uShip In-Home Delivery gives online furniture retailers access to its vast network of curated, feedback-rated carriers who provide faster, easier, and more affordable furniture delivery.
Unlike traditional freight carriers, uShip’s network of carriers offers an all-inclusive price at booking. This means no additional lift-gate fees, fuel surcharges, and crating costs. Just fast, reliable and predictable nationwide service.
Large and Bulky Shipping Done the Modern Way
uShip In-Home Delivery gives online furniture retailers access to its vast network of curated, feedback-rated carriers who provide faster, easier, and more affordable furniture delivery.
Unlike traditional freight carriers, uShip’s network of carriers offers an all-inclusive price at booking. This means no additional lift-gate fees, fuel surcharges, and crating costs. Just fast, reliable and predictable nationwide service.
The Benefits of First-to-Final Mile Delivery on uShip
• Dedicated, reliable, experienced drivers
• Faster nationwide and regional service
• Transparent pricing
• Customer reviews based on real transactions
• Low damage rates
3 Facts about uShip Carriers That May Surprise You
7 in 10 uShip carriers have 5+ years of experience
In fact, 4 in 10 have been driving 15+ years. Many are former long-haul, big-rig truckers turned sprinter-van drivers.
95% drive a sprinter van, box truck, or pickup- trailer combo
A smaller vehicle footprint means less overhead for the driver. This allows delivery costs to remain low and better care for your items.
82% of carriers on uShip haul full-time
While some drivers split time with additional professions, for a vast majority of carriers, hauling large items is their craft and how they earn a living.
WHY USHIP WORKS BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL CARRIERS
| Business Characteristic | uShip In-Home Delivery | Traditional Freight Carriers |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Estimates | Yes | No |
| Transparent Fees | Yes | No |
| Extra Fees | No Accessorial Fees | Fuel, Lift gate, Access Fees |
| Packing | Carrier Blanket Wraps | Seller Crates or Wraps |
| Delivery Location | Room-of-Choice | Curbside or Porch |
| In-Network Hand-offs | 1-2 | 6-8 |
| Service Area | Nationwide | Nationwide |
| Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Delivered by | Delivery Vehicles | Semi-trucks |
HOW THESE EMPTY-NESTERS FOUND FREEDOM ON THE OPEN ROAD
Power Carrier Profile: Derma Transport, Port Angeles, Washington
For Melissa and Dustin Derma, being on the road together means one thing above all else: teamwork. After 26 years of marriage and 800 deliveries, they still have retained their 5-star rating and power carrier status on uShip.
HOW THESE EMPTY-NESTERS FOUND FREEDOM ON THE OPEN ROAD
Power Carrier Profile: Derma Transport, Port Angeles, Washington
For Melissa and Dustin Derma, being on the road together means one thing above all else: teamwork. After 26 years of marriage and 800 deliveries, they still have retained their 5-star rating and power carrier status on uShip.
WHAT AIRBNB HAS TO DO WITH TRUCKING’S DOWNSIZE MOVEMENT
Just as Airbnb has inspired the notion of opening non-traditional, underutilized rooms, tiny houses, and condos, uShip is at the forefront of a similar model that’s opening non-traditional truck space and inspiring a new type of driver.
About uShip
uShip is an online marketplace – but for shipping. Since 2004 our technology has helped facilitate millions of deliveries, everything from furniture to freight, cars to cranes, and households to horses.
Our network of feedback-rated carriers drive sprinter vans, box trucks, and pickup-trailer combinations, and offers blanket-wrap, room-of-choice delivery. Based in Austin, uShip has over 200 employees.
customers
Listings