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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

CARRIER PROFILE: Find a Way Trucking

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WHY USHIP WORKS BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL CARRIERS

Business CharacteristicuShip In-Home DeliveryTraditional Freight Carriers
Instant EstimatesYesNo
Transparent FeesYesNo
Extra FeesNo Accessorial FeesFuel, Lift gate, Access Fees
PackingCarrier Blanket WrapsSeller Crates or Wraps
Delivery LocationRoom-of-ChoiceCurbside or Porch
In-Network Hand-offs1-26-8
Service AreaNationwideNationwide
TrackingYesYes
Delivered byDelivery VehiclesSemi-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.

Read the Derma’s story

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.

Read the Derma’s story

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.

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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.

Read the blog post

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.

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