uShip
Launched in 2004, uShip has experienced teams to ensure you feel confident, assured and at ease from booking to delivery. uShip makes shipping big stuff easy and affordable by connecting you with customer-reviewed Transportation Service Providers, ranging from independent owner-operators to the largest freight carriers and brokers. You're able to talk to the carriers, review their transport history, safety records and customer-rated feedback. Through uShip's mobile tracking feature, important status updates and location sharing are available so you can follow your valuable shipment at any point during the journey. Call for the best rate today!
BOTTOM LINE
uShip connects shippers and carriers for streamlined transactions. Because of the marketplace model, not all vendors are created equal, but uShip provides reviews and history for each carrier so you can book with confidence.
PROS
- Name your own price
- Track your shipment online
- Get multiple bids on your project
CONS
- Not all vendors are licensed and insured
What is uShip?
uShip is an online marketplace, or “load board,” for shipping services where users can post shipping jobs they need completed and receive bids from several vendors. Customers can use uShip for a variety of shipping needs from household moves to cars to live animals and more. uShip specializes in helping customers find transportation for items “larger than a parcel” for both local and long-distance moves.
uShip services
Uship transport
uShip lets customers find transport solutions for shipping in the following categories among others, including freight shipping at truckload or less-than-truckload capacity:
- Vehicles (cars, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, boats and parts)
- Household items (furniture, appliances, etc.)
- Whole house, apartment or office moves
- Heavy equipment (farm equipment, construction equipment)
- Animals (dogs, cats, livestock)
Customers can select their preferred carrier type from large trucking companies, small fleets, single truck owners and even people on road trips.
uShip tracking
You can track your shipment any time throughout the process online and through the uShip mobile app, you’ll also receive push notifications upon pickup and delivery. Your driver must have location sharing services turned on, so be sure to verify this with your driver before you book.
uShip app
With the uShip mobile app you can communicate with your driver, ask questions, get important status alerts and make payment upon delivery. For drivers, the uShip mobile app provides a streamlined source of communication and organization. You can keep track of your active jobs, submitted bids and answer customer questions all in one place.
uShip insurance
uShip offers all-risk cargo insurance with coverage for direct physical loss and/or damage. Insurance through uShip eliminates the hassle of having to deal with a third-party service provider’s insurance company. This direct relationship promises faster payouts on claims. Insurance can be purchased at booking and is backed by Lloyd’s of London. uShip also offers a “ship with confidence” guarantee that pays out up to $500 if damage or loss occurs.
uShip quotes and pricing
To get pricing and bids for your job, enter what you need to be shipped and where it’s going. Before you book, you can review each company’s customer feedback and service history.
- uShip estimate: After your information is submitted, you’ll receive a free instant uShip estimate based on historical pricing data.
- uShip bidding: Certain shipments have published rates that can instantly be booked. If your job doesn’t have a published rate, you can choose whether you want to receive bids from several carriers, or name your own price and wait for a carrier to accept it.
- uShip fees: A service charge paid to uShip will apply upon booking. A list of fees is not available as prices are set based on what you’re shipping; however any service fee is listed clearly alongside your bid at checkout, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying before you finalize your payment.
uShip FAQ
- How does uShip work?
- Is uShip legitimate?
- uShip is a real, legitimate company. They are an online marketplace (also known as a load board) that allow individuals or businesses who need large items shipped to post jobs and receive bids from third-party vendors.
- Is uShip safe?
- While working with third-parties may feel like a risky endeavor, uShip’s “ship with confidence” guarantee promises a payout of up to $500 in the event of damage or loss, though uShip assures customers those instances are rare.
- What are uShip’s insurance requirements?
uShip’s insurance premiums will depend on the value of your items, but deductibles are available as low as $50. You must submit any claims within five days of delivery.
Insurance is not available for certain items including engines and motors, live animals, cash, jewelry and other items.
Geographical restrictions apply to the areas of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Mexico, Haiti, Nigeria, Pakistan and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- Can you make money on uShip?
- For drivers, uShip is a potential money making opportunity. You can accept jobs as a full-time truck driver or even earn some extra cash while on a road trip. uShip will take a fee of all jobs booked, but it can be an excellent way to connect with lots of jobs in one, centralized place.
Do we recommend uShip?
If you’re looking for a simple way to get multiple bids for a shipping job, uShip can be a good place to start. Specializing in large and bulky items, uShip helps customers needing transport for atypical items. In addition to their “ship with confidence” guarantee, their customer service teams help mediate communication, timing and payment issues between shipper and carrier, which should put most customers at ease.
uShip Reviews
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Our delivery people could not have been nicer or more prompt or professional. I would use them again 1000 times over!! The bid process is absolutely genius. The first bids were $500 or so. The last one was $200. I could not be happier!!
Initially unsure of using Uship. I placed an advertisement to see possible bids. The first came in at twice what I expected. After several days, a couple of bids came in that were reasonably priced. After talking with a couple of bidders, I selected a slightly higher bid for enclosed transportation. The driver arrived a bit later than planned, but quickly loaded the bike and transported from Colorado to California. After arriving in California, I had the bike delivered about 3 days later. The excellent communication from the driver and quick delivery make the a service I will use again if needed.
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Needed a chair shipped from NYC and put the job on uShip for bids. Within a few days I had 4 bids from $375 to $600. After checking reviews, I chose the middle bid. MoverMan's Bryant ** was FANTASTIC! Quick responses to all my concerns and FAST delivery. The chair was wrapped with extreme care and he was a really nice guy to boot. I'd definitely work with him again. Book him. You won't be sorry.
My overall experience with my shipper was good. What was difficult was the bidding process. So I got some bids I liked, and then the users get "flagged" and their bids get cancelled, and then people who had underbid them cancel their bids... And just overall it was a little bit of a "wild-wild-west". I eventually found a bid I liked by someone that seemed good and I pulled the trigger immediately. Once I selected a shipper, the experience went perfectly and I could not be happier.
U Ship fills a much needed gap between normal delivery services like UPS, etc & the larger freight companies that are prohibitively expensive. It has also gotten so much better since I tried it a few years ago. I received multiple bids for my shipments & was able to select a great shipper with positive reviews that was a good fit for my specific needs. Great service @ a great price.
I posted pictures of the item, the route, and the dates on Sunday. I got two ridiculous bids, but then a solid bid from a shipper with excellent reviews. Pickup was flawless, and the item was delivered 1200 miles away in five days (I wasn’t in a hurry). Delivery was on-time and painless. I’ve used UShip 3 times now, for items from a single rocking chair to a pontoon boat, and shipped thousands of miles. No problems so far, it is great!
My shipper Brad did an excellent job. The bed frame came in great shape—it was properly wrapped and they handled it with kid gloves even as they unwrapped it. They delivered it earlier than the timeframe they proposed. I’m truly delighted with their service.
1. The mobile apps need serious help; the website experience is only marginally better. Some critical features are simply missing from the mobile app. Even on the website, the site navigation/UI is rather dreadful for users. 2. On last shipment, it took three attempts to identify a competent carrier. UShip needs to implement a method of keeping amateurs and clowns off the platform. Contracting with non-serious shippers who simply don't show up and/or stop communicating is time-consuming, frustrating and can damage reputations. This last experience was excruciating and will make me think twice before using the UShip platform again.
Eric was fantastic! He provided timely updates and delivered the scooter undamaged. His shipping quote was substantially less than the others I had received. Highly recommend his services and will use again in the future. Will use again.
I have been using uSHIP for a long time. I use them exclusively. I have had zero problems and have had professional drivers always. My bikes delivered on time and undamaged. This company has earned my business. No one comes close.
My second time using UShip to transport a vehicle cross country, and as the first, it went perfectly... Was connected to a hauler with great reviews, booked, paid and then got a call from said hauler... Arrangements were confirmed and the car was picked up & delivered safely and on time. A+ all the way!!
Steve in Chicago
uShip Company Information
- Social media:
- Company Name:
- uShip
- Company Type:
- Private
- Year Founded:
- 2004
- Address:
- 205 E Riverside Dr
- City:
- Austin
- State/Province:
- TX
- Postal Code:
- 78704
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.uship.com