uShip has a rating of 3.86 stars from 320 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with uShip most frequently mention whole process. uShip ranks 18th among Shipping sites.
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Bought a large item on Amazon that I needed to return and the seller was kind enough to refer me to uShip. I did get a FedEx quote before listing my shipment on uShip. I quickly received a more competitive offer on uShip and accepted it. Never having used a shipping service outside of USPS, UPS and FedEx, I was a little intimidated by the whole bid process at first, but I had ZERO reason to be. It was straightforward, simple and saved me a ton of money.
The item we shipped was damaged and even though we purchased insurance through them they will not cover the minimal cost of the repairs. We didn't try to file a claim for the $9000 it was insured for, just enough for the parts to repair at $500 (not even covering our labor) and they denied claim. Great for finding cheap carriers but would advise not to get scammed by their insurance.
Bought a large item on Amazon that I needed to return and the seller was kind enough to refer me to uShip. I did get a FedEx quote before listing my shipment on uShip. I quickly received a more competitive offer on uShip and accepted it. Never having used a shipping service outside of USPS, UPS and FedEx, I was a little intimidated by the whole bid process at first, but I had ZERO reason to be. It was straightforward, simple and saved me a ton of money.
I found uShip to be a great option for shipping my kayak from CO to NJ. Other shipping sites were estimating as much as $500 for the service, much more than the kayak was even worth. I liked that uShip is based on your offer being accepted, and will give you a recommendation to what similar items shipped for. That way you get matched with a driver who knows exactly what he's getting into. My driver was awesome, he texted me updates, and even dropped off the kayak right at my house. I would definitely recommend
I have used Uship several times. I like that shippers can bid, and I can review their feedback and communicate with them prior to selecting the one I want to use. I've had nothing but stellar experiences and highly recommend! The prices are pretty reasonable and I get the item much quicker. I have moved furniture, heavy mirrors, office files, all through U Ship.
Through Uship we found Michael Story who professionally and collaboratively delivered a family heirloom to its new home. Michael worked with us to find solutions for a remote pick up and quickly delivered a rare and valuable antique to our home. I highly recommend and would partner with him again. Plus he's just one helluva nice guy.
The item we shipped was damaged and even though we purchased insurance through them they will not cover the minimal cost of the repairs. We didn't try to file a claim for the $9000 it was insured for, just enough for the parts to repair at $500 (not even covering our labor) and they denied claim. Great for finding cheap carriers but would advise not to get scammed by their insurance.
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Shipping
Thank you for your message and for providing this feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and that you haven't reached a satisfactory resolution with your protection plan. Please reach out at support@uship.com or 800-698-7447 if you have any questions or concerns we can address.
New customer and I had a part needing shipped from Nebraska to Florida. Driver was responsive and communicated well. Delivered on time and as promised. All I would say is your service depends on the driver and you have some responsibility to accommodate the unpredictable nature of individualized shipping. Be flexible when at all possible and understand they are trying to book multiple loads and make a delivery schedule that is profitable for them. You will get better service in the end.
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shipping service
Hi Scott,
Thank you for your review and for choosing uShip. We're delighted to have met your expectations, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you again.
Makes shipping incredibly affordable. You choose your driver and can see their reviews so you know pretty much exactly who you are hiring. I ship furniture with Uship for a fraction of what it would cost me with other mainstream shipping services. The drivers are personally accountable as well so even though I still insure my items(for a very low cost) I don't have to worry about if the piece will show up damaged. You also have increased communication, why track a package(even though its available) when you can text message your drivers! I am really appreciative for this service, it keeps MY prices lower and more affordable for my customers when I don't have to charge 600-1000 dollars to ship a dresser across the country. So many reasons to like this company.
I was a bit skeptical about shipping on a service that isn't a major moving company. I shipped a waverunner by trailer and Michael who is who I used. Was so great! Helped me get lights for my trailer and put them in for me. I did not know that were not working. He delivered on on time and contacted me through the whole process of where he was at and what time he would be delivering! I cannot say enough he was so great and if you need him to take anything for you. Use him for sure 👍
They will not stand behind what they do. They give you a bid to ship a package of certain dimensions and certain weight. I weighed the crate and measured it with the driver here. Two weeks later, they charge me an extra $200 and will not respond. They say that the package was overweight. Beware they are dishonest.
Hi there,
It sounds like you may have a dispute with the carrier/company you matched with, not uShip. Though uShip is a neutral third party that gives consumers the ability to find and work with independent carriers, we do our best to assist when situations like this arise. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact uShip support by calling (800) 698-7447 or emailing support@uship.com.
Our small business had its first need for LTL and ended up on uShip after a bit of research. The transaction went off without a hitch and the quote was within just a couple of dollars of the final transaction. I was most impressed with the personalized customer service responses I got when I emailed several newbie questions. Hopefully we are in need of their services again. I'll definitely go the uShip route in the future.
AJ Conley is well spoken, Handsome, and has an athletic build. I am positive he would boost your TV ratings! He is humble, grateful.
He actually moved me in the snow with just tennis shoes and no socks! I was so lucky he picked up my job! Great guy!
I have used UShip 3 times. My most recent experience was earlier this month when I purchased a bar from someone in Seattle and had it shipped to Orlando. As with my previous experiences, UShip was very easy to use and the shipper (Vintage Movers) communicated in a timely and responsive manner. They key to having a good UShip experience imo, is to manage your expectations and be a bit flexible. You aren't going to get daily communication from the driver. If they agreed to a specific delivery window, then they'll deliver within that window but you my not know exactly when until the day before. I haven't been disappointed and it's certainly less expensive than the big moving companies.
Steve always seemed eager to please and responded to messages promptly.
I have very wide window for my delivery.
I shipped a very large picture with a glass frame from potomac, Maryland to southern FL. The people who came to my house were very professional and very nice. My son reported the same thing when the picture arrived as promised to his house. I would definitely use them again!
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excellent to deal with throughout.
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i used them to ship a large framed with glass picture
I truly appreciate this service. Communication is excellent throughout. The competitive bids are real time free market… Have used Uship 5 times or so - always honest and proficient operation… That being the case - It saves me lots of angst and the job gets done much to my liking.
I would use again and recommend. We have a couple of small pieces of furniture and boxes to move from California to Ohio. I was a bit nervous about doing this, but it went very well. Communication with the shipper was good. The shipper had good reviews on uShip's site. This was much cheaper then a traditional moving company. Everything arrived safe and sound!
Hi Ma,
Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to working with you again soon.
This was my first time using uShip as I needed to get a few pieces of furniture transported from Arizona to California. I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent price. The mover was timely and communicated with me at every step. Would highly recommend uShip. In fact, I am going to use them again in Spring for moving the rest of my two-bedroom apartment.
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So glad I found uShip. Will definitely use them again!
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uShip moving services
Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate your kind words and feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
I engaged in Uship's service to transport my BMW from a dealership to my San Diego home. Unfortunately, the experience was subpar – lack of communication, a significant delay in delivery, and the delivery occurring in the dark. Despite paying extra for coverage, my car arrived with a cracked back window. I reached out to the BMW dealership and they said there was no broken windows on the car. The shipper refused my claim, stating it wasn't their responsibility. I've contacted the BBB and plan to involve the district attorney's office in Austin, Texas. This seems like an insurance issue, and I'm dissatisfied with the service provided.
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Since they won’t do my claim, they can at least give me my money back that I paid for the coverage.
Hi Blaine,
It appears the uShip Protection Plan case was denied based on the information provided. If you have supplementary documentation to provide or would like to submit an appeal, you can do so within 30 days from the notice of denial. To move forward with that process, please respond to the email entitled uShip Protection Plan: Case Denied.
-uShip Support
I used Uship a couple of times in its early years, and was very pleased, but at that time it was a much less structured process with no online app. Venturing into it again recently was interesting. The app takes a little bit of getting used to, but was generally easy to navigate once I found my way around. A couple of points of abrasion included that there were several bidders who didn't have any experience and when I asked for a description most did not reply. I also had an issue with bidders not paying attention to my very specific available delivery dates. Putting my request out there in advance was more trouble than it was worth because everybody wanted to come earlier than it was available for pick up and delivery. All that being said, the company I ended up going with was terrifically, flexible, incredibly professional, and just downright nice to work with. I would use Uship again.
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Shipping
For my first shipment with Uship, I am very happy. After posting my needs, I was contacted by 2 shippers within an hour and another about an hour after that. I contracted with one of the first two, GBL or Golden Bear Logistics. The price was in-line with my expectations, and the timing was spot-on. Kyle was very communicative about his timing and expectations. My items - (two far-eastern statues withing about 200#) were well wrapped and arrived in the same condition they were when picked up.
I recommend UShip and GBL 100% and would surely use them again if needed.
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UShip
A close friend passed in early December and she had an antique cabinet that needed to be removed from her apartment by mid-month. Original plans fell through and I had to scramble last minute calling several overly priced moving companies who would deliver in 2-3weeks! Found UShip online and although apprehensive, I created an account just to see what would happen. Within two days, I received an offer from a mover. With a 4.8 star, I decided to proceed. In three days, I received the antique cabinet without a single scratch, crack, or dent. I am so grateful to UShip (words cannot express) for making this experience much less stressful and reasonably priced for an item so personal and sentimental.
Hi Laura,
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about your loss, but are glad you were able to find a great carrier to get your precious cargo delivered with care. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
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I was very impressed with the entire experience. They first, make it easy for you to place your ad/shipment needs on their website. You just simply complete the standard form they have online. From there, the long list of established and credible shippers are notified of your needs. You will automatically start receiving quotes from those that can provide service. It is similar to an auction, but in reverse. As you receive their quotes, the price normally lowers as each transporter lowers their quote to gain your business.
In our experience, the price started at $3600, however by the end of the five day bidding process, we accepted the lowest bid at a price of $2495.
The transporter was very professional. He would contact me at the end of each day and let me know his progress. There is nothing more that I could ask for!
I certainly will be posting on UShip the next time I have a need of a transporter!most of two
The long distance from Austin Tx to Irvine Ca moving was very concerned, but wow! Through the u-ship was soo... easy process!
Thank you soo. Much to Jaime Diaz team, his son and the other name, sorry I forgot(my memory is not good anymore)!
Sincerely,
Christina
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My long distance moving, from Austin Tx to Irvine Ca was beyond my expectations!! Than you U-ship and Jaime Diaz great team!!
Cheers,
Christina
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House hold items
Really good experience, the delivery was on time and the person in charge of my motorcycle was very helpful. I recommend.
This was my first time using uship, and despite my skepticism I had a wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend!
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Private shipper
uShip is a worldwide online transportation marketplace connecting those that need things shipped to those who do the shipping. In minutes you can create a free listing to have your item(s) shipped, choose to let potential transporters bid on your shipment or view estimates.
People and businesses use uShip because it’s easy and affordable to price, book, and ship everything from cars to cranes, freight to furniture, and households to horses—whether it’s going local or long distance.
Our shipping marketplace helps you connect with trusted, feedback-rated service providers of all kinds—large companies, small fleets, single-truck owners and even roadtrippers—that compete for your business and offer extra cargo space at a discount.
Many great companies started in a garage. uShip started in the back of a rent-a-truck. In 2001, Matt Chasen and his then fiancé, Heather, were moving from Seattle to Austin. The 9 ft. Van Matt ordered was sold out, leaving them with an enormous 20 ft. Truck.
Along that 2,500-mile drive, Matt remembered the large family heirloom armoire he’d tried–and failed–to ship a year earlier due to the astronomic shipping cost. That’s when he had his lightbulb moment that he’d become intent on solving: creating a way online to efficiently connect people’s large shipments with empty truck space so both parties win.
Matt would go on to make this his focus at business school, where he met fellow students Jay Manickam and Mickey Millsap. The trio honed the idea, and in 2004, they launched uShip.com.
uShip is based in Austin, Texas, with European headquarters in Amsterdam.
Every 30 seconds a new shipment is listed on uShip worldwide.
Hi KT,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experiences! We're happy to hear that through uShip, you've been able to connect with independent carriers who provide a more affordable method of transportation for your items than those offered by bigger commercial carriers.
Thank you again for your feedback. We look forward to working with you again in the future!