uShip

• Transport Large, Heavy Items for Cheap
• Car Shipping Costs
• Ship with Confidence 
• Estimated Costs

Transport Large, Heavy Items for Cheap

Moving a piano, car, or even just a large piece of furniture comes at a price. Unfortunately, many standard moving companies will drastically increase their rates for these types of items, putting a lot of stress on a tight budget. The nice thing about uShip is that when you create a listing, you can choose how much you're willing to pay to have your item moved, or you can receive multiple quotes from different drivers or companies and choose the best rate.  

The fact that there is no set price for certain items is great for anyone looking to save some money as it could potentially get you a great deal. Instead of being told what you're going to pay to move your heavy items, you get to choose. Also, you aren't rushed to make a decision. If you don't want to accept any of the offers at first (or no one bites at your offered price), give it a few days to see if anything changes. 

Car Shipping Costs

Thanks to websites like eBay Motors and Craigslist that allow people to buy and sell a car without a middleman, more vehicles are being transported all over the country.  If you need to ship a vehicle, uShip is an excellent option. The company's website includes a "cost to ship" page where you can input your vehicle's information (year, make, model, etc.) to determine how much it will cost to ship your car across the country, state-to-state, locally, or internationally. uShip even breaks it down so you can see the company (or driver) that offers the lowest rate, best value, or the one with the highest customer rating. 

Ship with Confidence 

Anyone who goes through uShip for their shipping needs gets the "Ship with Confidence" Guarantee. This guarantee compensates clients up to $500 if any items are damaged or lost. Also, the company will reimburse clients up to $500 if they made a payment and the services are not rendered. 

Keep in mind that you must follow uShip's Safe Shipping Guide to be eligible for this guarantee. 

Estimated Costs

It's not common for moving companies to disclose pricing upfront. Mainly because moving inherently comes with a lot of variables: How many boxes do you plan on using? Do you plan on packing the items yourself or hiring someone else to do it? Are you moving across the street or the country? 

Something unique about uShip is the company's attempt to be as transparent as possible. On the website, uShip has a page that discloses client listings, including what they moved, the distance of the move, how much it cost, and more. Of course, no personal details are revealed. 

For example, one of the posts is from a client who moved out of a one bedroom apartment in Northern California and moved to Southern California. The total distance of the move was around 420 miles, and the client received three quotes. The client declined two of the quotes and accepted the last quote for $2,000. 

This is just one example. The website includes thousands of these profiles. If you want a ballpark number on how much your move will cost you, it doesn't get much better than this. 

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• Availability and Flexibility
• uShip Fees

Availability and Flexibility

uShip is not always the most practical way to move — especially for those with a specific timeframe and/or a lot of stuff to move. 

uShip's business model is all about utilizing the extra space in trucks and helping eliminate economic waste. Since your belongings are being shipped in the extra space of a truck that's already got an established route, you don't get to cherry-pick the date or the amount of space available. Instead, you simply have to wait and see if someone can move your stuff within your timeframe. 

When our research team scrolled through uShip's listings, we came across several that had been live for days (some even weeks) with little interaction — meaning there weren't any bids. So, even if you create a listing, there is no guarantee that you'll get an offer. 

uShip Fees

uShip doesn't charge or require a subscription fee for basic Shipper (personal or business), Broker, or Carrier accounts. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any fees. If you read through the company's user agreement, you'll see that uShip may charge the following fees:

• Shipper Listing/Posting Fee
• Shipper Service Charges
• TSP Transaction Fee
• uShip Payments and Withdrawal Fee
• Penalty Fees
  • TSP Excessive Cancellation Surcharge
  • Failed ACH Fee
  • Unpaid Balance Fee

Nearly all moving companies have fees, so this is not unusual. But, we do recommend that you speak with a company representative or read the agreement thoroughly before signing any paperwork. That way, you are informed about what you're paying for and why.