Does uShip require insurance?

Shipments booked with any of the LTL Instant Rate Carriers will be subject to the carrier’s Limitation of Liability in the case of damage or loss. If you determine that your shipment requires additional coverage, we offer LTL Cargo Insurance for purchase during checkout at an affordable rate.

What insurance do I need as a carrier?

Liability insurance is a mandatory motor carrier insurance coverage that pays for damages you cause to other people and their property. Liability insurance coverages for motor carriers includes Bodily Injury insurance and Property Damage coverage.

Do I need an MC or a dot for uShip?

Insurance Information: keep it general – we don’t need your policy number. MC/DOT Numbers: when transporting some commodities, an MC (Motor Carrier) operating authority is required by the FMCSA. High-Quality Photos of Your Equipment: be sure to remove visible contact information.

How much can you make as a carrier on uShip?

The top vehicle haulers on uShip make an average of $35,000 to $26,000 a year. The top 25% make nearly $15,000 a year. The most active carriers are closely tied into brokers and dealerships so they are constantly moving vehicles from auto auction-to-dealer, dealer-to-dealer, and dealer-to-door.

Are uShip shippers insured?

As you book and ship through uShip, rest assured that you’re backed by our ‘Ship with Confidence’ Guarantee that compensates you up to $500* in the rare case of damage or loss. We’re putting our money where our mouth is because we know your stuff is important to you.

What is a cargo insurance?

Cargo insurance is the method used in protecting shipments from physical damage or theft. In fact, insuring cargo ensures that the value of goods are protected against potential losses which may occur during air, sea or land transportation.

How do you use uShip as a carrier?

To get started, create a carrier account with uShip, get your profile together, and click find shipments at the top of the page. This is where you can find available shipping jobs on uShip. Be sure to share your location with uShip when requested, so we can default your search to your current pickup location.

How do I start uShip?

PERFECT YOUR PROFILE Add a friendly, clear photo. Be thorough about your experience and philosophy. Include anything that shows you’re a trustworthy, skilled, and all-around good human. Up your credibility by showing that you’re SaferWatch monitored and have proper authority and insurance.

Is driving for uShip worth it?

On Trustpilot, uShip is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with more than 90 percent of the reviews saying the company is “excellent” or “great.” Most of the negative reviews center around people having problems with the shipping providers, not with uShip. uShip responds to most negative reviews to offer customer service help.

Does uShip cover damage?

We’re Here for You — Just in Case As you book and ship through uShip, rest assured that you’re backed by our ‘Ship with Confidence’ Guarantee that compensates you up to $500* in the rare case of damage or loss.