General Questions:
Driver/Transporter Questions:
How does Pet Delivery Solutions work for me the shipper?
Our online marketplace allows you to choose your transporter
based on the quotes you receive. Just list your transport requirements,
detailing the type of delivery, the destination, the preferred time frame, etc.
You can then sit back, relax, and wait for the quotes from matching transporters
to come in before choosing the best offer.
based on the quotes you receive. Just list your transport requirements,
detailing the type of delivery, the destination, the preferred time frame, etc.
You can then sit back, relax, and wait for the quotes from matching transporters
to come in before choosing the best offer.
How does Pet Delivery Solutions work for me the transporter/driver?
PDS is an online marketplace where people with pets can connect
with individuals willing and able to complete the shipment.
Once you (the driver) register as an independent transporter in the community,
you will have access to shipments listed by our shippers.
Become a Paid Member & Start bidding on jobs.
As you win jobs and complete shipments, you earn positive feedback and improve
your online profile and reputation.
with individuals willing and able to complete the shipment.
Once you (the driver) register as an independent transporter in the community,
you will have access to shipments listed by our shippers.
Become a Paid Member & Start bidding on jobs.
As you win jobs and complete shipments, you earn positive feedback and improve
your online profile and reputation.
What do I need to get started as a driver?
You will need a driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and any other licenses,
insurances and endorsements required by your applicable federal and state laws
to ensure you are compliant.
insurances and endorsements required by your applicable federal and state laws
to ensure you are compliant.
Beyond that, anything else you bring to the table is a bonus!
Helpful tip: our customers value professionalism and experience above all else.
Emphasize these qualities in your profile and use each successful transport
to capture favorable customer reviews!
Helpful tip: our customers value professionalism and experience above all else.
Emphasize these qualities in your profile and use each successful transport
to capture favorable customer reviews!
Does PDS have an affiliate program?
We are working on that now.
We are working on that now.
How do the monthly donations work?
As of now, we donate 1% of ALL processed booking fees to a different animal shelter
every month. You can see our passed donations HERE
As of now, we donate 1% of ALL processed booking fees to a different animal shelter
every month. You can see our passed donations HERE
Driver/Transporter Questions:
Can anyone be a driver on Pet Delivery Solutions?
Absolutely. Anyone with a valid drivers license, & the proper insurance can put in bids for jobs here.
Absolutely. Anyone with a valid drivers license, & the proper insurance can put in bids for jobs here.
Does it cost anything to put in bids?
Yes. You must become a Paid Member to place bids.
It is currently $1.00 a month for the first 25 drivers to be a paid member
Yes. You must become a Paid Member to place bids.
It is currently $1.00 a month for the first 25 drivers to be a paid member
Why do you charge drivers a to be a member & place bids?
We charge our drivers (currently $1/mo) for the following reasons:
1 - To weed out the tire kickers from the serious drivers who want to make money here.
2 - To help us verify that you are who you say you are.
3 - Lastly, To give our drivers another way to make money through our affiliate program.
We pay you a 50% commission for every active driver you refer to PDS.
(Coming Soon!)
(Coming Soon!)
Do I Need Pet Insurance to drive pets?
Well, its not so much that you need it, but it would be beneficial to you if you did have it.
Well, its not so much that you need it, but it would be beneficial to you if you did have it.
Our drivers that have it receive twice as many bids accepted to drivers without pet insurance.
Here is a link (no affiliation) to get good cheap pet insurance -->> Pet Care Insurance
Here is a link (no affiliation) to get good cheap pet insurance -->> Pet Care Insurance
Can you sum it up in a sentence or two as to how I make money here?
Its quite simple to make money on Pet Delivery Solutions. If you are willing to drive dogs or
Its quite simple to make money on Pet Delivery Solutions. If you are willing to drive dogs or
cats from one destination to another, then you can put in bids on jobs (gigs).
If your bid is accepted, you will receive 100% of the accepted quote from the shipper.
If your bid is accepted, you will receive 100% of the accepted quote from the shipper.
How and when do I get paid?
You and the shipper have the freedom to discuss your own payment terms.
You and the shipper have the freedom to discuss your own payment terms.
Its best to put how you like to get paid in your profile ahead of time.
Example in your profile:
My payment terms are simple.
I request 50% when I pick up the pet.
And 50% at the time of delivery.
I accept Zelle, Cash, Cashapp, Venmo, and CC/DC.
We (PDS) do not mediate in the shipping transactions ever.
We advise our shippers to use discretion when choosing a payment option.
We are not responsible for any funds transacted outside of our website.
Do I need to have a USDA registration to drive here?
Example in your profile:
My payment terms are simple.
I request 50% when I pick up the pet.
And 50% at the time of delivery.
I accept Zelle, Cash, Cashapp, Venmo, and CC/DC.
We (PDS) do not mediate in the shipping transactions ever.
We advise our shippers to use discretion when choosing a payment option.
We are not responsible for any funds transacted outside of our website.
Do I need to have a USDA registration to drive here?
You are not required to have it but most pet transporters do.
You should at least submit the form. Its free and takes 2 mins.
Here is a link directly to the form to submit here -->> USDA Registration
You should at least submit the form. Its free and takes 2 mins.
Here is a link directly to the form to submit here -->> USDA Registration
Fill out the application form to receive a class T animal transporter certificate.
Once you’ve filled in the information required, click "Submit"
According to the USDA site, a physical certificate should arrive in the mail within a few weeks.
If you experience delays in receiving a response from USDA regarding your application,
you can contact them via email or a phone call to get an update:
you can contact them via email or a phone call to get an update:
Email - animalcare@usda.gov
Phone number - 970-494-7478
As a driver on PDS, do I have any costs?
Can I exchange contact info with the shipper?
It is against our terms of service to exchange personal contact information
with each other before a quote has been accepted.
Anyone found exchanging contact info before the quote has been
accepted risks losing their accounts permanently.
You will have plenty of time to exchange info after the deal has been made.
Phone number - 970-494-7478
As a driver on PDS, do I have any costs?
It is important to include any costs you might incur during your transport into the initial bid
you provide the shipper. Examples of these costs could be gas, lodging, meals,
vehicle wear and tear and whatever you feel needs to be compensated for as part of the transport.
you provide the shipper. Examples of these costs could be gas, lodging, meals,
vehicle wear and tear and whatever you feel needs to be compensated for as part of the transport.
It is against our terms of service to exchange personal contact information
with each other before a quote has been accepted.
Anyone found exchanging contact info before the quote has been
accepted risks losing their accounts permanently.
You will have plenty of time to exchange info after the deal has been made.
Shipper/Shipping Questions:
Does it cost anything to list my pet or pets for shipment?
No. It never cost you any money unless you accept a quote from one of our
transporters/drivers. If and when you accept a quote, there is a flat 15% booking fee
to proceed with the shipment.
Why Is There a Booking Fee?
No. It never cost you any money unless you accept a quote from one of our
transporters/drivers. If and when you accept a quote, there is a flat 15% booking fee
to proceed with the shipment.
Why Is There a Booking Fee?
We use the revenue generated from your Booking Fee to improve the marketplace
and ultimately, the overall experience for shippers and drivers.
and ultimately, the overall experience for shippers and drivers.
Our drivers have the freedom to run their businesses and be their own bosses.
They set their own prices and routes.
This is why we never take a cut from the driver’s quoted price.
They set their own prices and routes.
This is why we never take a cut from the driver’s quoted price.
How do I pay the 15% booking fee?
The booking fee can be paid via Paypal or Stripe (CC/DC) inside the system.
Are there any refunds?
Yes. If your shipment gets cancelled we will evaluate the case & refund your booking fee accordingly.
The booking fee can be paid via Paypal or Stripe (CC/DC) inside the system.
Are there any refunds?
Yes. If your shipment gets cancelled we will evaluate the case & refund your booking fee accordingly.
Can I really ship my pet anytime, anywhere?
Absolutely. Just put in the shipment request and wait for the bids to come in.
Absolutely. Just put in the shipment request and wait for the bids to come in.
When you find the right quote and driver just accept the offer, pay the booking fee,
and coordinate with your driver to complete the shipment.
and coordinate with your driver to complete the shipment.
How much do I pay the driver for the shipment?
You will pay the driver the full amount of the quote you accept.
You will pay the driver the full amount of the quote you accept.
Example:
You accept a bid for $300.
You will pay the 15% booking fee of $45, and then you will pay the $300 to the driver
according to the payment agreement you and the driver come to via our message system.
We advise you to use a service that can be refunded if something were to go wrong.
Please understand that we (PDS) are not responsible for any transactions offsite.
The booking fee is fully refundable if the shipment does not take place.
You accept a bid for $300.
You will pay the 15% booking fee of $45, and then you will pay the $300 to the driver
according to the payment agreement you and the driver come to via our message system.
We advise you to use a service that can be refunded if something were to go wrong.
Please understand that we (PDS) are not responsible for any transactions offsite.
The booking fee is fully refundable if the shipment does not take place.
What should I expect after my listing goes live?
Once you list your transportation requirements, the transporters will start sending their quotes
using our system. Depending on how many transporters we have at the time of your listing,
it could take a couple of hours for a transporter to get in touch.
You can answer messages at your convenience, negotiate the price and all other details
with the transporter. These exchanges are kept on record, assuring full safety and transparency.
using our system. Depending on how many transporters we have at the time of your listing,
it could take a couple of hours for a transporter to get in touch.
You can answer messages at your convenience, negotiate the price and all other details
with the transporter. These exchanges are kept on record, assuring full safety and transparency.
Can I exchange contact info with the driver?
It is against our terms of service to exchange personal contact information
with each other before a quote has been accepted.
Anyone found exchanging contact info before the quote has been
accepted risks losing their accounts permanently.
You will have plenty of time to exchange info after the deal has been made.
It is against our terms of service to exchange personal contact information
with each other before a quote has been accepted.
Anyone found exchanging contact info before the quote has been
accepted risks losing their accounts permanently.
You will have plenty of time to exchange info after the deal has been made.
I still have questions, what can I do?
You can contact us anytime right HERE!
You can contact us anytime right HERE!