The show is fun to watch. However, blows my mind that none of them get the shipping terms in writing BEFORE they agree to transport, and none take photos of the load condition BEFORE they load it. Not very good business people.
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Season 1-5 were Awesome! 6-8 were Okay. The Reboot? Grrr...
collectorofsorts1 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Loved the original series with Roy! Sadly, the series went downhill after his death until it was cancelled after season 8. Then we have the reboot that just started. I was surprised that they didn't even bring back one of the original cast members. But, that's okay. They may have all moved on. I've watched 6 episodes of the reboot so far and it's not promising. Most of the drivers are rude, crude or poorly equipped. Driver Notes: The young white girl (not good at remembering names) is terribly annoying. She acts like a fool and then comments that someone doesn't trust her doing the job because she's a woman. No, they don't trust her because she's talking and acting like an idiot. Showing up on the job like Sally Sorority. Toting her little puffball dog and telling the customer "let's get this done yo". The younger white couple argue constantly. Even in front of the customers. And, they show up with a flatbed trailer after taking loads that require enclosed trailers. And the middle-aged black couple are just rude to customers and inept at securing their loads. The older white guy and the older black lady are the only 2 real drivers on the show.
It's mostly scripted with a dose of reality.
w_kiefer16 July 2019
First off, it's a fun show and a little fascinating watching how some of these strange loads get from point A to point B.
I think that the show does display real transporters, their real equipment, real loads, and real shipping. I also think that nearly all the drama is forced, fake, and completely inserted into the show to make it more interesting. I think that the personalities of the characters are vastly exaggerated. Roy isn't a complete jerk, Jarrod isn't a naive clutz, and Jennifer isn't a damsel in distress. That's all made up. Getting permits to haul heavy equipment across state lines, renting equipment, coordinating pickups and dropoffs, and tying down loads however is not.
Ultimately it's fun to watch, but if you've seen one episode you've seen them all.
Annoyingly Addictive
jonny-thompson1122 September 2013
Much like "Storage Wars" or "Storage Hunters", i did not want to watch this, yet - it's good. However, Shipping Wars outshines both these shows, as the setting, items and journeys are different every single time. Roy is by far the star of this show, with Jarrett providing some look through your fingers viewing. I did not expect to enjoy this at all, however the downright fun of it, and the constant remarks from Roy such as "perfect, just like me" make it fantastic viewing. The one let down to the series is Chris and Robbie, whom do not posses the "entertainment factor" unlike Roy, Mark, Jarrett and Jennifer who always manage to come out with snide comments, hilarious one liners and always produce a wonderful show. As I said before, Roy is by far the star of this show, and sometimes overwhelms everyone - however, this is a good thing. Once you start watching, you wont want to see anyone else.
Shipping Wars is well worth a watch, and will leave you rooting for Roy and his one liners, and leaving you a bit starstruck with the idiocy of Jarrett.
A real, true, gritty 10 out of 10 show.
Shipping Wars is well worth a watch, and will leave you rooting for Roy and his one liners, and leaving you a bit starstruck with the idiocy of Jarrett.
A real, true, gritty 10 out of 10 show.
season 9 sucks
scandalgreys5 March 2022
This reboot isnt good or interesting at all. The white couple argues all the time, the black couple is rude and
has a bad attitude, the older guy is boring and the older black lady is loud and annoying. Smh, i dont like the brokers either.. sorry guys, but this is a FAIL... i even miss jarrod! And he was the biggest moron alive😂
Love this show!
art-622752 January 2020
Two things that killed the show.....
ssmith-1109812 October 2021
Good but..
derekbehe31 January 2014
I love this show. It almost makes me want to switch careers. I think the network manipulates it a bit though. I saw Robbie with something that said veti on it and then saw Roy with a veti can cooler. Its to promote that garbage, fake, waste of programming show about trying to catch big foot. If they find him, I will personally fight him at the garden, and I'm an over weight, average dude with no real fight experience. Other than your common school fights and a little bit of boot camp. Regatdless, marks on point most of the time, I think Roy's on point but plays that tough guy thing up a bit, chris and Robbie are by far the best with all there awesome equipment. Not to mention Robbie's very easy on the eyes. Then there's Jennifer...wow...she's crazy hot, I'd love to just ride along with her, even if she wouldn't let me speak. I was heart broken that she got pregnant but the man in her life is very lucky. So much for my dream of running into her on the road and having love at first sight. And I'm a chubby kid from PA so the odds were never in my favor : - (
Transporter studity
brianlannoo21 December 2020
Why in the hec would Jennifer B bid on a load she cant handle and take money from the real transporters. Then she doesnt have a clue how to load anything. The transporter business would be done with idiots like this. Sure its a show, do they teach em to be stupid....I guess. Dont bid until the last second...why show your hand early.
What's there Number?
wge19542 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I want to hire these buffoons so I can collect on the damage insurance. If there truly is a company that accepts bids for transporting property, surely they would have been sued out of existence by hiring these clowns. Stupid is not synonymous with funny.
Why would anyone having seen this show would call this company? Everything is always damaged, late and these delivery people are unlikeable obnoxious people. No one would hire them and no one would accept their incompetence and rudeness.
But people seem to like this type of entertainment. But people also like cock-fighting.
Why would anyone having seen this show would call this company? Everything is always damaged, late and these delivery people are unlikeable obnoxious people. No one would hire them and no one would accept their incompetence and rudeness.
But people seem to like this type of entertainment. But people also like cock-fighting.
Please Cancel This Show
shp1717 January 2022
This review is given based on the new episodes. I enjoyed the earlier episodes of Shipping Wars, the newer episodes are horrible. The new cast tries hard to be like the original cast. We definitely did not ask for this reboot! Please stop filming and end the show. I'd rather watch the reruns.
Shape up or ship out
ssmith-1109813 April 2021
Total disgrace
richardherron-189644 January 2022
I'm a trucker myself you guys are a total disgrace to the industry sitting there with good paying jobs you guys are purposely underbidding each other doing everything you can you make it to the lowest bid possible accepting bids at solo you can't make money now all these new people coming into this industry are making it to where none of us can make money you guys doing that show or getting paid good money you are a big disgrace you are a total waste of flesh I tell you what have I ever see you out here on these streets I will box your ears for you dude.
The resurrection of Roy...
richardwtharp19 October 2021
Has anyone besides me noticed that Jessica looks, acts, and is just as rude and obnoxious as Roy was. You would think The Me to Movement would be raising all kinds of cain the way Jessica the self centered witch and Jennifer the prima-donna witch who wants equal pay as a man but plays the dumb blonde on every load. "Can you help me load it," then stands back and let's the men do all the work, guess she's afraid she might break a fingernail. Now that she's pregnant (puke in my mouth) she's playing the dumb blonde plus " Can you do it for me I'm pregnant " role. And Jessica's smart mouth I don't understand why she hasn't been slapped right in that pie hole of hers. But like I said this witch truly looks and acts just like Roy. She is so freakin obnoxious it makes me sick. Did your mother ever teach you any manners be nice and people will treat you with a little respect....treat people the way you would want to be treated. Please take these two off the show, every time one of these two princesses under bids a real driver I have to leave the room.
The worst TV-show ever recorded
lars-287-56847316 November 2015
The worst ever TV-show produced and recorded. How can people thousands of miles apart comment each others load and freight? The whole series is staged and a fake. These guys in the show shouts at each other, again miles apart. He and she seem to be be idiots in what they are doing. According to the other drivers that is. Take it away, right away. Close the hole show down. Things are broken with a laugh, why? It's not even thirty seconds of fun. Who is paying for this? This could not have been produced in any other country than USA. Do you believe that all other countries are stupid and believe in this. Do I sound upset, yes because I am.
These carriers are not always doing things right, safe and lawful!
johnbuerman19 February 2024
Watching episode today and just for the record the husband wife team transporting the three little compartments possibly for A sky lift of sorts. The husband states that having only one ten thousand lb strap is enough to hold each of the units. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but but the FMCSA requires no less than two straps or chains per piece. This is required just in case one breaks there will be a second strap to keep from losing load.
Its this kind of irresponsible broadcasting that can literally get people killed and property damaged.
So when watching these episodes be vigilant and don't fall victim to the I saw them do it on tv syndrone ! That will carry little weight in a wrongful death lawsuit.!
Its this kind of irresponsible broadcasting that can literally get people killed and property damaged.
So when watching these episodes be vigilant and don't fall victim to the I saw them do it on tv syndrone ! That will carry little weight in a wrongful death lawsuit.!
Used to be entertaining
baequarian3 December 2023
For some reason, I was addicted to Shipping Wars the seasons before Roy's death. Show should have been buried along with Roy afterwards. I can't figure out how Jen is licensed to do much of anything but whine. Oh wait a sec, she doesn't do anything but drive. Jarrett is comic relief?? Samko tries to hard to come off as hard. Is Dusty trying to act like a fool? Out of the bunch i might have to hire Mark to ship for us. I cringe to think I used to use u ship when I was in the horse business. I had lost interest by season 7. Season 8 was a joke but 9 is the worst season of any show on A & E. The "characters" aren't at all likable and the show screams fake. They try too hard & achieve nothing but a big fail.
Rude people
yappyhourstx8 April 2021
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