Shipping Wars is a reality TV series on A&E that began airing on January 10, 2012. The show follows six independent carriers who have discovered that fortunes can be made transporting items that traditional carriers either cannot or will not haul. The series also features uShip, the world’s largest online auction house for independent truckers. For Season 1, the featured carriers are Marc Springer, Roy Garber, Jennifer Brennan, Jarrett Joyce, and Suzanne and Scott Bawcom. Starting with Season 2, the Bawcoms are replaced by the team of Christopher Hanna and Robbie Welsh. Season 3 premiered on December 12, 2012 . New shippers Johnny Chavez and the team of Chelsea Grant and Courtney Aguilera appear in Season 4.
"The transporters compete for some unique shipments going cross-country as a 4,000 lbs., 22-foot steel horse and an oversized 7-foot-long Venus Flytrap come up for bid. Roy Garber and ..."
"Roy lands the shipment of his dreams when he gets to haul some large one-of-a-kind props from his favorite sci-fi movie. But when he is cut-off by another trucker on the highway, he's ..."
"\"Big Rig\" driver, Marc Springer, gets more than he bargained for when he comes toe to toe with an irate customer. \"Rookie\" Jarrett manages to barely pass a customer inspection after delivering two unique sculptures to a museum."
"Jenn's love of animals takes a mauling when she attempts to tame a run that includes six massive Bengal tigers; meanwhile Marc get's creative with a pick up truck and trailer when he can't deliver his big rig load of Mythological figures into a residential neighbourhood."
"After winning a fire-breathing Disco Robot bound for a music festival, Chris Kikelhan soon grows nostalgic for the days of easier runs after he struggles to get it all to fit at the pick up; meanwhile with his Fiberglass castle load, Dusty gets a taste of royalty when the client has some peculiar demands."
"Dusty connects with his inner nerd after booking Star Wars movie memorabilia along with a massive Kung Fu Panda statue, while Samko nearly gets stuck in the past when she's set to haul a famous Pioneer bus that's seen better days, like when it was made 87 years ago."
"With Todd and Tamera at the helm, Gumby's trip to a 60 year celebration ends up looking more like a funeral; while a load of oversized vegetables under Jenn's \"care\" come out looking like they went through a salad shooter."
"Todd and Tamera prove they are NOT superheroes when they struggle to haul Batman's cape worn by Val Kilmer. Meanwhile a 1970's recording console that's used to making hits, ends up taking a few, as Jenn's distracted with dreams of a new singing career."
"Marc lands a Frankenstein sized Munster load from the classic TV show, but the biggest scare comes when he's forced to call Jenn in to help; meanwhile in the battle for space, Todd and Tamera ship a lunar lander and find out that gravity is not just a good idea, it's a law!"
"Natasha risks profit and time when signals get crossed on the dimensions of a massive radio tower, while Dwight and Tyesha fear becoming the villains after a load of super hero statues get roughed up under their watch."
"A massive animatronic creature with a one-day deadline is nightmare fuel for Molly and Russell, while Tamara has dreams of a sweet payday getting an oversized wine barrel across the country."
"Natasha's big rig is in question when she takes on transporting a vintage fire truck to its original home, while Molly and Russel's load filled with Hollywood memorabilia is crate filled with issues."
"There's turbulence in the air when Doug attempts to haul a retired airplane fuselage with his truck, as Dwight and Tyesha double book a load of ancient artifacts and a real embalming table in Austin, Texas."
"As Dwight and Tyesha tangle with an animatronic T-Rex and chop it down to size, Doug bites off more than he can chew when moving a massive backyard Pirate Ship playhouse."
"Molly and Russel get boxed in by the seller of a rare arcade bowling game with his shipping demands, while Tamara's haul of movie statues to Minnesota's largest candy store heats up with a large, flame-throwing side load."
"Natasha is amused by her classic bumper car haul but will the ride stay intact on her rig? Meanwhile, Tamara's mini-golf run turns south quickly when the 12 piece pick up turns into a 100 item load."
"Molly and Russell discover that the magic of movies is just an illusion when they attempt to haul an iconic picture car for a film premiere. Doug learns that a waterpark's lazy river is a bit of a misnomer especially when it comes to moving one."
"A giant church steeple makes Natasha question her faith in a forklift, when she's the lone soul to complete the task of loading it. And winter comes for Dwight and Tyesha with a royal run comprising of a handcrafted throne and a giant king cake."
"A load of vintage ski gondolas take Molly and Russell from the mountains of Vermont to the Colorado Rockies on a run that is somehow, only an uphill climb. While Doug is tasked with delivering a unique cabin to the one of the iconic Jellystone Parks."
"Natasha heads to the high desert for a showdown when she spearheads the transport of a roller derby track. Meanwhile, Molly and Russ have an unrelaxing spa day, moving the contents of a salon across a small Florida town."
"While hauling a flock of live ducks and chickens to a new home, Dwight and Tyesha learn why farm animals don't always make good road companions. And although Tamara's feathered friends are actually swan shaped paddle boats, she too faces an unruly load."