Storyline

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.

First Aired

2012-01-10
Last Aired

2022-01-25
Creator
Genre

Reality, Documentary
Seasons

9
Episodes

116
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

A&E

Keywords:

road trip specialty haulers bidding war

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Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

1. Pilot

The transporters compete for some unique shipments going cross-country as a 4,000 lbs., 22-foot steel ...More

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 Jarrett Joyce are the big winners of the transports, respectively, but there's no time to celebrate when they both realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew.Less

24mins 2012-01-10

2. Double Down and Bean Town

Roy books a complicated Linotype machine, and things get really complicated when he thinks he breaks i...More

Roy books a complicated Linotype machine, and things get really complicated when he thinks he breaks it in route-but with his skill and welder, he hopes to set things right.Less

24mins 2012-01-10

3. Bullship

When livestock hits the uShip auction, Jennifer makes her move and wins a haul of two bucking bulls, w...More

When livestock hits the uShip auction, Jennifer makes her move and wins a haul of two bucking bulls, while Marc gets a fragile experimental aircraft. When this experienced cowgirl picks up the bulls, she finds them meaner than she expected and ends up having to board them every night she's in transit.Less

24mins 2012-01-17

4. Cash for Tanks

After Marc battles it our with the other transporters, he wins a load of two Military tanks headed acr...More

After Marc battles it our with the other transporters, he wins a load of two Military tanks headed across the country and Roy lands a mint condition Model A being shipped from one collector to another. After Marc quickly loads up the tanks, he's got to find his way through a maze of round-a-bouts in a small Pennsylvania town before he even makes it to the highway.Less

24mins 2012-01-17

5. Pain in the Caboose

When it comes to the biggest and baddest loads, Marc can't help but throw his hat in the ring. Fightin...More

When it comes to the biggest and baddest loads, Marc can't help but throw his hat in the ring. Fighting off Scott and Susie, he lands the job hauling a 1928 train caboose. When he arrives, Marc finds more of a remodel project than a shipment, and has to get to work right away. Pushing the limits, this load could make him a small fortune, or sink his ship before he makes it across the country.Less

24mins 2012-01-24

6. Camel in Tow

Jennifer uses her experience transporting livestock to win a camel shipment from Oklahoma to Vermont. ...More

Jennifer uses her experience transporting livestock to win a camel shipment from Oklahoma to Vermont. Between getting lost, stopping to keep her cargo fed, and cleaning up the camel spit, Jennifer gets way behind schedule. But when her truck breaks down mid-run, the whole shipment is jeopardized.Less

24mins 2012-01-24

7. Tavern on the Greenbacks

Roy heads back in to New York City when he outbids the other transporters for a job moving a catering ...More

Roy heads back in to New York City when he outbids the other transporters for a job moving a catering food truck from the city's famous restaurant, Tavern on the Green. When he arrives and finds the truck in non-operational condition, Roy quickly becomes a mechanic and machine shop worker, but tensions rise when the buyer isn't willing to pay him for his extra work.Less

24mins 2012-01-31

8. Jennifer's Arch

Jennifer may have taken her livestock specialty too far when she tops the transporters in an auction t...More

Jennifer may have taken her livestock specialty too far when she tops the transporters in an auction to ship a number of small animals. Between the smell, the constant feedings, and the never-ending squeals, it may be the last run Jennifer makes with so many critters. Jarrett outbids Marc in the competition to haul a go-kart in the shape of a miniature semi-tractor trailer.Less

24mins 2012-01-31

9. Baja or Bust

Marc is headed to Mexico when he wins an auction to ship a $100,000 Baja 1000 Trophy Truck. Leaving fr...More

Marc is headed to Mexico when he wins an auction to ship a $100,000 Baja 1000 Trophy Truck. Leaving from Colorado, Marc must protect his precious cargo, and make sure it arrives without delay in time for the start of the famous race. But when he gets lost on the small back roads in Tijuana, Marc must get resourceful or risk putting the race team, and his career, in last place.Less

24mins 2012-02-07

10. May the Ship Be With You

Roy lands the shipment of his dreams when he gets to haul some large one-of-a-kind props from his favo...More

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 afraid it may have damaged these priceless movie artifacts. Jennifer outbids fellow rookie, Jarrett, for a shipment of 20 peacocks headed to Arizona.Less