Shipping Wars

Shipping Wars

On A&E

2012–9 seasons116 episodes24 min6.9 / 10

A light-hearted reality competition following independent truckers bidding on unusual cargo hauls, sustained by the weekly reset of new jobs and the camaraderie of a recurring ensemble.

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.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Shipping Wars

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shipping Wars

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shipping Wars, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.