Pilot

Pilot is the first episode of the first season on Shipping Wars that was broadcasted on January 10, 2012 on A&E.

Summary
In the opener of a series following seven independent shippers who carry items traditional shippers won't handle, a steel horse weighing 4000 lbs. and a huge Venus flytrap are hauled.

Shippers

 * Roy Garber ("The Handyman")
 * Jarrett Joyce ("The Rookie")
 * Marc Springer ("The Big Rig")
 * Jennifer Brennan ("The Cowgirl")
 * Susie and Scott Bawcom ("The Veterans") (credit only, don't appear)

First job up for Bid

 * Steel Horse Statue (location New York, NY)
 * Denver Broncos Horse Statue made from Chrome Car Bumpers, weighting 3800 LBS.
 * Delivery to St. Augustine, Flordia in 36 Hours
 * Late Delivery Penalty $2000

Second job up for Bid

 * Venus Fly Trap (location Bristol, PA)
 * Little Shop of Horrors play
 * Weights 800 LBS
 * $20,000 Rental
 * Delivery to San Diego, CA in 8 Days for showtime

Roy's Run (Steel Horse)

 * Income (the bid): $4000
 * Expenses: -$775
 * Materials: -$350
 * Additional Help: -$325

Total Profit: $2500

Jarrett's Run (Venus Fly Trap)

 * Income (the bid): $4650
 * Expenses: -$3600
 * Dot Fine: -$2000
 * Canceled Load: -$850

Total Profit: $-1800