Our only experience with Uship has been in shipping our dog to and from Florida. He has always gone as a "companion" (or in some cases co-pilot) never crated and has required special traatment (daily medications). We have had mixed results as far as quatlity (mainly due to either poor punctuality or commnication (sometimes both) but the dog was always treated well in all cases. this year the shipment via Andrew Mirr, left nothing to be desired and was excellent in every respect. The first driver we had several years ago was also very good but after the trip south it was two days before he would eat dog food because the driver fed him Big Macs all the way down. Rocky, a Golden Retriver, wanted to get back in his truck after delivery. :o)