OnTrac GRI 2026

OnTrac has announced its 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI), effective January 3, 2026. As a regional carrier focused on fast, cost-effective ground and last-mile delivery—especially strong across the West and parts of the South—OnTrac is a credible alternative to national carriers in the right lanes and profiles. Learn more at ontrac.com.

Headline Numbers (1–50 lbs)

• Average increase by weight (all zones, 1–50 lbs.): approximately 4.42% – 8.22%
• Average increase by zone (1–50 lbs.): Zones 2–3 ≈ 4.97%; Zones 4–8 ≈ 7.35%

Surcharges: 2025 vs. 2026 (Selected Highlights)

These accessorial changes can swing landed cost more than base rates, especially for larger parcels or addresses with delivery surcharges:

• Additional Handling*: $32.00 → $36.00 (+12.5%)
• LPS – Large Package*: $260.00 → $285.00 (+9.6%)
• Over Max Limits: $1,300.00 → $1,875.00 (+44.2%)
• Unauthorized: $1,300.00 → $1,875.00 (+44.2%)
• Residential Delivery: $6.10 → $6.60 (+8.2%)
• Residential Signature Required: $7.20 → $7.60 (+5.6%)
• Delivery Area Surcharge: $6.16 → $6.60 (+7.1%)
• Extended Delivery Area Surcharge: $8.30 → $8.80 (+6.0%)
• Delivery Intervention Required (DIR): $24.00 → $25.00 (+4.2%)
• On-Call Pickup – Next Day: $9.00 → $10.00 (+11.1%)

*Beginning March 7th, 2026, these charges will be by zone.

Surcharges & Rates.

What This Means for Shippers

• Don’t chase the headline—model the total landed cost. The surcharge deltas above can outweigh base-rate GRIs on many profiles.
• OnTrac can be a cost-performance play in the right lanes. If your flow skews Western/Southern U.S. with 1–50 lb parcels, OnTrac may offer competitive ground transit and pricing—when the accessorial mix is favorable.
• National coverage & express still favor the big two. For nationwide, international, or air/express, UPS and FedEx often remain default—yet a blended, lane-based strategy can unlock savings without sacrificing service.

Practical Next Steps

1. Run a lane-by-lane comparison. Re-rate your top lanes with 2026 OnTrac list rates vs. your contracted UPS/FedEx rates, including all relevant surcharges (Residential, DAS/EDAS, Additional Handling, Large Package, Over-Max/Unauthorized).
2. Tighten packaging & dimensions. Avoid triggers for Additional Handling and Large/Over-Max where possible; these increases can erase base-rate gains.
3. Pilot before you pivot. Carve out a test cohort in OnTrac-advantaged ZIPs to validate transit, first-attempt success, and net cost before scaling.

Why Engage ebb Logistics Now

This is a prime moment to tune your 2026 parcel strategy. ebb Logistics will:

• Evaluate your current shipping contracts against market benchmarks—completely free of charge.
• If opportunities for savings exist, partner with ebb Logistics to unlock competitive carrier options and strengthen your negotiating position.
• We’ll deliver a multi-carrier strategy playbook designed to maintain service quality while cutting unnecessary spend, if applicable.

With our 100% client retention, the worst-case outcome is confidence that you’re already best-in-class; the best-case is meaningful savings and stronger carrier partnerships.

Contact ebb Logistics!