OnTrac Announces 2025 GRI and Higher Surcharges: Here's a Comparison to UPS, FedEx, and USPS - TransImpact

OnTrac has announced a 5.7% General Rate Increase and increases to several surcharges, effective January 1, 2025.

Below is a breakdown of the surcharge increases, as well as a cost comparison between OnTrac, UPS SurePost, FedEx Ground Economy, and USPS Ground Advantage for similar packages.

Note that presently, OnTrac offers rate locks and special incentives for all of 2025.

Here is a link to the announcement on the carrier’s website.

Some noteworthy comparisons include:

• OnTrac rates are equivalent to UPS SurePost for Zones 2 to 8 at weights 1 to 10 lbs.
• UPS SurePost vs. FedEx Ground Economy rates for Zones 2 to 8 at weights from 1 to 10 lbs. vary by an average of only $0.06.
• USPS Ground Advantage offers an advantage for low zone and weight packages compared to UPS, FedEx, and OnTrac.

Contact sales-info@transimpact.com for an analysis of how this price increase will impact your shipping costs in 2025.