OnTrac Surcharges

OnTrac Shipping Rates

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List Shipping Rates

We offer significant discounts based on volume. Please contact us for more details.

*Transit times may vary.

Fuel Surcharge

The OnTrac Fuel Surcharge is index-based and adjusted weekly. The Fuel Surcharge is assessed on the net package Rate plus all additional fees and Surcharges, as applicable.

The Fuel Surcharge will be based on the National U.S. Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price as most recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), that is one (1) week prior to the adjustment, rounded to the nearest cent. For example, the Fuel Surcharge for the week of February 5, 2024, will be based on the National U.S. Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price released by EIA for the week of January 29, 2024. If the information released by the EIA is delayed, OnTrac may use released applicable fuel pricing information from an earlier calendar week.

Changes to Fuel Surcharges will be effective on the following Monday of an applicable calendar week. Fuel Surcharge percentages and thresholds are subject to change without prior notice. If the Fuel Surcharge falls outside the published range, the range will extend in $0.12 increments and the Fuel Surcharge will adjust in 0.25% increments.



Current & Upcoming Fuel Surcharge

Effective Date Fuel Surcharge*
October 7, 2024 to October 13, 2024 16.50%
October 14, 2024 to October 20, 2024 16.50%

*Fuel Surcharges will be based upon the National U.S. Average On Highway Diesel Fuel Prices as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), except when otherwise agreed to in writing by OnTrac. Notwithstanding the foregoing if a Shipper does not have a written agreement with OnTrac, OnTrac reserves the right to apply the U.S. West Coast Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices ("West Coast Fuel Surcharges") as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

West Coast Fuel Surcharge



Fuel Surcharge Index

At Least But Less Than Surcharge
$3.02 $3.14 15.50%
$3.14 $3.26 15.75%
$3.26 $3.38 16.00%
$3.38 $3.50 16.25%
$3.50 $3.62 16.50%
$3.62 $3.74 16.75%
$3.74 $3.86 17.00%
$3.86 $3.98 17.25%
$3.98 $4.10 17.50%
$4.10 $4.22 17.75%
Effective October 14, 2024.


Fuel Surcharge History

Effective Date Fuel Surcharge*
October 14, 2024 to October 20, 2024 16.50%
October 7, 2024 to October 13, 2024 16.50%
September 30, 2024 to October 6, 2024 15.75%
September 23, 2024 to September 29, 2024 15.75%
September 16, 2024 to September 22, 2024 15.75%
September 9, 2024 to September 15, 2024 16.00%
September 2, 2024 to September 8, 2024 16.00%
August 26, 2024 to September 1, 2024 16.00%
August 19, 2024 to August 25, 2024 16.00%
August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024 16.25%
August 5, 2024 to August 11, 2024 15.75%
July 29, 2024 to August 4, 2024 15.75%
July 22, 2024 to July 28, 2024 15.75%
*Fuel Surcharges will be based upon the National U.S. Average On Highway Diesel Fuel Prices as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), except when otherwise agreed to in writing by OnTrac. Notwithstanding the foregoing if a Shipper does not have a written agreement with OnTrac, OnTrac reserves the right to apply the U.S. West Coast Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices ("West Coast Fuel Surcharges") as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Surcharges prior to October 7, 2024 are based on a previous index.

OnTrac Surcharges

OnTrac Surcharges 2024 Charge
Additional Handling

An Additional Handling Surcharge will be assessed for any package that requires special handling, as determined by OnTrac in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to:

  • Any article that is not fully encased in corrugated cardboard, including but not limited to metal, wood, hard plastic, soft plastic (e.g., plastic bag) or expanded polystyrene foam (e.g., styrofoam).
  • Any cylindrical-like item, such as a barrel, drum, pail or tire, that is not fully encased in a corrugated cardboard shipping container.*
  • Any package routed through the OnTrac irregular package sortation process.
  • Any other package that requires special handling, as determined by OnTrac in its sole discretion.

For a package that meets multiple criteria listed above, only one Additional Handling charge will be assessed, in the following order: Weight, Length, Width, Packaging. An Additional Handling charge will not be assessed when an Over Maximum Limits Surcharge or Large Package Surcharge is applied. OnTrac also reserves the right to assess the Additional Handling Charge for any package that:

  • Length: Any package with the longest side exceeding 48 inches;
  • Width: its second-longest side exceeding 30 inches; or
  • Weight: Any package with an actual weight of > 70 pounds

*If this applies to your shipment, you may see "Irregular Shape/Package" on your invoice instead of "Additional Handling."

$22.00per package
Address Correction

When an address provided to OnTrac is incorrect or incomplete for purposes of completing delivery, OnTrac may correct or complete an address based on information obtained from the Shipper or consignee. In such instance, an Address Correction Surcharge will be applied.

$21.00per package
Residential Delivery

A Residential Delivery Surcharge will be applied to any delivery to a location that is a residential home, including a business operating out of a residential home.

$5.65per package
Delivery Area Surcharge

Delivery Area Surcharges will apply to each package delivered to certain ZIP codes within our coverage area.

DAS & EAS ZIP Codes  
DAS / Extended DAS$5.70 / $7.70per package
Over Max Limits

Packages with an actual weight or dimensional weight of more than 50 pounds, as measured to determine their billable weight, are not accepted for transportation. If found in the OnTrac system, they are subject to an additional charge.

$800.00per package

*Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by OnTrac, if a Shipper's written agreement with OnTrac indicates that it will apply a Residential Signature Surcharge; Large Package Surcharge; Unauthorized Surcharge; and/or a Surcharge for On-Call Pickup Services ("Supplemental Surcharges") then the Supplemental Surcharges shall continue to apply to the Shipper's packages, as applicable. Additionally, and unless otherwise agreed to in writing by OnTrac, if Shipper has been invoiced for Supplemental Surcharges at any time prior to March 25, 2023, then the Supplemental Surcharges shall continue to apply to the Shipper's packages, as applicable.

Supplemental Surcharges


2024 Demand Surcharge

Due to the elevated volumes, high demand for capacity, and increased operating costs that occur during the upcoming holidays, OnTrac must implement temporary Demand Surcharges to ensure service levels remain high.

  • A Demand Residential Surcharge of $0.75 will be applied to all residential packages shipped on or after October 26, 2024, through and including January 18, 2025 (the “2024 Demand Period”). **
  • No baseline periods or volume thresholds will apply. Volume calculations will be applied evenly across all weights, DIMs and zones.
  • A supplemental Additional Handling Demand Surcharge of $7.75 per package will apply from September 29, 2024 to January 18, 2025. This is in addition to the current Additional Handling Surcharge and applicable only to packages meeting OnTrac criteria for Additional Handling.
  • A supplemental Large Package/Oversize Demand Surcharge of $84.50 per package will apply from September 29, 2024 to January 18, 2025. This is in addition to the current Large Package/Oversize Surcharge and is applicable only to packages meeting OnTrac criteria for Large Package/Oversize.

** The Demand Residential Surcharge will be assessed in addition to the Shipper’s Residential Delivery Fee Surcharge, and/or any other applicable Surcharges and Accessorial Fees. Any contracted discount(s) which Shipper may have on the Residential Delivery Fee Surcharge will not apply to the Demand Residential Surcharge during the 2024 Demand Period.