The following information is applicable for services rendered by the overnight division of OnTrac in California,
Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado and Idaho.
The Terms and Conditions posted on the website supersede all other statements and documentation concerning rates
and services. OnTrac reserves the right to modify the Terms and Conditions without notice. The Terms and
Conditions
apply to the transportation
of any package, document, envelope, pallet, container or other item via OnTrac, including, but not limited to:
Sunrise, OnTrac Ground, and DirectPost.
Additional Handling
An Additional Handling Fee of $15.00 will be charged if the following conditions apply:
- Any article that is encased in an outside shipping container made of metal or wood.*
- Any cylindrical item, such as a barrel, drum, pail or tire that is not fully encased in a corrugated
cardboard
shipping container.*
- Any package with the longest side exceeding 48 inches or second-longest side exceeding 30 inches.
- Any package with a weight greater than 70 pounds. Please
refer to
Actual, Dimensional & Customer-Declared Weight for definition of weight.
An Additional Handling Fee will not apply to packages qualifying for the Large Package Surcharge or the
Unauthorized Package Surcharge. OnTrac reserves the right to assess the Additional Handling Fee to any
package that,
in our sole discretion, requires
special handling.
Packages that qualify for the Additional Handling Fee may incur additional surcharges during Peak Periods.
*If this applies to your shipment, you will see “Irregular Shape/Package” on your invoice instead of
“Additional Handling.”
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Address Correction
Whenever an address correction results in a package remaining on the same delivery route, and the correction
is
noted the same morning as the scheduled delivery, the driver will make an additional delivery attempt on the
same
day. Packages with address
changes received after the route is completed will be delivered the following business day. When an address
change
results in a change of delivery route, the shipment will be delivered the following business day unless a
special
delivery is arranged
through Customer Service. The Address Correction Fee is $16.75 per shipment.
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Billing and Shipping Terms
OnTrac will bill your account weekly and payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Each invoice is sorted by
shipment date and provides delivery information. Invoices can also be sorted in various ways upon request.
All
charges must be paid in full. Customers
using DirectPost are required to provide OnTrac a deposit for services at the discretion of OnTrac. Any
billing
disputes must be reported to OnTrac within 15 days of the invoice date. Accounts showing no activity for a
period of
six months will be
reverted to tariff rates. For billing inquiries, please call our OnTrac Billing Department at the number
shown on
your invoice.
DirectPost rates are subject to change based upon the postage rate changes instituted by the USPS.
Adjustments to
DirectPost rates may be commensurate with the percentage change in postage set by the USPS. The effective
date of
DirectPost rate changes
is not subject to the change schedule issued by the USPS.
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Second and Third-Party Billing
Should the shipper request that payment for the shipping charges be billed to either the recipient or a third
party, and payment is not received within 15 days of the original invoice date, the charges will revert to
the
shipper and the shipper will
be liable for the charges. If the second or third-party account is closed or invalid, all shipping charges
will
revert to the shipper.
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Claims
Submit claims for damage and loss within 30 calendar days from the due date of the shipment and on the
approved Claim Form. To
avoid processing
delays, please complete
the OnTrac Claim Form in
its
entirety and include proof of value. The shipper is responsible for providing documentation that supports
the repair
costs, replacement costs
or actual value. OnTrac reserves the right to waive any claim received after 30 calendar days from the due
date of
the shipment. OnTrac is not obligated to act on any claim until the shipper pays all transportation charges
and
monies owed. Partial
payment of an invoice does not constitute a claim settlement or notification of a claim request; the shipper
must
pay the full invoice amount before OnTrac settles the claim.
When settling claims, OnTrac reserves the right to credit the shipper’s account for the settlement amount.
The
shipper may request a reimbursement of the transportation charges, but it will not include the fees and
surcharges
for accessorials, value-added
services, adjustments, refunds, or any other charge assessed by OnTrac, including, but not limited to the
fuel
surcharge.
Please direct all claims and claims questions to: claims@ontrac.com
OnTrac Claim
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C.O.D. Service Policy
Collect on Delivery Service (C.O.D.) is offered on a per package basis. Specified payment types can be
selected:
either Secured (cashier check/money order) or Unsecured (company/personal check). Failure to select a
payment type
will result in either
payment type being acceptable to collect. Recipients may pay with company, personal, certified or cashier’s
checks
and money orders made payable to the shipper.
Cash, traveler’s checks, credit cards and counter checks will not be accepted as payment for a C.O.D. Checks,
including cashiers, certified, business and personal checks and money orders for the C.O.D. amount will be
collected
at the shipper’s sole
risk, including, but not limited to risk of non-payment, fraud, or forgery. Checks not made payable directly
to the
shipper will be returned to the recipient for reissue.
OnTrac will not accept liability for the consignee’s check, and performance of C.O.D. Services do not
constitute
OnTrac as the shipper’s agent for any purpose. OnTrac will not accept liability for the failure to collect
or remit
funds for C.O.D.
The maximum acceptable C.O.D. amount is $10,000 per package. To ship higher C.O.D. amounts, you must obtain a
written approval from OnTrac. If the recipient is not available, or refuses to pay the C.O.D. amount, we
will
contact the shipper for further
instructions. C.O.D. service requires an OnTrac account number. The charge for C.O.D. service is $15.50.
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Consent to Screen
All cargo is subject to screening as per Government Regulations.
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Data Processing
Shipment data transmitted electronically via API, BBS, EDI, and FTP must be received by 1am PST. Data
submitted
after 1am PST will be subject to a $0.50 per-shipment manual processing fee and will delay shipments. The manual
processing fee also
applies
to Transportation Management
System-generated data transmitted with outdated OnTrac-issued Sort Code and ZIP Code information. See the Keeping
Software Current section for more information.
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Declared Value
Unless a greater value has been declared on the shipping manifest, or when the consignee accepts liability of
the
shipment via signature on the delivery notice tag, the maximum liability from OnTrac will be limited to $100
for
loss or damage or the
actual value of the package contents, whichever is less.
We will not accept liability for service for which the shipper has authorized OnTrac (either verbally or in
writing) to deliver the shipment without obtaining a signature. When declaring the value of a shipment, the
maximum
allowable declared value
is $25,000 per shipment. Even if a higher value is declared, the liability from OnTrac for loss, damage or
delay
will not exceed the shipment’s repair or replacement cost or its actual value, whichever is less, subject to
the
other limitations found
on the OnTrac website. The shipper is responsible for providing documentation that supports the repair
costs,
replacement costs or actual value.
The shipper will be responsible for providing proof of actual loss or damage, as well as complying with all
claim-reporting conditions when filing a claim. If the shipper declares to OnTrac that the value of the
shipment
exceeds $100, OnTrac can furnish
a rate which will increase our liability for loss or damage to the shipment at the higher value so declared
by the
shipper, subject to certain limitations. The maximum acceptable declared value is $25,000 per shipment.
For values in excess of $100, an additional fee of $1.05 per $100 of value (or fraction thereof) will be
charged.
In
any event, we will not be liable for any damages whether direct, incidental, special or consequential,
including but
not limited to
loss of income or profits, whether or not we had knowledge that such damages might be incurred.
OnTrac will not be liable for your acts or omissions including, but not limited to, incorrect declaration of
cargo, improper or insufficient packaging, securing, marking or addressing of the shipment, or for the acts
or
omissions of the recipient. We
will not accept liability for items which are not fully enclosed in a carton or proper packing material.
OnTrac
assumes no liability for fragile articles including, without limit, electronics and electronic devices,
scientific
testing equipment, glass,
crystal, porcelain and china.
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Delivery Area Surcharge and Extended Area Surcharge
The OnTrac Service Area includes all of California and the major metropolitan areas of Arizona, Nevada,
Oregon,
Washington, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho. Some of the ZIP Codes we service are less populated or less
accessible than
others and carry a higher
operating cost. A Delivery Area Surcharge of $3.50 is assessed to offset the cost of providing service to
these
select
areas. For the areas outside of the Delivery Area Surcharge range, a $5.40 Extended Delivery Surcharge is
assessed
to
offset the
cost of providing service to these select extended areas. Please visit ontrac.com for the list of ZIP Codes
that
incur the Area Surcharges.
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DirectPost Delivery Confirmation Service
Delivery Confirmation Service is provided by the USPS and included in DirectPost. Shippers must comply with
all
USPS policies and procedures as described in the USPS Domestic Mail Manual, including, without limitation,
the
Delivery Confirmation Service.
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Delivery Signature Information
Signature Required: The shipper has requested that OnTrac obtain a delivery signature from
an
individual at, or near the delivery address, including, but not limited to, a neighbor, leasing office or
mail room.
Shipments requiring a
delivery signature that are determined to be residential deliveries will be charged $5.25 per shipment.
OnTrac
determines the residential or commercial status of an address by the data gathered and provided by Experian
QAS, a
global information services
company. The charge does not apply to No Release shipments.
No Release: The shipper has requested that OnTrac obtain a delivery signature from a
consignee
that must be at least 18 years of age, present a government-issued identification, and be present at the
physical
address. The charge for
No Release is $6.35 per shipment.
Delivery Signature Services are not available for DirectPost shipments.
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Actual, Dimensional & Customer-Declared Weight
When weighing packages, OnTrac charges the greater of the actual, dimensional, or customer declared weight.
To find dimensional weight, divide the cubic size of the package by 166. For cubic capacity, multiply the
package
length by the width by the height, in inches. Any weight fraction is rounded to the next whole pound.
Letters less
than or equal to 8 ounces are billed the Letter Rate.
OnTrac reserves the right to weigh all shipments. Package weight corrections greater than the actual,
dimensional
or customer-declared weight will be captured in the OnTrac system and invoiced at the corrected weight
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Fuel Surcharge
The Fuel Surcharge is an index-based surcharge that is adjusted weekly. Changes to the surcharge will be
effective
on the Monday of each week and will be posted the Wednesday prior to the adjustment. The Fuel Surcharge is
assessed
on the net package
rate plus applicable transportation-related charges.
The surcharge is based on the U.S. West Coast Average On-Highway Diesel Fuel Price as reported by the U.S.
Energy
Information Administration (EIA) for the week that is two weeks prior to the adjustment, rounded to the
nearest
cent.
Fuel Surcharge percentages and their associated trigger points are subject to change without notice. If the
Fuel
Surcharge rises or falls beyond the posted index, or there are changes to the trigger points, the index will
be
updated on ontrac.com.
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Hazardous Materials
OnTrac does not accept for carriage packages containing hazardous materials, hazardous substances or
inhalation
hazards, biohazards such as blood, urine, fluids, or other infectious diagnostic specimens, handguns,
weapons,
firearms and ammunition, fireworks,
pyrotechnics, packages leaking fluid, fuel of any kind or any shipment not safely packaged for transport. It
is the
responsibility of the shipper to ensure that a shipment tendered to OnTrac does not violate any federal,
state,
provincial, local laws
or regulations. The shipper is responsible for all DOT markings, labeling, and packing requirements.
Other Regulated Materials Domestic (ORM-D) is a category of hazardous material that OnTrac will accept for
shipment. ORM-D is typically a consumer commodity which would ordinarily be regulated as a hazardous
material but
which presents limited hazard
due to its smaller quantity, form, and packaging for which a limited quantity exception is provided for in
the DOT
regulations. OnTrac will accept ORM-D for ground transportation only; we do not ship ORM-D by air.
OnTrac will also accept shipments containing limited quantities of lithium cells and batteries. When shipping
lithium cells and batteries, the shipper must adhere to all Federal Regulations outlined in CFR Title 49.
Shipments
with limited quantities
of lithium cells and batteries are eligible for ground transportation only; we do not ship lithium cells and
batteries via air.
When shipping DirectPost, shippers must also adhere to all USPS regulations regarding hazardous and/or
restricted
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Holidays
OnTrac observers the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
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Invoices
OnTrac will bill your account weekly and payment is due upon receipt of invoice. Each invoice is sorted by
shipment date and provides delivery information. All charges must be paid in full. Any billing disputes must
be
reported to OnTrac within 15 days
of the invoice date. Accounts showing no activity for a period of six months will be reverted to tariff
rates.
Should the shipper request that payment for the shipping charges be billed to either the recipient or to the
third
party, and payment is not received within 15 days of the original invoice date, the charges will revert to
the
shipper and the shipper
will be liable for said charges.
For billing inquiries, please call the OnTrac Billing Department at 877.227.5139.
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Keeping Software Current
Keeping software current helps OnTrac provide the best service possible. OnTrac notifies shippers—or
third-parties acting on their behalf—when the OnTrac software or add-on modules are out of date.
Failure to
update software can create issues, many of which result in fees and surcharges. The shipper will be
responsible for
all charges caused by data transmitted from outdated software. See the Data
Processing
section for more information.
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Large Package Surcharge
A Large Package Surcharge of $100.00 will be applied to a package when its combined length plus girth
(2x(width+height)) exceeds 130 inches, or if any one dimension exceeds 72”. Large packages are subject to a
minimum billable weight of 90 pounds in addition to the Large Package
Surcharge. An Additional Handling Fee will not be assessed when a Large Package Surcharge is applied.
Packages that qualify for the Large Package Surcharge may incur additional surcharges during Peak Periods.
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Unauthorized Packages
Packages with a billable weight of more than 150 pounds or that exceed 108 inches in length, or exceed a
total of
165 inches in length plus girth (two times the width, plus two times the height) combined are not accepted
for
carriage. These packages
are unauthorized; however, if found in our system during transit, we will assess an unauthorized package
surcharge
of $875.00 per package. We reserve the right to refuse unauthorized packages or upon discovery during
transit
to make
appropriate adjustments
to shipping charges.
Packages that qualify for the Unauthorized Package Surcharge may incur additional surcharges during Peak Periods.
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Non-Deliverable Packages
A package is considered non-deliverable when:
- Three unsuccessful delivery attempts have been made.
- The package is refused.
- The consignee has moved.
- The C.O.D. is uncollectible.
OnTrac will attempt to contact the shipper for instructions whenever a package is deemed to be
non-deliverable,
and will make subsequent delivery attempts according to the shipper’s instructions. An additional fee of the
basic
overnight delivery rate
will apply to the following:
- Fourth and subsequent delivery attempts to the original address.
- Re-delivery to a revised address.
- Refusal of package by recipient and return to the shipper.
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Peak Periods
Peak Periods take effect when estimated or actual network capacities exceed certain operational thresholds for
consecutive days. OnTrac reassesses Peak Periods weekly, and changes take effect on Sunday for the following week.
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Peak Period Money-Back Service Guarantee
The Money-Back Service Guarantee and delivery commitment times are suspended until further notice due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at OnTrac & COVID-19.
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2020 Year-End Peak Period Surcharges
Peak volume demands will require a short-term adjustment to some of our surcharges.
The per-piece surcharges are in addition to the published surcharge rates.
- Additional Handling Peak Surcharge:
$5.00 per package in addition to the Additional Handling Surcharge
from November 1, 2020 to January 16,
2021.
- Large Package Peak Surcharge:
$37.50 per package in addition to the Large Package Surcharge
from August 23, 2020 to October 31, 2020.
- Large Package Peak Surcharge:
$50.00 per package in addition to the Large Package Surcharge
from November 1, 2020 to January 16, 2021.
- Unauthorized Package Peak Surcharge:
$450.00 per package in addition to the Unauthorized Package Surcharge
from November 1, 2020 to January 16,
2021.
- Peak Surcharge:
Over 100% of Average Weekly Volume: $0.50 per package
from November 15, 2020 to January 16, 2021.
Over 150% of Average Weekly Volume: $1.50 per package
from November 15, 2020 to January 16, 2021.
Over 300% of Average Weekly Volume: $3.00 per package
from November 15, 2020 to January 16, 2021.
*An account's "average weekly volume" threshold is based on the weekly average number of packages shipped
from April 26, 2020, to August 1, 2020.
- DirectPost:
$0.40 in addition to the DirectPost rate
from October 18, 2020 to November 15, 2020.
- DirectPost:
$1.00 in addition to the DirectPost rate
from November 15, 2020 to January 16, 2021.
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Money-Back Service Guarantee & Commitment Times:
Please see Peak Period Money-Back Service Guarantee.
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Perishable Shipments
OnTrac does not provide protective services for the transportation of any type of perishable shipments
including
but not limited to temperature or time-sensitive perishable shipments, regardless of whether the shipment is
delivered according to an applicable OnTrac Service Guarantee or is delayed in transit. Such shipments will
be
accepted for transportation solely at the shipper’s risk for any type of loss or damage due to the
perishable nature
of the shipment.
When transporting perishable freight, OnTrac shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage,
deterioration, destruction, theft, pilferage, delay, default, mis-delivery or non-delivery except for
shipments that
are lost while in the custody of OnTrac; but only in the event that the lost shipment is directly due to a
negligent
action occurring within the OnTrac system. In this event, the liability of OnTrac is limited to the shipper
or
claimant’s actual cash value for the lost shipment.
The shipper agrees not to file claims for perishable items except for shipments lost as the direct result of
a
negligent action occurring within the OnTrac system. Perishable items should never be shipped on a Friday
unless
Saturday Delivery is specified (please note that Saturday service is not available to all ZIP Codes).
OnTrac reserves the right to dispose of any shipment in the OnTrac system containing a perishable commodity
that
OnTrac deems in its sole and unlimited discretion to be of no value, unsafe or unsanitary.
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Pickup and Delivery Service Conditions
Shipments may be delivered without obtaining a signature if the sender has not marked the appropriate box on
the
shipping manifest indicating a signature is required, or has given verbal or written authorization to an
OnTrac
Service Representative.
At the discretion of OnTrac, certain shipments may not be released without a signature, even when
authorization
has been given. Such circumstances would indicate C.O.D. service, or if the driver deems the delivery
location to be
unsafe to leave shipments
unattended. OnTrac will not accept liability for service or claims when the shipper has authorized us to
leave a
package without obtaining a delivery signature.
Shipments with a Declared Value will automatically require a signature.
Shipments are delivered to the address on the package. When the address on the package does not match the
address
on the waybill, the address on the waybill prevails. In some cases, we may find cause to make an “indirect”
delivery. An indirect delivery
is made to an address other than the address on the package, such as a neighbor.
Shipments to campuses, hotels, hospitals, government offices, installations, or other facilities that utilize
a
central receiving area or mail room will be delivered accordingly.
Shipments tendered to OnTrac on weekends, holidays, after available pickup times or outside regular operating
hours may incur an additional transit day.
DirectPost shipments are delivered to the appropriate Post Office. Final delivery of the shipment is made by
the
USPS. A signature is obtained upon delivery to the appropriate Post Office.
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Pickup Services
OnTrac offers on-call and daily scheduled pickups. Scheduled daily pickups are free of charge if the weekly
billing total for the invoiced account exceeds $100. If the invoiced account does not meet the minimum, then
the
following schedule applies:
- Weekly invoices ranging from $0.00 to $74.99 will incur a weekly charge of $31.00.
- Weekly invoices ranging from $75.00 to $99.99 will incur a weekly charge of $16.00.
- Weekly invoices over $100.00 will not incur a weekly charge.
On-call pickups are subject to a $6.90 per-location pickup fee and are not available for same-day delivery
services.
OnTrac Ground Service requires a daily scheduled pickup.
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Proof of Delivery
Customers may request a proof of delivery (P.O.D.) on up to 10 packages per day. There is a $1.00 charge for
each
additional P.O.D. request.
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Rate Zones
Rate zones for OnTrac Ground and DirectPost Services are based on the shipment’s originating and delivery
three-digit ZIP Codes. All other OnTrac services are based on in-state or out-of-state rate zones.
DirectPost zones
are based upon USPS delivery
zones.
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Rebill Fee
A per-package fee will apply if the package is missing an account number, if the account number is invalid,
or if
shipper has failed to provide manifest data. The fee also applies if OnTrac is asked to change the billing
instructions for a shipment,
or if an incorrect account number requires us to correct an invoice.
The Rebill Fee will also apply to billing errors in transmitted shipping data, including data provided by
third-party software solutions and Transportation Management Systems acting on the shipper’s behalf. The
Rebill Fee
is
$16.40 per package.
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Residential Delivery Fee
A Residential Delivery Fee applies to shipments to a home or private residence, including locations where a
business is operated from a home. OnTrac determines the residential or commercial status of an address by
the data
gathered and provided by Experian
QAS, a global information services company. The fee for Residential Delivery is $3.75 per package.
The Residential Delivery Fee does not apply to DirectPost shipments.
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Custom Data Queries and Reports
Requests for custom data queries or reports may be subject to a per-hour charge.
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Saturday Delivery
Saturday delivery is available in select areas for an additional per-piece fee of $16.00 up to 150 pounds and
$50.00 for palletized freight. Please visit ontrac.com for a list of ZIP Codes that offer Saturday delivery.
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Second Delivery Attempt on the Same Day
If a recipient’s location is not open on the first delivery attempt and it is still within the guaranteed
delivery
time, the driver may attempt to deliver the package at the end of the delivery route at no additional
charge.
Shipping charges will not
be waived if the first delivery attempt was made within the stated guidelines of the OnTrac Service
Guarantee.
Same-day reattempts are not available for OnTrac Ground Service.
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Second Delivery Attempt on the Following Business Day
Whenever a recipient location is not open upon our first delivery attempt and a second delivery attempt the
same
day is not possible, OnTrac will attempt to deliver the package the following business day at no additional
charge.
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Size Restrictions
The maximum allowable size of a shipment limits any one dimension from exceeding 72 inches, or 130 inches in
combined length plus girth (2 x (width+height)). Shipments exceeding these limits will be subject to the
Large
Package Surcharge and the Unauthorized
Package Surcharge, as applicable. The maximum allowable size for a DirectPost shipment is 27” x 17” x 17”,
with a
weight no higher than 70 pounds.
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Transit Days and Delivery Commitment Times
Transit days and delivery commitment times for OnTrac Services will vary based on the origin and destination
of
the shipment. Delivery commitment times for individual ZIP Codes are available at ontrac.com. OnTrac Ground
Service
is a day-definite service
and is guaranteed to be delivered by the end of the day.
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Transmission of Shipment Data
Shipment information must be transmitted electronically. Failure to transmit data as outlined in the Data Processing section will delay shipments and may incur additional charges.
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Weights and Corrections
OnTrac reserves the right to weigh all shipments. Any weight fraction is rounded to the next whole pound.
Package
weight corrections greater than the actual, dimensional or customer-declared weight will be captured in the
OnTrac
system and invoiced at the corrected weight charge.
Letters less than or equal to 8 ounces are billed the Letter Rate. Packages over 150 pounds are subject to
tariff
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What We Will Not Ship
OnTrac reserves the right to decline specific items including but not limited to illegal goods, cash or cash
equivalents, negotiable instruments, stamps, coins, jewelry, precious metals, original artwork, antiques,
one-of-a-kind items, furs, live animals,
fuels of any kind, alcohol, tobacco and all tobacco products. OnTrac does not accept anything classified as
a
hazardous good, or packages containing bodily fluids, medical marijuana, or fragile items.
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Limits of Liability
Packaging & Contents - OnTrac is not liable for improper or insufficient packaging, for the
securing,
marking and labeling of a shipment, nor for when our records reflect that the package was not tendered to
OnTrac by
the shipper. OnTrac
is not liable for fragile items including but not limited to electronic and electric devices, scientific
testing
equipment, glass, crystal, porcelain, and china.
Post Office Box Deliveries - OnTrac is not liable for shipments sent to P.O. Boxes, except for
shipments
sent via DirectPost service, where the USPS handles the last-mile delivery. DirectPost shipments must comply
with
all USPS shipment policies
and requirements.
Federal & Local Regulations - OnTrac will render no service for shipments prohibited by law or
regulation of any federal, state, provincial, or local government. If a package tendered to OnTrac becomes
subject
to any federal or state taxes,
fees, private express statute fees, excise taxes, consumption taxes or any similar tax, we reserve the right
to add
that amount to the shipping charges without notice.
Closed & On-Hold Accounts - OnTrac assumes no liability for shipment tendered to OnTrac on a
closed
OnTrac account or one that is not in good credit standing, as determined by OnTrac.
Uncontrollable Events - OnTrac will not be liable for loss, damages or delays caused by events we
cannot
control, including local or national disruptions to the OnTrac system or network, including, but not limited
to
mechanical delays. Other
uncontrollable events include acts of God, pandemics, perils of the air, land, and sea; airline delays; weather
conditions;
acts of public enemies or terrorists; war; strikes; civil commotion; or acts or omissions of public
authorities,
including Department of
Agriculture, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, Power & Energy
Systems, any
local, state and or federal law enforcement agency, and customs and health officials with actual or apparent
authority.
Opening Packages - OnTrac may at its option, but is not obligated to, open and inspect any package
before
or after it is tendered to OnTrac for delivery. OnTrac reserves the right to reject a shipment at any time
when
doing so would likely
cause damage to or delay other shipments or personnel, or if the law prohibits its transportation.
Shipment Data & Software - OnTrac assumes no liability for shipments tendered without manifest
data
or before the manifest data is received; nor for unauthorized or incorrect use of our API. Shippers
utilizing
3rd-party and custom shipping software solutions are responsible for following our API Terms of Use and
manifesting
each shipping label with a unique OnTrac tracking number.
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OnTrac Money-Back Service Guarantee
The Money-Back Service Guarantee and delivery commitment times are suspended until further notice due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at OnTrac & COVID-19.
OnTrac is committed to providing superior pickup and delivery services—every shipment, every time. In
the
event of a service failure that meets our Service Guarantee Conditions, OnTrac will, at its option, either
credit or
refund the transportation
charges. Transportation charges do not include the fees and surcharges for accessorials, value-added
services,
adjustments, refunds, or any other fee assessed by OnTrac, including, but not limited to the fuel surcharge.
The
payee must request a Service
Guarantee Refund.
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OnTrac Money-Back Service Guarantee Conditions
The OnTrac Money-Back Service Guarantee does not apply to:
- DirectPost and Postal-type services.
- Shipments held at a facility for pickup.
- Shipments with an incorrect address, or whose consignee is unavailable, or has refused to accept the
delivery.
- Shipments tendered to OnTrac without manifest data or before the manifest data is received.
- Sunrise shipments delivered up to 60 minutes—120 minutes for residences and
retail
stores—after the standard Service Commitment Time for the delivery ZIP Code as published on
ontrac.com.
- OnTrac Ground shipments delivered on the standard scheduled delivery day.
- Delays from conditions we cannot control, including local or national disruptions to the OnTrac
system or
network, including, but not limited to mechanical delays. Other uncontrollable events include acts
of God, pandemics, perils
of the air, land, and sea;
airline delays; weather conditions; acts of public enemies or terrorists; war; strikes; civil
commotion; or acts
or omissions of public authorities, including Department of Agriculture, Transportation Security
Administration,
Department of Transportation,
Power & Energy Systems, any local, state and or federal law enforcement agency, and customs and
health
officials with actual or apparent authority.
- Shipments returned to the sender.
- Shipments that require additional handling, including those subject to the Additional Handling Fee,
Large
Package Surcharge, Unauthorized Package Surcharge, or that exceed size or weight limits.
- Pallets tendered without prior approval.
- Packages tendered to OnTrac by someone other than the shipper.
- Shipments containing plants or plant materials that may be delayed by state or federal authorities
for
inspection.
- Shipments tendered to OnTrac during the year-end holiday period. Please see our Peak Period Service
Guarantee
for more information.
- Shipments tendered to OnTrac on weekends, holidays, after available pickup times or outside regular
operating
hours.
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Money-Back Service Guarantee Refunds
OnTrac is not obligated to act on any Service Guarantee request until the shipper pays all transportation
charges
and monies owed. Partial payment of an invoice does not constitute a Service Guarantee Refund or
notification of a
Service Guarantee Refund
request; the shipper must pay the full invoice amount before OnTrac settles a Service Guarantee Refund.
OnTrac will
not issue a Service Guarantee Refund to an account that is not in good credit standing, as determined by
OnTrac.
When settling a Service Guarantee, OnTrac reserves the right to credit the shipper’s account for the
transportation charges, which do not include the fees and surcharges for accessorials, value-added services,
adjustments, refunds, or any other fee
assessed by OnTrac, including, but not limited to the fuel surcharge.
Delay in pickup or delivery issues must be reported to gsrequest@ontrac.com
within 15 days from the invoice date. See "How to Submit a Service Guarantee
Refund
Request" for more information. OnTrac reserves the right to decline credit or refund requests that
are not
received promptly.
OnTrac reserves the right to refuse any credit or refund request made by—or based on information
obtained
by—a party other than the payer or account holder.
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Invalid Refund Request Fee (formally Refund Request Fee)
The payer or account holder is responsible for only submitting Service Guarantee Refund requests that meet
the
conditions of the Money-Back Service Guarantee. A per-package fee may apply if the payer, account holder or
other
party acting on their behalf
submits a Service Guarantee Refund request for shipments delivered within the allowed stipulations of the
Money-Back
Service Guarantee. The Invalid Refund Request Fee is $3.00 per package.
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How to Submit a Service Guarantee Refund Request
To submit a Service Guarantee Refund Request, please email a spreadsheet or comma-delimited file to gsrequest@ontrac.com
with the following information:
- OnTrac Account Number
- OnTrac Invoice Number
- OnTrac Tracking Number
- Transportation Charges
Please direct all Service Guarantee Request questions to gsrequest@ontrac.com.
