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OnTrac — Why OnTrac Is Now the Largest Alternative Carrier Network in the U.S.

June 9, 2026
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Quick answer

OnTrac is the #1 alternative carrier network for ecommerce businesses. With a unified coast-to-coast network, OnTrac reduces shipping costs for retailers, marketplaces, and third-party logistics providers.

More specifically, OnTrac:

  • Services 75% of U.S. consumers
  • 7 days a week pickup, transit, and delivery
  • Covers 48 of the 50 U.S. metro areas
  • Express, Ground, Ground Essentials optionality
  • Faster delivery than traditional ground networks

Are you dealing with traditional networks and looking for alternatives? Explore OnTrac with My Next Carrier–quantify your eligible volume.

What changed in 2025

OnTrac processed record parcel volumes in 2025 and completed the integration of LaserShip and OnTrac into a single operating network. Unlike most carrier networks, OnTrac is not a regional-specific carrier, servicing a coast-to-coast network. This means fewer surcharges, flexible service levels, and faster delivery speeds. With support for large shipping volumes, OnTrac is a compelling alternative for retailers.

Why 75+% coverage is the relevant number

Shippers looking into alternative carriers can’t make that decision easily. It’s challenging for them to understand how much volume the carrier can actually take on. This happens often–and stalls the process. That’s where OnTrac makes the decision much simpler for shippers. The majority of residential parcel volume is eligible with OnTrac. The question flips from “can OnTrac handle this volume?” to “How much and at what rate?”

From OnTrac

“Our integration with My Next Carrier makes it easier than ever for shippers to see exactly what OnTrac brings to their network: a reliable, cost-efficient alternative to national carriers. With OnTrac’s coast-to-coast network, we offer 7 days a week delivery, fewer surcharges, and more predictable pricing. As shippers look to diversify their carriers operating at national scale, OnTrac is here to help them reduce delivery costs, improve speed, and deliver a post-purchase experience that drives consumer loyalty.”

—Mason Rudolph, Sr. Manager Strategic Partnerships, OnTrac

OnTrac at a glance

MetricDetail
Coverage75+ percentage of U.S. online shoppers, 35 states + DC, covering 48 of the top 50 metropolitan areas
Operating modelCoast-to-coast, 7 days/week
Sort centers18
Delivery locations102
Independent contractor partners7,000+

How My Next Carrier works for OnTrac

ShipScience developed the My Next Carrier tool to help shippers identify the eligible volume for OnTrac by ZIP code, service zone, and weight class. Based on that, My Next Carrier applies market-attainable rates and calculates transit-day impact. ShipScience handles the carrier introduction once you have the data you need.

See your OnTrac-eligible volume

»» Check out My Next Carrier

»» Connect with Mason from OnTrac on LinkedIn

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About the Author

Anthony Robinson is the CEO of ShipScience, a pioneering company dedicated to helping e-commerce leaders optimize their shipping decisions, reduce costs, and automate tedious shipping processes. With a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Stanford University, Anthony brings over two decades of...
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