How Long Is The SHIPAID Shipping Rates Program Onboarding?

SHIPAID’s Shipping Rates Program is a group purchasing model that gives you access to negotiated carrier rates that are usually reserved for large shippers. Whether you send 100 packages a week or 10,000, you can lower your costs with major carriers like UPS, DHL, USPS, and more.

Onboarding is straightforward and designed to work around your current stack.

What Is Included

• Discounted parcel and freight rates
• Transparent billing
• No software lock in
• No volume commitments
• Dedicated support
• Full compatibility with the shipping tools you already use

Step 1: Fill Out The Approval Form

The first step is a short approval form for the Shipping Rates Program. This is not a contract and not a subscription. It is an intake step that helps us match you to the right pricing structure.

You will share:

• Estimated annual shipping spend
• Shipment types, parcel, freight, domestic, international
• Which carriers you use today
• Which platforms and tools you rely on
• Basic business details, such as industry and shipment volume

We are not asking you to switch carriers or platforms. This step is only about understanding your needs so we can apply the right rates.

Step 2: Review And Eligibility

Once you submit the form, our operations team reviews your information to confirm eligibility and assign tiers.

The review includes:

• Verifying volume and mix
• Matching you to the right rate tier
• Flagging any system or carrier integration needs
• Assigning a dedicated shipping representative

Approvals are typically completed within a few business days. If we need more detail, someone from our team will reach out directly.

Step 3: Account Setup And Rep Assignment

Once approved, you join the SHIPAID network. You receive:

• A welcome email with next steps
• Confirmation of your pricing tier
• Credentials for any SHIPAID managed carrier accounts, if needed
• A dedicated shipping rep to support setup

Your rep helps connect your software, activate rates, and confirm that your current workflows continue without disruption. This is a named partner, not a rotating help desk.

Step 4: Activate Your Discounted Rates

At this point, your Shipping Rates Program goes live. You can choose how to activate it.

Option 1: Keep your carrier accounts

If you already use carriers like OnTrac, UPS, or DHL, we can apply discounted rates to those accounts. Your billing, rules, and tracking stay the same with better pricing layered in.

Option 2: Use a SHIPAID managed account

If you prefer a simpler setup or do not have accounts yet, SHIPAID can provide managed carrier accounts. You keep using your current shipping software, and we handle the carrier side.

In both options, rates appear inside the tools you already use. You do not need to change how you ship.

Transparent, Simple Billing

SHIPAID keeps billing clear so you can track savings easily.

You receive:

• An invoice from your carrier, with shipment level charges
• An invoice from SHIPAID for your program fee, based on your tier

This structure keeps costs visible and predictable. Most brands see lower total shipping spend versus going directly to carriers, especially as they grow.

What You Do Not Need To Do

Onboarding does not require you to:

• Switch platforms
• Replace your carrier accounts
• Sign long term contracts
• Hit volume minimums
• Give up operational control

You keep your tools and your carriers. SHIPAID makes them more cost effective.

Real Onboarding Examples

National ecommerce brand

A growing apparel company shipping more than 1,500 orders a day with UPS and USPS went live in a few weeks. They kept ShipStation and did not change their workflow.

Subscription box business

A monthly box brand that relied on USPS set up the program in a few weeks. They gained better batch label discounts and fast support with no operational disruption.

Built For Scale, Designed For Flexibility

SHIPAID supports startups, growth brands, and enterprise operations. Whether you run Shopify, NetSuite, a custom ERP, or a 3PL based model, we support your stack without forcing changes.

As you evolve, we can:

• Adjust your tier
• Add or change carriers
• Support new warehouse locations
• Help optimize international and freight routes
• Reduce costs related to delays or surcharges

Final Thoughts

Joining SHIPAID’s Shipping Rates Program is not about changing how you ship. It is about making your existing setup cheaper and easier to manage.

You keep your software. You keep your carriers.

We help you ship with less cost and less stress.

If you are ready to unlock smarter shipping, submit your approval form and we will guide you through the rest.

Updated on: 05/12/2025