A Better Way to Ship Than FedEx or UPS
No surcharges. No automated phone trees. Real people, real service, and delivery costs that finally make sense for your business.
No surcharges. No automated phone trees. Real people, real service, and delivery costs that finally make sense for your business.
National carriers pile on fees that inflate your shipping costs. With Optima, the price you see is the price you pay — no surprises, no fine print.
| Surcharge Type | National Carriers (FedEx / UPS) | Optima Overnight |
|---|---|---|
|
Residential Surcharge
Per package, every delivery |
$4.50 – $6.00+ per package | None — $0.00 |
|
Fuel Surcharge
Variable, changes weekly |
6% – 14%+ of shipping cost | None — included in rate |
|
Peak Season Surcharge
Holiday & high-volume periods |
Up to $6.50 per package | None — same rate year-round |
|
Delivery Area Surcharge
Rural & extended zip codes |
$2.50 – $4.00+ per package | None — flat regional pricing |
National carrier surcharge data based on published 2025–2026 rate cards. Actual fees may vary by account.
National carriers route your package through hubs hundreds of miles away. We keep it regional, so it gets there faster.
No phone trees. No chatbots. No ticket numbers. Just a real person who knows your account and can help right away.
You get a single point of contact who knows your business, your shipment patterns, and your preferences. No explaining your situation every time.
Call any time, day or night, and reach a real person. Questions, concerns, or last-minute changes are handled in one conversation.
The same dedicated driver handles your route every day — someone your team and customers recognize and trust.
We are based in the Greater Northeast. Our dispatchers, managers, and support team are local people who understand the region and care about getting it right.
Whether you ship daily or need on-demand flexibility, we have a solution tailored to the way you work.
Scheduled routes for businesses with regular shipments. Your driver arrives at the same time every day — reliable, predictable, and simple.
Explore scheduled routesSame-day and rush delivery options when speed matters most. Call us, and we will dispatch a driver — no app required, no minimum volumes.
See same-day deliveryShort-term and long-term storage solutions in our Greater Northeast facilities. Store inventory close to your customers and ship faster when orders come in.
View warehousing optionsSee exactly how much you could save by switching from your current carrier. We will review your shipping data and show you a side-by-side cost comparison — no obligation.