Top UPS Ground Saver Questions Answered

A: UPS Ground Saver^® is an economy, residential or commercial -bound ground service designed for small, lightweight business-to-consumer (B2C) parcel shipping. This delivery network combines UPS ground trucks and hubs with the local delivery infrastructure for last-mile logistics. Since transferring shipments can tack on 1-2 additional travel days, you should ask your third-party logistics (3PL) services provider to determine if UPS Ground Saver^® is right for you and your customers.

A: You must be a business-to-consumer (B2C) company that ships at least 10 small packages a day to be eligible for this contract-only service. Reach out to your 3PL provider for a UPS Ground Saver^® evaluation to determine whether it can benefit your small package shipping.

A: The packages must weigh less than 10 pounds and measure under one cubic foot.

A: No. Your UPS driver will pick up all your shipments  together. There is no need for you to sort them.

A: UPS Ground typically takes 1-5 business days transit time. The shipments can be routed to other networks which adds 1-2 additional days in the contiguous 48 U.S. states.*

A: No. UPS Ground Saver delivery time is not guaranteed.

A: No, you can offer UPS express services to your customers which can accommodate specific delivery times. A 3PL consultant can help you decide your best parcel shipping option.

A: Your customer will receive a UPS Ground Saver^® tracking number through UPS when it's picked up. All tracking can be found in your TMS.

A: No, you pay no additional surcharges.

A: If your level of need no longer fits within the daily quota, your 3PL services consultant  can talk to you about other shipping services that offer discounted rates.