Pricing
Up to 92% lower
than published carrier rates
Hovership offers volume-based parcel pricing, quoted per shipper based on weight, zone, and volume mix. No fuel-surcharge games, no DAS fees, no opaque accessorials hidden on the invoice.
Network density
Lower per-shipment cost in the metros we serve
Hovership's final-mile coverage is concentrated in the 28 states where volume is densest, not stretched thin across all 50.
Lower overhead
Software-first ops, not legacy infrastructure
Built on automated routing, real-time tracking, and modern integrations, not the cost structure of legacy carrier networks.
Transparent rates
No fuel-surcharge games, no DAS, no surprise fees
Your quote is your rate. Edge cases (oversize, hazmat, signature) have explicit line-item pricing. No fine print.
How pricing actually works
Volume-based. Quoted on your real lanes.
We don't publish a static rate card because parcel pricing depends on your weight distribution, destination zones, and total volume. A one-size-fits-all card would either misrepresent your cost or be uselessly broad. Send your shipping data and we'll quote your actual lanes within one business day, with a side-by-side savings comparison against your current carrier.
- No minimums or contracts at the SMB tier. Start with a handful of parcels and ramp as you grow.
- SLA-backed terms available for enterprise volume: on-time delivery, exception resolution, and API uptime, in writing.
- Coverage report on your real shipment data: zip-level read, returned in one business day, free.
What are you pricing?
Get the rate read on your specific shipping
Pricing varies by vertical and against the carrier you're benchmarking. Pick the closest match for context.
Get a quote on your actual lanes
Send us your typical weight distribution, monthly volume, and current carrier. We'll return a custom rate card with side-by-side savings within one business day.
Common questions
Honest answers about how Hovership pricing actually works.
Why doesn't Hovership publish a static rate card?
Parcel rates depend on weight, dimensions, origin and destination zones, and total volume. A single static card would either misrepresent the actual cost or be misleadingly broad. Hovership prices each shipper on their real shipping profile so the quote you get matches what you'll actually pay. Submit your shipping data and we return a custom rate card within one business day.
How much can I actually save versus FedEx, UPS, or USPS?
Hovership shippers typically see savings up to 92% versus published FedEx, UPS, and USPS rates on comparable services. The exact figure depends on your weight distribution, zones, and volume. Lighter or shorter-zone packages can see different savings than heavier or longer-zone ones. We'll generate a side-by-side comparison against your current carrier as part of your quote.
Are there hidden fees, fuel surcharges, or accessorials?
No fuel-surcharge games, no DAS (Delivery Area Surcharge) or RDC fees, and no opaque accessorials hidden in fine print. Edge cases (oversize, hazmat, signature requirements) have explicit line-item pricing called out at quote time so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Is there a minimum volume?
No. SMB shippers can start with as few as a handful of packages a day; pricing scales with volume so growing brands aren't locked into a tier that no longer fits. Larger shippers engage with our enterprise team for SLA-backed contracts and dedicated account management.
How do I get a quote on my actual lanes?
Use the rate-card request form on this page, or reach out directly, with: your typical package weight distribution, top origin–destination lanes, monthly volume, and current carrier (if you'd like a side-by-side savings comparison). We return a custom rate card within one business day.
Do you offer SLAs or volume commitments?
SLA-backed terms (on-time delivery, exception resolution, API uptime) are available for enterprise shippers and are negotiated as part of the contract. Smaller shippers run self-serve with no commitment and can ramp up or down freely as volume grows. We don't pressure shippers into volume contracts that don't make sense for their stage.