LaserShip
OnTrac (formerly LaserShip) is the largest US regional parcel carrier, offering coast-to-coast ground delivery as a lower-cost alternative to FedEx and UPS for e-commerce shippers, with anchor customers including Shein, Temu, and ShipStation-integrated SMB volume.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersVienna, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What LaserShip does
LaserShip, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, is a US regional parcel carrier that completed the $1.3B acquisition of OnTrac Logistics in October 2021, subsequently rebranding the combined enterprise as OnTrac. The merged entity now operates as the largest regional parcel carrier in the United States, providing coast-to-coast ground parcel delivery services as a lower-cost alternative to FedEx and UPS. The network is anchored by regional sortation facilities, linehaul routes, and contracted last-mile delivery capacity, serving both enterprise e-commerce shippers (Shein, Temu, Savage X Fenty, Lulus, Bodybuilding.com, Nuts.com) and SMB customers via software platform integrations with ShipStation and ClearJet. The company is preparing to extend its service portfolio with two new product launches: OnTrac Ground Essentials, a lower-priced ground tier targeted at price-sensitive e-commerce volume (2025-2026), and OnTrac Express, an expedited parcel service launching with ClearJet as exclusive launch partner in early 2026.
LaserShip firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LaserShip
- Legal name
- OnTrac
- Website
- https://lasership.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- OnTrac (formerly LaserShip) is the largest US regional parcel carrier, offering coast-to-coast ground delivery as a lower-cost alternative to FedEx and UPS for e-commerce shippers, with anchor customers including Shein, Temu, and ShipStation-integrated SMB volume.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LaserShip industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)
- SIC
- Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Subscription Box & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Parcel Delivery (TLAAAFAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Parcel Inject / Postal Workshare (Last-Mile Handoff) (TLAAACAJ), Premium B2B Express & Scheduled Time-Window Delivery (TLAAABAE)
Keywords
Where LaserShip is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vienna
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
LaserShip business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Parcel Delivery Services: Revenue generated from parcel delivery services including residential e-commerce delivery, ground shipping, express delivery, and custom logistics solutions. Services are priced based on package weight, dimensions, and service level.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OnTrac Ground - Standard parcel delivery service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OnTrac Express - Premium coast-to-coast delivery (Coming Early 2026) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OnTrac Ground Essentials - Economy/deferred delivery |
| Quote-based/ custom | Multi-year contract | Custom Logistics Solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
LaserShip product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LaserShip (operating under the OnTrac brand) provides last-mile parcel delivery services for e-commerce retailers and DTC brands through the largest alternative carrier network in the U.S. The company offers residential e-commerce delivery, ground shipping, 7-day/week services with predictive EDDs, and custom logistics solutions including B2B shipping, healthcare/pharma critical delivery, and international mail, at up to 30% lower cost than legacy carriers.
Product overview
LaserShip operates as a regional parcel carrier network through its acquired subsidiary OnTrac, providing last-mile e-commerce delivery solutions. The product portfolio centers on OnTrac's core residential e-commerce delivery service supplemented by specialized offerings: Ground Essentials (economy deferred delivery), 7-Day Play (7-day/week service with predictive EDDs), and Express (premium 2-3 day coast-to-coast service launching 2026). Additional offerings include Custom Logistics Solutions for B2B, healthcare/pharma, and international mail. The company also runs the FasTrac Partner Program for independent drivers and regional service providers. The combined network, created through LaserShip's $1.3 billion acquisition of OnTrac in October 2021, is positioned as the largest alternative carrier network in the U.S., offering an alternative to legacy carriers FedEx and UPS.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- OnTrac Residential E-Commerce Delivery
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 30% cost savings compared to legacy carrier ground services
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use LaserShip
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LaserShip technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature4 records
LaserShip partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ClearJetcoreClearJet serves as the exclusive launch partner for OnTrac Express service, supporting the 2-3 day coast-to-coast delivery offering launching in early 2026. This is a strategic partnership for the new Express product launch.
- ShipStationcoreOnTrac and ShipStation joined forces to offer faster, coast-to-coast delivery to more merchants. The partnership integrates OnTrac's delivery network into ShipStation's shipping platform, enabling merchants to access OnTrac services directly through the platform.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LaserShip competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- USPS: The U.S. Postal Service handles a meaningful share of last-mile e-commerce parcel volume, often as a final-mile injection partner for consolidators. USPS competes with OnTrac for e-commerce shippers, particularly on lightweight and deferred parcels.
- Amazon Logistics: Amazon Logistics is Amazon's internal delivery operation that has expanded into third-party Amazon Shipping services. It is a structural competitive threat to OnTrac given Amazon's scale and vertical integration in e-commerce fulfillment.
- DHL eCommerce: DHL eCommerce is Deutsche Post DHL's U.S. parcel delivery arm, offering domestic ground services that overlap directly with OnTrac Ground. DHL is one of the named 'alternative carriers' competing for e-commerce volume outside FedEx/UPS.
- FedEx: FedEx Corp is the other half of the U.S. parcel duopoly and the primary incumbent OnTrac competes against in both ground and (soon) express services. OnTrac's value proposition of lower cost and faster ground transit is directly calibrated against FedEx Ground.
- UPS: United Parcel Service is one of the two legacy duopoly carriers in U.S. parcel delivery. OnTrac explicitly positions itself as an alternative to UPS, with OnTrac Ground priced up to 30% below UPS Ground and delivered up to 2 days faster.
Emerging players
- Gopuff: Gopuff operates a vertically integrated quick-commerce delivery network using its own driver fleet and dark stores. While its model is quick-commerce rather than multi-day e-commerce parcel, it is an emerging alternative delivery network with overlapping last-mile operating capabilities.
Others
- ShipBob: ShipBob is a fulfillment-as-a-service platform that partners with parcel carriers including regional alternatives. It is an ecosystem participant and potential channel partner for OnTrac Ground shipments rather than a direct competitor.
Direct peers
- Veho: Veho is a venture-backed tech-enabled last-mile delivery startup competing for the same e-commerce shipper base as OnTrac. Both position as modern, retailer-friendly alternatives to FedEx/UPS with branded customer experiences and direct API integrations.
- Roadie: Roadie (acquired by UPS in 2021) operates a crowdsourced last-mile delivery network serving e-commerce and same-day shippers. It is a direct comparable to OnTrac's partner-driven FasTrac model and now sits inside UPS as the duopoly's response to alternative carriers.
- AxleHire: AxleHire is a regional same-day and next-day parcel carrier serving e-commerce shippers in major U.S. metros. It competes head-to-head with LaserShip/OnTrac on last-mile B2C parcel volume with a tech-forward operational model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LaserShip social profiles
Digital presenceLaserShip financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LaserShip leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
LaserShip subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
LaserShip funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LaserShip M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LaserShip
What does LaserShip do?
LaserShip (operating under the OnTrac brand) provides last-mile parcel delivery services for e-commerce retailers and DTC brands through the largest alternative carrier network in the U.S. The company offers residential e-commerce delivery, ground shipping, 7-day/week services with predictive EDDs, and custom logistics solutions including B2B shipping, healthcare/pharma critical delivery, and international mail, at up to 30% lower cost than legacy carriers.
Is LaserShip a public or private company?
LaserShip is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently acquired.
When was LaserShip founded?
LaserShip was founded in 1986. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is LaserShip based?
LaserShip is headquartered in Vienna, United States, in the North America region.
How does LaserShip make money?
One revenue line is on record: parcel Delivery Services.
Who are LaserShip's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are USPS, Amazon Logistics, DHL eCommerce, FedEx and UPS. Gopuff is listed as an emerging player. ShipBob is listed as an others. Direct peers are Veho, Roadie and AxleHire.
Does LaserShip have an API?
No public API is recorded for LaserShip.
What industry is LaserShip in?
LaserShip's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAAAFAK, Subscription Box & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Parcel Delivery, with a secondary code of TLAAACAJ, Parcel Inject / Postal Workshare (Last-Mile Handoff). Its NAICS code is 4921 and its SIC code is 4210.