OnTrac DirectPost Tracking with EasyPost: You’ve Found the Solution!
OnTrac is one of the most reliable West Coast carriers in the United States. They operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Their network allows companies to ship through a variety of service levels, including:
- OnTrac Sunrise: Before noon on weekdays and 2pm Saturdays
- OnTrac Ground: End of day delivery (Next, 2-Day and 3-Day)
- DirectPost by OnTrac: Cost effective services for small, lightweight packages (3-5 Days)
For companies with facilities on the West Coast, OnTrac is a great option for those looking to provide fast shipping resident to customers in the neighboring states.
Using EasyPost’s simple Tracking API, you can track OnTrac DirectPost packages, along with dozens of other carriers using a single point of integration.
Track Your Parcels Anywhere Across the Globe
Rely on EasyPost’s Tracking API to provide real-time shipment updates across 100+ carriers to you and your customers. Own the customer experience with branded tracking pages, empower your business with intelligent delivery estimates, and increase customer satisfaction with accurate shipping notifications.
Save Developer Hours With Easy Documentation
Standardized event notifications across all carriers provide developers with an easy way to recognize similar events across carriers. Tracking is essential for powering core customer and product experiences. Get started in minutes with EasyPost’s world class documentation and client libraries.
Tracking Packages
Track packages across all major carriers.
Address Verification
Validate domestic and international addresses.
International & Customs
Learn how to handle international shipping seamlessly.
Shipping Insurance
Shipping insurance for all items sent with EasyPost.
EasyPost: Built for Developers
The EasyPost Tracking API is designed to seamlessly fit into your brand eco-system. Redefine your customers' post-purchase journey, and compete with Amazon in customer experience and cost!
Use EasyPost Tracking for:
- Tracking packages across all of your carriers
- Improving NPS / CSAT scores
- Easy Integration - get up and running in a matter of days
- Cut operations expenses by reducing WISMO (Where is My Order) call volume
- Earn repeat business by delighting your customers
The EasyPost API also uses webhooks so we POST to your endpoints when there is a change in status of your packages, giving you near real-time tracking updates for you and your customers.
Reach out to us and we can share with you all of the awesome ways our customers have used our tracking data to drive sales and a better customer experience.
tracker = easypost.Tracker.create(
tracking_code="1Z204E38YW95204424",
carrier="UPS"
)
{
"tracking_code": "9400110897700004277226",
"status": "delivered",
"tracking_details": [{
"object": "TrackingDetail",
"datetime": "2014-07-22T10:09:00Z",
"message": "Your item was delivered at 10:09",
"status": "delivered"
},{
"object": "TrackingDetail",
"datetime": "2014-07-21T10:12:00Z",
"message": "Arrival at Post Office July 21",
"status": "in_transit"
},{
"object": "TrackingDetail",
"datetime": "2014-07-19T03:12:00Z",
"message": "Electronic Shipping Info Received",
"status": "pre_transit"
}],
"shipment_id":"shp_..."
}
Let's Compare the EasyPost API with the OnTrac DirectPost Tracking API
| Feature | OnTrac DirectPost Tracking API | EasyPost Tracking API |
|---|---|---|
| RESTful JSON | check | |
| SOAP / XML | check | |
| Tracking API with Webhooks | check | |
| Multi-Carrier API | check | |
| Fast and Free Technical Support | check | |
| Public Documentation and Tutorials | check | |
| Instant API Access | check | |
| Supported Client Libraries | check | |
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Connect to EasyPost Today
Sign up and start shipping in the same day. We have our OnTrac DirectPost API live and ready for you to test with. We also have extensive client documentation in over six different languages to help you get started. If you have any questions, or if you want to talk logistics, feel free to reach out to one of our shipping experts.