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FOR OUR FLORAL AND AG BUDDY MEMBERS: Rates, contact, and contract information is now available in the member's section of this website. For more information about access, please call the NORCAL (CAFG&S) office today!

NORCAL (CAFG&S) - ONTrac

OnTrac, is our exclusive NORCAL (CAFG&S) door-to-door program that offers pick-up at the shipper's door and delivers in California, Nevada and Arizona overnight to your customer's location by 10:30am the next day. Guaranteed! (Remote areas slightly later)  Our program also includes Washington, Oregon and Utah for 2 day service at the same low rates.

• SERVICE: Complete overnight and 2 day door-to-door services.
• SHIP DAYS: Monday through Friday. Saturday delivery is available.
• SIZE LIMITS: Any size box up to 100 linear inches and/or 80 pounds. For larger shipments please contact the NORCAL (CAFG&S) office.
• PRICES: Our program offers discounts up to 70% off the regular rates! Call NORCAL (CAFG&S) for more information on exclusive, discounted pricing.
• MINIMUMS: None
• BILLING: This is a prepaid program billed by NORCAL (CAFG&S).

NORCAL (CAFG&S) - FEDEX

When it comes to shipping fresh flowers overnight, our exclusive FedEx program is hard to beat.  We are pleased to offer a variety of premium services available exclusively to NORCAL (CAFG&S) members. Our custom contract is specifically designed to cater to the very specialized needs of the floral industry, and simply stated, it is an extraordinary service.

• RATES: Our contract features one of the best domestic and international rate packages available for flower freight, anywhere. Our new zone pricing is discounted over 58% off regular standard FedEx rates.

• DIM FACTOR: Our contract features a high Dimensional Factor, (DIM), designed to enable our members to price their shipments closer to actual weight, rather than size or dimensional weight. This benefit substantially lowers shipping costs for our members and customers.

• CUSTOM FEATURES: We have negotiated custom features designed specifically for our members needs such as specialized billing, automated service, and dedicated FedEx support/service personnel available to quickly respond to our members needs. Members also enjoy excellent GROUND rates on FedEx. This program allows members to ship goods with less priority inbound AND outbound at exceptional prices.

NORCAL (CAFG&S) - UPS
UPS
NORCAL (CAFG&S) members also have a new and outstanding UPS program available to them that offers truly exceptional rates and service.

SUPERIOR RATES and DIM Factor: Next Day Air and Next Day Saver rates are drastically discounted for all weights and includes a 250 DIM (dimensional factor) and 50% off Saturday delivery surcharges.  Why pay more?

• DEDICATED SALES SUPPORT TEAM: Our program offers dedicated UPS support personnel that help members quickly and easily address any issues.

• GUARANTEED DELIVERY COMMITMENTS: UPS provides guaranteed Money Back Guarantee on every package with more 10:30 delivery locations compared to any other air carrier.

• INSURANCE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE AND SPOILAGE:  UPS is offering a cost effective and comprehensive insurance program that provides protection against loss and physical damage due to time in transit delays.

NORCAL (CAFG&S) - EXCLUSIVE AIR RATES


Our association works hard to bring our members the lowest air rates possible, and together, as an association, we have the combined volumes and shipping power to be able to negotiate outstanding contracts with air carriers. These contracts contain rates that offer outstanding value. Below is a list of carriers that offer excellent shipping rates to our membership.

• AIR CANADA
• ALASKA AIRLINES
• AMERICAN AIRLINES
• CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
• DELTA
• HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
• JET BLUE
• NORTHWEST
• SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
• UNITED AIRLINES
• USAIR

Since rates are continually being updated, please contact Chris Johnson, (760) 533-5580, NORCAL (CAFG&S) office for the most current information. These rate sheets are also available in our member's only section of this website. In addition, complete shipping details on all our shipping options can be found in the NORCAL (CAFG&S) Transportation Manual (available to floral and Ag buddy members only).

For more information on NORCAL (CAFG&S) shipping programs please call Chris Johnson at NORCAL (CAFG&S) phone (760) 533-5580.