Carrier charges are predominantly based on Speed (Economy, Ground, Express), Weight (Actual vs. Dimensional), and the Distance (Zones) a package travels. Other factors include order detail accuracy, remote zip codes, and international addresses.
The following tables summarize the base Carrier Fees:
Residential Surcharge
Fuel Surcharge
Delivery Area Surcharge (EDAS/DAS)
Residential Surcharge
Carriers impose a residential surcharge for delivering to home addresses for specific service levels. This fee is captured in the Atomix Ground and Express service levels as follows:
Service Level | Amount |
Economy | $--- |
Ground | $2.50 |
Expedited | $3.50 |
International | $3.50 + (Carrier adjustments) |
Fuel Surcharge
Fuel surcharges fluctuate based on market prices and directly impact shipping costs. Carriers adjust this fee periodically. The surcharge is calculated as a percentage of the base rate.
Fuel Surcharge as a % of Base Rates:
Service Level | < 1 LB | > 1 LB |
Economy | 7.75% | 12.5% |
Ground | 7.75% | 12.5% |
Expedited | 21.5% | 21.5% |
International | 25.0% + (Carrier Adjustments) | 25.0% + (Carrier Adjustments) |
EDAS/DAS Surcharge
The Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS) or Extended Delivery Area Surcharge (EDAS) applies when an address falls outside standard delivery zones. These fees are determined by specific zip codes.
Service Level | DAS (Delivery Area) | EDAS (Extended) |
Economy | $3.00 | $5.00 |
Ground | $6.15 | $8.30 |
Expedited | $6.15 | $8.30 |
International | $-- | $-- |
You can view the full list of EDAS/DAS zip codes here.
Additional Carrier Insights
For a complete understanding of our shipping and billing logic, please review the following technical resources:
Carrier Ship Methods: Shipping Method Mapping
Billing Overview: Detailed Billing Guide
Rate Updates: 2026 Carrier Rate Increases