The savings are clear. For an average-sized store whose annual freight expense is $25,000, estimated savings are over $8000. For larger stores, annual savings are in the tens of thousands.
Under the program, retail members will receive substantial discounts with FedEx freight on:
- Inbound/outbound freight
- Third party dropships
- Return freight
The updated UPS freight savings program, introduced in September, 2025, amplifies the benefits with:
Significant Incremental Savings — RIA members already save thousands, and in some cases, tens of thousands on their annual freight bills. The newly negotiated UPS rates take those savings to a new level, averaging 25-35% more in additional discounts.
Consolidated UPS Account Number —Simplifies operations and helps reduce fraud risk by ensuring all invoices are reviewed before they reach the customer.
Auditable Invoicing —Enhanced oversight makes invoice verification easier and more transparent forRIA members.
Unified Billing —This is particularly valuable for members already using LTL or truckload services, as it consolidates all freight billing into one place.
Improved Reporting Capabilities — Upcoming features will provide real-time savings data and comparisons to past discount levels.
Full Vendor Review — The RIA Freight Discount includes a complete audit of all vendor setups to ensure that freight bills are optimized for maximum savings and efficiency.
What else do RIA members get under the Freight Discount Program?
Third-Party Freight Manager
Parcel Management Group (PMG) analyzes your freight bills and provides guidance, sets up routing with your vendors, tracks your billing and acts as your personal customer service representative for all shipping concerns.
Deals on LTL
The program utilizes a pool of approximately 30 national and regional LTL carriers with highly-discounted rates.
Refund Recovery Audit Service
Capitalize on FedEx’ money-back guaranteed transit times. If the shipment arrives late, PMG will secure a full-refund, saving you up to an additional 5% on your annual freight spend.
We saw significant savings right away! Our accounts payable manager actually thought there was something wrong with an invoice because the freight was so low.