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The 2026 MCAA Annual Online Auction is Now Open ↗

MCAA members ship and save with UPS

Through the UPS® Savings Program, you can save up to 34%* when you ship with UPS, plus 50%* off select services for up to four weeks after you enroll!* And, whether you're shipping air or ground, you'll get same day pickup with one driver for all of your shipments.

Save on a broad portfolio of shipping services, including:
  • Up to 34%* on UPS Air letters including UPS Next Day Air®
  • Up to 30%* on UPS Air packages (1 lb.+)
  • Up to 32%* on UPS International imports and exports
  • Up to 16%* on UPS Ground shipments
  • Savings begin at 70%* on UPS Freight® shipments over 150 lbs.
  • 50%* on UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Next Day Saver®, UPS Worldwide Express® export, UPS
Worldwide Saver® export, and UPS Worldwide Expedited® export shipments for up to four weeks after you enroll.*

You can receive these discounts even if you already have a UPS account. Remember, the more you ship the more you can save.

To enroll and start saving, visit www.masoncontractors.org/ups.

Make the most out of your MCAA membership with this valuable member benefit!

* Introductory Program discounts will be applied to accounts for Weeks 1 through 4 on the UPS Savings Program. Week 1 includes the date that discounts are applied. Weeks are calculated Sunday through Saturday.
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