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Our top-rated 12-week course will teach you how to successfully identify, acquire, and operate a FedEx Ground business.
Learn from a Team of Professionals
Purchase of this course also includes a dedicated consultant to assist up to the day of closing on your business and a premium online course taught by our leadership team.
This 12-week program will teach you everything you need to get started as a FedEx Ground contractor. You’ll get personalized guidance from a dedicated Account Manager to help you every step of the way.
One-On-One Coaching
Downloadable Resources
Our Acquisition Strategy consulting module comes with a downloadable PDF Acquisition Strategy Workbook and a Guided Build Your RFI Workbook.
New Investor Workshop
With the purchase of Acquisition Strategy, you receive access to attend an in-person New Investor Workshop to learn from the experts and network with other new investors.
Your 12-Week Training Modules
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      Welcome + Introduction 
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      - Introduction to the 4 Pillars 
- Pillar 1: Preparing an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) 
- Pillar 2: Building a RFI 
- The RFI for Linehaul Operations 
- Pillar 3: Forming Your Corporation 
- Entity Formation: Requirements for AOs and BCs 
- Pillar 4: Securing Financing 
- Entity Formation: Worst Case Scenarios for AOs 
- Exclusive: Behind the Scenes 
 
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      - High Level Elimination Tactics 
- EBITDA: What Does It Mean & Why Is It Important? 
- What Determines List Price? 
- Capital Expenditures 
- Due Diligence for FedEx Routes 
 
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      - High Mileage Routes 
- Suggested P&L Metrics for a P&D Operation 
- Truck Lease Amendment for P&D Repair & Maintenance Expenses 
- P&D Settlement Statements Walkthrough 
- Daily Service Worksheet for P&D Operations 
 
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      - Suggested P&L Metrics for a Linehaul Operation 
- Linehaul Settlement Statements Walkthrough 
- Linehaul Overview: Dedicated Runs vs Unassigned Runs 
- Linehaul Overview: Point System 
 
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      - Structuring a Deal 
- Offer Submission & Negotiation 
- What is BuildAGroundBiz? 
- Acquisition First Steps 
- Truck Types for FedEx Routes 
- Fleet Strategy for P&D 
- Fleet Strategy for Linehaul 
- Understanding Contractual Service Requirements 
 
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      - Part 1: What to Expect from your SRM Interview 
- Part 2: The Stages of a SRM Interview + the Introduction Stage 
- Part 3: The Corporate Compliance Section 
- Part 4: Industry Concepts to Understand 
- Part 5: Talking About Operations in Your Interview 
- Part 6: How the SRM Interview Ends 
 
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      - Linehaul SRM Prep: Part 1 
- Linehaul SRM Prep: Part 2 
 
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      - Driver Recruiting 
- Driver Training 
- Driver Retention 
- Driver Compensation & Motivation 
- Recruiting & Training a Manager: Introduction 
- Manager Payroll Incentives 
- Establishing Company Culture 
- AO & BC Responsibilities 
 
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      - Understanding Your ISP Agreement & Schedules 
- Back Office Items 
- Insurance Requirements 
- Safety Tech Options for P&D and Linehaul 
- Scanners: What Are My Options? 
- Fuel Expense Management + RCPA Fuel Card 
- IT & Document Management 
- Oil Analysis & Bulk Fluids 
 
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      - Closing Day - Part 1: How the Process Works 
- Closing Day - Part 2: Operational Insights for Day 1 
- Closing Day - Part 3: First 60 Days of Cash Flow 
- Critical Driver Onboarding & Information Collection 
- How to Communicate With Terminal Management 
- Preparing for Peak Season 
- The Value of Contingency Work 
- FedEx Ground Audits 
- Sign Up for Last Mile Masterclass 
 
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      - Hiring & Scaling Timeline for P&D Operations 
- Hiring & Scaling Timeline for Linehaul Operations 
- VEDR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 
- Vehicle Maintenance 
- Relay Stations 
- Specialized Large Package Routes 
 
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      - The Termination Process 
- Service Failures 
- Audits 
- Safety & Accidents 
- Negotiations & Potential Pitfalls 
- Integrity 
 
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      DRO Mastery - What To Expect From the DRO Transfer Process 
- DRO Fundamentals 
- Route Plans 
- Anchor Areas & Sequencing 
- Fleet Capacity 
- Stop Overrides & Swaps 
- Large Package & Bulk Routes 
- Projection Data 
 First Advantage (FADV) - New Contractor Onboarding 
- Initiating a Driver Application 
- Finding Candidates & Finalizing Orders 
- Employment Screening 
- Driver Management 
- Expiration Reports 
 MyGroundBiz (MGB) + MyGroundBiz Account (MGBA) - MyGroundBiz 
- MGBA: Overview 
- MGBA: The Enterprise Menu 
 
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      - Meet active contractors! 
- Close on your business 
 
Course Reviews
“Best course I’ve ever had. You will never regret taking this course from the best in the industry, I highly recommend it”
-Nabeel Z.
“Great course. So helpful in preparing me for a successful launch”
-Timothy F.
 
        
        
      
    
     
                         
            
              
            
            
          
               
            
              
            
            
          
              