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  • Bread Routes

    Purchase and distribute branded baked goods to grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers with established customer demand.

  • EMS Routes

    Provide essential medical deliveries, ensuring timely arrivals and distribution to hospitals, clinics, and emergency responders.

  • FedEx P&D Routes

    Own and operate a local FedEx Ground delivery business, managing drivers and daily package deliveries within a defined territory.

  • FedEx Linehaul Runs

    Run a trucking operation hauling FedEx trailers between hubs, typically covering longer regional or interstate routes.

  • Amazon DSP

    Manage last-mile delivery operations under Amazon’s DSP program, overseeing drivers and daily package deliveries.

  • Waste Management Routes

    Own and operate a recurring revenue business focused on waste collection, disposal, and recycling services.

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Are Electric Vehicles Viable in the Package Delivery Industry?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are all the rage in today’s consumer market. Many cities and states, particularly on the east and west coasts, are edging ever closer to lowering emissions and adopting a more electric vehicle friendly environment. FedEx Ground has vowed to be fully carbon neutral by 2040. EVs will certainly be a big part of that initiative.

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Preparing for Peak Season 2024: Essential Strategies for Logistics Professionals

As we head into the 2024 peak season it’s time for logistics professionals to roll up their sleeves and get ready. Two recent “Wednesday Webinars” hosted by Josh Gregory, VP of Education at Route Consultant, provided invaluable insights from industry experts Ken Davenport and Amy and Dave Buers. 

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Creating an Employee Handbook

Running a successful company starts with having a solid team. An employee handbook is a critical factor in creating company culture and guidelines for your employees. Whether your employees are part-time, seasonal, or full-time, having some form of agreement in place is essential. An agreement establishes clear expectations and regulations for your team members.

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Employee Retention Credit

Route Consultant partners with Silicon Ledger to support contractors in applying for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) or applying for Remediation. The ERTC is a stimulus program introduced and passed into law as a result of Covid-19 and the Cares Act. The ERTC essentially compensates you for payroll spent on employees during 2020 and 2021.

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