
Industry Insights
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Welcome to Industry Insights with Route Consultant—your front-row seat to the fast-moving world of logistics and beyond. Each week, we bring you game-changing insights, real-world strategies, and fresh perspectives to fuel smarter investments and build stronger businesses. Join us as we sit down with expert guests to explore emerging trends and pressing topics across a wide range of industries.
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How Much Money Do Amazon Routes Make?
Understanding the valuations of an Amazon DSP business is a hot topic of conversation right now. With the constant growth of e-commerce, the transportation industry is skyrocketing.
The Impact of Fuel Prices on FedEx Ground Operations
Fuel cards are the way your drivers will pay for fuel (if you enroll in a fuel card program). These cards look like a credit card, but there are important differences between a fuel card and a credit card.
Can You Buy Amazon DSP Routes? Understanding Your Investment Options
Our team has helped many Amazon DSPs find a new owner over their operating rights of the business. Going through the acquisition process within the Amazon network is similar to becoming a FedEx Ground contractor. There are a few different ways to become an Amazon DSP, similar to becoming a FedEx contractor.
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.
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.
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.
How Are Amazon DSPs Paid?
Buyers often ask how an Amazon DSP receives compensation. Like FedEx Ground, DSPs receive a weekly settlement statement paying them the revenue they earned the week prior.
Amazon Delivery Service Partners Profit Margins and Other Details
Amazon DSP businesses have very different profitability and valuation structures compared to FedEx Ground routes. Learn more about the profit structure of Amazon routes and where you can go to learn more about the last-mile logistics space in general.
The Differences Between Amazon Routes and FedEx Routes
With the increasing growth in the e-commerce delivery space, many potential FedEx Ground investors often ask if Amazon is a threat to their success. The answer? No.
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.