Prepping for FedEx P&D Peak Season 2026

In this episode of Industry Insights LIVE, host Josh Gregory from Route Consultant is joined by guest Amy Byers, COO of Slicker Trucking, to share practical guidance for preparing for peak season 2026. Amy recaps recent contract redraws, route growth, a major terminal move, and upcoming FedEx 2.0 integration changes happening in late September, then explains how those shifts impact staffing, fleet planning, and forecasting without firm volume projections. 

They discuss early peak preparation steps including hiring and training, truck and scanner planning, rental considerations, bulk-route strategies for large packages, contingency/flex work, and how to structure peak compensation while staying compliant with wage and hour rules.

Whether this is your first peak season, or you’re a seasoned FedEx contractor, this episode will help you to understand what to expect and how to plan for peak season this year.