This week on Industry Insights with Route Consultant, we're joined by Roland Brewer, President of Realm Health. Roland shares his unique journey from being a golf professional to leading an innovative health insurance company. He discusses the challenges and strategies in providing affordable benefits to FedEx contractors, the importance of business succession planning, and Realm Health's continuous efforts to cater to the evolving needs of small business owners in the logistics industry. 

Learn more about Realm Health at https://realmhealth.com/.

Join us this week on Industry Insights with Route Consultant as we sit down with Alex Frum, owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics, to explore key strategies for being a successful FedEx Linehaul contractor. We delve into the four crucial pillars: safety, financial stability, service, and availability.

Alex shares his expert insights and practical advice on managing safety protocols, understanding financial metrics, maintaining service standards, and ensuring availability. This episode is packed with valuable information for both new and experienced logistics professionals looking to optimize their business operations.

This week, we're sitting down with Lee and Keely Muse, the forces behind Tread Transportation Services and Forward Arrow Solutions. Join us as they share their inspiring journey from the oil and gas industry to becoming successful in the FedEx Linehaul space – both as a vendor and a contractor.

Discover how Lee’s entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with Keely's operational insight, helped them navigate the complexities of starting their logistics business, expanding from two to 42 trucks, and developing innovative technological solutions. Gain fresh perspectives on overcoming challenges, the significance of flexibility, and the role of technology in streamlining operations. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to fuel smarter investments and build stronger businesses.

This week, we're sitting down with Alex Frum, Owner of Alpha Kilo Logistics. Alex takes us through his dynamic career journey, from his military service and time at West Point, to his successful stint on Wall Street as a bond trader during the financial crisis, and finally, his current role in the logistics industry with FedEx linehaul.

Alex shares invaluable lessons on financial discipline, the importance of safety in logistics, and the significance of always being ready for new opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with insights on sustaining and growing a successful logistics business.

For the vast majority of FedEx Ground contractors, payroll is the largest operational expense. It’s no exaggeration that how you pay your drivers and manage your payroll expense will have a material effect on the profitability of your business as well as the productivity of your team.

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.

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.

This week, we're talking with Tim Goff, Founder + CEO of mygroundforce, about his experience in the FedEx Linehaul industry and how he got started in his career.

Yes, you can buy FedEx Ground routes—and thousands of entrepreneurs already have. Learn the history of these operations, how they work, and why they’re a proven path for route-based business owners.

The Entry Level Driver Program provides an opportunity to train drivers to your company’s standards while addressing driver shortages. Today’s post delves into the benefits of ELDP and how it can enhance operations.