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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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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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Peak Season for FedEx Ground Contractors

In our industry we refer to the period of time between the beginning of November and the end of December as peak season. Inside of peak season there is a critical three to four weeks—roughly from Thanksgiving to Christmas—of exceptional package volume. Some contractors make one-third of their annual profits in peak season.

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How Linehaul Operates During Peak Season

Peak season is the time of year when contractors see additional package volume coming into the network, typically between the beginning of November and the end of December. FedEx has three incentives in place to encourage linehaul contractors to take on the additional volume while remaining profitable. These include peak mileage incentives, bonus points, and temporary run assignments.

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