Selling or acquiring an EMS route? This guide delves into the factors influencing selling prices and outlines a thorough due diligence process to ensure a sound investment.

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.

Thinking about using an SBA loan to buy a FedEx Ground route? Learn how your down payment and Seller Financing options are impacted by SBA standby rules—and what it means for your cash at closing. This guide breaks down real examples and offers tips to help you structure your deal the smart way.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are vital to public health and safety. This guide explores the foundational components of EMS, including its structure, roles, and importance in healthcare delivery.

This week, we're diving into the intricacies of the FedEx contractor model with Amy and Dave Byers of Slicker Trucking. We discuss the significant differences between independent service providers (ISPs) and transportation service providers (TSPs), the evolving expectations and compliance standards, and how these roles relate to FedEx as a customer. Amy and Dave share their experiences and strategies for managing these relationships, understanding contractual obligations, and maintaining an effective and compliant business – an essential understanding for anyone in the logistics business.

In the FedEx Ground contractor model, your team is the backbone of your business. Whether you're operating Pickup & Delivery (P&D) or Linehaul routes, recruiting and retaining a dependable team is one of the most critical factors in long-term success.

Unlike traditional companies, FedEx contractors are independent business owners who must build and manage their own workforce. This means developing strong hiring practices, building a positive workplace culture, and minimizing costly turnover.

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.

Thinking about getting into waste collection or recycling routes? This post covers the core fundamentals of operating a waste management route business — from how these operations work, to what drives profitability, compliance, and long-term success in this growing industry.

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.

Thinking about investing in EMS routes? This guide breaks down how margins are calculated, what drives profitability, and how EMS businesses are valued – essential knowledge for investors and operators in this critical industry.

This week, we're sitting down with Steve Binnig, Final Mile Program Manager at OVD Insurance. Steve shares his unique journey from a college intern to a major player in the insurance industry, focusing on the final mile sector.

We delve deep into the importance of safety culture, trends in the FedEx and Amazon DSP insurance spaces, and how OVD's educational and client-centric approach sets them apart. Steve also highlights the vital relationships and industry nuances that drive success in this ever-evolving field. Join us for an enlightening conversation that redefines how you think about insurance.

This week, we’re diving into a critical industry: security. We’re sitting down with Andy Willis, a security expert with decades of experience protecting high-stakes industries.

Andy breaks down the evolving threats and shares practical advice on how to stay one step ahead. If you’re looking to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey in the fast-moving and critical world of security, check out Andy’s story and reach out to our team to learn more.

Investing in EMS routes requires substantial capital. This guide explores various financing options available to EMS operators, helping you choose the best fit for your business needs.

This week, we're sitting down with Amy and Dave Byers to hear the inspiring story behind their journey as FedEx contractors. From navigating the early days of business ownership to scaling a successful operation together, the Byers share the challenges, lessons, and wins that shaped their entrepreneurial path. Whether you're exploring FedEx as an investment or already operating routes, this candid conversation offers real-world insights on partnership, growth, and what it takes to thrive in the logistics space.

This week, we're sitting down with Melody Sundwall, Chief Human Resources Officer of Patton Logistics, to hear the story behind her unique career path. Melody shares how her experience with processes and people led her through a variety of roles in human resources, ultimately steering her into the world of logistics and delivery.

Considering buying or selling a waste management route? This guide breaks down how to determine a fair selling price and navigate the due diligence process, essential steps for a successful transaction in this stable, cash-flow-driven industry.

This week, we're in the studio with Stephen Rhein, owner of Not By Bread Alone, LLC. Stephen shares his story and experience in the bread routes industry, from his days on a truck in high school through expanding distribution territories in Tennessee.

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.