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.

FedEx Ground routes have predictable revenues with few variables. It’s what makes these businesses such solid investments!

If your revenue is predictable with few variables to significantly change it, then how do you impact your Net Operating Income (or take-home pay)? You focus on Total Expenses.

What many contractors don’t know, however, is that there is a strong argument for using full-service leases in some cases. If you have routes that travel 35,000 miles a year or less, a full-service vehicle lease may be the best option for you.

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.

There are two types of FedEx Ground routes: pickup and delivery (P&D) routes and linehaul runs. If you are investing in FedEx Ground routes for the first time, we highly recommend P&D routes. Why? P&D routes are easy to learn, less expensive than linehaul, and have a consistent revenue stream each month.

As we continue to face labor shortages, contractors struggle to recruit drivers for their operations. To help combat the challenges of finding drivers, we have partnered with Bright Flag Recruiting. One of the biggest challenges contractors face when buying or operating in a market is determining what they need to pay to be competitive when recruiting and retaining drivers.

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.

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.

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.

Every day, Route Consultant’s FedEx routes for sale receive a record number of inquiries about listings via our website and hotline. Our team, and other vendors in this space, are inundated with requests and questions throughout the day. SBA lenders are in a similar position, particularly right now. Our goal is to prepare you to get to the front of the SBA lending line.

Did you know that 99% of all of our transactions are asset purchase agreements (APAs)? When purchasing a FedEx Ground business, it’s imperative to be aware of the type of sale you intend to make.

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.

Need a quick refresher on FedEx Route financials in order to make the right purchase? Here’s the top financial terms and definitions you need to understand to review a FedEx Ground route for sale.

Route Consultant has posted the dates and cities of the 2025 events, including Happy Hours, Road Shows, and New Investor Workshops. These events are excellent opportunities logistics professionals and investors to grow their business with new knowledge, valuable insights, and networking opportunities.

Route Consultant was recognized as a winner in the 2024 BASA Awards, recognized for excellence in Transportation, Shipping & Logistics. The Best of America Small Business Awards exists to celebrate small businesses, visionaries, innovators, disruptors, and entrepreneurs for their notable efforts in growing and building our economy and a better working world.

HR technology plays a crucial role for FedEx contractors, and the technology from the team at Netchex can solve payroll and HR challenges many contractors will struggle with in day-to-day business.

As a route owner in sectors like FedEx P&D, bread delivery, waste management, and Emergency Medical Services, hiring the right drivers is crucial to your operation's success. Proper screening ensures safety, compliance, and reliability. Here’s a friendly and detailed guide on how to effectively screen drivers for your business.

Although it feels as if our world is already dominated by e-commerce, the market is not nearly done growing! We predict the e-commerce expansion to rise steadily for the next ten years. The total e-commerce volume will be so significant that we believe there will be enough business for all the current logistics players to sustain themselves and for new players to enter the market and thrive.

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. 

NEMT vs EMS: The Value of an EMS Operation

Learn the business benefits of operating a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) vs. the value and requirements of operating an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operation from Route Consultant.