The Complete Guide
to FedEx Ground P&D Operations
Your All-In-One Resource for Training, Industry Insights, and P&D FAQs.
Your Path to FedEx Ownership
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Step 1: Master the Fundamentals
FedEx Ground Routes 101 - Your essential starting point. This FREE e-course gives you the full overview of operating FedEx Ground routes.
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Step 2: Build Your Strategy
New Investor Workshop - Our flagship event. Join our experts to learn how to value a business, conduct due diligence, and avoid common rookie mistakes.
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Step 3: Acquire Your Business
Acquisition Strategy - A hands-on, 12-week intensive.
We provide the tools and coaching you need to navigate the brokerage market and close your deal.
Have specific questions about P&D Operations?
Training for P&D Owners
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Operation Improvement Plan
Efficiency + Compliance
Turn your operation around with a data-driven deep dive. We identify the specific leaks in your P&L—from high maintenance costs to service failures—and provide a roadmap to stabilize your business and satisfy FedEx requirements.
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DRO Support
Route Optimization
Stop overspending on fuel and labor. Our DRO specialists help you master the Dynamic Route Optimization tool to build tighter loops, reduce stem time, and maximize stops-per-hour. We turn complex data into a streamlined daily plan.
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Profitability Consulting
Scaling + Cash Flow
Move from "surviving" to "thriving." Our consultants work 1-on-1 with you to audit your contract, optimize your fleet strategy, and improve your bottom line. Perfect for owners looking to maximize their current margins or prepare for a high-value exit.
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Meet our P&D Experts
Dave + Amy Byers
Dave Byers, President of Slicker Trucking, Inc., started as a FedEx package handler before launching his own route in 2007, growing it into an award-winning operation with a hands-on leadership style. His wife, Amy Byers, joined as COO in 2017, bringing expertise in marketing, compliance, and finance to scale their family-owned business. Together, they run multiple FedEx P&D and linehaul operations, two fleet repair shops, and businesses like Ohio Valley Pizza Company™ and Hokulia Shave Ice™, all while staying rooted in their core values of Honesty, Integrity, and Commitment to People.