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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 660574" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Yes, FedEx Ground uses the independent contractor model for its delivery operations. Ground is pushing for all of its route owners to own at least 2 or more routes, to give FedEx some legal credibility regarding its use of the independent contractor model. </p><p> </p><p>If you have the inclination, you can find a "contractor" that owns existing routes, or purchase expansion routes from Ground directly, then start your own little business. In order to be profitable for the owner of the routes, most need to have a minimum of 2, and closer to 4 or 5 routes which they own in order for the revenue to justify the overhead expenses involved. The concept of economy of scale is definately in play here. </p><p> </p><p>If for some reason you are thinking about working for a IC, do some more research and find out what the pay is and the benefits are. I'll save you some time... The typical Ground driver makes about $13/hr and has no FedEx sponsored benefits. If they receive anything from the IC they work for, it is because they have the economy of scale to be able to afford some minimum level of heath insurance. There is no pay "progression", no seniority and no long term career prospects. All Ground drivers bust their tails for wages that are laughable. Think long and hard before applying for work as a Ground driver.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 660574, member: 22880"] Yes, FedEx Ground uses the independent contractor model for its delivery operations. Ground is pushing for all of its route owners to own at least 2 or more routes, to give FedEx some legal credibility regarding its use of the independent contractor model. If you have the inclination, you can find a "contractor" that owns existing routes, or purchase expansion routes from Ground directly, then start your own little business. In order to be profitable for the owner of the routes, most need to have a minimum of 2, and closer to 4 or 5 routes which they own in order for the revenue to justify the overhead expenses involved. The concept of economy of scale is definately in play here. If for some reason you are thinking about working for a IC, do some more research and find out what the pay is and the benefits are. I'll save you some time... The typical Ground driver makes about $13/hr and has no FedEx sponsored benefits. If they receive anything from the IC they work for, it is because they have the economy of scale to be able to afford some minimum level of heath insurance. There is no pay "progression", no seniority and no long term career prospects. All Ground drivers bust their tails for wages that are laughable. Think long and hard before applying for work as a Ground driver. [/QUOTE]
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