FdxExp4217
New Member
Hello!
I'm new to the forum and would like to get some info from current route owners. I've been doing some research about the whole 'owning a ground route' deal for some time. Im currently a courier for the 'express', overnight, side of Fedex. I enjoy this type of work environment and i think owning a ground route would be pretty simple for me. I just need to learn the accounting part of the business, but my sis is an accountant so should work out. Yes I know I won't get any of the benefits that Express provides to its employees because the Ground side is contractors. I would like to start off with owning one route and running it as well then eventually purchase another route then hire someone.
How much would I need to save to show I can handle maintenance cost and expenses from the start?
Would FedEx allow a 1 person show or would I have to have a partner that handles the books?
Considering I have kids, would I have to keep the 'late pickups' that come with the route or can I hand them off? I know that'll be money lost, but my kids come first
Is it possible for a route to expand and develope more income or does it just stay the same?
I can't remember all the questions I wanted to ask but they'll come to me.
Thanks in advance!
-Nick SVZA
I'm new to the forum and would like to get some info from current route owners. I've been doing some research about the whole 'owning a ground route' deal for some time. Im currently a courier for the 'express', overnight, side of Fedex. I enjoy this type of work environment and i think owning a ground route would be pretty simple for me. I just need to learn the accounting part of the business, but my sis is an accountant so should work out. Yes I know I won't get any of the benefits that Express provides to its employees because the Ground side is contractors. I would like to start off with owning one route and running it as well then eventually purchase another route then hire someone.
How much would I need to save to show I can handle maintenance cost and expenses from the start?
Would FedEx allow a 1 person show or would I have to have a partner that handles the books?
Considering I have kids, would I have to keep the 'late pickups' that come with the route or can I hand them off? I know that'll be money lost, but my kids come first
Is it possible for a route to expand and develope more income or does it just stay the same?
I can't remember all the questions I wanted to ask but they'll come to me.
Thanks in advance!
-Nick SVZA