Every ISP started out as a driver. They learned the system, put in their time, bought routes, trucks, worked hard, finally got out of the truck. They don't pay in cash, the get a loan from a bank, and FedEx Ground helps them to plan. It's not a Cinderella story, you go to a bank with a business model and support from a company like FedEx....
Thinking of leaving Express for Ground.
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Every ISP started out as a driver. They learned the system, put in their time, bought routes, trucks, worked hard, finally got out of the truck. They don't pay in cash, the get a loan from a bank, and FedEx Ground helps them to plan. It's not a Cinderella story, you go to a bank with a business model and support from a company like FedEx....
If that's true then why are routes advertised on Craigslist?
MrFedEx
Engorged Member
"A company like FedEx". Yeah, they're pretty great, aren't they? Ever wonder about them...even just a little?
STFXG
Well-Known Member
Because its not true...
One place I know people go for loans to get started or add routes is Direct Capital. From what I hear, they are big into alot of franchise purchasing. Firstar Capital as well has been courting contractor business.
MrFedEx
Engorged Member
Sorry, but it IS true. I see them advertised frequently on Craigslist. Why is it that people want to unload such a great deal?
STFXG
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No that is true. Grounded's statement was not.
I'm a long time lurker here and finally wanted to chime in. I worked at Express for about 5 five years but took the advice of Mr. FedEx and ran for the hills because I saw a very bleak future for me. Instead of looking for a new career, I had the opportunity to by 3 Ground routes in my area. Now I have 6 routes with 4 p1000's and 2 1200's on the road all doing 100-140 stops a day. The routes in my area are growing so fast It's hard to keep up and I'm already planning on more growth. All my drivers make $700-$900 a week and I just joined my states health cooperative to add health benefits for my drivers. There is still the usually BS I have to deal with at Ground from management but its my company and I make the decisions. I am also friends with all the UPS drivers in my area and work half the time they do and now make a lot more. Now I actually enjoy what I do and can live a decent life style.
MAKAVELI
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I just love how you contractors talk salary with no mention of hours worked, both on road and off or ot. If you take an average 50 hour work week those numbers don't look so rosy. 60 hours and it looks really bad.
What matters is he makes great money working part-time hours. My question is if he makes alot more than UPS drivers, who do pretty well, why not take for pay what a UPS driver makes and give the rest to his drivers? Do UPS drivers not live decent lifestyles?
MAKAVELI
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Money is not the only form of investment that makes a business successful long-term. As a " business owner" you should now that. UPS is successful as it is for such a long time because of the dedicated, hard working, frontline employees.
I thought it was all loans with FedEx backing. Why be so greedy? Take care of the people who make it happen for you. Geez, you'd still make very good money without breaking your back.
Not all frontline employees are the same. Some I'd love to have for 30 years. Others could leave tomorrow.and the multiple silver linings would be easily spotted.
MrFedEx
Engorged Member
Nice to hear you are doing well, however, making Fred rich never sits well with me. As others have asked, how many hours per week do your drivers work to earn "$700-900" per week. How are you making money paying your people at least $15 (60 hrs x$15 =$900) per hour, and much more than that if they only work 40 hours per week? Is your contract that lucrative?
Why, it must be true, a Ground mgr said so!
And on the internet as well. It must be true!
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