WILSON10463
New Member
Hi all,
Ive used the search function on this site a number of times and have been trolling the internet for months now. Im looking to become an independent contractor for FedEx and was just wondering if any owners here could answer me some of the basics. Any answers are sincerely appreciated.
1. What is a "supplemental" route? I see this in a lot of listing for sale "2 routes plus 1 supplemental." What is the difference between a supplemental and a regular route?
2. Are there any successful "non driving" owners out there? I'm not looking to run the business absentee, but getting qualified to be a driver is very tricky.
3. Financially what are the differences between Ground and Home Delivery? Ive read that Ground can be more profitable but HD is a time saver compared to ground
4. Whats a good average number of stops for a Ground Route? For Home Delivery?
5. I find with all the routes listed WILDLY varying prices on both gross and net, is there such a thing as "bad" routes? What defines them?
6. With drivers salaries Ive read mixed approaches, pay per stop, weekly rate, anyone have any suggestions or what factors weigh in?
Thanks for any and all responses
Ive used the search function on this site a number of times and have been trolling the internet for months now. Im looking to become an independent contractor for FedEx and was just wondering if any owners here could answer me some of the basics. Any answers are sincerely appreciated.
1. What is a "supplemental" route? I see this in a lot of listing for sale "2 routes plus 1 supplemental." What is the difference between a supplemental and a regular route?
2. Are there any successful "non driving" owners out there? I'm not looking to run the business absentee, but getting qualified to be a driver is very tricky.
3. Financially what are the differences between Ground and Home Delivery? Ive read that Ground can be more profitable but HD is a time saver compared to ground
4. Whats a good average number of stops for a Ground Route? For Home Delivery?
5. I find with all the routes listed WILDLY varying prices on both gross and net, is there such a thing as "bad" routes? What defines them?
6. With drivers salaries Ive read mixed approaches, pay per stop, weekly rate, anyone have any suggestions or what factors weigh in?
Thanks for any and all responses