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Hello everyone,
I am looking to buy a fedex route. I wanted to know the pros and cons for the ground route. What kind of expenses are expected? How much they reimburse for gas, maintenance or anything else? What kind of bonuses do they give out? Does fedex require to change vehicle on certain mileage? Do they regulate contractors for hiring drivers, etc?
I see alot of contractors selling their route, seems like there is a reason so many are for sale. Any other info will greatly be appreciated.

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daniel v - In General - Dec 27, 2009
Industry: Freight, Moving/Delivery

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Hi Daniel,

In answer to your request, we would be pleased to assist you in your search for a FedEx route. We are Brokers that specialize in the Route Distribution Business. Some examples would be Snapple, FedEx, Boar's Head, Pepperidge Farm, etc.

Our firm, RouteBrokers.com has the largest selection of ESTABLISHED distribution businesses in the United States. These are NOT Franchises. We currently have NATIONWIDE over 250 businesses for sale. We have been in business for over 25 years and have sold THOUSANDS of businesses.

Our goal with any client is to develop a long term relationship. You can only do that if you listen to your clients and assist them in moving through the maze of legitimate questions needed to be answered before a business transaction can be consummated. Most of our new clients are referred to us by our existing clients. We would be pleased to work with you and truly believe that soon you will be referring new clients to us also.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Ken Sussman
Route Brokers, Inc.
516-482-8250
1-877-4-ROUTES (1-877-476-8837)
www.RouteBrokers.com

Web reference: www.RouteBrokers.com

Jun 18, 2010

buying either one is good/ the pay you to load deliver signatures/bonusesonly expense you have is wearntear on truck let me know of more questions billyharper06@comcast.net

 

Jan 10, 2010
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matt s


Delaware County, PA

I have done this work for 2 years in Chicago area ( northbrook) but if you are not going to do at your own.......don't buy it first of all, second if you can not do more than 100 stops a day , you will not really make money and then usually fed ex decide what zip code and streets should go on what truck , you will have designated area but still always something out of your way... third con you have to deliver to the resturants before 11 Am , otherwise you are screwed up... So, if you need more cons... I have it........Pro's not much..... you can make about 60k a year but have to run the route and then you have pay everything out of it... all maintenace is yours, gas and everything.....if your truck breaks down you need to run a route....get rental truck.......Sorry I don't mean to scare but Ground is not really a FEDEX.... you will be better off working for FedEx itself pays about $20-24 an hour....but they dont' hire easy..thanks

 

Jan 3, 2010
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Mark Makuta


Monmouth County, NJ

I meant to much to discuss in a forum post

 

Dec 29, 2009
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Mark Makuta


Monmouth County, NJ

I formed a trucking company and am now servicing Fedex Home Delivery. Ground is a different animal than home delivery. Lots to discuss in a forum post. There are pros and cons in every business. There are headaches with every business. With the right route/location, one can easily gross over 6 figures with a very good net and ROI. The key is to eventually own more than one ( as you would want to do if you owned a franchise or pizzeria, etc ) and become more of a manager and let the routes run themselves.

 

Dec 29, 2009
Jon Holmquist
Jon Holmquist
President
Edgemaster Model 400 sharpener
Marion County, OR

Hello Daniel, where are you looking for the route and I guess I would ask Why? You know that they have surveyed everything so that you would be buying a job with you handling the headaches not them. Look at getting a franchise that does many of the same things with the headaches already worked out and with you having the benefit of owning the business. Or just get a job with a delivery service and let them take the deductions for all expenses. Doesn't sound like the best deal when other things work better. Check out our franchise and then several others first. Thanks Jon at Edgemaster Mobile Sharpening.

Web reference: www.edgemasterfranchising.com

Dec 28, 2009

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