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2/13/2009 5:10:12 AM EDT
friend of mine is trying to buy a fedex route.He buys delivery van with it.do not know how much money or any other details just wondered if they pay well or a scam.
2/13/2009 5:11:27 AM EDT
[#1]
Pretty sure that's a scam.
2/13/2009 5:22:39 AM EDT
[#2]
i met a guy once who had his own van with a fedex logo on it. I put a set of tires on his van, so i guess they "franchise" so to speak.

as to the money....???
2/13/2009 5:25:47 AM EDT
[#3]
They are basically contractors.  Not sure if you can sell your route though....  I'd do my homework, maybe call FedEx Ground or Express or whatever operating company the guy allegedly has a route with and check it out.  Matter of fact just ask him what OpCo he works for and see if he stutters.
2/13/2009 5:39:55 AM EDT
[#4]
My son in law does this. I don't know the numbers, but he seems to do alright.
2/13/2009 5:59:41 AM EDT
[#5]
our FedEx ground guy is independent from FedEx... you get paid per stop and per box you pick up as far as i know.
2/13/2009 6:04:58 AM EDT
[#6]
Wow. Sure learn a lot. Always thought FedEx was a stand alone operation devoid of contractors.
2/13/2009 6:23:41 AM EDT
[#7]
Yep, the Fedex Ground guys are contractors. They own the truck and the route.



Been that way since before Fedex bought RPS.
2/13/2009 6:27:44 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Wow. Sure learn a lot. Always thought FedEx was a stand alone operation devoid of contractors.


Naah, my FIL works for a maintenance contractor down in TN.  They work on the belts and conveyors.  LOTS of that kind of work in a FedEx facility!
2/13/2009 6:32:19 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
friend of mine is trying to buy a fedex route.He buys delivery van with it.do not know how much money or any other details just wondered if they pay well or a scam.


They pay very well but how well you'll do will depend on the route.
If it's a serious deal he should be able to examine the guys books to see for himself.
I drove for a contractor for awhile.
2/13/2009 7:48:18 AM EDT
[#10]
Everyone I know that used to work for Fed-Ex has back problems.