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# The Business of Independent Service Provider Contracting
## [Is "Operational Entrepreneurship" The Answer To Network 2.0 Problems?](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/is-operational-entrepreneurship-the-answer-to-network-2.0-problems)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 3/15/26, 11:06 AM
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Most entrepreneurs spend the first several years of their journey in a desperate, uphill battle. They are consumed by the "Big Three" of traditional business: **Marketing** (finding customers), **Sales** (convincing customers to buy), and **Inventory/Supply Chain** (managing the physical goods). It is an exhausting, capital-intensive process where failure to master just one of these pillars usually means the end of the venture.
FedEx Service Providers (ISPs) enter a completely different world. In this space, the heavy lifting of traditional business growth is effectively "pre-solved." FedEx provides the global brand recognition, the consistent flow of customers (revenue) , the pricing structures, and the daily volume. You don’t need a marketing department to generate leads, and you don’t need a sales team to close deals. The packages are already at the terminal, waiting for you.
On the surface, it looks like the ultimate "turnkey" business.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [Business Planning](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-planning), [FedEx](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex), [Investment](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/investment), [model](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/model), [Network 2.0](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/network-2-0), [Contracting](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/contracting), [Business Growth & Support System](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-growth-support-system), [Administration](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/administration), [BudgetIQ](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/budgetiq), [Route Optimization](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/route-optimization)
## [Standing Up A Multi-Facility Operation: A Real World Story](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/standing-up-a-multi-facility-operation-a-real-world-story)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 10/14/25, 2:51 PM
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Expanding your FedEx operation into a new terminal is a significant undertaking. It’s an opportunity for massive growth, but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. From securing trucks and drivers to engineering new routes, the process can feel overwhelming. However, with the right strategy and support, you can turn this complex venture into a major success.
Recently, eTruckBiz had the chance to speak with Dan Barry and Vince Stempien of Dan Barry Enterprises, two service providers from the Detroit area who just stood up a new operation in the Ann Arbor terminal. Their experience provides a valuable roadmap for any contractor considering a similar expansion. They grew from five trucks in 2017 to running 17 on their busiest days in Detroit. Their consistent performance, including achieving "Entrepreneur of the Year" two years in a row, earned them the opportunity to expand.
However, the new opportunity was different. The Ann Arbor service area was more rural, with a 45-50 minute drive from the terminal to the CSA. When the previous contractor walked away unexpectedly, Dan and Vince were asked to start the very next day—a full month ahead of schedule. They stepped up, but the sudden start created immense pressure.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [Business Tools](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-tools), [Driver Recruiting](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/driver-recruiting), [Business](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business), [Network 2.0](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/network-2-0), [Fleet Management](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fleet-management), [Plan](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/plan), [Expansion](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/expansion), [Business Growth System](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-growth-system), [FRO](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fro), [Multi-Facility](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/multi-facility)
## [A Guide to Growing Your Lucrative FedEx Contracting Empire (Part 1)](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/a-guide-to-growing-your-lucrative-fedex-contracting-empire-part-1)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 6/15/25, 9:15 AM
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Expanding your business by operating out of multiple FedEx locations is clearly the future for those willing and able to open the door to significant growth. This move allows you to access new markets, improve business efficiencies, and enhance your overall revenue and profitability. However, such growth doesn’t come without its challenges. Managing operations across multiple locations requires thoughtful planning, robust systems, and the right tools to stay organized and profitable.
Whether you're exploring this opportunity for the first time or refining your current expansion strategy, this guide (and successive parts) will walk you through actionable steps to grow. It will also cover the benefits of leveraging powerful cost-reducing and business simplification tools like **eTruckBiz's AdminIQ, PerformanceIQ, and BudgetIQ** to streamline administration, maximize operations and manage finances effectively over multiple facilities.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [FedEx](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex), [Business](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business), [CSA](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/csa), [Plan](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/plan), [Expansion](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/expansion), [Grow](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/grow)
## [Top 10 Reasons for Financial Stress in the FedEx Contracting Space](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/top-10-reasons-for-financial-stress-in-the-fedex-contracting-space)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 5/4/25, 11:44 AM
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Managing a FedEx contracting business requires more than meeting delivery deadlines. Behind every successful operation is a business owner juggling multiple responsibilities—from vehicle maintenance to regulatory compliance. While the opportunity for profit is significant, the financial challenges contractors face can lead to overwhelming stress, especially without proper preparation or planning.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [Business Planning](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-planning), [Bookeeping](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/bookeeping), [Management](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/management), [Business](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business), [settlement](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/settlement), [Cash flow](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/cash-flow), [expenses](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/expenses), [Financial](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/financial), [Network 2.0](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/network-2-0), [CSA](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/csa), [Plan](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/plan)
## [What Canada Ground Operations Going “Employee” Could Mean For US CSPs](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/what-canada-ground-operations-going-to-employee-couriers-probably-means-doesnt-mean-for-u.s.-csps)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 6/21/23, 7:05 PM
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This week, it was announced that all Canada Ground operations are going to eventually be converted to FedEx Express Canada over the next year and a half, as part of the larger Network 2.0 operational transformation.
While we don’t know what the plans are exactly for the U.S. network, we can make some logical assumptions about what the move probably means and doesn’t mean for current CSPs.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [FedEx](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex), [Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/ground), [FedEx Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex-ground), [Business](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business), [Contract](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/contract), [contractor](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/contractor), [linehaul](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/linehaul), [Network 2.0](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/network-2-0), [transformation](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/transformation)
## [Paying Drivers Daily or Hourly? (Part 2)](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/paying-drivers-daily-or-hourly-2nd-half)
Posted by [Gary Wade](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/gary-wade) on 1/9/22, 10:15 AM
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*This post is the second in a two-part series.*
In my last blog post, I shared that people often ask me, “Should I pay my drivers by the day or by the hour?” My answer is based on comparing both methods, and I'll tell you why I recommend paying drivers by the hour.
Paying by the day is still most common because it’s a holdover from when delivery *volume was consistent and only 5-days per work week*.
As a result of adding residential service and e-commerce, package volume swings now vary widely on a daily basis. Paying drivers by the day has made business owner profitability more challenging.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [Payroll](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/payroll), [Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/ground), [FedEx Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex-ground), [overtime](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/overtime), [leadership](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Money](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/money)
## [The Question That Never Goes Away: Paying Drivers Daily or Hourly](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/paying-drivers-daily-or-hourly)
Posted by [Gary Wade](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/gary-wade) on 12/19/21, 2:53 PM
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*This post is the first in a series on choosing to pay drivers by the hour, or by the day.*
Almost every week, another new Contractor will ask me an old question. Should I pay my drivers hourly, or by the day? There’s truly one right answer, but complex dynamics cause many new CSP’s to believe that the old ways of paying drivers are acceptable.
Many new Contractors do not bring transportation industry experience with them. Although it’s likely they achieved significant success in their previous ventures. That success can lead to a variety of ways they address driver compensation.
New Contractors typically choose to either keep the same practices as the previous owner, or they make drastic changes. If they choose the latter, it’s because they recognize the existing compensation method is not financially feasible.
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Topics: [Business Structure](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/business-structure), [Payroll](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/payroll), [Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/ground), [FedEx Ground](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/fedex-ground), [overtime](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/overtime), [leadership](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Money](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/topic/money)
## [9 Reasons To Invest In Management Training](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/9-reasons-to-invest-in-your-supervisors-or-managers-training)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 11/15/21, 2:15 PM
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As you may know, FXG Contractors and their Managers have chosen [eTruckBiz University](https://www.etruckbiz.com/training-seminars.html) for in depth training for almost a decade. Since our very first class in Huntsville, Alabama, we have received a tremendous response from those who understand the importance of continuous education. Thousands of hours have been spent updating, refreshing, and tweaking our curriculum. Why? Because it's critical to our customers' success.
Training your team is the same as putting fueling in your trucks. Without regularly filling up the tank, your people are running on fumes.
In fact, FXG requires continuous [safety lessons](https://www.etruckbiz.com/safety_program.html), right? That's because statistics prove when training stops, people assume it's no longer important. Hitting your Service Levels requires fuel in the trucks. Staying compliant with your Agreement requires completed safety lesson. And making your business profitable requires essential, off-site training for your key people.
However, some AO's still want to know why this type of training is important, and, is there a return on this investment? That's a great question.
Well, here are 9 reasons why the question shouldn't be *if* I should send my managers to the University, *but how soon can we attend?*
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## [2021 Insights for Business Owners](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/etruckbiz-just-got-better-unveiling-the-new-platform-0)
Posted by [Ben Weil](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/ben-weil) on 1/3/21, 1:43 PM
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We recently caught up with two guys heavily involved with building successful transportation companies to ask for their insights into 2021.
The first expert is a long-time CSP from the Midwest, Tracy Taylor. The second is the founder and CEO of eTruckBiz, Jeff Walczak. Both have spent the better part of their careers in the FedEx Ground arena. We engaged in a fast-paced conversation to produce our most recent [**Truck Talk podcast episode**](https://www.etruckbiz.com/truck-talk-podcast.html).
Some of the insights may surprise you.
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## [eTruckBiz Just Got Better - Unveiling The New Platform](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/etruckbiz-just-got-better-unveiling-the-new-platform)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 11/15/20, 1:22 PM
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For more than 8 years, we’ve been building products & services to help CSP’s *transform* the way they approach running their businesses.
Recently, the FXG model itself has been transforming in unprecedented ways. For most CSP’s , the days of being a “hands-on” operator are gone, and the need to provide leadership & management through **systems, processes and people** are quickly being implemented. The days where you or your BC’s could “jump in a truck” to fix things are gone.
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## [Profitability Profile - Preston Wengert](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/profiles-in-profitability-0-1-1)
Posted by [Ben Weil](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/ben-weil) on 2/3/20, 4:36 PM
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**HOW A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DROPOUT FOUND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS**
You think your market conditions are tough, what about Colorado? According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, the Denver area's average weekly wages are $1,242. Think it's easy to find drivers? The BLS also lists the area unemployment rate at 2.4%. Way lower than the U.S. average.
What made a young guy from out of town who knew nothing about the logistics industry think that he could buy a Ground business to support his growing family? Sure he's smart, but he's so young.
"There's no selling, no advertising, no collecting money from past due accounts. I'm not saying it's easy, but it beats a lot of other options out there," Preston Wengert says.
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## [Business Coaching Benefits CSP's](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/profiles-in-profitability-0-1-0)
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#### An Extra Set of Eyes
Dustin Franz bought an RPS route twenty years ago in Pasco, WA. Today, he's a successful FXG contractor with multiple routes. He's traveled an interesting path to profitability.
Buying a route was his first time owning a business. Much of how he learned to deliver packages came from his own experiences plus talking to contractors in his terminal.
Others taught him what they had learned from their own mistakes, and they really couldn't teach him how to be more profitable any faster. It was no fault of their own. They hadn't been trained themselves.
Dustin performed some online research and determined he needed outside assistance.
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## [Profitability Profile - Tracy Taylor](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/profiles-in-profitability-0-1)
Posted by [Ben Weil](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/ben-weil) on 1/6/20, 1:15 PM
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**YOU CAN'T LET DRIVERS RUN YOUR BUSINESS**
Business owners (CSP's) are generally likable. Drivers want to work for them. People enjoy being on their team. Nothing wrong with that. It's a good thing.
However, it's a problem when CSP's are too nice. Tracy Taylor learned that lesson early in his career as a Contractor.
"I had 12 employees, 15 trucks and two operations hundreds of miles apart. My people needed me to make tough decisions instead of letting them manage themselves," he recalls.
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## [What If Someone Buys FDX?](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/what-if-someone-buys-fdx)
Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 1/2/20, 1:20 PM
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Is FedEx [about to be purchased](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffett-or-walmart-should-spend-billions-to-buy-fed-ex-top-strategists-162651940.html)?
The answer is probably not...maybe.
Truth is we'll never know for sure until it happens. But don't lose sleep over it because it's not under your control.
However, it's *good business* to think about and reasonably prepare for change. Focus on things you *can* control.
Let's take a look at what a sale of FDX might look like for CSP's.
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## [Profitability Profile - Steve Ellis](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/profiles-in-profitability-0)
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**RETAINING EMPLOYEES IN TIGHT LABOR MARKETS**
Steve Ellis has been a contractor for almost twenty years. Many business owners who've been operating that long think their processes work because they've "always done it this way."
However, Steve's openness to studying and changing his processes make his operations exceptionally successful in a state with some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country.
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