--- title: ISP Blog | Information for ISP Ground Businesses | Documentation description: Documentation | Become an expert FedEx Ground Business Contractor or ISP while getting organized, profitable and successful by reading the latest news and guest posts on the eTruckBiz for FXG Blog. --- - 855-873-8585 - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/ETruckBiz/154560897943915?ref=hl) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/eTruckBiz) - [Mail](mailto:clientcare@etruckbiz.com) [![flat\_grey\_red\_plasso\_vector\_4x](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/flat_grey_red_plasso_vector_4x.png?width=320&name=flat_grey_red_plasso_vector_4x.png "flat_grey_red_plasso_vector_4x")](http://www.etruckbizforfxg.com/) # The Business of Independent Service Provider Contracting ## [Why Does FXG Want Certification That CSP's Are Tracking Hours Worked?](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/why_does_fxg_want_certification_that_csps_are_keeping_track_of_employee_hours_worked) Posted by [Jeff Walczak](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/author/jeff-walczak) on 1/17/15, 7:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/hs-fs/file-2355502953-jpg/images/Document.jpg)](https://info.etruckbizforfxg.com/blog/why_does_fxg_want_certification_that_csps_are_keeping_track_of_employee_hours_worked) In case you haven't noticed yet, there will be a new compliance question that you are going to be asked to answer in your [Annual Compliance Certification (ACC)](http://www.mygroundbiz.com/) this year.  On the surface it appears harmless, but FXG thought it important enough to include in the certification process, and, may have even delayed this year's process to facilitate its inclusion. 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