Many FedEx service providers start their journey with big dreams of financial success. They see the potential in the logistics industry and dive in headfirst, ready to work hard and build something meaningful. And rest assured knowing that for some, this does actually materialize. But here's what often happens: many get trapped in the day-to-day grind, constantly putting out fires, managing routes, and handling driver issues. Sound familiar?
The difference between contractors who struggle to make ends meet and those who build serious wealth isn't about working harder—it's about thinking differently. The most successful FedEx contractors have made a crucial mental shift: they've stopped thinking like operators and started thinking like investors.
This shift isn't just about mindset. It's about fundamentally changing how you view and run your business. When you make this transition, you're not just running a contracting operation—you're building a valuable asset that can generate wealth for years to come.
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Topics:
Business,
Investment,
Profit,
Purchase,
Financial,
transformation,
Grow,
Wealth
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This blog post is written by our friends at Workhorse Group Inc.
Tips for transitioning to an EV fleet and the benefits for your business.
The adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) for fleets with daily return to base routes under 200 miles is becoming a fast-growing segment of the EV marketplace. More than two-thirds of surveyed fleets that have used BEVs plan to either pilot or purchase them in the next 12 months. *
This move to EVs can be attributed to the significant operational savings and the positive environmental impacts of an EV fleet. With more and more fleet managers moving to EVs, you may ask yourself - Is an electric fleet right for my business? Here are a few things to consider.
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Topics:
Business Results,
Management,
FedEx Ground,
Business,
Investment,
Metrics,
contractor,
Profit,
Purchase,
Fuel,
Money
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This blog post is written by our friends at Xos Trucks.
The passenger transportation sector has seen a significant uptick in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption over the last several years, yet the commercial side has been slower to follow.
Now, that’s changing. Increasing environmental regulations and a growing interest in reducing costs have begun to tip the scales toward more widespread fleet electrification.
As a fleet owner and operator, you might be asking yourself, “When, how, and why should I consider electric trucks for my business?” Unfortunately, there’s no simple, one-size-fits-all answer to “how” you should go about transitioning to electric, but “when” and “why” you should go electric can be more easily summarized.
Going electric can positively impact the efficiency and profitability of your business. Here’s a summary of the main reasons why you should consider electrifying your fleet.
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Topics:
Business Results,
Management,
FedEx Ground,
Business,
Investment,
Metrics,
contractor,
Profit,
Purchase,
Fuel,
Money
Are your drivers forced to comply with safety rules?
Or do they want to comply?
If you prefer the latter, maybe you should consider Ashiq Mizan’s unique approach.
Do Your Drivers See the Big Picture?
Ashiq Mizan is a CSP in Philadelphia, PA, who had grown increasingly frustrated with his drivers’ lack of safety training compliance.
Despite the safety training lessons being super-easy, compliance in October was around 5%. Not only did his drivers' indifference put his money at risk, but it also showed that they were missing the bigger picture.
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Topics:
Compliance,
FedEx,
Ground,
ISP,
FedEx Ground,
Business,
Contract,
Selling,
contractor,
Purchase,
safety
Is FedEx about to be purchased?
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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Topics:
Business Structure,
Business Outlook,
FedEx,
Ground,
ISP,
FedEx Ground,
Business,
Contract,
Selling,
contractor,
Purchase
Take a look around.
Do you see the number of contractors around you dwindling?
How many contractors do you see today, vs. how many there used to be 2, 5 and 10 years ago.
It's plain to see the number of contractors is shrinking, while the number of trucks grows
This results in fewer, but larger operations.
Think this is a coincidence?
It's not.
As you seek answers from FXG on how you will achieve scale, contiguous service areas and overlap, you are being told you need to "work it out" with those around you. Well that's great, but how are you supposed to do so if you have limited resources?
There is a way, but you'll need to ask yourself some questions first.
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Topics:
Business Structure,
Business Tools,
Management,
Payroll,
FedEx Ground,
Business,
Investment,
model,
Merge,
Purchase
