Buying your way into FedEx contracting has never looked more attractive on paper, and it has never been less forgiving of the operator who treats it like a passive investment. FedEx is deep into Network 2.0, its multi-year consolidation of the Express and Ground networks, and the pace is accelerating. The company expects roughly 65% of eligible daily volume to flow through optimized stations before the 2026 peak, and it plans to close more than 475 facilities — about 30% of its footprint — by the end of 2027 (FedEx Q4 FY2026 earnings call). For a new Contracted Service Provider standing up their first contract, that means you are entering a system that is simultaneously growing volume and tightening the screws on cost and performance. The margin for a rookie mistake is smaller than it has ever been.