IS FEDEX GROUND WORTH IT? | 5 PROS AND CONS

Today I give some FedEx ground tips on the pros & cons of working at FedEx ground.
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[@linehaulsolutions]

One of the best , most accurate insights to driving fedex ground, this video should be a must watch for all new fedex drivers

[@stephenonaga]

VERY GOOD INFORMATION AND SPOT ON ON YOUR PROS AND CONS THANKS FOR IN VIDEO . DRIVE SAFE !

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Thanks Stephen.

[@connerstephen8334]

I’m a new FXG contractor based outa Atlanta. Appreciate the insight!

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

NP GL in your journey

[@atlasshrugged3753]

Hmmmm, as always, just a few points. Time constraints : Maybe you didn't know but From 320-325 your expected arrival time is 07:37 CST based on a 02:30 ET cut. That is based on a 47.666 MPH giving you 6 hours to cover the 286 miles. They "might" call but it has only happened to me once in 7+ years and that time was only because they dispatched me on someone elses run by mistake. I still made that cut time as well. So, my point is, Do Not let FedEx Personnel tell you different. You have Ample time to make all loads. A Pro : When the truck breaks down you just go home! Hey, "Bob" your truck is broke Fix It, I am going home, have a nice day. Zero Shop time for the Driver. A Pro : When you have a roadside breakdown you have IMMEDIATE 24/hr roadside support and possibly another Driver to rescue your load AND still get paid for all miles that load pays even if you only made it 5 miles into the run. A Con : ZERO Communication between terminals...I don't even know how they are successful...SMH! A Pro : Maybe Elon Musk will by it and fix it! Stay Smooth my friend, I got this tonight!

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Hell yeah thanks for holding it down, should be back in the saddle tomorrow night. Facts on all of the above information.

[@SIRWEIR317]

I run fedex ground teams out of FL now, would like to be local but theres no money in running local, might as well stay Teams, make way more and my time off is clutch cant lie

[@rockychevalier5503]

Great video

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Thanks Rocky

[@rockythetruckdriver]

The man speaks the truth !

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Thanks

[@mwalker3547]

Tons of daytime linehaul work out of the big hubs. Nighttime runs are prevalent out of the smaller stations.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Kool. Yeah that makes sense. I was based out of smaller hubs so I didn’t get to see a lot of daytime linehaul.

[@spiritualindiancherokeejon6439]

Happy late new year 🎉

[@wickd_clwn9878]

Yo it’s crazy first time I’ve ever seen anyone talk about my DeFuniak Springs my home town I’ve been watching videos on everything cause I’ve been trying to get on with fedex ground out of mossy head I’ve done background UA an DOT Physical just waiting for the UA to come in to hear back from them

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

You plan on doing linehaul?

[@cherokeetrucker4198]

I have been trying to get a job driving for FedEx overnight but to calls. I'm in Chipley and right now I'm working for CW Robert's it sucks. I love driving otr but really missed my family staying out a month at a time.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Have you tried Tallahassee, defuniak springs or even Panama City? Are you talking FedEx ground or one of the other FedEx companies?

[@cherokeetrucker4198]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 FedEx overnight

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@cherokeetrucker4198 never heard of fedex overnight

[@danielboston8806]

Im struggling with working the overnight shift. I don’t drink coffee or take pills etc. I like the simplicity of Fed Ex

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

It’s tough but what I did was try to get 6-7 hours of sleep a night keep your body on the same schedule. I wouldn’t make it back around 630 am stay up until about noon then wake up between 6-7 pm and be on the road by 8.

[@danielboston8806]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 Thank you 💪🏾

[@scooter8880]

Idk if loves got rid of our bonus rewards but I just got fuel today 1/6/2024 and only got the normal points. Made me feel some type of way.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

I hope not man that used to pay for my food snacks and drinks all day everyday. I would have $300-$400 of points on my card at any given time. That happened to me a couple times. There’s a place on the app you can reach out to customer service and if they still have the program they will set it back up for you. Don’t let other truckers outside of FedEx use your card because it will recognize it’s not a FedEx transaction and kick you off the program that way also.

[@scooter8880]

That’s what I use it for snacks food etc, I’ll reach out to them tomorrow. I’ll update with what they say.

[@vorutouzamaki2635]

I been with fed ex for 2month running teams and planning to leave for a diff contractor soon. All that matters is how much cpm your making and if you got a good route(dedicated). My co driver been here 6monts running wild waiting for a Dedicated route. If I knew that before hand I would of jumó to one with one straight off the bat

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

You’re right about that. I’ve been fortunate with the two contractors I have worked for when I was there.

[@vorutouzamaki2635]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 good stuff that’ll be my next move 🤙🏼

[@cryptonator1988]

All contractors the same they dont give a shit about the drivers. They all lie typical recruiters bs . You dont get paid too hook up doubles you sit around and wait for loads all the damn time sometimes 24hrs or longer. Yes you can get a dedicated route but good luck getting time off. The load comes first over family health everything. So if your on dedicated and plan on vacations and extra days off too yourself or doctor good luck getting them too be okay they take a hit and risk losing the run. Also dedicated start at 12-6am so your time off gets cut super short cause you have too go too bed earlier too wake up earlier but your not tired yet so you end up driving fatigued the first day or two back it sucks . Slow ass trucks 65mph so you have too drive your whole clock and you get bored and tired after awhile.. lots of contractors do go 68-70mph but they are not supposed too and eventually they will get busted.. i can go on and on why fedex ground sucks.. only good thing is like unlike other ltl companies dont have too deal with senoirity and wait years too get a bid run you can get hired straight onto a dedicated run if you want.. trust me 65mph will drive you insane after like 6-12 month if you even make it that long before your breaking point.. Is fedex ground the worst not so much but ltl companies are better if you can make it long enough too have enough senoirity where no one really messes with you At first ltl companies your basically on call so that sucks until you get a set schedule but you will make more at ltl companies the longer you are there. Good luck is all i have too say with fedex ground...

[@seanabernethy5345]

No union = no rights UPS drivers do the same job but have better pay health insurance pension

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

That’s true

[@davibe2304]

Yup people wanna know the difference of a union and no union fed ex and ups is a prime example of same job and one takes way better care of drivers

[@dontbesosensitive]

What other companies are union

[@williamperkey4952]

So true, the best employee jobs when u got some 1n speaking on the behalf of exploitation of labor.👌 Especially nowadays in the future A.I. & immigration invasion. All about stagnation & inflation to remind us a little more each day its getting worse than it was b4. "Greed is the reason America was ruined".That will be the narrative written down 1n day in the future 4 the explanation of its own demise.

[@preciousbey]

Ive been working at FedEx Express for 2 months now, as a sorter. I want drive tractor trailer, i feel like they wont have nay opens and or wouldn't hire me for the cdl apprenticeship. I want to leave to get a full time job that pays more, but i wonder id i don't work at FedEx would they hire me for the trucks?

[@jaysen192]

You need atleast 1 year class A experience and a doubles endorsement as minimum qualifications. Get those, don't have a criminal record or dui/dwi and you can get in somewhere. I know for sure we are hiring in Wisconsin right now. I run Manitowoc to Eau Claire M-F. I start around 8pm and am back around 6am with a 2 hour nap/layover waiting on the return trailer from midnight until 2am. Great pay and everything he says is true.

[@yungtori7745]

I have been talking to fed ex contractor who is currently waiting for me to get my doubles n trips to run teams I had a minor accident in my personal vehicle in 2021 no police were called but still shows up on my mvr I know fed ex has a strict policy do you know if I would still be hired ?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

I don’t think one little accident will stop them from hiring you. The doubles/ triples test is easy and if you’ve never done doubles before checkout some of my videos about pulling doubles they should help

[@dwightsimien3268]

65mph these contract drivers in houston tx be out here blowing your doors off on Sam houston toll rd

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

The higher speed limits and greater distances between terminals I’m assuming.

[@musicislife704]

Me probably 😂 right out Houston😂

[@leejames9999]

I applied to FedEx express

[@lHeartApple]

I used to drive for them and they do teach real professional driving but they don't pay that good.

[@preciousbey]

​​@@lHeartApple how much isn't enough? I think they said 33hr at my area. I work at FedEx Express and want to drive trucks but I'm waiting for a CDL apprenticeship to open up. Thinking about taking a full time job else where for now. Where u working in the warehouse first or did u have experience driving first?

[@lHeartApple]

@preciousBey believe it or not, they started me off with $19.80 per hour, they usually top out within 10 years, they cut down everyone's overtime, and they don't offer bonuses. Compare that to UPS, they start their drivers at $30 per hour or less, top out to $45 per hour within 4 years, plenty of overtime, and their benefits are free. And other Ltl companies, foodservice companies, and even fuel tanker companies are paying their drivers much more than FedEx Express is. I started off in the warehouse first making $13 per hour, I did that for 4 years, then I was a yard jockey for a year making $16 per hour, then after that I became a truck driver and got my CDL through them, and drove with them for 1 year before I left and became a tanker driver. So I'm hauling fuel now.

[@hayleyandkilo]

please help: im going on a road test to drive a home daily position in jax FL, at the terminal the contractor is Moss Trucking. do you know anything about that contractor?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

I feel like I’ve seen those Moss trucks before, but I haven’t talked to any of their drivers. How often will you be at the Jville terminal?

[@hayleyandkilo]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 its a home daily route, some drop and hooks, also a meet run with a driver from marrietta GA. the person doing the hiring gave lots of details. im just curious about fedex trucker turnover , and common reasons people are let go

[@hayleyandkilo]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 i was just fired from estes for sn EXTREMELY FRIVELOUS SILLY REASON. so now im paranoid about working at big companies

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@hayleyandkilo good thing about ground is you are working for the fleet owner and not FedEx ground. Yeah they have a lot of say so, but you’re CSP should have your back. Like working for a small company within a big company

[@hayleyandkilo]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 yeah, ill give it a shot, theres so much BS in trucking been in this crap since 2007. ive never recommended it to any of my friends it puts food in my mouth, but thats it

[@grantmarut7488]

I back my double to Dock practice you might one day 48yrs experience

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

That’s awesome. I’ve seen it done before, but not in person. Hats off to you my friend because that is not easy

[@mikeycephasjr2517]

I only have 2 months well now 3 and now with a fed ex contractor .65 cpm for me , I did 1 month so far it’s cool and all but the only thing I don’t like is my contractor pays every 2 weeks which is BS . I been going to Texas back nd forth from Ohio doing teams since I’ve started super easy 5 days out half a day and full day off back on a Sunday or Monday 👎🏾👎🏾But I’m going to stick it out till something better I praying for home daily hopefully miracles. Nobody like being paid every 2 weeks

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Yeah yep weeks sucks. Look for contractor who fits you

[@104bigbuddy]

Do drivers at Fedex Ground get charged for fuel?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Absolutely not. You do get the reward points though. I normally had 3-400 dollars worth of points in my card at any given time.

[@damianrodriguez5907]

I do not work for fedex but can I still get contracted by them if I was to buy a lot of trucks? I also heard u have to be a corp because they wont do business with LLC’s or sole proprietorships

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Yes I think the min is 3-4 trucks. You do have to be a Corp.

[@damianrodriguez5907]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 thanks! Is there a fedex link that you can send me to apply for contractors line haul?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@damianrodriguez5907 blog.beansroute.ai/how-to-become-a-fedex-ground-contractor?hs_amp=true In some cases you might have to purchase a route from another contractor who’s looking to sell. So also search FedEx ground linehaul routes for sell.

[@godzillabigdrippp1195]

Do they use hair follicle test?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Not when I was there

[@dulcevillena2396]

Is this owner operator? Pulling for FedEx?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

I was a driver, but the examples apply to CSP (contracted service provider) also or owner operators

[@gloryglory5429]

How much experience do you need

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

They like to see six months but if you have someone to vouch for you then you can work around that

[@gloryglory5429]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 ok thanks

[@heavybre]

With the camera rule do they care if you have on airbuds or no?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

You can have an earbud in one ear, but not both.

[@heavybre]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 Coo thanks for the timely reply, Bro. I got four months of CDL experience, you think they'll take me or should I get more time?

[@cryptonator1988]

​@BRE before they were super strict but now people will lie and get you in if you talk too the correct contractor...

[@watchthetruth8842]

How to apply for FedEx Ground as owner operator with my semi truck

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

To my understanding you now have to have multiple trucks in order to become a contractor with FedEx ground. Google FedEx ground routes for sale. Guys retiring will Sell their routes and sometimes their trucks along with the routes. The routes are not cheap.

[@Real08-j9g]

What’s the name of the contractor in Florida?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Joey Moorer

[@ideliver7289]

You make like 200k doing the same job for ups , go feeder , go union

[@sheLuvsManny]

After 3 years of making Pennies and omg the micromanaging is even worse at ups

[@Juiceman677]

Not the case now as drivers are getting layed off

[@nadiaantoine7068]

I absolutely hate working with FedEx ground. I’m just now getting benefits after two years and the pay is bs ….

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Are you linehaul, handler or P&D?

[@mikeb3419]

Switch contractors. There's a million of them. That's not on FedEx.

[@cryptonator1988]

I hate the roll over mile pay at fedex ground that stupid Saturday-Friday pay period is retarded.. i know the fedex system extremely well its really the contractors that suck now since i know my way around fedex now.. there are alot of things at fedex you have too pay attention too and stay one step ahead of them like chess too do well most drivers dont figure it out before they quit and i dont blame them.. contractors do lie alot and go back on their word its hard too find honesty and transparency in business these days its sad but true.. If it works for some make your money for me personally i am not a fan of fedex ground its not what it once was..

[@mikeb3419]

@@cryptonator1988 Care to share those things? Fxg is my first trucking job. The only cons so far have been waiting a while on another load, lack of communication with the linehaul staff, and trip buddy acting up.

[@Trucker__Dee]

That 65mph is false when i ran I was at fedex ground my tractor was set at 70 I use to run a double turn to Ocala

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

My contractor said ours at 67 to 6865 is what Fed Ex Ground wants them all to be at with some contractors set them higher when I was with a contractor in North Carolina I had a truck I did 74 if Fed Ex Ground finds out a lot of times they will make them put the truck back down to 65 or risk not getting the insurance discount or something in some cases possibly losing that contract or that lane. I did Pensacola to Ocala every night for a while 622 miles round-trip I like Ocalla super big Mesilla be easy to get in easy to get out where were you coming from Jacksonville or Orlando?

[@cryptonator1988]

​@@Smooth_Operator_83 i really like ocala fl as well very nice terminal so is olive branch ms that Charlotte nc is in the ghetto and Memphis

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@cryptonator1988 Charlotte used to give me panic attacks till I got used to it never did the one in Memphis

[@cryptonator1988]

@SMOOTH OPERATOR TRUCKING man Charlotte is straight on the same street as the projects yeah its very sketchy . Memphis is literally in the hood like your in this neighborhood that you instantly look around and say are trucks even allowed on this street and then when you see it you know like omg im literally in a very very bad neighborhood thats all ill say.. if you can avoid Memphis, do so at all costs those two are really the only few bad terminals ive been too where im not sure if my life will be in jeopardy... i turn those loads down all day idc if my contractor takes a hit my life isnt worth losing for this freight and im not about too play with fire for greed no way..

[@juker5469]

Then they throw chewy in the ditch

[@juker5469]

No benefits , low pay , UPS pays how much?

[@MrKidkiller159]

Not the one I was with.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

I got lucky with my current one. Good routes, decent pay and he really looks out for his drivers.

[@JeanSanon80]

What is the pre employment drug test? Is it hair or urine?

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

It’s urine last time I checked, but if you have to ask lol

[@juker5469]

Lies ground was clocked going 78 on 85 uphill!

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Well, that’s the policy whether or not some of the contractors follow it or not is a different thing

[@MrKidkiller159]

Pay was terrible

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

What do you consider terrible pay? Were you a contractor or a driver? I think for the most part it depends on the contractor and the routes that he has.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Is FEDEX GROUND worth it?

[@jrm104]

It’s not in the contract that you actually have to govern trucks at 65mph. My truck is governed at 68mph. I’ve seen a FXG truck that can even run 75mph

[@jrm104]

Great video as usual though, lots of good info here, I’m right there with you on FXG bullshitting and not doing things when they are supposed to. They make meets a nightmare because nobody can dispatch on time 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@jrm104 I had a truck in NC that did 74 mph. I think they lose their insurance discount if they don’t keep them at 65. Most will turn them up to 67-68, but it’s a calculated risk I guess.

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

@@jrm104 thanks and yeah the cut-times are hardly on time. I get 5 minutes from time to time, but most nights it’s 15 min past cut time.

[@jrm104]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 shit I run extra board home daily out of Nashville M-F daytime, I do the east Knoxville a lot to meet a driver from either Greensboro or Charlotte and they at least a hour late almost every time

[@richsr2794]

Con: drive 4 hours to sit and wait 2 hours for some lazy bastard to show up, then 4 hours back. And no pay for detention. Con: garbage insurance, no retirement.

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

My truck governed at 70 🤫

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Slipped through the cracks 😄

[@Smooth_Operator_83]

Love it when that happens lol

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

@@Smooth_Operator_83 yes sir got a pretty sweet gig do one shuttle and then drive 2 hours to Greenville every night and back Home every day cannot complain. Been w contractor almost a year now. Lovin it

[@musicislife704]

@@RIDEreviewRELOADdedicated routes is the best!

[@bingoplayer]

Short answer..hell no. All cons no money or benefits. Go to UPS. End of story...