any of you fellas work for or know anybody that works for fedex??? have a job opertunity with them and was wondering what i should look out for??? i already know that i need to purchase my route and my truck... other expenses will be gas, maintance, insurance and such but didnt know if there were any hidden stipulations or things to watch out for, not expecting too many replies cuz i dont know if any of you work for this company. and it may be different as to location... but it looks too good to pass up, will be on my feet all the time, probably never be bored, what more could i want... have gained some few pounds in the last few months without having work, i went on a ride today with one of the guys, this dude ran to ever house and back to his truck, so im sure it will get me in better shape in little time at all..... i know this is an odd question but i feel safe and confident on this site. dont belong to any other forum and feel like there is a nice tight knit group in here. thanx guys/girls....
Replies (6)
Ash on 01/10/2006 17:49:02
No personal experience, but any opportunity is better than none!
MrBrownstone on 01/10/2006 21:29:55
Get in shape you will, and no doubt, there's be modest lifting. THe main thing is how you'll make money. I'm assuming you are 100% commissioned based upon delivery? OR, 1099 independent contractor...if you must possess your truck, usually, that's the case.
Please give us more details regarding the job. I used to hang company witha guy that worked for Fedex Ground..but that was 4 years ago.
compvr15s on 01/11/2006 15:38:53
ok MrB. once i get the info from the guy, ill post it... sounds like a good deal but a lot of off duty work... as far as keeping up with taxes, managing money for upkeep on the vehicle and such... but as soon as i find out ill let ya guys know, thanx
AkRebel61 on 01/18/2006 13:47:11
I have worked for FedEx Express for 17 yrs. really like the job and the Co. they take pretty good care of us. sounds like your going to work for Ground ? the green side of the house. I have heard alot of good things from them. I know the potental to do well there is outstanding. Their volumes just keep going up. Good luck and let me know how it's going. I worked in Anchorage Ak and have been in Madison Wi the last few yrs. Stay safe.......
compvr15s on 01/18/2006 20:45:13
havent actually talked to the owner yet but the guy that gave me the details stated the route that is for sale made $72000 dollars last year before taxes and everything.. i think he said the guy made something like 42-46thousand last year... the guy is asking 20K for the route and with 5grand down he will finance the rest... said id be making around 1100-1200 a week before taxes and other payments like truck fee(750/month) gas, maintance, and ect... the route is growing at a huge rate right now...
montego_27 on 01/19/2006 19:44:59
If he stated that the route made $72, 000, make sure you see that in writing, such as tax return, W-4 etc. If it's a legitimate figure then he will show you. I would never take anyones word for it.I had a guy actually show me figures on a restaurant I was thinking of buying. Turned out he had 3 sets of "books". One for tax purposes,one for potential buyers, and one set that was actual.
Think long and hard on this and talk to as many people with info as you can. $20,000 is a good chunk o' change. Also what kind of rate is he talking with financing? You might do better with a loan from the SBA ( Small Business Administration) or possibly a government grant to start a business with. Either way good luck! Tego
Replies (6)
Ash on 01/10/2006 17:49:02
No personal experience, but any opportunity is better than none!
MrBrownstone on 01/10/2006 21:29:55
Get in shape you will, and no doubt, there's be modest lifting. THe main thing is how you'll make money. I'm assuming you are 100% commissioned based upon delivery? OR, 1099 independent contractor...if you must possess your truck, usually, that's the case.
Please give us more details regarding the job. I used to hang company witha guy that worked for Fedex Ground..but that was 4 years ago.
compvr15s on 01/11/2006 15:38:53
ok MrB. once i get the info from the guy, ill post it... sounds like a good deal but a lot of off duty work... as far as keeping up with taxes, managing money for upkeep on the vehicle and such... but as soon as i find out ill let ya guys know, thanx
AkRebel61 on 01/18/2006 13:47:11
I have worked for FedEx Express for 17 yrs. really like the job and the Co. they take pretty good care of us. sounds like your going to work for Ground ? the green side of the house. I have heard alot of good things from them. I know the potental to do well there is outstanding. Their volumes just keep going up. Good luck and let me know how it's going. I worked in Anchorage Ak and have been in Madison Wi the last few yrs. Stay safe.......
compvr15s on 01/18/2006 20:45:13
havent actually talked to the owner yet but the guy that gave me the details stated the route that is for sale made $72000 dollars last year before taxes and everything.. i think he said the guy made something like 42-46thousand last year... the guy is asking 20K for the route and with 5grand down he will finance the rest... said id be making around 1100-1200 a week before taxes and other payments like truck fee(750/month) gas, maintance, and ect... the route is growing at a huge rate right now...
montego_27 on 01/19/2006 19:44:59
If he stated that the route made $72, 000, make sure you see that in writing, such as tax return, W-4 etc. If it's a legitimate figure then he will show you. I would never take anyones word for it.I had a guy actually show me figures on a restaurant I was thinking of buying. Turned out he had 3 sets of "books". One for tax purposes,one for potential buyers, and one set that was actual.
Think long and hard on this and talk to as many people with info as you can. $20,000 is a good chunk o' change. Also what kind of rate is he talking with financing? You might do better with a loan from the SBA ( Small Business Administration) or possibly a government grant to start a business with. Either way good luck! Tego
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