Listen in as Spencer Patton, Founder of Route Consultant, talks with his marketing director about the SBA loan and what it means for new investors and current contractors.

Listen in as Spencer Patton, Founder of Route Consultant, talks with his marketing director about how he successfully manages 7-Day operations across his organizations. We touch on the status of the roll out, how it impacts linehaul, recruiting a deep bench of part-time drivers, and staffing schedules that work the best.

Listen in as Spencer Patton, Founder of Route Consultant, talks with his marketing director about how he successfully manages 7-Day operations across his organizations. We touch on the status of the roll out, how it impacts linehaul, recruiting a deep bench of part-time drivers, and staffing schedules that work the best.

In this episode we talk about the extraordinary volume growth FedEx route owners are experiencing. We dig into our understanding of the market as it stands and predictions for going forward. We also talk at length about managing the stress of a high growth business. And, we focus on adopting a growth mindset for your FedEx route business.

In this episode we dial in on peak season. For new investors, we explain peak season. Then we talk about how Covid-19 volume will impact peak season this year. We also talk about how to project peak season volume, how to hire seasonal staff, and the best fleet strategy for your peak season. Finally, we talk about boosting team morale during peak season and how to seize opportunities during peak season.

In this episode we are focusing on scaling your business. And, specifically, we are looking at when and how to add staff to your organization as you grow your business. How many routes do you need before you can sustain an off-the-truck manager? What’s the maximum number of routes one manager should be responsible for? At what size can you justify having a part-time or full-time mechanic on staff? And more!

In this episode we cover remote ownership of FedEx routes. How far away can you live from an operation? How is remote ownership different for linehaul versus P&D? How can you succeed as a remote owner? What are the pitfalls of remote ownership? And more!

In this episode we talk in detail about how much working capital you need to have in your bank account. Then, we dive into all of the expenses incurred in your first 60 days as a FedEx Ground contractor. And we talk about when you will receive your first check from FedEx Ground.

In this episode we talk with our partner Jamie Cantrell of P&D Insurance about the types of insurance FedEx contractors must carry and how to influence your insurance costs. Specifically, we dig into the way your mod score impacts worker’s compensation insurance.

In this episode we dive into fleet strategies that make P&D and linehaul operations more profitable. Such as how you can use long-term leases in linehaul operations and how average daily miles impact a contractor’s fleet strategy. Plus, we answer how long should contractors plan to keep their vehicles? Finally, we touch on the ways we are working with our teams in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.