Truck Talk by eTruckBiz

Truck Talk by eTruckBiz

By Ben WeilBusiness
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Truck Talk by eTruckBiz episodes

  • Customer Conversation: Looking Ahead to 2021
    A FedEx Ground contractor joins host, Ben Weil, and eTruckBiz CEO, Jeff Walczak, for a look into upcoming changes in 2021. Topics include how to make higher profit margins, selling off parts of a transportation company, and management training.
    30 min
  • Customer Conversation: Converting Drivers to Hourly Pay
    Truck and van drivers employed by FedEx Ground Contractors have traditionally received their pay by the day. However, it's now time to convert that system to hourly pay for a variety of financial and legal reasons. If you are a FedEx Ground Contractor, or are employed by one, this is for you. #fedexground #fedexlife
    36 min
  • Customer Conversation: Peak Planning for New CSP's
    In this episode a FedEx Ground Contractor from Arkansas and his manager talk about their experiences surviving the peak delivery season between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Plus, they tell us what they wish they had known beforehand in order to be better prepared.
    21 min
  • Customer Conversation: Driver Training Before Peak
    This episode is a conversation with two long-time FedEx Ground Contractors from Indiana who have hired, onboarded and trained many drivers and managers over the years. Topics include length of time to train, technology used, equipment considerations, leadership techniques, and more. They also talk about The Smith System and its meaning. If you're looking to buy a FedEx Ground business, or if you're a long-time Contractor yourself, you'll find these guys entertaining and informative with advice for everyone.
    19 min
  • Customer Conversation: Continuously Recruiting Drivers
    This is a conversation with a real FedEx Ground Contractor who has worked with eTruckBiz for recruiting new drivers. He talks about what people who are buying FedEx Ground businesses need to know and tips for other long-timer Contractors. We have preached for years that most problems faced by FedEx Ground Contractors can be tracked back to a lack of continuous recruiting. #fedex #fedexground #recruiting #hiring
    21 min
  • Customer Conversation: Dynamic Route Optimization
    This episode is an honest conversation with an eTruckBiz Customer who worked with a coach to implement the new Dynamic Route Optimization (DRO) pre-load system for FedEx Ground.
    More information can be found at https://www.etruckbiz.com/dro-setup.html #fedexground #fedex #dro
    26 min

About Truck Talk by eTruckBiz

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Conversations with FedEx Ground Contractors discussing the latest topics of the day. Each episode is lively and packed full of expert advice lasting around 30 minutes. Listen today!