If you already own a box truck and you are eager to find an opportunity that pays well, then you should consider being an independent delivery box truck driver for FedEx.
According to reports, FedEx routes over 600,000 packages in a day at its Ground network, and a very good percentage of this is done via their FedEx Ground hubs where a shortage of couriers causes the cancellation of 25% of customer packages. Note that this more or less leaves a wide gap for new drivers.
FedEx is renowned as the only delivery company in the US that still regards drivers as independent contractors. This simply entails that as a driver for FedEx, you won’t be entitled to overtime pay.
In addition, you will also not get employment benefits, such as health care coverage. However, it is important to reiterate that the pay is enough both in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Aside from that, you are in control of the number of hours and deliveries you put in on a particular day. With three to four orders a day, you can rake in a good amount to keep you comfortable. It is also important that you enjoy doing the work. A FedEx delivery job is only interesting if you are enjoying it.
Different Ways to Work for FedEx as an Independent Box Truck Driver
If you own a trucking company and you are looking to work with FedEx, keep in mind that you have quite a number of options to look into. The exact one you choose will more or less depend on your entrepreneurial interests.
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Custom Critical Owner Operator
Custom Critical owner-operators are those drivers who are part of FedEx’s Custom Critical fleet. The program was created for those who own their vehicle and are more or less classified as owner-operators.
Aside from owning your own vehicle, there are other requirements you will be expected to meet. Although they will most often vary depending on the size of your truck, they usually include the following;
- Three or fewer moving violations in the last three years;
- A maximum of one moving violation in the last year
- Successfully passing a physical and drug test from the U.S. Department of Transportation
- A proper class commercial driver’s license
- No record of a preventable accident that caused death, serious injury, or payout of more than $100,000
- No record, citation, or conviction of making use of a hand-held mobile phone while driving in the last year
- No felonies whose clearance—completion of parole, probation, incarceration, or a court-ordered diversion program—took place within the last seven years;
- No DUIs or DWIs within the last five years; and
- No misdemeanors in the last three years.
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Home Delivery Independent Contractor
The second route for box truck owners is the home delivery independent contractor program. When you work under this program, you are tasked with picking up packages and delivering them to homes.
You will need to possess your own van and pick up the tab on fuel, insurance as well and other expenses that come with running a trucking business. You will also be expected to meet other eligibility requirements that will more or less include;
- Nothing below one year of commercial driving experience within the last three years;
- No record of positive alcohol or drug test;
- Possess a current commercial driver’s license; and
- Legally permitted to cross the border into Canada
Steps to Get FedEx Box Truck Contracts Successfully
If you already own a box truck and are eager to find an opportunity that pays well, below are steps to get a FedEx box truck contract successfully in the United States.
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Search the FedEx Career portal on the FedEx Website
If you want to get a FedEx box truck contract, you need to start by visiting www.fedex.com. Once you are on the site, go to the careers tab at the bottom, under “Our Company,” and then “Create an Account.” Click on the portal and tap “JOIN NOW” under the driver section.
You will be directed to the talent community platform where you will be expected to fill out the talent community sign-up form.
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Fill in the Talent Community Sign-up Form
Ensure to input your contact information including your first name, last name, email address, your address. In addition, you will be asked to input your location and phone number (including phone type). Don’t forget to input or fill in the section that concerns your latest job details as well as your educational background.
FedEx tends to take the issue of experience and education very seriously, and you need to show that you have the relevant expertise and experience. The primary intention of these questions is for FedEx to know if you are a beginner or an experienced driver.
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Fill in Additional Information
While still filling out the form, you will be asked to input all details relating to your career experience and this will have to also be included in a resume you will be expected to attach. This is the only document you will be asked to upload at this point.
When creating your resume, don’t forget to buttress your customer service and time efficiency skills as they are very important to ensure you land the contract. In addition, ensure to include all your skills, regardless of whether it is related to the delivery job or not.
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Proofread and Submit Your Application
It is important you make time to proofread your application to verify that you inputted the right details prior to clicking the submit button.
It is very important you send in only verifiable and accurate information, and ensure you fit everything into one page for easy viewing.
After you have verified that all the information is correct, just tap on the “Submit” button. Once you have filled out the application and submitted it, the next step is to wait for the approval of the application.
Conclusion
According to reports, an independent delivery driver for FedEx can earn up to $49,000 or more in a year. While the work can be quite tasking, note that it gives you the opportunity to be your own boss and manage your own time. Aside from that, it’s a fairly simple process to get started.