FedEx Ground has by far been one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve had. My route is a rural route (2 hours from our station) and I average 75 stops per day but I’m not done until 4-5pm That’s with dispatching at 9:30am. It’s just really spread out
Did they install the cameras that monitor your speed limit, your sharp turn and hard braking and all that by the time you was there? I heard they do now and it’s very official. I confirmed it from one of their managers
Yeah I’m a Amazon driver we have 6 cameras and yes we also have Metrodome which tracks are breaking running red lights, stop signs, etc. now the flex app if you’re driving recklessly it will ground your van and make you go back to the station
I tried Amazon while i was on vacation at FedEx Express it made me appreciate my job at FedEx..i felt like throwing that Amazon phone out the window and just driving back and quitting..but i finished my route
That's so true Amazon is very dishonest with the routes. It's become even worse since Amazon increased their starting pay between $19.75 to $20 to be competitive with UPS, FEDEX etc. About 90% of a route now is group stops for ex . 1 stop can have 2 to 7 different houses [updated]. Doing apartments are even worse. There could be multiple apartment buildings grouped as 1 stop with many packages. Most times the houses are far apart and you have to drive to them separately even though it's 1 stop. Well if a driver is dumb, likes walking and wasting energy, to each his own. Therefore a route with 190 stops is like doing almost double that. That is so deceptive! Then again most DSP's/Amazon are giving drivers 400 plus packages to fit into a Dodge 3500 Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter etc. The worst part is when you have about 10 stops left for the route to be done however, you have 2 to 3 full bags/totes. What they do is group up the stops so those 10 stops are more like doing close to 50..
Is there a way to un-group them? Cause that's just plain dumb... So as a DA, ignore stop count and it's really the location count that gives a more accurate picture of the day?
@@danjahk9709 they need to fix that... Look at this flaw, Amazon Lurkers Guessing just some lazy drivers that don't want to scan and close at each location; then the Amazon algorithms screwed up for any future driver. Side note: are DSPs keeping drivers in the same areas on the daily so it kinda increases one's productivity and lowers stress OR is everyone still a "swing driver"? (Doh, I forgot, each DSP operates differently) But, that's one of the keys to maintain the staff instead of a revolving door
I've been with Ground now for about 6 years. it honestly comes down to who you work for "your contractor" and your route. I'm currently on a all rezy route and I love it. I'm done everyday by 3 and making my day rate regardless if I work 6 hours or 9 hours. I've also have had a business route where my stops were maybe 50 but bulky stops with picks up. After doing both I like the rezy route you get you get out and head back into the terminal. Also if you're looking at doing Fedex Ground I highly recommend going day rate not by piece rate. Piece rate is good if you have a higher piece route but usually as the new guy your piece count will be low therefore your checks will be lower. And yes you do have to take a picture at every stop now. Good luck to everyone
Fed ex Ground Isn’t Bad Been Doing For 7+ months getting your on route is the key in my eyes start time for me is about 9:30-9:50 some days earlier I average 75-100 stops per days I’m usually finished no later then 1:30 everyday ‼️I work anywhere from 24-28 per week the benefits thing does suck but lucky me my wife is a school teacher so I have excellent benefits ‼️
I use to work for Amazon and I’ll say I use to run a lot more in Amazon. Sure the packages were lighter but still. Fedex Ground I personally think it’s a lot easier. Just with heavier packages. Plus I make way more than when I did with Amazon.
@@theunitedworldofworkers7274don’t do it amazon is better I worked for both and you make money at amazon compare to fed ex with fed ex you dealing with packages weighting’ over a hundred pounds.
I’ve been delivering for amazon for the past 5 years and just left for fedex a month ago, I got tired of amazons crazy ass 200 stops/300 packages a damn day!!!! GTFO bruh🥴
I work for amazon and they are paying me 23 per hour 10 hours a day. 4 to 5 days. Fedex ground here is paying 150 per day and then 5-6 days??? wow, no.
Great video, thanks. I know FedEx doesnt do group stops per se, but how do they handle multiple packages within the same building? Or packages to buildings that are next door to each other and only require one van stop? I would imagine you would still take two packages for two apartments into the same building instead of coming back to the van between them... so would the only difference be that Amazon counts it as one stop and FedEx counts is as two and everything else is the same?
@@whocares1631 but will Amazon increase the weight limit of a parcel to 150 lbs like FedEx and UPS? I know more and more are adding step vans to their fleet lately & I dunno how much longer UPS will back Amazon non union shop to be carrying the heavy stuff
I HATE Group stops. Quick question if you get a route you don't like can you change or are you stuck with that route? Oh did I mention I hate Amazon Group stops?
So I can’t speak on how every contractor works but what I see with mine is that you get hired and you float on different routes until a route becomes available and they’ll call you and offer you the route and pay for it and you can either accept or decline like right now we have a business route available and no one wants it lol
i been with amazon over a year now and i am about too switch too step van over all i dont mind it my routes are not bad i have not had a bad experience
SHEEIIIITTTT I would call you a liar but maybe you’re just lucky where you are😂😂 bc my big ass amazon routes have PLENTY of heavy shit every single route!!!
Had an interview with Amazon delivery today and decided to apply for FedEx Ground afterwards just in case lol. Didn't realize FedEx has a test. Took it but not sure how I did lol.
I hate Amazon there flex tablets sucks they don’t last you not even half a day and of course them group stops like I get it if it’s 1 or 2 houses away but when it’s almost a 8 houses away….. come on smhh but the worse part is rescuing…..FedEx in my opinion is much better
One thing he didn’t mention that you would have back pain like 2/3 times per year doing FedEx ground. I switch to UPS and I only get 1 time in 2 years.
@@ideliver7289 Our bulk truck mainly delivers and does pick ups at Target on the weekdays. But weekends it’s either a step truck or a van. I had a pick up there on Sunday and brought back around 140 packages to the terminal
they both SUCKS never never work with third party.....there is no FUTURE..... the BEST BET is to work directly to the Company......not some BS third parties
They may have stopped it, there was a period of time that I’d get a locker stop and along with the locker I’d have a pick up, usually a resealed amazon box going back to them, amazon called it operation Jedi for some reason, it was usually annoying because sometimes customers would just should the item in the locker without a box and you’d just have some random amazon crap in the van
I have experience in both and have to admit that Amazon is better. They're better equipped and make it a whole lot easier for you to find the addresses and deliver.
I've been with fedex for 2 weeks n enjoy everyday so far....was with Amazon for over a year and a half at first was good and shifted to being poor the dsp I was with extremely high turn over
FedEx Ground has by far been one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve had. My route is a rural route (2 hours from our station) and I average 75 stops per day but I’m not done until 4-5pm That’s with dispatching at 9:30am. It’s just really spread out
Did they install the cameras that monitor your speed limit, your sharp turn and hard braking and all that by the time you was there? I heard they do now and it’s very official. I confirmed it from one of their managers
@@buuzy252hell no I drive for Amazon and I see fedex drivers run stops signs everyday 😭😭
Yeah I’m a Amazon driver we have 6 cameras and yes we also have Metrodome which tracks are breaking running red lights, stop signs, etc. now the flex app if you’re driving recklessly it will ground your van and make you go back to the station
I tried Amazon while i was on vacation at FedEx Express it made me appreciate my job at FedEx..i felt like throwing that Amazon phone out the window and just driving back and quitting..but i finished my route
lmfaoooo😂😂😂😂 i needed that laugh
That's so true Amazon is very dishonest with the routes. It's become even worse since Amazon increased their starting pay between $19.75 to $20 to be competitive with UPS, FEDEX etc. About 90% of a route now is group stops for ex . 1 stop can have 2 to 7 different houses [updated]. Doing apartments are even worse. There could be multiple apartment buildings grouped as 1 stop with many packages. Most times the houses are far apart and you have to drive to them separately even though it's 1 stop. Well if a driver is dumb, likes walking and wasting energy, to each his own. Therefore a route with 190 stops is like doing almost double that. That is so deceptive! Then again most DSP's/Amazon are giving drivers 400 plus packages to fit into a Dodge 3500 Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter etc.
The worst part is when you have about 10 stops left for the route to be done however, you have 2 to 3 full bags/totes. What they do is group up the stops so those 10 stops are more like doing close to 50..
Is there a way to un-group them? Cause that's just plain dumb...
So as a DA, ignore stop count and it's really the location count that gives a more accurate picture of the day?
@@ricebike You can add stops to a group but you can't ungroup them. And yes the number of delivery locations is the accurate count and not the stops.
@@danjahk9709 they need to fix that... Look at this flaw, Amazon Lurkers
Guessing just some lazy drivers that don't want to scan and close at each location; then the Amazon algorithms screwed up for any future driver.
Side note: are DSPs keeping drivers in the same areas on the daily so it kinda increases one's productivity and lowers stress OR is everyone still a "swing driver"? (Doh, I forgot, each DSP operates differently)
But, that's one of the keys to maintain the staff instead of a revolving door
@@ricebike To be honest I prefer having a different route often. I would hate being stuck with a shitty route filled with apartments and businesses.
Hated when they would group a bunch of stops into one when I use to work for them. That’s some really shady shit.
That's cool man. Yeah over here in Los Angeles we do about 150 to 200 stops a day feels like peak season all year long !
I've been with Ground now for about 6 years. it honestly comes down to who you work for "your contractor" and your route. I'm currently on a all rezy route and I love it. I'm done everyday by 3 and making my day rate regardless if I work 6 hours or 9 hours. I've also have had a business route where my stops were maybe 50 but bulky stops with picks up. After doing both I like the rezy route you get you get out and head back into the terminal. Also if you're looking at doing Fedex Ground I highly recommend going day rate not by piece rate. Piece rate is good if you have a higher piece route but usually as the new guy your piece count will be low therefore your checks will be lower. And yes you do have to take a picture at every stop now. Good luck to everyone
Incredible video. You are so full of knowledge with Amazon vs FedEx!
Fed ex Ground Isn’t Bad Been Doing For 7+ months getting your on route is the key in my eyes start time for me is about 9:30-9:50 some days earlier I average 75-100 stops per days I’m usually finished no later then 1:30 everyday ‼️I work anywhere from 24-28 per week the benefits thing does suck but lucky me my wife is a school teacher so I have excellent benefits ‼️
I use to work for Amazon and I’ll say I use to run a lot more in Amazon. Sure the packages were lighter but still.
Fedex Ground I personally think it’s a lot easier. Just with heavier packages. Plus I make way more than when I did with Amazon.
I work for Amazon now and I’m thinking of either going to FedEx or USPS
do FedEx drivers usually get off on time?
@@theunitedworldofworkers7274don’t do it amazon is better I worked for both and you make money at amazon compare to fed ex with fed ex you dealing with packages weighting’ over a hundred pounds.
I’ve been delivering for amazon for the past 5 years and just left for fedex a month ago, I got tired of amazons crazy ass 200 stops/300 packages a damn day!!!! GTFO bruh🥴
@@theunitedworldofworkers7274it's literally based on the worker and how fast they want to work.
I worked for Amazon and yeah my dsp was a sh**, I am working on Fedex now and everything is fucking amazing, my contractor is one of the best
I work for amazon and they are paying me 23 per hour 10 hours a day. 4 to 5 days. Fedex ground here is paying 150 per day and then 5-6 days??? wow, no.
Same here I make $23 a hour on a 10 hour shift, get paid weekly,and if i finish my route early I get paid for the whole 10hrs.
I got two interviews from FedEx and Amazon dsp .
Which is the best FedEx or Amazon??
@@yazansaede6796go with Amazon fed ex is not worth it unless it express or freight
@@yazansaede6796 what did you end up going with? And how do you like it? And any pointers?
Youll get a route everyday at FedEx though
Great video, thanks. I know FedEx doesnt do group stops per se, but how do they handle multiple packages within the same building? Or packages to buildings that are next door to each other and only require one van stop? I would imagine you would still take two packages for two apartments into the same building instead of coming back to the van between them... so would the only difference be that Amazon counts it as one stop and FedEx counts is as two and everything else is the same?
Ya that’s correct. Ppl get too hung up on numbers, all in all we do the same amount of work
@@whocares1631 but will Amazon increase the weight limit of a parcel to 150 lbs like FedEx and UPS?
I know more and more are adding step vans to their fleet lately & I dunno how much longer UPS will back Amazon non union shop to be carrying the heavy stuff
If I ever worked for a contractor through FedEx I hope I don't have a crazy number of pickups. Hopefully not
Great video.😊
I HATE Group stops. Quick question if you get a route you don't like can you change or are you stuck with that route?
Oh did I mention I hate Amazon Group stops?
So I can’t speak on how every contractor works but what I see with mine is that you get hired and you float on different routes until a route becomes available and they’ll call you and offer you the route and pay for it and you can either accept or decline like right now we have a business route available and no one wants it lol
With Amazon it will tell you number of locations..
Great video man 💯 I’d subscribe!
Where's part 2?? I'm a driver for Amazon but got an offer from FedEx ground
Quality content!
Late pickups don't sound bad 👌
i been with amazon over a year now and i am about too switch too step van over all i dont mind it my routes are not bad i have not had a bad experience
Yeah, all these subcontractors are different... Good you have a decent one in a nice service area
Its rare to get a really heavy package from amazon, I once had to deliver a 57 lb lawnmower and some cat litter
🤣
Ground weight limit is 160-180.
Lmaooo
SHEEIIIITTTT I would call you a liar but maybe you’re just lucky where you are😂😂 bc my big ass amazon routes have PLENTY of heavy shit every single route!!!
Had an interview with Amazon delivery today and decided to apply for FedEx Ground afterwards just in case lol. Didn't realize FedEx has a test. Took it but not sure how I did lol.
FedEx has a test?? My experience was they put me on small route and told me to go
@@ideliver7289 time's a changing... Gotta be tested nowadays to be up to par with UPS, but not the pay/benefits
Amazon has testing as well
I hate Amazon there flex tablets sucks they don’t last you not even half a day and of course them group stops like I get it if it’s 1 or 2 houses away but when it’s almost a 8 houses away….. come on smhh but the worse part is rescuing…..FedEx in my opinion is much better
Hell no FedEx packages been 200 pounds an trucks been hot and uncomfortable
Amazon pays more money lighter on the back. Better ac and heat. 4 10hr days not bad
One thing he didn’t mention that you would have back pain like 2/3 times per year doing FedEx ground. I switch to UPS and I only get 1 time in 2 years.
Video is so old now, I work for ups now too
The contractor I applied to said they don’t pickups.
What is that you drew in the box with the time in the upper right corner? Packages undeliverable?
They good jobs you get pay like 1,000 a week
Target pick ups are the WORST!
Walgreens can be bad too! But I don’t have any major businesses on my route , in this video I was actually running another contractors route…
Target sucks ass!! They are the absolute worst. I am a FEDEX employee.
@@ideliver7289 Our bulk truck mainly delivers and does pick ups at Target on the weekdays. But weekends it’s either a step truck or a van. I had a pick up there on Sunday and brought back around 140 packages to the terminal
Loading in the am sucks for fedex if your not on the belt line and your boxes is on pallets ..
they both SUCKS never never work with third party.....there is no FUTURE..... the BEST BET is to work directly to the Company......not some BS third parties
Facts. 3rd parties not it
Well, said 👏
In my opinion Amazon is better just cuz they will pay for most of your tuition after being with them for 90 days than you can pursue a better job path
Dude, more videos!!!
I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?
How much a new driver makes an hour in Amazon and FedEx in Chicago area??
We don’t get pickups for returns at Amazon where I’m at
They may have stopped it, there was a period of time that I’d get a locker stop and along with the locker I’d have a pick up, usually a resealed amazon box going back to them, amazon called it operation Jedi for some reason, it was usually annoying because sometimes customers would just should the item in the locker without a box and you’d just have some random amazon crap in the van
They tell us we don’t do no returns from customers or pickups from places
Wish fed ex ground for pto. We work our asses off. Its only fair.
I prefer fedex over amazon
I have experience in both and have to admit that Amazon is better. They're better equipped and make it a whole lot easier for you to find the addresses and deliver.
Do you get the same route every day with FedEx ground?
Yes!
It depends on the contractor
Part 2 !! But you hit some key factors , I also worked for both .. currently at fedex ground
#fedexground as well. How you like it so far?
I've been with fedex for 2 weeks n enjoy everyday so far....was with Amazon for over a year and a half at first was good and shifted to being poor the dsp I was with extremely high turn over
@@FakeChulo Fedex is a lot better and pay is better . Every week
Don't forget about Home delivery only residential
Ground and HD are merged at my terminal
@@ideliver7289 my hub had it separately
They need to get rid of pickups
pickups are money for your contractor and for you, so don't complain
Same slave ship!
It’s still a job, it’s better than having nothing.
@@professorcarpool5891facts
I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?
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I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?