The route I had when I was at FedEx ground was a country route and we had to type the addresses in to an app and load the truck ourselves so I really didn't have to worry about how the loaders loaded the truck because I literally was the loader
@@KelvinK the app my contractor used was road warrior, and last year during peak season they had me on a couple of city routes and in all honesty the city routes were so much better mainly because all I had to do was just load according to sequence number and not type everything in
The loader for my truck on Mondays and Tuesdays is awful but I go on and arrange it how i want anyway. I have an easy residential route with a couple businesses and average anywhere from 130-150 stops a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. I like the job because nobody bothers you and you can go at your own pace. I'm usually done anywhere from 12:30-2:30 depending on how many stops I have that day
Question is do you get to drive the same truck everyday? Because a lot of places I’ve experienced I will clean the truck really good and then the next day have a different truck that’s filthy and then somebody else gets my nice clean truck and it’s bullshit…
As far as cleaning the trucks they have a company that come in just to clean the outside of the trucks might as well do the inside everything from the dashboard to the floor be dirty and if I'm not mistaken one of my co-workers said something about a bonus if you keep your truck clean
The only con is the pay they expect drivers to do 150+ stops with packages weighing as much as 150 lbs .. beside that fed ex not to do bad just the pay !!
I worked for Fedex Ground for 2 and a half years. I had a route in San Bruno, CA. I had to step down because the job caused constant and chronic fatigue. 4 months out of there and I am deathly fatigued every day. Can barely move. I am not sure if it's a health issue or the heavy ICs that did it to me. Anyone else had this happen?
@@crownman1 It really is. When you do a good job, the managers just give you more work for the same pay. I can't believe they don't have a pension plan or a vacation program/PTO.
@skepticthegreat979 it's ridiculous, they're definitely profiting and the drivers who make the operation go round and round get nothing a.k.a remains 😂
Its good that you put this video out there seems like people are making us the bad guys and its nothing as it seems. Most of the problems with missing packaging is the package handlers fault. Example my package might be on your truck vice versa or it might not of been loaded right.
It happens a lot more than people realize it does. Also when the code tag is from the day before which screws up the number you are supposed to be looking for!
@@tkelly830 yes at the end of the day when you get back they’ll be people who check and ask if you have any missed deliveries but then you just park and go home
Yup, that’s the reason I quit Amazon and plus they don’t give a shit about the drivers… finally got a job with FedEx express with starting pay of 22.50 an hour
Ground is contracted. Express is company. However FedEx is now both under the same umbrella. Certain vehicles require DOT (think of large trucks) while Sprinter Vans are Non DOT.
I know I'm a couple of years late but, i do have a question... What's the hours are for FedEx Ground delivery? And can you take a cooler with you during the warm season or do They provide one?
I could be wrong but I was talking to a FedEx Ground driver and he said that they no longer work on Sundays. Hours will completely depend on specific market you work at and what kind of route you have. I'd say starting time will be more or less a fixed time but the return time would vary. You can take a cooler with you.
Do you have to check in with anyone once you get back to station? Or do you just park vehicle than head home? Unlike Amazon where you have to check in with them than your DSP.
You return to the station - park back in the spot you left - take any problem packages to said area and get the hell out of there to go home haha. No checking in with anyone.
Do you have a comparison for Amazon and FedEx? I’m offered @ FedEx $18 starting off great local route super easy. Amazon pays $20 but I have to deliver in a different city plus double the work. But it’s flexible 4 days a week which is good for me. What is your advice on this?
I’m planning on making a video about Amazon vs FedEx tomorrow that you can check out but to answer you directly - if you are guaranteed 40hrs, you make $720/week for FedEx and $800/week for Amazon. Based on what you said / I am assuming FedEx is 5 days and Amazon is 4 days?
Hey Sophia! Each route has xyz stops and or xyz pick ups - as long as you complete your deliveries and pick ups - you can take your break as you see fit - the only thing I will say is with pick ups - there is generally a pick up window meaning you need to be there in that time range - example 2 - 4 meaning get there after 2 and before 4. You don’t want to miss pick ups. Also depending on how you get paid - you may want to skip a break to get done earlier. Regarding the music - it really depends on what truck you drive - some have radio, some don’t, some have Bluetooth capability, some don’t.
Most ppl have to go through/ clear background check before being hired...that being said, there are cameras in the vehicle and every package has to be accounted for. Case and point?... Highly unlikely a driver will walk off with your merch.
The route I had when I was at FedEx ground was a country route and we had to type the addresses in to an app and load the truck ourselves so I really didn't have to worry about how the loaders loaded the truck because I literally was the loader
Oh wow! My company used package route to use for navigation but I also had the scanner as well.
@@KelvinK the app my contractor used was road warrior, and last year during peak season they had me on a couple of city routes and in all honesty the city routes were so much better mainly because all I had to do was just load according to sequence number and not type everything in
Pre loaded trucks can be more hassle then anything
The loader for my truck on Mondays and Tuesdays is awful but I go on and arrange it how i want anyway. I have an easy residential route with a couple businesses and average anywhere from 130-150 stops a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. I like the job because nobody bothers you and you can go at your own pace. I'm usually done anywhere from 12:30-2:30 depending on how many stops I have that day
when you're done do you get to go home?
@@MenofRenowndiscussionsno dummy he's to keep driving till he's out of gas
@@hotsAUc33 well i started and the answer is, they will send you to help other drivers.
Can you give me advice to be that fast? Sometimes I get 140-158, 6 pickups and I get back sometimes at 6 🙃
Very good insight on FedEx Ground! Very similar here in NJ
Hey Laos House - I've watched your content for a good bit but realized I never subscribed to you until now! Hope peak is going well for you!
@@KelvinK ayyy. We did it. We survived peak!
Question is do you get to drive the same truck everyday? Because a lot of places I’ve experienced I will clean the truck really good and then the next day have a different truck that’s filthy and then somebody else gets my nice clean truck and it’s bullshit…
Peak is here! going to be a fun few months lol!
Great video and I agree with your comments about FedEx.
As far as cleaning the trucks they have a company that come in just to clean the outside of the trucks might as well do the inside everything from the dashboard to the floor be dirty and if I'm not mistaken one of my co-workers said something about a bonus if you keep your truck clean
The only con is the pay they expect drivers to do 150+ stops with packages weighing as much as 150 lbs .. beside that fed ex not to do bad just the pay !!
The pay sucks azz
I worked for Fedex Ground for 2 and a half years.
I had a route in San Bruno, CA. I had to step down because the job caused constant and chronic fatigue.
4 months out of there and I am deathly fatigued every day. Can barely move.
I am not sure if it's a health issue or the heavy ICs that did it to me.
Anyone else had this happen?
It definitely is a physical demanding position to have.
@@KelvinK Yessir, and it's tough to get time off.
@skepticthegreat979 you not lying draining and slaving
@@crownman1 It really is. When you do a good job, the managers just give you more work for the same pay. I can't believe they don't have a pension plan or a vacation program/PTO.
@skepticthegreat979 it's ridiculous, they're definitely profiting and the drivers who make the operation go round and round get nothing a.k.a remains 😂
Its good that you put this video out there seems like people are making us the bad guys and its nothing as it seems. Most of the problems with missing packaging is the package handlers fault. Example my package might be on your truck vice versa or it might not of been loaded right.
It happens a lot more than people realize it does. Also when the code tag is from the day before which screws up the number you are supposed to be looking for!
@@KelvinK right
I work at FedEx in Durham NC it seem easy to me
Do you need to check in with anyone once you get back to station? Or do you just park the vehicle than go home?
@@tkelly830 yes at the end of the day when you get back they’ll be people who check and ask if you have any missed deliveries but then you just park and go home
Are you still there? How high are you guys stop. I’m in whitsett, next to Greensboro
What i don't get is how they come in to work so early and yet trucks still dont be right they come in like at 1am drivers come in at 5ish am i think
It's definitely frustrating for sure!
Man if Amazon had dedicated loaders i would of still be working there. They would only give us 15 minutes to load everything, shit sucked
Yup, that’s the reason I quit Amazon and plus they don’t give a shit about the drivers… finally got a job with FedEx express with starting pay of 22.50 an hour
@@Fk74303 wow nice, I’m in the process of trying to get into ground for $162 a day, couldn’t find any express ones 😂
What’s the difference from Ground and DOT Carrier
Ground is contracted. Express is company. However FedEx is now both under the same umbrella. Certain vehicles require DOT (think of large trucks) while Sprinter Vans are Non DOT.
how's the training as a beginner?
I know I'm a couple of years late but, i do have a question... What's the hours are for FedEx Ground delivery? And can you take a cooler with you during the warm season or do They provide one?
I could be wrong but I was talking to a FedEx Ground driver and he said that they no longer work on Sundays. Hours will completely depend on specific market you work at and what kind of route you have. I'd say starting time will be more or less a fixed time but the return time would vary. You can take a cooler with you.
Do you have to check in with anyone once you get back to station? Or do you just park vehicle than head home? Unlike Amazon where you have to check in with them than your DSP.
You return to the station - park back in the spot you left - take any problem packages to said area and get the hell out of there to go home haha. No checking in with anyone.
@@KelvinK Sweet, thanks man
Do you have a comparison for Amazon and FedEx? I’m offered @ FedEx $18 starting off great local route super easy. Amazon pays $20 but I have to deliver in a different city plus double the work. But it’s flexible 4 days a week which is good for me. What is your advice on this?
I’m planning on making a video about Amazon vs FedEx tomorrow that you can check out but to answer you directly - if you are guaranteed 40hrs, you make $720/week for FedEx and $800/week for Amazon. Based on what you said / I am assuming FedEx is 5 days and Amazon is 4 days?
Just wondering can you take breaks when you want? Also can you Bluetooth music in the trucks?
Hey Sophia! Each route has xyz stops and or xyz pick ups - as long as you complete your deliveries and pick ups - you can take your break as you see fit - the only thing I will say is with pick ups - there is generally a pick up window meaning you need to be there in that time range - example 2 - 4 meaning get there after 2 and before 4. You don’t want to miss pick ups. Also depending on how you get paid - you may want to skip a break to get done earlier.
Regarding the music - it really depends on what truck you drive - some have radio, some don’t, some have Bluetooth capability, some don’t.
Thank you for answering my questions. Very informative 😊
Is a work out? Yes but tell me how about you have 380 stops for a day including 1.45 or more pounds
380 stops a day?
Are your employees trustworthy? I just sent some gold out through FedEx and I’m a little worried it’s not going to make it. Because of the reviews
Most ppl have to go through/ clear background check before being hired...that being said, there are cameras in the vehicle and every package has to be accounted for. Case and point?... Highly unlikely a driver will walk off with your merch.
Do you still work there?
Nah!
@@KelvinKwhy
Con black driver cant delivered in certain area because of their color.
Looks kinda like Jeff Cavanaugh
You all look alike!🤔
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What's up KKK