Does FedEx Require Contractors to Have Prior Logistics Experience?

Category: Seller Insights

If you’d like to make a profitable business investment, you might be thinking about buying a FedEx route. It’s a fantastic way to forge your own path and advance your professional career. Plus, as a FedEx partner, you’ll be backed by the most established logistics company in the world.

But if you’re new to the logistics industry, you might wonder if FedEx requires contractors to have relevant logistics experience. This is especially likely if you have worked in a different field for many years—but are looking to pursue logistics.

 

FedEx Eligibility Requirements

Before inquiring about FedEx routes for sale, it’s important to consider the FedEx ground contract requirements. This will help you understand if you’re eligible for the job.

To become an owner, you must meet the following criteria:

  • No more than one moving violation in the last 12 months
  • No more than three moving violations over the last three years
  • Ability to pass a physical and drug test from the U.S. Department of Transportation
  • No felonies in the last seven years
  • No misdemeanors in the last three years
  • No DUIs or DWIs within the last five years
  • No record of a preventable accident resulting in death, serious injury, or payout greater than $100,000
  • No record, citation or conviction of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in the last 12 months

 

Do You Need Prior Logistics Experience?

You do not need logistics experience to become a FedEx contractor. You also aren’t required to have any trucking or commercial driving experience. Nevertheless, FedEx holds their independent contractors to high standards, so you will need to check all the boxes above.

 

Other FedEx Contractor Requirements

Becoming a route owner doesn’t end at meeting eligibility requirements. If you are purchasing routes from an existing contractor, you may need to secure a loan to purchase a FedEx route, which requires a strong financial history.

After entering a FedEx contract to operate a route, you must also adhere to specific contracting standards. You will need to:

  • Own or lease equipment, including fleet of vehicles
  • Hire and train employees
  • Create and retain customer relationships
  • Manage payroll, taxes, unemployment, and workers’ compensation
  • Provide employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, if applicable
  • Provide FedEx uniforms for all your staff and drivers

 

KR Capital Brokers FedEx Routes for Sale

If you’re interested in buying a FedEx route, contact KR Capital. While you aren’t required to have any direct logistics experience to become a FedEx contractor, you must meet a precise list of requirements.

We’ve helped hundreds of contractors sell and buy FedEx routes, so we can help you through the entire process. KR Capital also maintains a list of FedEx routes for sale. To learn more, contact us at (503) 664-0753 or fill out our buyer info request form.