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FedEx Ground Routes

Buy existing delivery routes. $100K-500K investment. Daily recurring revenue from package delivery.

Monthly Revenue
$15K–$60K
realistic range
Startup Cost
$100K–$500K
to get started
Hourly Rate
$30–$60
per hour billed
Complexity
3/4
skill required

The Business

FedEx Ground routes are independently owned delivery businesses that operate under the FedEx brand. You buy an existing route (or multiple routes) and hire drivers to deliver packages within your territory. Route prices range from $100K-500K based on package volume and territory size. Revenue is per-package and per-stop, providing daily recurring income. Multi-route operators can generate $500K-2M+ in annual revenue.

How to Start

Find routes for sale through FedEx broker networks, BizBuySell, or direct from retiring operators. Evaluate the route's package volume trends, territory density, and vehicle condition. Secure financing (SBA 7(a) loans work for route acquisitions). Hire CDL-qualified drivers. FedEx provides training and operational support. Start with 1-2 routes and expand.

REAL EXAMPLE

A route owner in Ohio operates 5 FedEx Ground routes with 8 drivers, generating $45K/month net profit after driver wages and vehicle expenses.

Equipment Needed

  • Delivery vehicles (box trucks/vans)
  • GPS/routing software
  • Uniforms
  • Dolly and hand trucks
  • Insurance

Licensing

DOT number + commercial vehicle registration

Monthly Search Volume

2,000
people/month search for this business
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Revenue Calculator

5
$4,000
10 hrs
$250,000
Weekly Revenue
$20K
Monthly Revenue
$86K
Annual Revenue
$1.0M
Monthly Profit
$74K
Break-Even
4 months
Hourly Rate
$2000
Monthly costs: $12,000/mo (insurance, fuel, supplies)
CHRIS'S TAKE

FedEx routes are one of the few boring businesses where you're buying into an established brand with guaranteed demand. E-commerce growth means package volume goes up every year. The trick is buying routes at the right multiple and managing drivers well.

PRO TIP

Buy routes in growing suburban areas where new housing developments are increasing stop density. More stops per route mile means higher revenue with the same driver hours.

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TOOLS TO RUN THIS BUSINESS

Tools we'd use if we were starting this business today. Affiliate links — we may earn a small commission.

ZenBusinessFROM $0

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FleetioFREE TRIAL

Track vehicles, maintenance schedules, and fuel costs across your delivery routes.

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Track route revenue and expenses. Know your actual margins per route, per week.

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Gusto

Run payroll for your drivers and staff. Full-service HR and benefits for growing routes.

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