How much do FedEx route owners make?
$30,000 to $50,000
A route owner can make an annual profit of $30,000 to $50,000 on a single route, he said. Each business has a unique contract with FedEx that outlines the terms of how they’ll be paid. FedEx usually pays route owners based on how many stops the truck makes and how many packages the driver picks up and delivers.
Is buying FedEx routes profitable?
As you look to buy a FedEx Ground route, look for P&D businesses with profit margins between 10%-25% of revenue. These are healthy businesses! For example, if you purchase a FedEx Ground route with approximately $800,000 in revenue per year, you can expect to pull in approximately $120,000 in profit (or 15%).
Can I use FedEx home delivery to a business?

FedEx Ground delivers packages 150 lbs. or less to businesses or commercial areas Monday–Friday.
How does owning a FedEx route work?
To own a route with FedEx, you will have to sign a contract with FedEx and become an independent contractor. This means you are not an employee of FedEx and will not receive health insurance, a retirement plan, or other benefits from FedEx. Additionally, FedEx requires that your business is set up as a Corporation.
How much does it cost to start a FedEx delivery business?
An average priced FedEx Ground route for sale will require a down payment of around $150,000-$200,000, plus working capital. Higher cost routes, like our premier linehaul listings, may require down payments in excess of $1,000,000.

Are FedEx routes worth buying?
FedEx routes can be highly profitable, but they may not offer the full potential profitability of starting a business from scratch. If you invent something new or capitalize on a new market, you could conceivably make more money that way.
How do I start a FedEx courier business?
How to Apply
- Determine Whether You Qualify. Answer a few simple questions to determine whether you qualify for the FASC program.
- Create a FedEx Account. If your store is new or you’re taking over a store from a previous owner, set up a new FedEx account number by calling 1.800.
- Fill Out an Application.
What is the difference between FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery?
What’s the difference between FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery? FedEx Ground delivers packages 150 lbs. or less to businesses or commercial addresses Monday–Friday. FedEx Home Delivery, which is part of the FedEx Ground network, delivers packages 150 lbs. or less to residences every day of the week.
Does FedEx Home Delivery use planes?
Things do take about a week to get from Point A to Point B with Home Delivery, but that’s because your packages are always going to be shipped via ground transportation – trains and trucks, mostly – without ever being loaded onto the fleet of FedEx air transport planes.
How much is it to buy a route?
Even buying a small FedEx route business can cost you over $100,000. If you want to buy an average-sized FedEx route business, you will pay much more. According to Route Consultant an average priced FedEx ground route requires a down payment of approximately $150,000-$200,000, plus $75,000 in working capital.