FedEx Ground

Moon Township, PA · Founded 1985 · 90,000+ vehicles (ISP contractor model) · 48 states, Canada

Company Overview

FedEx Ground operates using an Independent Service Provider (ISP) contractor model for package delivery, where independent business owners contract with FedEx to deliver packages in defined territories. FedEx Ground also operates a linehaul network using both contracted carriers and company tractor-trailers to move freight between sorting facilities. Delivery drivers are employees of ISPs, not FedEx directly, which means pay, benefits, and working conditions vary by contractor. Linehaul drivers can earn competitive per-mile rates hauling FedEx trailers between hubs.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$20-$28/hr (ISP employee); linehaul $0.55-$0.72/mi

Team Driver Pay

N/A

Owner-Operator Pay

Varies by ISP contract and route

Benefits & Perks

Benefits vary by ISP (not FedEx employees)
Consistent daily freight volume
Linehaul routes offer competitive per-mile pay
Growing e-commerce volume ensures long-term demand
Some ISPs offer health insurance and retirement plans
Daily home time for delivery positions

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age: 21 years old
Experience Required: Varies by ISP/linehaul
CDL Class: Class A for linehaul; B or none for delivery
Endorsements: None required

Pros & Cons

Pros

Massive e-commerce volume guarantees consistent work
Daily home time for delivery routes
Linehaul offers competitive per-mile pay
Opportunity to become an ISP business owner

Cons

Delivery drivers are ISP employees, not FedEx employees
Benefits depend entirely on the ISP contractor
Package delivery is physically demanding
ISP quality varies significantly by contractor

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

Package DeliveryLinehaul (tractor-trailer)

Operating Region

48 states, Canada

Home Time

Daily for delivery; 1-3 nights for linehaul

Annual Revenue

$35.0 billion

Best For

Drivers wanting daily home time in package delivery or competitive linehaul runs between FedEx hubs

Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Ground

Delivery drivers are not FedEx employees. They work for Independent Service Providers (ISPs) who contract with FedEx to deliver packages. Pay, benefits, and working conditions are set by the ISP, not FedEx. Linehaul drivers may be either contracted or FedEx employees depending on the route.

An ISP (Independent Service Provider) is a contractor who owns a FedEx Ground delivery route or territory. The ISP hires drivers, buys or leases delivery vehicles, and handles operations in their territory. Being an ISP is a business opportunity, not a driving job.

FedEx Ground linehaul drivers earn approximately $0.55-$0.72 per mile depending on the lane and contract type. Linehaul routes run between FedEx sorting facilities, typically at night, with 1-3 nights out per week.

Company Overview

Pros & Cons

Pros

Massive e-commerce volume guarantees consistent work
Daily home time for delivery routes
Linehaul offers competitive per-mile pay
Opportunity to become an ISP business owner

Cons

Delivery drivers are ISP employees, not FedEx employees
Benefits depend entirely on the ISP contractor
Package delivery is physically demanding
ISP quality varies significantly by contractor

Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Ground