That's so true Amazon is very dishonest with the routes. It's become even worse since Amazon increased their starting pay between $19.75 to $20 to be competitive with UPS, FEDEX etc. About 90% of a route now is group stops for ex . 1 stop can have 2 to 7 different houses [updated]. Doing apartments are even worse. There could be multiple apartment buildings grouped as 1 stop with many packages. Most times the houses are far apart and you have to drive to them separately even though it's 1 stop. Well if a driver is dumb, likes walking and wasting energy, to each his own. Therefore a route with 190 stops is like doing almost double that. That is so deceptive! Then again most DSP's/Amazon are giving drivers 400 plus packages to fit into a Dodge 3500 Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter etc. The worst part is when you have about 10 stops left for the route to be done however, you have 2 to 3 full bags/totes. What they do is group up the stops so those 10 stops are more like doing close to 50..
Is there a way to un-group them? Cause that's just plain dumb... So as a DA, ignore stop count and it's really the location count that gives a more accurate picture of the day?
@@danjahk9709 they need to fix that... Look at this flaw, Amazon Lurkers Guessing just some lazy drivers that don't want to scan and close at each location; then the Amazon algorithms screwed up for any future driver. Side note: are DSPs keeping drivers in the same areas on the daily so it kinda increases one's productivity and lowers stress OR is everyone still a "swing driver"? (Doh, I forgot, each DSP operates differently) But, that's one of the keys to maintain the staff instead of a revolving door
FedEx Ground has by far been one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve had. My route is a rural route (2 hours from our station) and I average 75 stops per day but I’m not done until 4-5pm That’s with dispatching at 9:30am. It’s just really spread out
Did they install the cameras that monitor your speed limit, your sharp turn and hard braking and all that by the time you was there? I heard they do now and it’s very official. I confirmed it from one of their managers
Fed ex Ground Isn’t Bad Been Doing For 7+ months getting your on route is the key in my eyes start time for me is about 9:30-9:50 some days earlier I average 75-100 stops per days I’m usually finished no later then 1:30 everyday ‼️I work anywhere from 24-28 per week the benefits thing does suck but lucky me my wife is a school teacher so I have excellent benefits ‼️
I use to work for Amazon and I’ll say I use to run a lot more in Amazon. Sure the packages were lighter but still. Fedex Ground I personally think it’s a lot easier. Just with heavier packages. Plus I make way more than when I did with Amazon.
@@theunitedworldofworkers7274don’t do it amazon is better I worked for both and you make money at amazon compare to fed ex with fed ex you dealing with packages weighting’ over a hundred pounds.
Great video, thanks. I know FedEx doesnt do group stops per se, but how do they handle multiple packages within the same building? Or packages to buildings that are next door to each other and only require one van stop? I would imagine you would still take two packages for two apartments into the same building instead of coming back to the van between them... so would the only difference be that Amazon counts it as one stop and FedEx counts is as two and everything else is the same?
@@whocares1631 but will Amazon increase the weight limit of a parcel to 150 lbs like FedEx and UPS? I know more and more are adding step vans to their fleet lately & I dunno how much longer UPS will back Amazon non union shop to be carrying the heavy stuff
I HATE Group stops. Quick question if you get a route you don't like can you change or are you stuck with that route? Oh did I mention I hate Amazon Group stops?
So I can’t speak on how every contractor works but what I see with mine is that you get hired and you float on different routes until a route becomes available and they’ll call you and offer you the route and pay for it and you can either accept or decline like right now we have a business route available and no one wants it lol
I've been with fedex for 2 weeks n enjoy everyday so far....was with Amazon for over a year and a half at first was good and shifted to being poor the dsp I was with extremely high turn over
i been with amazon over a year now and i am about too switch too step van over all i dont mind it my routes are not bad i have not had a bad experience
I work for amazon and they are paying me 23 per hour 10 hours a day. 4 to 5 days. Fedex ground here is paying 150 per day and then 5-6 days??? wow, no.
One thing he didn’t mention that you would have back pain like 2/3 times per year doing FedEx ground. I switch to UPS and I only get 1 time in 2 years.
They may have stopped it, there was a period of time that I’d get a locker stop and along with the locker I’d have a pick up, usually a resealed amazon box going back to them, amazon called it operation Jedi for some reason, it was usually annoying because sometimes customers would just should the item in the locker without a box and you’d just have some random amazon crap in the van
@@ideliver7289 Our bulk truck mainly delivers and does pick ups at Target on the weekdays. But weekends it’s either a step truck or a van. I had a pick up there on Sunday and brought back around 140 packages to the terminal
Had an interview with Amazon delivery today and decided to apply for FedEx Ground afterwards just in case lol. Didn't realize FedEx has a test. Took it but not sure how I did lol.
I hate Amazon there flex tablets sucks they don’t last you not even half a day and of course them group stops like I get it if it’s 1 or 2 houses away but when it’s almost a 8 houses away….. come on smhh but the worse part is rescuing…..FedEx in my opinion is much better
I’d say that MOST (not all) fedex ground contractors pay by the day, in my experience and knowing other drivers, we learn our routes really well and can usually run our routes in 3.5 - 5 hours and still receive a full days pay, I am pretty sure fedex express pays an hourly wage, so there’s no incentive for them to move efficiently
@@ideliver7289 would you recommend working for ground or express? And how do you apply for ground since contractors own routs, do you apply for ground on express website or search for contractors? Thanks for your help!
@@robbyRob740 it just depends on what you are looking for, express has more benefits and may or may not pay more than ground in your area , just depends on the market wages and the contractor, id definitely say that I finish much earlier than the express guy on my route probably by several hours but I don’t get any fedex employee benefits, you can apply for express on the fedex jobs website and you can either search for contractors on indeed or even ask a driver in your area for their BCs phone number, in my area almost all fedex ground contractors are constantly hiring, very easy to get a job with them
they both SUCKS never never work with third party.....there is no FUTURE..... the BEST BET is to work directly to the Company......not some BS third parties
I have experience in both and have to admit that Amazon is better. They're better equipped and make it a whole lot easier for you to find the addresses and deliver.
That's so true Amazon is very dishonest with the routes. It's become even worse since Amazon increased their starting pay between $19.75 to $20 to be competitive with UPS, FEDEX etc. About 90% of a route now is group stops for ex . 1 stop can have 2 to 7 different houses [updated]. Doing apartments are even worse. There could be multiple apartment buildings grouped as 1 stop with many packages. Most times the houses are far apart and you have to drive to them separately even though it's 1 stop. Well if a driver is dumb, likes walking and wasting energy, to each his own. Therefore a route with 190 stops is like doing almost double that. That is so deceptive! Then again most DSP's/Amazon are giving drivers 400 plus packages to fit into a Dodge 3500 Promaster, Mercedes Sprinter etc.
The worst part is when you have about 10 stops left for the route to be done however, you have 2 to 3 full bags/totes. What they do is group up the stops so those 10 stops are more like doing close to 50..
Is there a way to un-group them? Cause that's just plain dumb...
So as a DA, ignore stop count and it's really the location count that gives a more accurate picture of the day?
@@ricebike You can add stops to a group but you can't ungroup them. And yes the number of delivery locations is the accurate count and not the stops.
@@danjahk9709 they need to fix that... Look at this flaw, Amazon Lurkers
Guessing just some lazy drivers that don't want to scan and close at each location; then the Amazon algorithms screwed up for any future driver.
Side note: are DSPs keeping drivers in the same areas on the daily so it kinda increases one's productivity and lowers stress OR is everyone still a "swing driver"? (Doh, I forgot, each DSP operates differently)
But, that's one of the keys to maintain the staff instead of a revolving door
@@ricebike To be honest I prefer having a different route often. I would hate being stuck with a shitty route filled with apartments and businesses.
Hated when they would group a bunch of stops into one when I use to work for them. That’s some really shady shit.
FedEx Ground has by far been one of the most enjoyable jobs I’ve had. My route is a rural route (2 hours from our station) and I average 75 stops per day but I’m not done until 4-5pm That’s with dispatching at 9:30am. It’s just really spread out
Did they install the cameras that monitor your speed limit, your sharp turn and hard braking and all that by the time you was there? I heard they do now and it’s very official. I confirmed it from one of their managers
Incredible video. You are so full of knowledge with Amazon vs FedEx!
Great video man 💯 I’d subscribe!
That's cool man. Yeah over here in Los Angeles we do about 150 to 200 stops a day feels like peak season all year long !
Quality content!
Great video.😊
Fed ex Ground Isn’t Bad Been Doing For 7+ months getting your on route is the key in my eyes start time for me is about 9:30-9:50 some days earlier I average 75-100 stops per days I’m usually finished no later then 1:30 everyday ‼️I work anywhere from 24-28 per week the benefits thing does suck but lucky me my wife is a school teacher so I have excellent benefits ‼️
I use to work for Amazon and I’ll say I use to run a lot more in Amazon. Sure the packages were lighter but still.
Fedex Ground I personally think it’s a lot easier. Just with heavier packages. Plus I make way more than when I did with Amazon.
I work for Amazon now and I’m thinking of either going to FedEx or USPS
do FedEx drivers usually get off on time?
@@theunitedworldofworkers7274don’t do it amazon is better I worked for both and you make money at amazon compare to fed ex with fed ex you dealing with packages weighting’ over a hundred pounds.
What is that you drew in the box with the time in the upper right corner? Packages undeliverable?
Late pickups don't sound bad 👌
Where's part 2?? I'm a driver for Amazon but got an offer from FedEx ground
Great video, thanks. I know FedEx doesnt do group stops per se, but how do they handle multiple packages within the same building? Or packages to buildings that are next door to each other and only require one van stop? I would imagine you would still take two packages for two apartments into the same building instead of coming back to the van between them... so would the only difference be that Amazon counts it as one stop and FedEx counts is as two and everything else is the same?
Ya that’s correct. Ppl get too hung up on numbers, all in all we do the same amount of work
@@whocares1631 but will Amazon increase the weight limit of a parcel to 150 lbs like FedEx and UPS?
I know more and more are adding step vans to their fleet lately & I dunno how much longer UPS will back Amazon non union shop to be carrying the heavy stuff
Its rare to get a really heavy package from amazon, I once had to deliver a 57 lb lawnmower and some cat litter
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Ground weight limit is 160-180.
Lmaooo
I HATE Group stops. Quick question if you get a route you don't like can you change or are you stuck with that route?
Oh did I mention I hate Amazon Group stops?
So I can’t speak on how every contractor works but what I see with mine is that you get hired and you float on different routes until a route becomes available and they’ll call you and offer you the route and pay for it and you can either accept or decline like right now we have a business route available and no one wants it lol
How much a new driver makes an hour in Amazon and FedEx in Chicago area??
Part 2 !! But you hit some key factors , I also worked for both .. currently at fedex ground
#fedexground as well. How you like it so far?
I've been with fedex for 2 weeks n enjoy everyday so far....was with Amazon for over a year and a half at first was good and shifted to being poor the dsp I was with extremely high turn over
@@stevencepeda3747 Fedex is a lot better and pay is better . Every week
i been with amazon over a year now and i am about too switch too step van over all i dont mind it my routes are not bad i have not had a bad experience
Yeah, all these subcontractors are different... Good you have a decent one in a nice service area
The contractor I applied to said they don’t pickups.
I work for amazon and they are paying me 23 per hour 10 hours a day. 4 to 5 days. Fedex ground here is paying 150 per day and then 5-6 days??? wow, no.
Same here I make $23 a hour on a 10 hour shift, get paid weekly,and if i finish my route early I get paid for the whole 10hrs.
I got two interviews from FedEx and Amazon dsp .
Which is the best FedEx or Amazon??
@@yazansaede6796go with Amazon fed ex is not worth it unless it express or freight
If I ever worked for a contractor through FedEx I hope I don't have a crazy number of pickups. Hopefully not
I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?
One thing he didn’t mention that you would have back pain like 2/3 times per year doing FedEx ground. I switch to UPS and I only get 1 time in 2 years.
Video is so old now, I work for ups now too
We don’t get pickups for returns at Amazon where I’m at
They may have stopped it, there was a period of time that I’d get a locker stop and along with the locker I’d have a pick up, usually a resealed amazon box going back to them, amazon called it operation Jedi for some reason, it was usually annoying because sometimes customers would just should the item in the locker without a box and you’d just have some random amazon crap in the van
They tell us we don’t do no returns from customers or pickups from places
Target pick ups are the WORST!
Walgreens can be bad too! But I don’t have any major businesses on my route , in this video I was actually running another contractors route…
Target sucks ass!! They are the absolute worst. I am a FEDEX employee.
@@ideliver7289 Our bulk truck mainly delivers and does pick ups at Target on the weekdays. But weekends it’s either a step truck or a van. I had a pick up there on Sunday and brought back around 140 packages to the terminal
Had an interview with Amazon delivery today and decided to apply for FedEx Ground afterwards just in case lol. Didn't realize FedEx has a test. Took it but not sure how I did lol.
FedEx has a test?? My experience was they put me on small route and told me to go
@@ideliver7289 time's a changing... Gotta be tested nowadays to be up to par with UPS, but not the pay/benefits
Amazon has testing as well
I hate Amazon there flex tablets sucks they don’t last you not even half a day and of course them group stops like I get it if it’s 1 or 2 houses away but when it’s almost a 8 houses away….. come on smhh but the worse part is rescuing…..FedEx in my opinion is much better
Hell no FedEx packages been 200 pounds an trucks been hot and uncomfortable
Amazon pays more money lighter on the back. Better ac and heat. 4 10hr days not bad
Why do ground drivers run but express doesn’t? I work for the post office and i noticed ground is always sprinting but express walks normal.
I’d say that MOST (not all) fedex ground contractors pay by the day, in my experience and knowing other drivers, we learn our routes really well and can usually run our routes in 3.5 - 5 hours and still receive a full days pay, I am pretty sure fedex express pays an hourly wage, so there’s no incentive for them to move efficiently
@@ideliver7289 would you recommend working for ground or express? And how do you apply for ground since contractors own routs, do you apply for ground on express website or search for contractors? Thanks for your help!
@@robbyRob740 it just depends on what you are looking for, express has more benefits and may or may not pay more than ground in your area , just depends on the market wages and the contractor, id definitely say that I finish much earlier than the express guy on my route probably by several hours but I don’t get any fedex employee benefits, you can apply for express on the fedex jobs website and you can either search for contractors on indeed or even ask a driver in your area for their BCs phone number, in my area almost all fedex ground contractors are constantly hiring, very easy to get a job with them
Most FedEx drivers pays per day not hourly so if it take you long as fuck it’s not worth it
Loading in the am sucks for fedex if your not on the belt line and your boxes is on pallets ..
In my opinion Amazon is better just cuz they will pay for most of your tuition after being with them for 90 days than you can pursue a better job path
Don't forget about Home delivery only residential
Ground and HD are merged at my terminal
@@ideliver7289 my hub had it separately
They good jobs you get pay like 1,000 a week
Do you get the same route every day with FedEx ground?
Yes!
It depends on the contractor
they both SUCKS never never work with third party.....there is no FUTURE..... the BEST BET is to work directly to the Company......not some BS third parties
Facts. 3rd parties not it
Well, said 👏
Wish fed ex ground for pto. We work our asses off. Its only fair.
They need to get rid of pickups
pickups are money for your contractor and for you, so don't complain
I prefer fedex over amazon
I have experience in both and have to admit that Amazon is better. They're better equipped and make it a whole lot easier for you to find the addresses and deliver.
Same slave ship!
It’s still a job, it’s better than having nothing.
@@professorcarpool5891facts
I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?
I have a question… give you 100% .. which one would you pick FedEx Ground or Amazon delivery?
Amazon