Delivery Route News
Preparing your FedEx business for a future sale
What We Look for as FedEx Contractors Prepare Their Businesses for the Market At Capital Route Sales, we work exclusively with sellers of FedEx ISPs and TSPs. Over the years, we’ve seen businesses that were exceptionally easy to evaluate and sell, and others that took significant time to reconstruct the financial picture before we…
Read MoreWhat to expect at the FedEX AIM meeting
If you’re in the process of buying either a FedEx P&D or linehaul operation, you’ve probably heard the term AIM meeting. AIM stands for Applicant Interview Meeting, and it’s one of the final and arguably the most important steps before you are approved. If you are buying a Linehaul business, the name is LIM (Linehaul…
Read MoreWhy clean financials are the #1 barrier to selling your routes
Every year, more route business owners decide it’s time to sell, and every year, brokers and buyers see the same pattern play out. A seller is confident in their business, interest comes in quickly, and then the conversation stalls the moment financials enter the picture. Ask any experienced route broker or buyer what actually kills…
Read MoreFedEx Route Valuation: What Determines Your Sale Price in 2026
If you own a FedEx business and you’re wondering what it’s worth, the short answer is: it depends on your free cash flow and a multiple based on the type of operation you run. The longer answer, the one that actually helps you plan a sale, comes down to a handful of specific numbers you…
Read MoreNew FedEx Requirements in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
If you’re buying, selling, or currently running a FedEx operation, a few things have changed over the past year that affect timelines, financing, and equipment. Here’s a rundown of what matters right now. New Contractor Pre-Approval Class FedEx now requires new contractor candidates to complete a one-week class before their stand-up date. This course runs…
Read MoreNew FedEx requirements
Good morning, afternoon, or night! If you are in the market for a FedEx operation, it’s crucial to be aware of some changes that could impact the timeline of your deal. New FedEx candidates are now required to attend a 1-week-long class before their stand-up date. This week-long course is offered several times a month…
Read MoreNew SBA rules take effect June 1, 2025
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since we have posted anything. Last night, the SBA rolled out SOP 50 10 8. The new rules have significant changes effective 6/1/2025 and will dramatically alter how seller financing and equity rollovers are treated in SBA-financed acquisitions. If you have a pending transaction involving a partial seller’s note,…
Read MoreLatest GCF Market Intelligence Report for FedEx Routes
Our good friends at GCF Business Valuations are out with their latest market intelligence report. Here are the key takeaways from the report: This report is geared toward the P&D side of the business. Line haul businesses are typically priced higher. Evaluating the useful life of the trucks dictates the proper CAPEX requirement, which will…
Read MoreFedEx Network 2.0, O Canada announcement, and other thoughts from Adam!
June 20 (Reuters) – FedEx (FDX.N) on Tuesday said it will merge its contractor-based Ground delivery operations in Canada into its company-operated Express unit and convert contractors into employees. The move, set to be phased in starting in April 2024, comes as the global delivery company is revamping its business to boost profits and better…
Read MoreFollow-up to yesterdays groundbreaking news of FedEx one
Happy Master’s Week to everyone! I always felt the start of the Master’s was the unofficial start of spring. We may or may not have extra monitors on the desk watching the golf coverage. We are heading out there this Saturday for our first Master’s visit, and despite the rain forecast, we are looking forward…
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