Fedex Ground Route Delivery Driver(Contract)|Lakeland

Your Next Step in Lakeland

Flexible Role in Lakeland: Fedex Ground Route Delivery Driver Employer: FedEx Ground Independent Service Provider (Hiring in Lakeland) Based in: Lakeland, FL (our main Lakeland branch)

Compensation: $3.5k-$5.5k/Month (approx. $54k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Project-based work with clear objectives.

What You'll Do

Apply your your professional skills skills at our Lakeland location.

• This Lakeland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our FedEx Ground Independent Service Provider team in Lakeland, FL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Lakeland, a key hub for the Logistics And Transportation industry.

Drive the Purple Promise: Career Logistics with FedEx

FedEx is a global powerhouse in logistics, transportation, and e-commerce, renowned for its commitment to the 'Purple Promise'—making every FedEx experience outstanding. When you step into the role of a FedEx Ground Route Delivery Driver (operating under an Independent Service Provider), you become the vital, physical connection between a vast global network and the local community. You are delivering critical medical supplies, vital business inventory, and personal packages that keep the world turning. This is a highly respected, heavily physical, and fast-paced career that offers immense stability, structured routing, and the pride of operating one of the most recognizable commercial vehicles on the road.

Operational Responsibilities & Daily Execution

• High-Volume Route Mastery: Navigate a densely packed, pre-planned digital route. You will deliver upwards of 100 to 150+ packages daily to a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial business districts.
• Commercial Vehicle Operation: Safely pilot a FedEx-branded step van, box truck, or cargo van in diverse conditions. You must perform rigorous DOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections daily.
• Advanced Scanning & Data Integrity: Utilize proprietary FedEx handheld scanners to track packages at every touchpoint, capture required customer signatures, and manage your electronic manifest flawlessly.
• Extreme Material Handling: Execute the heavy physical demands of the logistics industry. You must possess the athletic stamina to continuously lift, lower, and carry packages weighing up to 150 pounds (utilizing a hand truck for heavy bulk stops).

Why Build a Career with FedEx Ground?

• Career Stability: The sheer volume of global e-commerce ensures your job security. Drivers frequently advance into management, dispatch, or safety coordinator roles within their ISP.
• Competitive Total Rewards: Enjoy highly competitive weekly pay (often paid per day or per stop depending on the contractor model), with significant opportunities for peak-season bonuses.
• Independence on the Road: After the morning dispatch, your cab is your office. You manage your own pace, listen to your own audio, and enjoy the freedom of working outside.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid U.S. driver's license with an exceptionally clean motor vehicle record. You must possess or be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical medical exam. Exceptional physical stamina is an absolute requirement. A comprehensive background check and drug screening are mandatory.