A Look into FedEx Delivery Vans
Whenever you're searching for used delivery vans to use with your business, you will notice that vehicle dealers are selling units that look like FedEx delivery vans without the logo and other corporate markings. This is typical because delivery trucks and van dealers usually buy used units with expired FedEx contracts.
Unlike its major competitor, FedEx resells its old delivery vehicles to brokers, which are then sent to an auction. This can create a cycle of selling and buying considering that independent FedEx operators and drivers, such as those under FedEx Ground, are free to procure their much-needed delivery vehicles from a van and truck dealer Oklahoma City or anywhere within the U.S. as long as the vehicle specifications are met under corporate standards.
FedEx Corporation is a Tennessee-based global holding company focused on e-commerce and transportation, among others. This conglomerate was founded in 1971 in Arkansas, and it now has a worldwide network with 1,950 locations as of 2020. Its former names are Federal Express Corporation and FDX Corporation.
As a holding company, FedEx has several operations and here are some of those associated with delivery trucks:
FedEx Express is what the company is most known for. It's an air courier service provider offering same-day and overnight delivery services in the U.S. and time-definite service for international clients. One of the units under this corporate arm is the FedEx Custom Critical, which specializes in expedited ground freight deliveries with special specifications like increased security or temperature control. Drivers under Custom Critical are independent contractors and own their own delivery trucks.
FedEx Ground provides day-definite delivery within the US and Canada. It makes deliveries for residential clients (FedEx Home Delivery) and ecommerce/business clients (FedEx SmartPost). This subsidiary has a large fleet of delivery trucks which are owned by independent contractors i.e. business operators and/or drivers.
FedEx Freight focuses on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight and related services.
Some of the delivery truck specifications for independent FedEx Custom Critical operators are:
Has inside dimensions of 90inches wide and 92inches high
Capable of legally scaling cargo payload capacity to 5,000lbs for small straight trucks and 13,000lbs for large straight trucks
Has a dock-high box floor that's 48inches to 52inches from the ground
Has a rear door opening of at least 85inches width and 88inches height
Rear frame's safety support legs must have a minimum rating of 25,000lbs for small trucks and 35,000lbs for large units
Has legal sleeper between the box and the cab
When it comes to tractor-trailers for independent contractors:
The vehicle model must be at most 8 years old;
Cargo payload capacity must be 44,000lbs; and
Four tire chains must be available in the truck.
When it comes to FedEx Home Delivery (FedEx Ground), step vans have been a favorite of many contractors for decades. They are basically designed to enable ease of access for the drivers, and thus, saving them more time and energy as well as improve the number of deliveries completed. Freightliner and Ford units are also a popular choice for many independent FedEx operators and drivers due to their dependability and sturdy construction. These manufacturers are also some of the top names in the industry.
If you're looking for used delivery vans and trucks, whether you're an independent FedEx operator and/or driver or a business owner offering deliveries to your clients, get in touch with with Truck-N-Trailer. It’s a family-owned and operated truck dealer Oklahoma City offering a massive range of used commercial trucks and vans from trusted manufacturers. They also offer a variety of vehicle repair and maintenance services.