Pluspunten
FedEx Ground's independent contractor model for package delivery and line-haul drivers provides the freedom for owner-operators to essentially run their own business. The more the company succeeds, the more money they can make. If you examine the financial performance and growth of the business unit over the last several years, they have been very successful, and they have done it without the Teamsters.
Minpunten
Its important to note that FedEx Ground managers; Service Managers, HR Recruiters, Terminal Managers, etc. are FedEx company employees with full benefits; 401K, etc. Only the FedEx Ground Couriers and Linehaul drivers receive no benefits, no insurance and no company retirement. However, they can (and most do) purchase their own coverage. Just got to do some research and decide what's best for you if you want to be a Courier or Linehaul Driver.