Mid-Year Check-In: Optimize Your Delivery Operations for the Second Half of 2025
We’re already at the halfway mark of 2025 - can you believe it? It’s been a busy year, full of logistics industry fluctuations - and also unexpected opportunities. Now is the perfect time for FedEx Ground contractors and logistics professionals to assess performance during the first half of the year, evaluate progress towards goals, and make adjustments so that as we head into the second half of the year (and peak season) you’ve got an optimized operation.
How’s Your Fleet Tracking?
Examine your fleet’s performance - are your current assets moving you closer to achieving your goals, or holding you back?
Audit vehicle utilization to determine if you’re fully leveraging every vehicle in your fleet.
Are you prepared for peak? With inventory shortages affecting contractors nationwide, it’s important to move sooner rather than later on securing the trucks you need to have a successful peak season.
Expect (and Plan For) the Unexpected
Does your fleet allow for agile adjustments? If your territory gets modified, are you in a position to quickly adapt and to consistently and reliably deliver on your routes?
Assess your maintenance plan - do you have quick access to repair and maintenance services when you need them? On-yard fleet maintenance can change the game for contractors, reducing downtime and increasing fleet optimization.
Stabilize your cash flow by opting for predictable expenses, like leasing trucks, that protect liquidity and reduce disruptions to your weekly cash flow.
2025 Forecast vs. 2025 Reality
Revisit your January 2025 projections. Have there been changes in fuel prices, staffing needs, or repair and maintenance costs since your start-of-year projections? Have you incurred any major unexpected expenses? Review where you’re at now that the year is half over, and adjust your Q3 and Q4 projections accordingly.
Rebudget for the second half of the year based on your Q1 and Q2 expenditures. Are you over-budget somewhere that needs to be accounted for in the second half of the year? Can you boost operational efficiency during the next two quarters?
Minimize emergency spending by opting for operational structures, like leasing, that create a more stable cash flow for your business and reduce the likelihood of an expensive emergency repair.
Celebrate Your Mid-Year Wins
Really! Celebrate the wins. This industry is not for the faint of heart. Did you keep your customers happy, deliver packages safely and reliably, and/or improve your downtime, margins, or operations? That’s worth acknowledging.
Optimize for the Second Half of the Year
Once you’ve evaluated your performance for the first half of the year, and revised your projections for Q3 and Q4, you’re well-positioned to close the year out strong. Remember to:
✅ Remain agile, whether that’s adjusting your budget or making adjustments to your fleet strategy
✅ Focus on predictable, stabilized cash flow opportunities
✅ Leverage your CapEx and OpEx to improve margins
✅ Celebrate the wins
Got questions? Talk to us.
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