How It Works | RoutePayroll
How It Works

Here's exactly what happens

No surprises. No confusing steps. We'll walk you through everything — from signing up to paying your first driver.

The basics: three steps, every week

1

Upload

Drop your FedEx Weekly Service Worksheet. We parse the data and match routes to drivers.

2

Review

See calculated pay, taxes, and deductions for each driver. Adjust if needed.

Approve

One click to run payroll. Drivers get paid via direct deposit. Done.

Part 1

Getting Started

What happens after you sign up? Here's every step, in plain English.

1

Fill out the short signup form

Takes about 2 minutes. We ask your name, business name, how many drivers you have, and the best way to reach you.

2

We reach out within 24 hours

You'll hear from us personally. We'll answer questions, learn about your pay structure, and get your account configured.

3

Complete business onboarding

You'll enter your business info (EIN, bank account for debits, company address). This takes about 10 minutes and is required for tax compliance.

4

Invite your drivers

Send each driver an invite link. They'll enter their own info — SSN, bank account for deposits, W-4 details. You don't have to chase them down.

5

Configure your pay structure

Tell us how you pay — per stop, per route, hourly, bonuses, deductions. We'll set it up so calculations are automatic.

Ready to run payroll

Once your drivers are onboarded and pay structure is set, you're ready to run your first payroll.

What you'll need ready

  • Your EIN

    Federal Employer Identification Number

  • Business bank account

    For payroll debits

  • Driver emails or phone numbers

    To send invite links

  • Your pay structure

    How you calculate driver pay (per stop, per route, etc.)

Typical setup time: 2-5 days

Depends on how fast your drivers complete onboarding

Part 2

Running Payroll

Here's what payroll day actually looks like. Spoiler: it takes about 10 minutes.

Step 1

Upload your Weekly Service Worksheet from FedEx

Download your Weekly Service Worksheet from FedEx Ground. Drag and drop it into RoutePayroll. That's it.

We automatically parse the data — routes, stops, packages, everything. The system matches each route to the driver who ran it.

Don't have your CSV yet? You can also enter payroll data manually if you prefer.

Drop your CSV here

or click to browse

Reads your FedEx Weekly Service Worksheet

Payroll Preview

Week of Mar 10
MJ

Marcus Johnson

312 stops • Route 147

$1,248.00

Net: $986.42

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

287 stops • Route 152

$1,156.00

Net: $914.28

DW

David Williams

298 stops • Route 139

$1,192.00

Net: $942.68

Total Payroll $18,420.00
Step 2

Review calculated pay

See exactly what each driver will earn — gross pay, taxes withheld, deductions, and net pay. Everything calculated based on your pay structure.

Need to make adjustments? Add bonuses, deductions, or manual hours right from this screen. Click on any driver to see the full breakdown.

  • Gross pay calculated from stops/routes
  • Federal, state, and local taxes
  • Any bonuses or deductions you've set up
Step 3

Approve and you're done

One click. That's all it takes. We handle the rest — debiting your account, depositing to your drivers, withholding and filing taxes.

Drivers receive their pay via direct deposit. They also get a notification when paystubs are ready to view in their portal.

Typical timing

Approve by Thursday, drivers get paid Friday.

Payroll Approved

24 drivers • $18,420.00

Direct deposits initiated
Tax withholdings calculated
Paystubs generated
Part 3

The Driver Experience

Your drivers get their own portal. Here's what they see and what they can do.

Easy Onboarding

Drivers get a link to set up their account:

  • Personal details
  • SSN for tax purposes
  • Bank account for direct deposit
  • W-4 tax withholding info

Takes about 5-10 minutes

View Paystubs

After each payroll, drivers see:

  • Gross earnings breakdown
  • Taxes withheld
  • Deductions
  • Net pay and deposit info

No more "where's my paystub?"

Submit Requests

Drivers can request directly from their portal:

  • Time off requests
  • Bonus requests
  • See request status
  • View request history

No more texts or paper forms

Tax Documents

At year-end, drivers access:

  • W-2 forms
  • Year-end earnings summary
  • Download and print

No more chasing W-2s

Less questions. More transparency.

When drivers can see their own pay breakdowns, submit requests, and grab their tax docs — they stop asking you for them. That's time you get back every week.

Part 4

Your Contractor Dashboard

Everything you need to manage your team — in one place.

View Any Driver's Paystubs

Access and download paystubs for any driver, any pay period. No digging through files.

Approve or Deny Requests

Time off requests and bonus requests come to you. Approve or deny with one click.

Add Bonuses or Deductions

Add one-time or recurring bonuses and deductions for any driver before you run payroll.

Payroll History & Reports

See every payroll you've run. Export reports for your records or your accountant.

Manage Your Team

See all your drivers, their onboarding status, pay structures, and contact info in one place.

Pending Requests

3 new
MJ

Marcus Johnson

Time Off Request

Pending

Requesting Mar 15-17 off for family event

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

Bonus Request

Pending

Requesting $150 bonus for covering extra route

DW

David Williams

Time Off Request

Pending

Requesting Mar 22 off for appointment

Your first payroll in under a week

Here's a realistic timeline of what to expect.

Day 1

Sign up & schedule onboarding call

Fill out the short signup form. We'll reach out within 24 hours to schedule a quick call.

Day 2

Onboarding call + account setup

We'll walk through your pay structure, set up your account, and answer any questions. Takes about 30 minutes.

Day 2-3

Complete business onboarding

Enter your EIN, bank account, and business details. About 10 minutes of work.

Day 3-5

Drivers complete onboarding

Send invite links to your drivers. They complete their own setup (SSN, bank info, W-4). Usually takes 1-2 days for everyone to finish.

Day 5-7

Run your first payroll 🎉

Upload your Weekly Service Worksheet, review, approve. Your drivers get paid. You're done.

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