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About FedEx
FedEx Archives: 2003 Press Releases
FedEx Drivers Take First Place Honors in the Illinois State Truck Driving Championship; Drivers Embody FedEx Corporate-Wide Commitment to Safety and ProfessionalismMEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 2003--FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) is proud to announce that three FedEx drivers achieved first-place honors at the 2003 Illinois State Truck Driving Championship held June 6-7 in Chicago Heights, IL. FedEx Freight drivers David R. Nunn, based in Aurora, and Eric J. Meister, based in Kankakee City, each achieved first-place finishes, demonstrating top-level skills and professionalism in the competition. Nunn finished first in the 3-Axle class competition, while Meister, who also won the 2003 Rookie of the Year award, achieved first place in the 4-Axle class competition. Dragan Bursac, a FedEx Ground contractor from Chicago, took first place honors in the Twins Trailers class. In addition, three FedEx drivers placed within the top three positions in their respective categories:
"Safety is our number one priority at FedEx," said Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO, FedEx Corporation. "The performances of all of the FedEx men and women who participated in the Illinois State Truck Driving Championship are a testament to our commitment to safe and reliable transportation. We are proud of the dedication, skill and focus on safety that all of our drivers exhibit each and every day." Nunn, Meister and Bursac will go on to compete at the American Trucking Association's 2003 National Truck Driving Championships, which will be held in August in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, each may be eligible for prizes awarded by FedEx Corp. FedEx drivers who compete in and win at the national championships are eligible for a variety of awards through the FedEx Corp. safe driving awards program, The Chairman's Challenge. This new program provides the corporation with an opportunity to further reward drivers for their embodiment of the FedEx corporate-wide commitment to safety. The Illinois State Truck Driving Championship is an opportunity for professional truck drivers to demonstrate their driving skills and commitment to safety. The event includes a difficult driving skills and maneuvering test, pre-trip inspections, a personal interview and a written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations. About FedEx With annual revenues of $22 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including: FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, North America's largest customs broker and a provider of international freight forwarding and trade facilitation services. FedEx ranked highest in J. D. Power and Associates 2002 Small Package Delivery Service Business Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) in the categories of air, ground and international delivery services. --30--AS/na*
CONTACT: FedEx Corp.
Sally Davenport, 901/434-7765
KEYWORD: ILLINOIS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRANSPORTATION GOVERNMENT
SOURCE: FedEx Corp.
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