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About FedEx
FedEx Archives: 2003 Press Releases
FedEx Driver Wins First Place Prize, Joins Another FedEx Winner in the Ohio State Truck Driving ChampionshipMEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2003-- FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) is proud to announce that a FedEx driver received the first-place award in the Sleeper Truck Class at the 2003 Ohio State Truck Driving Championship held June 13-14 in Columbus, Ohio. Sheldon Brown, a FedEx Freight driver based in Toledo, achieved first place in the Sleeper Truck class competition. In addition, Travis Hout, a FedEx Freight driver based in Akron, placed second in the 4-Axle Van Trailer class competition, joining Brown in demonstrating top-level skills and professionalism in the competition. "Safety is our number one priority at FedEx," said Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO, FedEx Corporation. "The performances of all of the FedEx drivers who participated in the Ohio 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." Brown will go on to compete at the American Trucking Associations' 2003 National Truck Driving Championships, which will be held in August in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, he 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 Ohio 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--JB/na*
CONTACT: FedEx Freight
Debra Phillips, 901/434-3122
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE OHIO
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRAVEL TRANSPORTATION AIRLINES
SOURCE: FedEx Corp.
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