FedEx Air & Ground® NFL Awards Return for 16th SeasonFedEx to Continue Weekly Donations to the USO in the Name of the Best Quarterback and Running Back as Voted for by FansFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, announced that the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week and Players of the Year Awards will return for the 16th season. The FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week fan-voting program highlights the week’s best quarterback and running back perfo

10 FedEx Drivers Take Home Top Honors at the 2018 National Truck Driving ChampionshipsScott Woodrome, FedEx Freight, Awarded Grand Champion TitleMEMPHIS, Tenn., August 20, 2018—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced that 10 drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2018 National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC/NSVDC). In the past 16 years, FedEx drivers have earned five National Grand Champion titl

“It was a year of opportunities and challenges — anticipated and unexpected — and FedEx emerged more competitive than ever,” Smith said in his letter to shareowners. • FedEx team members set the bar for excellence, helping earn the trust and loyalty of customers and making FedEx one of the most admired companies in the world and a great place to work. • Purple Runway: An innovative program designed to address the shortage of commercial pilots and create a new career path. • FedEx Cares: Help and

New FedEx Small Business Trade Index Survey Says Trade Boosts the U.S. EconomyWASHINGTON, August 7, 2018—Small business leaders increasingly view U.S. participation in global trade as the way to improve the overall economy and create American jobs, according to results of the fourth FedEx Trade Index(1), a survey of more than 1,000 small business leaders which tracks the impact of international trade among the small business segment of the U.S. economy. When asked about the impact of tariffs on

FedEx Announces No Additional Residential Surcharges for Second Straight Holiday SeasonPeak Surcharges Updated on Shipments that are Oversized, Unauthorized or Require Additional HandlingMEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2018—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that, for the second year in a row, the company will not apply additional residential surcharges during the holiday season, except for shipments that are oversized, unauthorized or necessitate additional handling. “FedEx delivers possibilities

FedEx Joins the American Workforce Policy Advisory BoardFedEx Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith has been named by the White House to the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, which will help drive action to provide current and future American workers with the educational and job-training options needed to succeed in the rapidly-changing economy. At today’s executive order signing announcing the formation of the President’s National Council for the American Worker and the American Workforce

FedEx Football Fellowship Offers Veterans Career Experience with NFL TeamsFedEx and the USO Team Up to Create On-the-Job Opportunities with NFL Teams for Transitioning Military Service MembersFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, today unveiled the FedEx Football Fellowship, a new collaboration with the USO that will work with NFL teams to create on-the-job professional experiences for recently-transitioned veterans as they navigate their way from military to

Volvo Trucks and FedEx Successfully Demonstrate Truck Platooning on N.C. 540 (Triangle Expressway)Volvo Trucks North America, together with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority, used advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology to conduct on-highway truck platooning as part of ongoing research collaboration. Volvo Trucks North America announced today the successful on-highway demonstration of its truck platooning technology. “Volvo’s V2V technology is based on Dedicated Short-R

FedEx Freight Selects Technicians to Compete at TMCSuperTechMcLean Earns Top Honor at FedEx Freight CompetitionFedEx Freight fleet maintenance technicians faced challenges they encounter every day during the finals of a company skills contest known as Top Wrench, held recently near Dallas. The top 12 technicians from Top Wrench earned spots to represent the company at the industry-wide TMCSuperTech competition Sept. 16–20 in Orlando, Fla. TMCSuperTech is considered the premier skills competition

FedEx Named to Fortune Magazine’s 2018 Best Workplaces for Millennials ListMEMPHIS, Tenn., June 26, 2018—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that it has been named one of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Millennials by Fortune Magazine. To see the full list of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Millennials, click here. To learn more about Great Place to Work Certification and recognition on Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com. About Great Place to Work®Great Place

FedEx Named a Best Place to Work in IT by ComputerworldFedEx has once again been recognized by IDG’s Computerworld as a 2018 Best Place to Work in Information Technology (IT). The Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG’s Computerworld. “Computerworld’s 2018 Best Places to Work in IT list illustrates that the companies that offer the best working environments aren’t satisfied with rolling ou

FedEx Releases 2018 Access FYI: FedEx Young Innovator ListFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announces the launch of the online release of the 2018 Access FYI: FedEx Young Innovators list. This year’s list includes 21 of the company’s top choices of people, places and ideas that exemplify how innovation and increased connectivity are shaping the future. This year’s list also showcases that Young Innovators prioritize social good and purpose in nearly everything they do. It confirms findings from a recent E

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Patient Honored by FedEx ExpressMEMPHIS, Tenn., June 7, 2018 — For the seventh consecutive year, a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patient’s name will be displayed on a FedEx Express (NYSE: FDX) Cessna Caravan airplane as part of the Purple Eagle program, which honors a St. Jude patient who is the child or grandchild of a FedEx team member. Mya, who is undergoing treatment for sickle cell disease at St. Jude, was honored yesterday at an unveiling cere

FedEx Supports U.S. Upholding Open Skies Agreement with the UAEDavid J. Bronczek, president and COO of FedEx Corp., joined the U.S. Airlines for Open Skies Coalition today in applauding the announcement by the U.S. State Department that the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will uphold the Open Skies agreement between the two countries. “FedEx strongly supports keeping America’s skies open for all business, and we commend the Trump Administration for upholding the Open Skies agree

FedEx Releases 2018 Global Citizenship ReportReport Showcases How FedEx Multiplies OpportunitiesMEMPHIS, Tenn., May 10, 2018 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today the online release of its 2018 Global Citizenship Report (GCR), which details how the company connects the world responsibly and resourcefully. The report also includes statistics that track the progress of the company’s citizenship goals in fiscal year 2017, which ended on May 31, 2017. All team members who work with aircraft are

FedEx to Purchase $6 Billion Group Annuity Contract from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to Reduce Pension ObligationsMEMPHIS, Tenn., May 8, 2018—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today it has entered into an agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (“Metropolitan Life”) to purchase a group annuity contract and transfer approximately $6 billion of the company’s U.S. pension plan obligations. The transaction will transfer responsibility for pension benefits to Metropolitan Life for

AAAE Announces Gina Adams Women in Aviation ScholarshipThe American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation has announced the creation of the permanently-endowed Gina Adams Women in Aviation Scholarship, honoring Gina Adams, Corporate Vice President for Government Affairs, FedEx Corporation. The Women in Aviation Scholarship program provides four annual awards of $5,000 to qualified female undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in accredited aviation programs. The AAAE Foundatio

John A. Smith Named FedEx Freight President and CEOWill succeed Michael L. Ducker August 16MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 30, 2018— FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that John A. Smith has been named President and CEO of FedEx Freight effective August 16, 2018. Smith, 56, currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. Smith will succeed Michael L. Ducker, whose pending retirement was announced earlier this month. Along with being responsible fo

In the survey, FedEx Office explored the opinions of consumers and small business owners to learn more about their preferences and purchasing habits regarding professional printing services. Four out of five small business owners said that professional printing services can help their businesses stand out from the competition. Nine in 10 consumers agreed that the quality of printed materials is an indication of the quality of service provided by a business. FedEx Office excels in these target ar

FedEx Awards $120,500 to Top Ten Winners of its Sixth Annual Small Business Grant ContestRumi Spice Wins Grand Prize of $25,000, Plus $7,500 in FedEx Office ServicesMEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2018 — FedEx announced today that Rumi Spice – a Chicago-based business that sources and brings to market premier saffron from the fields of Afghanistan – is the grand prize winner of its sixth annual FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Rumi Spice will receive a $25,000 grant, plus $7,500 in FedEx Office® pr