GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – June 11, 2012 – Five drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the 2012 Nebraska State Truck Driving Championship in Grand Island on June 8-9.
- Korey Clifton, an Omaha-based driver for FedEx Express, captured the first-place trophy in the Step Van class.
- Omaha-based FedEx Express drivers Benjamin O’Keefe and Theresa Trively posted second and third place finishes, respectively, in the Step Van class.
- FedEx Freight drivers Toby Kort (Aurora) and John Poppen (Grand Island) finished third in the 4-Axle and Flatbed classes, respectively.
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“The entire team of drivers representing FedEx is dedicated to safety. It is an integral part of everything they do,” said Frederick W. Smith, chairman, president and CEO, FedEx Corp. “The performance of these participants at the Nebraska championship is a testament to their commitment to safety excellence.”
The Nebraska State Truck Driving Championship is an opportunity for professional truck drivers to demonstrate their driving skills and safety expertise. The event includes a difficult driving skills test, pre-trip inspection and written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.
In 2011, 115 driving professionals from 45 states representing FedEx Freight, FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, and FedEx Custom Critical qualified to compete at the National Truck Driving Championships by winning their respective state’s competition and driving accident-free for at least one year. One FedEx competitor captured the National Champion title in the Step Van class. In addition, FedEx drivers earned nine additional top-three finishes in their respective vehicle classes.