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Four FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the Maine Truck Driving Championship


BANGOR, Maine – May 21, 2012 – Four drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the 2012 Maine State Truck Driving Championship in Bangor on May 19.


  • Matt Richardson, a driver for FedEx Ground independent service provider B&P Trucking, Inc., based in Augusta, posted first in the Twins class for his second state title.

  • Robert Cochran, a driver for FedEx Express based in Augusta, finished first in the Step Van Class.

  • Sweeping the Step Van class was Erik Barden, a driver for FedEx Ground independent service provider Wolfe Transportation, Inc. based in Portland, and Jason Brooks, owner of Brooksy, Inc. based at the FedEx Ground station in Bangor. They finished second and third, respectively.

The Chairman’s Challenge.


“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 Maine championship is a testament to their commitment to safety excellence.”


The Maine 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.