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Three FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the New York Truck Driving Championship

June 14, 2012 08:10 PM


SYRACUSE, N.Y. – June 11, 2012 – Three drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the 2012 New York State Truck Driving Championship in Syracuse on June 8-9.


  • Mark McLean, a driver for FedEx Freight based in Newburgh, earned his fifth state title with a win in the Twins class.


  • FedEx Freight driver John Jadrossich (Newburgh) placed second in the 3-Axle class.


  • Kenny Graham, a driver for FedEx Express based in Jamaica, finished third in the Straight Truck class.

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 New York championship is a testament to their commitment to safety excellence.”


The New York 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.