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Six FedEx Drivers Earn Honors a the California State Truck Driving Championships

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MEMPHIS – June 9, 2008 – Six drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the winners at the 2008 California State Truck Driving Championship in Tracy on June 8.


  • Todd Sobol, a driver for FedEx Freight based in Eureka , captured the top spot in the 3-Axle class for his second state title.
  • FedEx Ground contractor Stuart Creps, also domiciled in Eureka , won the title in the Tank Truck class and was also named Rookie of the Year.
  • San Bernardino-based FedEx Freight driver Ramon Guzman earned first place in the Flatbed class.
  • Mark Post, a driver for FedEx Freight in Gardena , finished second in the Twins class.
  • Jody Watson, a FedEx Express driver in San Diego , took second place in the 3-Axle class.
  • FedEx Ground contractor Gary Martin ( Sacramento ) was third in the Twins class.


In addition, San Diego-based FedEx Express driver Mike Sarinana won the top spot in the Truck Trailer Tanker class, which is being tested as an additional competition category in select states this year.


Sobol, Creps and Guzman will go on to compete at the American Trucking Associations’ 2008 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), known as the “Super Bowl of Safety” August 20-23 in Houston . In addition, each state winner will be recognized by FedEx as part of its safe driving initiative, The Chairman’s Challenge.


The California 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 skill test, pre-trip inspection, personal interview and written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.


In 2007, a record 78 driving professionals from 38 states representing FedEx Freight, FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, FedEx Custom Critical and FedEx Global Supply Chain Services 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. FedEx drivers captured National Champion titles in the Flatbed and Straight Truck classes and the NTDC Rookie of the Year honor. In addition, FedEx drivers earned five additional top-three finishes in their respective vehicle classes.


About FedEx


FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $37 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 employees and contractors to remain absolutely, positively focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.