MEMPHIS – June 9, 2008 – Three drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the winners at the 2008 Vermont State Truck Driving Championship in Pembroke, N.H. on June 7.
- David Fountain, a driver for FedEx Express based in Williston, captured the top spot in the 5-Axle class for his fifth state title. He also achieved the highest score on the written exam portion of the competition.
- Bernard Spine, also a FedEx Express driver domiciled in Williston, won the title in the 3-Axle class.
- FedEx Freight driver Robert Weller (
Additionally, Wilder-based FedEx Ground contractor Jeff Whittemore won the top spot in the Step Van class, which is being tested as an additional competition category in select states this year. He also earned the Rookie of the Year honor. Mark Lovering, a driver for Whittemore, was second in the Step Van class.
Fountain and Spine 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
The Vermont 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.