FedEx Drivers Honored among the Winners in the New York State Truck Driving Championship

    MEMPHIS, Tenn.--July 16, 2003--FedEx Corp. is proud to announce that a FedEx driver received first-place honors at the 2003 New York State Truck Driving Championship held July 11-12 in Rochester, New York.
    Mark McLean, a FedEx Freight driver based in Newburgh, achieved first place in the Twin Trailers class. In addition, James Rigney, a driver for FedEx Express from Latham, placed second in the 4-Axle Van Trailer class.
    "Safety is our number one priority at FedEx," said Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO, FedEx Corporation. "The performances of all of the FedEx drivers who participated in the New York State Truck Driving Championship are a testament to our commitment to safe and reliable transportation. We are proud of the dedication, skill and focus on safety that all of our drivers exhibit each and every day."
    McLean will go on to compete at the American Trucking Association's 2003 National Truck Driving Championships, which will be held in August in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, he may be eligible for prizes awarded by FedEx Corp. FedEx drivers who compete in and win at the national championships are eligible for a variety of awards through the FedEx Corp. safe driving awards program, The Chairman's Challenge. This new program provides the corporation with an opportunity to further reward drivers for their embodiment of the FedEx corporate-wide commitment to safety.
    The New York 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 skills and maneuvering test, pre-trip inspections, a personal interview and a written examination covering vehicle operation and knowledge of federal safety regulations.

    About FedEx

    With annual revenues of $22 billion, FedEx Corp. is the premier global provider of transportation, e-commerce and supply chain management services. The company offers integrated business solutions through a network of subsidiaries operating independently, including: FedEx Express, the world's largest express transportation company; FedEx Ground, North America's second largest provider of small-package ground delivery service; FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. provider of regional less-than-truckload freight services; FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, North America's largest customs broker and a provider of international freight forwarding and trade facilitation services. FedEx ranked highest in the J. D. Power and Associates 2002 Small Package Delivery Service Business Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) in the categories of air, ground and international delivery services.