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The Electric Path to Energy Security

sbuttrill — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:16 +0000

As political, military and business leaders gather in Chicago for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, one of the great security challenges of the 21st century is energy security. Cities like Chicago and companies like FedEx are working to contribute to energy security. Given the international impacts of energy ...

FedEx TechConnect Honored with Voice of the Customer Award

FedExCrisis — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:24 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2012— FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that FedEx TechConnect was presented with a “Voice of the Customer Award” at the Customer Response Summit 4, held on May 9-11 in Austin, TX. The conference organizer, “Execs In The Know”, recognizes distinguished organizations that embrace customer excellence ...

FedEx Testifies about Long-term Value of Corporate Environmental Responsibility and Innovation

sbuttrill — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:20:57 +0000

May 16, 2012: FedEx Corp. Staff Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Mitch Jackson testified today before the U.S. Senate on the long-term value of corporate environmental responsibility and innovation. Speaking before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, Subcommittee on Children’s Health and Environmental Responsibility, Mitch Jackson emphasized the ...

FedEx Closes in on Vehicle Fleet Fuel Efficiency Goal Years Ahead of Schedule

sbuttrill — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:06:42 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2012—FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has made significant progress towards its goal to make its vehicle fleet 20 percent more fuel efficient by 2020, announcing today that the FedEx Express vehicle fleet is now 16.6 percent more fuel efficient through FY2011 than ...

Education and Access to Capital are Key for Increasing Competitiveness Among SMEs in Latin America

UPS Pressroom — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

According to the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA), a study commissioned by UPS, executives of small and medium sized enterprises are sharply divided on whether the government can play a more important role in fostering competiveness among businesses. Half of the surveyed SMEs believe government regulations are favorable to their business, while the other half responded the contrary.

Ten FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the North Carolina Truck Driving Championship

FedExCrisis — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:36:38 +0000

SMITHFIELD, N.C. – May 14, 2012 – Ten drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the 2012 North Carolina State Truck Driving Championship in Smithfield on May 11-12. Michael Bills, a FedEx Express driver domiciled in Durham, won the ...

Two FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the Georgia Truck Driving Championship

FedExCrisis — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:33:03 +0000

ATLANTA – May 14, 2012 – Two drivers for FedEx Freight placed among the top finishers at the 2012 Georgia State Truck Driving Championship in Atlanta on May 11-12. Kevin Smith, based in Chattanooga, Tenn., captured the top spot in the Tank truck class. ...

Three FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the South Dakota Truck Driving Championship

FedExCrisis — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:29:53 +0000

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – May 14, 2012 – Three FedEx Freight drivers placed among the top finishers at the 2012 South Dakota State Truck Driving Championship in Sioux Falls on May 12. Mike Whitehead (Sioux Falls) captured the top spot in the Tank Truck class for his ...

Nine FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the Delaware Truck Driving Championship

FedExCrisis — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:54:22 +0000

HARRINGTON, Del. – May 14, 2012 – Nine drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the 2012 Delaware State Truck Driving Championship in Harrington on May 12. FedEx Freight driver Rusty Pederson, based in Wilmington, captured his third state title, ...

Four FedEx Drivers Earn Honors at the Idaho Truck Driving Championship

FedExCrisis — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:50:21 +0000

MERIDIAN, Idaho – May 14, 2012 – Four FedEx Freight drivers placed among the top finishers at the 2012 Idaho State Truck Driving Championship in Meridian on May 12. Randy Schwasinger earned his second state title with a win in the Straight Truck class. He is ...