2018 NTDC champion Scott Woodrome and NBA superstar LeBron James have a lot in common. Seriously.
August 27, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 27: The LeBron James of Trucking
Business, Logistics
Ducker Departs, but He’ll Be Remembered as a Force for FedEx
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After 43 years, FedEx Freight CEO Michael Ducker finally has retired. Sort of.
August 22, 2018Business, Logistics, Top 100, Top 50
John Smith Appointed Mike Ducker’s Successor as FedEx Freight President, CEO
Transportation industry veteran John Smith will become president and CEO of FedEx Freight on Aug. 16, moving up from his position as senior vice president of operations at the FedEx Corp. subsidiary.
May 1, 2018Business, Logistics, Top 100, Top 50
Mike Ducker to Step Down as FedEx Freight CEO on Aug. 15
Mike Ducker will retire Aug. 15 as president and CEO of FedEx Freight after leading the group for four years, FedEx Corp. announced April 16. His successor will be named later.
April 16, 2018Business
Tom Garrison, Former CEO of American Freightways, Dies at 57
Tom Garrison, the former president and CEO of American Freightways Inc., died at his home in Harrison, Ark., on Feb. 11. He was 57.
February 27, 2018Government, Business, Safety, Fuel
Business, Labor Leaders Offer Support for Infrastructure Funding
WASHINGTON — The chorus of support for funding highways and infrastructure grew louder last week with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiling a four-point plan that would raise fuel taxes, expedite the permitting process, facilitate more private investment and help construction firms address a shortage of skilled labor.
January 18, 2018Business
FedEx Quarterly Profits Decline on TNT Cyberattack, Hurricane Harvey
FedEx Corp. remained profitable during the three months ended Aug. 31, but at a lower level than a year ago as the Memphis, Tenn.-based carrier had to overcome challenges from a malware attack in Europe as well as Hurricane Harvey in southeast Texas.
September 21, 2017Business
Charlotte FedEx Freight Workers Decertify Teamsters Representation
FedEx Freight workers in Charlotte, N.C., have reversed course and voted not to unionize.
July 11, 2017Business, Logistics
FedEx Posts $3 Billion Profit in Fiscal 2017; Freight Division Lags Express, Ground
FedEx Corp. reported a sharp increase in annual profits, rocketing 65% year-over-year and easily beating forecasts by a consensus of industry analysts.
June 26, 2017