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FEDEX DRIVERS EARN TOP SAFETY HONORS Three drivers representing FedEx
Freight were crowned National Champion in their respective driving classes at the 2014 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Pittsburgh, Aug. 12–16. • Paul Brandon (New Haven, Conn.) won the National Flatbed Champion crown.
• Basher Pierce (Greensboro, N.C.) captured the National 3-Axle Champion title in his third appear- ance at the NTDC.
• Brendan Sharp (Denver, Colo.) earned the National Straight Truck Champion title in his second- straight appearance at the NTDC. Two other FedEx Freight drivers
placed among the top in their respective truck classes: • Eddie Pennington, FedEx Freight (Jacksonville, Fla.): 2nd place, 3-Axle
• Ted Carlson, FedEx Freight (Portland, Ore.): 3rd place, 4-Axle Five other drivers representing
FedEx Ground and FedEx Express placed in the top three in their respective classes. “The achievements of our four
national champions further reaffirms the commitment to safety and professionalism that’s at the heart of
all we do.” said Frederick W. Smith, chairman of FedEx Corp. A record 138 professional drivers
from 45 states representing FedEx Freight, FedEx Ground and FedEx Express qualified to compete at the NTDC by winning their respective state’s competition, driving accident- free for at least one year and demonstrating driving skills and knowledge of the industry.
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