FedEx Freight Launches New LTL Services and Kicks Off Re-branding

FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) and the regional less-than-truckload (LTL) market leader, today announces a series of new service offerings to meet demand for high service shipping options. This launch is in conjunction with the official kickoff of the FedEx Freight operating company re-branding.
The service enhancements include expansion of FedEx Freight's next-day reach, expedited shipping and money-back guarantee programs. The re-branding, announced last February, applies a common branding system to FedEx Freight's two independent operating companies, formerly American Freightways and Viking Freight. With today's re-branding roll out, thousands of tractors and trailers, new driver uniforms and building signs will begin to feature the purple and red FedEx Freight logo. FedEx Freight expects to complete the re-branding process within 36 months.
"FedEx Freight East" and "FedEx Freight West" — referring to the geographic coverage areas of the two regional LTL carriers — will distinguish the independent operating units, when necessary.
"We continue to put the customer first, and with these new services, FedEx Freight is better able to address their expectations and the needs of a growing regional LTL market," said Douglas G. Duncan, president and CEO of FedEx Freight. "Our re-branded FedEx Freight vehicles on the streets and highways around the country will serve as a reminder to shippers of the complete transportation solution available to them in the FedEx portfolio of services."
"The addition of these premium services reinforces our commitment to providing companies of all sizes with convenient shipping solutions to help get products to market faster, while reducing overall transportation costs," said Dennie C. Carey, senior vice president of marketing for FedEx Freight.

FedEx Freight East to Extend Next-Day Reach

On June 10 FedEx Freight East will launch a pioneering service, FedEx Freight Next Day Plus(SM), to assist companies in reducing inventory cycle times. With the new money-back guaranteed service, FedEx Freight East will deliver shipments via truck in selected lanes up to 900-miles by the next business day, well over the regional LTL industry standard of up to 500 miles by the next day. FedEx Freight East will utilize 42 hubs in the Midwest, South, Southeast, and Northeast to offer Next Day Plus in specified markets throughout its flexible 40-state network. Shippers should contact their FedEx Freight East account managers to determine Next Day Plus requirements and conditions.
FedEx Freight Next Day Plus is designed for businesses that are challenged to keep inventories low or to get their products to specific markets consistently ahead of the competition. For example, a qualified shipment of time-sensitive printed material picked up by 11:00 am on Tuesday would be delivered 900 miles away by the close of business on Wednesday, trimming a day out of the shipper's supply chain. The extended coverage of FedEx Freight Next Day Plus may even allow shippers to eliminate costly distribution centers, while still getting products to market in the time they need.

FedEx Freight West Launches Money Back and Expedited Shipping
Programs

FedEx Freight West's industry-leading transit times are now backed with a money-back guarantee option called FedEx Freight EZ Guaranteed(SM). Designed for shippers who want to give their customers an extra level of assurance when a shipment absolutely needs to be there, EZ Guaranteed offers day-definite delivery to all points FedEx Freight West serves directly. If delivery commitments aren't met, the customer automatically receives a zero dollar invoice. Shippers should contact their FedEx Freight West account managers to determine EZ Guaranteed requirements and conditions.
Additionally, FedEx Freight West is introducing the FedEx Freight EZ Expedited(SM) program for customers' urgent situations that require expedited delivery. The EZ Expedited program provides a dedicated team of transportation experts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to create tailored shipping solutions to help shippers meet tight deadlines. Time specific requirements may include: reduced transit days, after hours pick up or delivery, or same day delivery. EZ Expedited is also backed with a money-back guarantee. To reach FedEx Freight West's expedited team and determine applicable conditions, customers can call toll free 1-866-EZ-2-SHIP (1-866-392-7447).
FedEx Freight West's EZ Guaranteed and EZ Expedited services are complementary to the money-back guaranteed and expedited services of FedEx Freight East, rounding out the FedEx Freight portfolio of flexible service offerings.

Integrating Websites

FedEx Freight will also launch a fully functional integrated Web site on June 10, combining the resources of its regional operating company Web sites to create a one-stop LTL information source. The new site will provide easy access to all of the tools and functionality LTL shippers accessed on the former American Freightways and Viking Freight sites, including the ability to track and trace shipments, obtain customized rate quotes, place pick-up orders, receive automated shipping notifications, secure personalized transit reports, and more. The FedEx Freight site is located at www.fedexfreight.fedex.com.

About FedEx Freight

As a member of the FedEx Corp. family of companies, FedEx Freight is the $1.9 billion leading provider of next-day and second-day regional LTL freight services. FedEx Freight is composed of two operating companies, FedEx Freight East and FedEx Freight West, both known for exceptional service, reliability and on-time performance. Through a comprehensive network of service centers and real-time information systems, the two companies provide service to virtually all U.S. zip codes, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Internationally, they provide service to North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean and Europe. More information about FedEx Freight East, based in Harrison, Ark., and about FedEx Freight West, based in San Jose, Calif., can be found at www.fedexfreight.fedex.com.

About FedEx

With annual revenues of $20 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, the world's largest provider of expedited time-critical shipments; and FedEx Trade Networks, a provider of customs clearance, international freight forwarding and trade facilitation.

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