1 billion tons of freight in 2003, or 68.9 percent of
total revenue earned by all transport modes. Through a federation of other
trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its fifty
affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than
37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United
States.
(NYSE:FDX) is pleased to announce that two FedEx Freight and two FedEx
Ground drivers have been named captains of the 2005-2006 America's
Road Team, a 13-member group of top truck driving professionals
sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA).9 percent of
total revenue earned by all transport modes.

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Motor carriers collected $610 billion dollars, or 86. This is a
preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued
around the seventh day of every month.

Top FedEx Truck Drivers Named to New America's Road Team

1 billion tons of freight in 2003, or 68.

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7 (2000=100) in February,
the national association for the trucking industry reported today. Year-to-date, through
February, compared to the same period in 2004, the index was up 6. The report includes
month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic
comparisons, and key financial indicators. Sullivan, president and CEO of
FedEx Ground , whose independent contractors and drivers have been
named Road Team captains 14 times since the Road Team's founding in
1986.C. A pickup and delivery driver,
Broderick is based at the company 's Mansfield, Ohio, center. Linda Schriner, a FedEx
Ground linehaul driver based in Rialto, Calif .

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Orie has received
the company's Million Mile Safe Driving Award and the FedEx Ground
Driver of the Month award several times., has driven
professionally for over 10 years.

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FedEx Corp.0 percent
decrease in December.

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"Often, after we see a big change during one
month , it is moderated the next month, which I believe happened this
January and February.
Avossa has been a professional driver for more than 11 years.

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And, we have seen big
gains in heavy commodity movements, like steel, which is another
reason why tonnage is growing at a solid pace," he said.

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2 percent to 115.9 percent
of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation. A safe driver for more than 12 years, Randy Broderick has
been with FedEx Freight since 1995. (NYSE: FDX ) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and
business services. Compared to January 2004, the index was 6.

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4
percent from December to January .
ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its
membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. Through a federation of other
trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its fifty
affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than
37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United
States.

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Business Editors/Transportation Writers

ALEXANDRIA , Va. "The
appointment of these drivers affirms the FedEx commitment to driving
professionalism and the importance of safely sharing the roads in our
communities throughout the country. For more information, visit
fedex.

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Nevertheless, we still expect tonnage to grow
solidly in 2005."
The four new captains are Jerry Avossa and Randy Broderick, FedEx
Freight; and Linda Schriner and Joseph Orie, FedEx Ground.
On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the tonnage index fell 2. The report includes
month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic
comparisons, and key financial indicators .

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Surged to Record High in January

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"At FedEx, we consider safety first in our operations," said
Douglas G. "We're proud to have them serve as business partners of FedEx
Ground and models for driving professionals everywhere."
With FedEx Freight since 1999, Jerry Avossa is a linehaul driver
domiciled at the company's Greenville/Spartansburg, S.
"January proved to be a strong month for truck tonnage," said ATA
Chief Economist Bob Costello.
The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade
association for the trucking industry.

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----The American
Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire Truck
Tonnage Index decreased 2. Compared to
February 2004, the index was 3.1
percent from January.4
percent higher.
Trucks hauled 9.

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Now designated as ambassadors of the trucking industry, Avossa,
Broderick , Schriner and Orie will participate in safety events
throughout the country, speaking on behalf of the ATA and the industry
to news media and the public on various transportation issues; the
trucking industry's commitment to highway safety; and tips and advice
on how to safely share the road with trucks.

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percent.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn . In 2001,
he placed first in the straight truck competition at the National
Truck Driving Championship , and was also named Rookie of the Year at
the event., Joe Orie
has been a professional truck driver for 23 years.

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The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade
association for the trucking industry. Each driver
possesses an extensive resume that includes safe driving achievements
and community involvement, all of which were considered in their
selection as Road Team captains .

5 (2000=100) in January, the
national association for the trucking industry reported today.

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"February's decrease, while quite large in historical terms, needs
to be tempered with January's extremely strong gain," said ATA Chief
Economist Bob Costello.
ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its
membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. The
competition included a review of each candidate's knowledge of
trucking industry safety issues; a test of individual communications
skills and interview abilities; and a review of personal community
service.
"Our newest America's Road Team captains carry on the
corporation's strong legacy of transportation industry leadership and
community service," added Daniel J. This is a
preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued
around the seventh day of every month.

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This followed a revised improvement of 5.
On a not-seasonally adjusted basis, the tonnage index fell 3.
With a collective 19 million safe-driving miles, the 13 captains
were selected from 28 finalists who recently competed before a panel
of judges from the transportation industry and trade media., center. At 3.
Motor carriers collected $610 billion dollars, or 86.

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0 percent in January, which
was the largest month -to-month increase in several years. Duncan, president and CEO of FedEx Freight.
Based at the FedEx Ground facility in Harrisburg, Pa. With annual revenues of $27 billion, the company
offers integrated business applications through operating companies
competing collectively and managed collaboratively , under the
respected FedEx brand.

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9 percent higher.----FedEx Corp. Among his professional
achievements , Broderick was named the 4-axle class champion at the
Ohio Truck Driving Championship in 2002.

Business Editors/Transportation Writers

ALEXANDRIA, Va. This improvement followed a revised 1.9 percent
of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation.

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February may be the beginning of this deceleration
trend," he said.

Consistently ranked among the world's most
admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 250,000
employees and contractors to remain "absolutely, positively" focused
on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the
needs of their customers and communities.com.4
percent, January's increase was the largest month-to-month gain in
several years.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Dropped 2.2 Percent in February

And, while one month does not make a trend, we
are expecting the rate of growth in truck tonnage to decelerate
compared to 2004.
Trucks hauled 9.----The American
Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted for-hire Truck
Tonnage Index surged 3.4 percent to 116. "Growing manufacturing production
continues to be the driver of truck freight.