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FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada were formed as a result of FedEx
Corporation's acquisition of the less-than-truckload (LTL) operations of Watkins
Motor
Lines and
Watkins Canada
Express from Watkins Associated Industries. FedEx Freight's primary focus is
regional LTL, while FedEx National LTL focuses on the long-haul market.
Customers will benefit from
a
one-stop
solution
for their LTL shipping needs. FedEx National LTL has approximately 8,700 employees and
contractors, and approximately 139 locations. Its predecessor, Watkins
Motor Lines, was established by Bill Watkins in 1932.
FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Canada will each operate as a separate network
within the FedEx Freight segment, which also includes FedEx Freight, FedEx Custom
Critical and Caribbean Transportation Services.
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Robert K. Simons, a more than 40-year seasoned professional, is
president and CEO of FedEx National LTL. He began his career with
Watkins Motor Lines in 1994 as a manager of the Pacific Southwest
District. Within a year, he was promoted to Western Region vice
president. Bob later became the company's vice president of field
operations and senior vice president for operations. A U.S. Air Force
and Vietnam veteran, Bob began his transportation career in 1971 and
worked for major LTL carriers in increasingly more responsible sales and
operational positions until joining Watkins. He earned a bachelor's
degree in economics at Washington State University and attended graduate
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Annual Revenue: |
$3.6 billion (FY06) |
$1.0 billion (2005) |
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Corporate Headquarters: |
Memphis, Tenn. |
Memphis, Tenn. |
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Regional Headquarters: |
Harrison, Ark. - San Jose, Calif. |
Lakeland, Fla. |
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Customer Service Centers: |
Harrison, Ark. - Salt Lake City, Utah -
Akron, Ohio |
Lakeland, Fla. |
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Equipment (tractors/trailers): |
More than 39,000 |
More than 13,000 |
Where may customers get more information about FedEx Freight or FedEx National LTL?
Customers may visit http://www.fedex.com/us/national/main/ for more information about FedEx National LTL and our available services.
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