FedEx announces job cuts

June 3, 2003
FedEx Corp. has announced plans to trim about 14,000 jobs from its FedEx Express cargo unit, the company announced yesterday. The company said it would offer early retirement and voluntary severance programs to about 12% of its management and salaried employees. FedEx said it expects the job reductions to produce annual operating savings of $150 million to $190 million by 2005.
FedEx Corp. has announced plans to trim about 14,000 jobs from its FedEx Express cargo unit, the company announced yesterday.

The company said it would offer early retirement and voluntary severance programs to about 12% of its management and salaried employees.

FedEx said it expects the job reductions to produce annual operating savings of $150 million to $190 million by 2005.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Discover how eets can evaluate, select, and implement trailer telematics with condence. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, so you can improve visibility...
Read more about how WarmMark QR addresses today’s common cold chain monitoring challenges through an innovative combination of visual and digital tracking.
The future of spot buying is automated. Here are 6 reasons why—and how Trimble leads the way.
Unexpected toll costs cutting into your fleet’s profits? Learn how to take control with smart toll management strategies that boost efficiency, savings, and productivity.