Washington 鈥 Today, 黑料不打烊 President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement upon the passing of FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith:
鈥淔red Smith was a titan of the trucking industry. Through his hard work, ingenuity, and sheer determination, his vision for a revolutionary transportation company took flight. Over the course of five decades, he built FedEx into one of the world鈥檚 most iconic and innovative companies. His contributions not only transformed our industry; they helped reshape our economy and forever changed the way we all live.听
鈥淔red achieved an enduring legacy not just through the company he created, but also through his exemplary character. As a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Marine Corps, his life was defined by honor, duty, and patriotism. His leadership will forever be felt and appreciated by the millions of Americans who work in trucking and the countless more who benefit from its services.鈥
听