Fedex Freight Employee Handbook (2024)

FAQs

Is FedEx freight laying off employees? ›

The Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it is cutting jobs and consolidating some teams to streamline its workforce and reduce structural costs. FedEx anticipates it will lay off 1,700 to 2,000 employees, reportedly costing the company between $250 million and $375 million through the 2026 fiscal year.

This policy may be reflected in a "no rehire" list that the company maintains. If you are interested in reapplying to work at FedEx, you could try reaching out to the company's HR department to inquire about your status and whether you are on the "no rehire" list.

Can u be Rehired if you are Terminated? Yes, the company has a policy to allow retirement. You must wait 6 months to reapply after getting fired.

If you are in management, you must never hire, supervise, promote, discipline or influence the compensation or work assignment of a Close Personal Relationship unless you have received written permission from your legal department.

FREIGHTWAVES reports: FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), confirmed Tuesday that it is closing seven service centers across the U.S.

We remain committed to expanding where the volume is and is forecasted to grow,” the spokesperson said. FedEx Freight closed 29 U.S. service centers from May to August 2023 as part of its ongoing efficiency drive. The post FedEx Freight to close 7 service centers nationwide in 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves.

FedEx. According to QuerySprout, FedEx requires employees to provide two hours of notice via phone prior to being absent or tardy for a scheduled shift. Two unexcused absences (no-call/no-shows) are tolerated, but three can result in termination.

Assuming you're in an at-will employment state, you can immediately fire your employee. Though, grounds for termination also depend on your attendance policy. According to Findlaw.com, a common policy says an employee has voluntarily quit if they are absent without explanation for three consecutive days.

Employers are still able to control who is hired, not hired, or terminated. It's important to note that employers are NOT required to rehire employees under the new legislation - they are only barred from including "no rehire" provisions in settlements as a matter of course. What does that mean for employers?

The Average age to do this job is from 18-30's. I've worked with people in their 50s. Women who are small framed can work at FedEx. I say you make the job.

What is the purple promise FedEx? ›

Our team members are deep-down dedicated to our Purple Promise—to make every FedEx experience outstanding. They prove it by going the extra mile (sometimes literally). Engaging with each other to find creative, innovative ways to solve customer problems.

People are our greatest asset at FedEx. We are committed to equal employment opportunities. We hire, contract, evaluate, compensate, and promote team members based on merit, qualifications, job-related requirements, and performance. We provide reasonable accommodations to team members with disabilities.

“As the less-than-truckload industry evolves, at FedEx, we are continuing to adapt our freight network to meet forecasted demand and make adjustments that align with the evolving needs of the business,” a FedEx spokesperson told FreightWaves.

FedEx's odds of distress is under 8% at this time. It has tiny probability of undergoing some form of financial crisis in the near future. Probability of bankruptcy shows the probability of financial torment over the next two years of operations under current economic and market conditions.

FedEx is reportedly expected to spin off its Freight unit after it conducts an assessment of the future of that business unit.

FedEx is conducting a strategic analysis of the company's less-than-truckload segment and its relative value to the company, suggesting that FedEx Freight could be sold or spun off so the company can focus on its parcel and logistics business.