FedEx Ground

Roadway Package System was a regional package shipping company started by Roadway Services and headquartered in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. It was created to compete against UPS. When Roadway Services spun off Roadway Express, Roadway Package System was rebranded as RPS.

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Roadway Services - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - UPS - Roadway Express

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RPS was renamed FedEx Ground in January 2000 http://www.fedex.com/us/about/today/history/#3, two years after being acquired by FedEx, a company that offers overnight courier and logistics services.

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January 2000 - FedEx - Courier - Logistics

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FedEx Ground differs from UPS in that its drivers are termed "independent comtractors", ie they are not employees. However in mid 2005, some 28 lawsuits were filed across the US, claiming that FedEx Ground maintained enough control as to render the drivers employees. This litigation may have a significant impact on income and organization of the Ground division of FedEx.

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