The Architects Behind Modern Parcel & LTL Logistics
The Influencers in U.S. Domestic Parcel & LTL Industries
Our influence started with the founding of FedEx Ground in 1985 to reshaping the U.S. parcel and LTL industries of today.
Our Influence In Shaping The Industry
Our influence on the parcel industry includes startup of RPS in 1985, its acquisition in 1997 rebranded as FedEx Ground in 2000, to Ground service being guaranteed in 1998 (saving billions of dollars for shippers), to introducing surcharge for rural deliveries in 2000.
For LTL industry, it includes billing for correct weight and dimensional attributes of the shipments, introducing ways to lower the cost for carriers and charges for shippers.
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Our Journey
Key Milestones in Our Influence
Major Milestones on our influence on the two industries.
1990
Birth of Parcel Select
While at RPS, Satish gave birth to the idea for Parcel Select (last mile service of USPS), to expand RPS into rural areas.
1997
New Era for FedEx Express
In 1997 Satish convinced FedEx to acquire RPS and to enter LTL market with Viking Freight.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
2013
Life in the Middle Seat
For years, as keynote speaker at LTL conferences, Satish has argued that instead of being squeezed from either side by parcel and truckload carriers, LTL carriers should push into both adjoining segments and generate better margins. After lagging in the 3rd place, LTL industry is now generating the highest margin.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
2016
End of Honor System
Using parcel industry experience, Satish made the case for LTL carriers to stop honoring shippers data on the shipments attributes listed on the BOLs. Since then, rapid deployment of dimensional machines have increased revenue and profits for carriers and reduced auditing of bills.
2021
FedEx Freight Spin-Off
In November 21, 2021 Satish wrote an open letter to Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx making a case for the spin-off of FedEx Freight. to enhance shareholder value. In December of 2024, FedEx announced such decision and the spin-off is on schedule for June 2026.
June 2026
March 2023
RPS Reunion
On March 11, 2023 Daniel J. Sullivan & Satish Jindel hosted the reunion of employees and partners of RPS. Being a vital member of the success story of RPS, Satish had a public speaking role at the event.
1985
Birth Of RPS/FedEx Ground
In 1985 Satish Jindel played a crucial role in the founding and expansion of RPS.
1991
Package weight goes up to 150 pounds
Satish was responsible for RPS raising the parcel weight from 100 to 150 pounds (UPS followed and endured a one-day strike by Teamsters)
1998
The Birth of Guaranteed Ground Service
Our influence resulted in guarantee of Ground Service. Since 1998, it has saved billions of dollars for shippers.
2010
Balancing the Scales
Satish made the case for LTL carriers to start correcting for improper weight listed on BOL generated by shippers. It has generated millions of dollars for the industry.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
2014
Put down the duckie
Satish made the case for LTL carriers to deploy straight trucks for lighter shipments. The carriers utilized many more straight trucks in PUD Operation now than 15 years ago saving millions in operating cost.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
June 2019
FedEx Parcel Networks Should be Merged Commentary
In June of 2019 Satish published a commentary making a case for FedEx to itsExpress and Ground networks to meet the markets needs and lower the operational costs and thereby gain market share. FedEx -announced Network 2.0 to accomplish that in in June of 2022.
2000
Accessorial Charge
In 1997, Satish justified the creation of surcharge for delivery to rural areas which eliminated cross subsidy among shippers and consumers.
Our Journey
Key Milestones in Our Influence
Major Milestones on our influence on the two industries.
Our Journey
Key Milestones in Our Influence
Major Milestones on our influence on the two industries.
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