UPS introduced next-day air service in select markets in 1982 and UPS Airlines founded in 1988, Fedex was founded in 1971 with a focus in overnight delivery. He launched his company in the shadow of a juggernaut.

Naming his company- even better, he apparently gave his dozen or so planes random serial numbers to give the impression he had way more planes. Plane #136 coming in!

Starting at 3rd base- this might be said of the Fords or for the Waltons, but Fred did not inherit the business he built. Yes he had a privileged start, but his daddy certainly didn't hand him an air freight business.

I certainly understand not liking his politics. His comments in the article are bristly.