NASCAR has announced a landmark long-term partnership with FedEx Freight that will make the newly independent freight transportation company the entitlement partner of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2027.

The series will officially become the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, bringing together two brands with deep ties to the trucking industry and the people who keep America moving.

The partnership represents a major milestone for FedEx Freight as it establishes itself as an independent, publicly traded company. The NASCAR sponsorship will serve as the company’s first major sponsorship platform of this scale, providing an opportunity to increase awareness of the standalone FedEx Freight brand while building connections with customers, employees and business leaders across the country.

In addition to becoming the Truck Series entitlement partner, FedEx Freight will become an Official Partner of NASCAR and the organization’s exclusive freight shipping partner in the United States, Canada and Mexico beginning January 1, 2027.

The partnership will extend beyond race weekends, giving FedEx Freight a year-round presence throughout the NASCAR ecosystem. The company plans to use the platform to engage customers and employees, increase brand awareness, develop business-to-business opportunities and support community initiatives.

FedEx Freight operates more than 365 locations with approximately 40,000 team members and nearly 30,000 vehicles. That extensive network provides a natural connection to NASCAR’s national footprint and the communities that host races throughout the season.

The sponsorship will center around the NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series, along with targeted activations in key markets surrounding FedEx Freight distribution locations.

For NASCAR, the agreement adds another major commercial partnership during a period of continued growth for the sport. The Truck Series provides a particularly strong connection between the NASCAR brand and the transportation industry, with pickup trucks and freight transportation at the center of its identity.

NASCAR and FedEx Freight will develop additional opportunities over the coming years to connect with fans, customers, employees and communities. The partnership will focus on themes shared by both organizations, including performance, safety, reliability, teamwork and delivering when it matters most.

The NASCAR FedEx Freight Truck Series name will take effect with the start of the 2027 season.