Former FedEx driver says he was fired after posting viral video of racist confrontation

SAN DIEGO — A former FedEx driver says he was fired after posting a viral TikTok video showing a woman repeatedly using racial slurs against him during a delivery in Chula Vista, California.

Doug Ahmed, who is African American, said he shared the footage to highlight racism he experienced on the job. However, he says he was later terminated by a FedEx contractor for violating company policy.

Confrontation Captured on Video

Ahmed said the incident happened in October 2025 at the Teresina apartment complex. He heard a woman yelling about his driving and began recording. Although he denied speeding, the woman continued shouting and then used the N‑word several times. Ahmed said he asked for her unit number so he could avoid future deliveries.

He also shared a second clip showing the woman blocking his exit with her car. He said he squeezed around her vehicle and left the complex. “I can’t believe this is happening,” he told KGTV. “In the seven years I’ve been at FedEx, that’s the first time being called the N‑word on the job.”

FedEx Driver Video Goes Viral, Then He’s Fired

Months later, Ahmed posted the video on TikTok. It spread quickly across social media. A few days after it went viral, he said his FedEx contractor fired him for showing the company name and truck in the footage. He called the decision unfair and said the policy should be reviewed case by case.

“To post video and get fired afterward, it’s like a double slap in the face,” he told KGTV.

When asked if he regretted posting the video, Ahmed said he felt conflicted.

“Yes, because of the employment situation. No, because it did bring awareness.” He added, “Who gets fired for being called the N‑word? That makes no sense.”

Family Launches Fundraiser

Ahmed’s sister created a GoFundMe campaign to help her brother while he searches for new work. She wrote that her brother remained calm and professional during the confrontation, despite being verbally harassed and threatened. The fundraiser has raised several thousand dollars.