FedEx Driver Fired After Posting Viral Video of Racist Harassment

The driver was terminated after sharing footage of a woman hurling racial slurs at him during a delivery in California.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A FedEx delivery driver in San Diego County, California, claimed he was fired by a FedEx contractor after posting a video showing a woman hurling the N-word and harassing him while he was making deliveries. The driver, Doug Ahmed, said he remained calm and professional throughout the interaction, but was later terminated, with the company citing policy violations related to the video.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges faced by delivery workers, who are often on the frontlines of dealing with public confrontations and harassment. It also raises questions about how companies respond to incidents of racism and whether employees should be penalized for exposing such behavior.

The details

In the video, the woman approached Ahmed at an apartment complex, complaining about his driving and using multiple racial slurs. Ahmed offered to provide a phone number for her to file a complaint, but the woman continued berating him. Even after the initial confrontation, the woman tried to block Ahmed from leaving the complex by parking her car in the middle of the road.

  • The incident occurred in October 2025 while Ahmed was making deliveries.
  • Ahmed posted the video to TikTok on January 15, 2026.
  • Ahmed was fired by the FedEx contractor mere days after posting the video.

The players

Doug Ahmed

A FedEx delivery driver who was harassed by a woman while making deliveries in San Diego County, California.

Maliha Ahmed

Doug Ahmed's sister, who launched a GoFundMe to help him with living expenses after he was fired.

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What they’re saying

“Who gets fired for being called the N-word? That makes no sense.”

— Doug Ahmed, FedEx Delivery Driver (ABC affiliate KGTV Channel 10 News)

“While he was doing his job delivering packages, he was confronted and recorded by a resident. During the incident, he was verbally harassed, threatened, and called racial slurs. He remained calm and professional throughout the entire interaction.”

— Maliha Ahmed, Doug Ahmed's Sister (GoFundMe)

What’s next

The former FedEx contractor is currently searching for a new job after being fired for posting the video.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for companies to have clear policies and procedures in place to protect their employees from harassment and discrimination, and to ensure that workers are not penalized for exposing such behavior.