Well Steena,
I can tell you that I have spent a considerable amount of time on the phone speaking with some FedEx reps (corporate level) in KY and they have indeed confrimed the above mentioned issues, with exeption to the sorting stations closing and loss of jobs. That was not discussed at all. Bottom line, YES, Fedex has tightened up considerably and has incorporated a No Tolerance attitude regarding pharmeceutical shipments. They are not only taking a higher concern for the heavy street drug sales there, but as importantly, for the safety of their drivers.
This is how it was explained to me.
I don't know if this statement helps but I am just hoping to add to the validity of yours.My info comes straight from the perverbial horses mouth.
K