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XPO, Inc. (XPO Logistics, Inc.) is an American transportation company that conducts less-than-truckload shipping in North America.[7][8][9] The company has headquarters in Greenwich, Connecticut, and has 614 locations globally.[2] XPO is the second largest provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) services in North America, operating in 99 percent of all U.S. postal codes.[10][11]
Key Information
In Europe, XPO provides dedicated truckload, LTL, truck brokerage, managed transportation, last mile, and freight forwarding services.[12][13] The company also manages multimodal solutions, such as road-rail and road-short sea combinations.[14]
History
[edit]2011–2021
[edit]The company was initially called Express-1 Expedited Solutions and listed on American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XPO. It was acquired by Brad Jacobs and renamed to XPO Logistics in September 2011.[8][15][16] In June 2012, XPO listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange.[17]
XPO has acquired a number of logistics businesses in North America and overseas.[18] Some notable acquisitions include: 3PD, Inc. (August 2013), Pacer International, Inc. (March 2014), Norbert Dentressangle SA (April 2015) and Con-way Inc. (October 2015). XPO paid US$3.56 billion, which included acquired debt, for European transport company Norbert Dentressangle and $3 billion for Con-way.[19][20] In 2016, XPO sold its truckload division (acquired from Con-Way) to TransForce for $558 million in cash.[21]
In June 2016, XPO was included in the Fortune 500 list of the largest US corporations based on revenue.[22]
The company has conducted logistics operations for the Evian Golf Championship and the Paris Marathon.[23] In 2019, XPO Logistics released a mobile game simulating freight operations for the Tour de France.[24]
Beginning in 2021, XPO Logistics broke into three separate publicly traded companies, making XPO solely a less-than-truckload (LTL) provider.[25][26]

GXO Logistics
[edit]In August 2021, the company spun off its contract logistics business into a separate company named GXO Logistics, with facilities located primarily throughout North America and Europe.[27][25] GXO stands for "game-changing opportunities".[28] Malcolm Wilson is the CEO of the company.[29]
RXO
[edit]XPO spun off its brokerage and other services—managed transportation, global forwarding and last-mile logistics—business to a separate company named RXO, Inc. in November 2022.[30][31][32][33] RXO is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.[34] Drew Wilkerson is CEO of the company.[35]
2022–present
[edit]XPO dropped "Logistics" from its name in December 2022 and remains solely an LTL carrier, which allows multiple customers to transport goods in the same truck.[30] In August 2022, Brad Jacobs announced he was stepping down as CEO and would serve as executive chairman. Mario Harik, XPO's former chief information officer, who also serves as the company's president, was appointed as CEO.[27] In March 2022, XPO sold its North American intermodal business to Illinois-based STG Logistics for $710 million.[36][25] In March 2023, XPO appointed J. Wes Frye, a retired industry veteran, to its board of directors.[37] In April 2023, XPO announced the hire of Dave Bates as chief operating officer of North American LTL.[38] In December 2023, XPO received approval from a Delaware bankruptcy court to acquire 28 service centers of Yellow Corporation for $870 million as a part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[39][40] The acquisition was finalized in January 2024.[41]
In 2025, XPO was listed by DriveBigTrucks.com as one of the best trucking companies for women, based on factors such as safety practices, benefits, and career support.[42] Also in 2025, Fortune magazine included XPO on its list of America's Most Innovative Companies. XPO was the only pure play LTL carrier included in the 300-company list.[43]
Operations
[edit]North American LTL
[edit]
XPO is the second largest provider of less-than-truckload services in North America.[44][45] LTL is a freight model which involves shipping smaller quantities of goods for multiple customers at a time.[46] In 2022, XPO's CEO stated that the company operates in 99% of U.S. zip codes.[47] As of March 2022[update], XPO also produced new and re-manufactured trailers at a factory in Searcy, Arkansas.[47][48]
European Transportation Segment
[edit]XPO provides dedicated truckload, LTL, truck brokerage, managed transportation, last mile and freight forwarding in Europe.[49] The company also manages multimodal solutions, such as road-rail and road-short sea combinations.[50] 1,000 new drivers were hired in the U.K. and Ireland in 2022.[51][52]
Controversy
[edit]A 2018 article by The New York Times profiled the experiences of several employees working at a Memphis, Tennessee, warehouse operated by XPO.[53][54][55] The warehouse had no windows or air conditioning, and sometimes temperatures there surpassed 100 °F (38 °C). The article described several cases of warehouse workers miscarrying, which were attributed to management's refusal to allow pregnant workers to avoid strenuous jobs.[56] According to the article and XPO employees, a worker died of cardiac arrest on the warehouse floor in 2017 and employees said they were told by managers to continue working. A spokesperson for XPO called the allegations in the article "unsubstantiated, filled with inaccuracies", and claimed they were "fueled by the Teamsters".[53]
In October 2021, XPO agreed to pay $30 million to 784 drivers who said the company paid them less than minimum wage.[57][58]
See also
[edit]References
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XPO, Inc.
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Founding and Early Expansion (2002–2010)
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc., the entity that formed the foundation of XPO, Inc., specialized in expedited transportation services, operating a fleet for time-critical freight shipments across North America from its Michigan headquarters.[7] The company traded publicly on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XPO during this period, focusing on asset-light operations with independent contractors. In March 2008, Express-1 established Bounce Logistics, Inc., a non-asset-based freight brokerage division to facilitate loads for independent owner-operators and expand beyond direct expedited hauling.[8] This move diversified revenue streams amid rising fuel costs and competitive pressures in the trucking sector.[9] The company encountered setbacks during the 2008 financial crisis, including the November announcement of losing its largest dedicated services contract, set to end March 2, 2009, which represented a significant portion of dedicated revenue.[10] Despite this, Express-1 adapted by emphasizing brokerage growth and cost controls, achieving record annual revenue of $76.6 million in 2010—a 51% rise from $50.7 million in 2009—primarily through increased expedited volumes and brokerage activity.[8] This resilience positioned the firm for subsequent scaling, with operations centered on regional hubs and a network of contracted carriers.[11]Major Acquisitions and Growth Phase (2011–2021)
Following Bradley Jacobs' investment and leadership takeover of Express-1 Expedited Solutions in 2011, XPO Logistics adopted an aggressive acquisition-driven growth strategy focused on consolidating fragmented logistics sectors including freight brokerage, last-mile delivery, and transportation services. This approach involved over a dozen tuck-in acquisitions between 2012 and 2013, such as four non-asset third-party logistics providers in 2012 and six more in 2013, which expanded XPO's network and capabilities in North American supply chain management.[12][13] A pivotal deal occurred in August 2013 when XPO acquired 3PD Holding, Inc., the largest North American provider of heavy-goods last-mile logistics, for approximately $365 million, marking its eighth acquisition in 18 months and immediately accretive to earnings through synergies in distribution and technology integration.[14][15] This was followed by transformative 2015 acquisitions that diversified XPO into European operations and North American less-than-truckload (LTL) freight: in June, XPO completed the purchase of a majority stake in Norbert Dentressangle SA for about €3.24 billion ($3.5 billion), gaining a leading European road transport and logistics platform; later that year, in September, XPO acquired Con-way Inc. for $3 billion, bolstering its U.S. LTL segment with an established network of terminals and fleet.[16][17][18] These deals fueled exponential revenue growth, with annual revenues rising from $187 million in 2011 to $14.7 billion by 2018, driven by both inorganic expansion and operational efficiencies like technology-enabled optimization and cross-selling across acquired entities.[19][20] From 2016 to 2021, XPO emphasized integration and organic scaling, investing in automation, data analytics, and workforce expansion to handle increased volume, though it faced challenges including integration costs and market cyclicality.[21] By 2021, the company's diversified portfolio positioned it as a global logistics leader, setting the stage for subsequent strategic separations, with total revenue reaching $13.0 billion that year.[22]Spin-offs of GXO Logistics and RXO
In August 2021, XPO Logistics, Inc. completed the spin-off of its global logistics segment into GXO Logistics, Inc., distributing one share of GXO common stock for every share of XPO common stock held as of the record date of July 23, 2021.[23][24] The transaction, approved by XPO's board on July 13, 2021, was structured as a tax-free distribution to XPO shareholders, with GXO commencing trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "GXO" on August 2, 2021.[25][26] GXO operated as the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider post-separation, focusing on supply chain solutions including warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment across North America and Europe.[25] Subsequently, on November 1, 2022, XPO finalized the spin-off of its North American truckload brokerage operations into RXO, Inc., distributing one share of RXO common stock for every share of XPO common stock outstanding as of the record date of October 20, 2022.[27][28] Board approval for the separation occurred on October 10, 2022, with the distribution intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and RXO beginning regular-way trading on the NYSE under the ticker "RXO."[29] RXO positioned itself as the fourth-largest broker of full truckload freight in the United States, emphasizing a technology-enabled platform for freight brokerage without owning assets.[28] These spin-offs streamlined XPO's operations, enabling a sharper focus on its core less-than-truckload (LTL) freight business in North America and transportation services in Europe, while unlocking independent capital structures for GXO and RXO to pursue growth in their respective markets.[30] In 2021, the RXO business generated $4.1 billion in revenue, $618 million in operating income, and $904 million in adjusted EBITDA prior to separation.[30] The transactions followed XPO's earlier divestitures and were part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value through specialization, with no reported material financial penalties or disputes in the completion announcements.[27]Strategic Refocus and Recent Developments (2022–Present)
Following the spin-off of its brokered transportation business as RXO, Inc. in November 2022, XPO, Inc. streamlined its operations to concentrate solely on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services in North America and Europe, divesting non-core assets to prioritize network density, service quality, and operational efficiency.[31] This refocus enabled targeted investments in LTL infrastructure, including organic terminal expansions and in-house trailer manufacturing, while leveraging proprietary technology for optimized freight routing and yield management.[32] By emphasizing capacity growth in high-demand lanes, XPO aimed to capture market share amid industry consolidation and declining overall service center capacity over the prior decade.[33] In December 2023, XPO acquired 28 service centers from the bankrupt Yellow Corporation for $870 million through a federal bankruptcy auction, adding approximately 2.5 million square feet of door capacity in strategic U.S. markets to support volume growth and reduce linehaul costs.[34] The deal aligned with XPO's commitment to inorganic expansion, integrating these facilities into its network to enhance regional coverage without significant overlap.[35] By April 2024, XPO operationalized three of these sites in growing freight corridors, marking the initial phase of broader rollout to boost shipment density and operational margins.[36] XPO advanced fleet modernization efforts, reducing average tractor age to 3.7 years by Q2 2025 through acquisitions of nearly 2,400 new tractors and investments in fuel-efficient trailers produced internally, alongside expanded driver training at over 130 schools.[33] These initiatives, coupled with technology-driven yield pricing and service improvements, drove sequential revenue per shipment growth of 5.6% and yield excluding fuel up 6.1% in Q2 2025, reflecting disciplined capacity management amid softening freight volumes.[37] In Q1 2025, operating income rose 9% year-over-year to $151 million, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $278 million, underscoring the LTL segment's margin expansion from network optimization.[38] Looking forward, XPO's 2025 strategy emphasizes further North American LTL expansion, capital structure optimization, and sustainability measures such as streamlined freight flows and modern equipment to sustain profitability, despite a $35 million litigation charge recorded in Q3 2025 related to legacy disputes.[34][39] The company maintained nearly 30% excess door capacity entering 2025, positioning it for yield-driven growth as industrial production stabilizes.[40]Business Operations
North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Segment
XPO's North American Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) segment constitutes the core of the company's operations, specializing in the consolidation and distribution of smaller freight shipments across the United States and Canada. Following the 2021 spin-offs of GXO Logistics and RXO, Inc., this segment emerged as XPO's primary revenue driver, emphasizing efficient network density and service reliability.[30] The business entered the LTL market through the $3 billion acquisition of Con-way Inc. in October 2015, which integrated Con-way Freight's established operations and positioned XPO as the second-largest LTL provider in North America at the time.[41] Subsequent optimizations, including network rationalizations and technology integrations, have driven operational improvements, with the segment handling 13 million shipments and 18 billion pounds of tonnage in 2024.[33] The segment operates an integrated network of 300 service centers as of June 30, 2025, providing coverage to 99% of U.S. zip codes and enabling rapid transit times.[33] Recent expansions include the acquisition of 28 facilities from Yellow Corp.'s bankruptcy estate in late 2023, adding approximately 2,000 doors and increasing network capacity by 10-15%, with several large service centers opened in 2024 and 2025, such as those in Pennsylvania and North Carolina featuring up to 18,500 combined doors.[42] [43] These enhancements support insourcing of linehaul operations, reducing purchased transportation expenses by 53% year-over-year in Q2 2025.[33] The workforce comprises 23,000 employees, including drivers trained at XPO's 130 driver schools, contributing to low damage claims ratios of 0.3% in Q2 2025.[33] [32] Financially, the segment generated $4.9 billion in revenue for 2024, capturing approximately 9% market share in an industry valued at around $114 billion in North America.[33] [44] In Q2 2025, revenue reached $1.24 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $300 million, reflecting a 1% year-over-year increase despite softer shipment volumes.[33] Key performance indicators include an adjusted operating ratio of 82.9%, improved by 470 basis points over two years, and yield growth excluding fuel of 6.1% year-over-year, driven by pricing discipline and volume management.[33] On-time delivery has advanced for 13 consecutive quarters, bolstering customer retention among the segment's 52,000 accounts, where the top five customers account for about 10% of revenue.[33] [35] Capital investments, targeted at 8-12% of revenue through 2027, focus on further network densification and technology for sustained efficiency gains.[33]| Metric | Q2 2025 Value | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted Operating Ratio | 82.9% | Improved 30 bps |
| Yield (excl. fuel) | +6.1% | Increase |
| Revenue per Shipment (excl. fuel) | +5.6% | Increase |
| Damage Claims Ratio | 0.3% | Improved |
European Transportation Segment
The European Transportation segment of XPO, Inc. encompasses the company's asset-light and asset-based freight operations across Europe, focusing on road transportation services including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), truck brokerage, managed transportation, last-mile delivery, and global forwarding.[46][47] This segment leverages a highly integrated pan-European platform, positioning XPO as the leading FTL broker and pallet network operator in the region.[48] The operations span 15 countries with a network of 210 sites, supporting end-to-end supply chain solutions via road freight, intermodal, and multimodal transport models (2PL, 3PL, and 4PL).[49][50] Services cater to consumer, trade, and industrial markets, emphasizing digital integration, sustainability initiatives like biofuel use and decarbonization (e.g., LESS program), and customized logistics such as the Connect Europe international road transport offering for FTL and LTL shipments.[51][50] In 2025, the segment supported high-profile events like the Tour de France, managing 3,340 km of logistics with 58 drivers and rapid infrastructure setup using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for emissions reduction.[52] Financially, the segment generated $782 million in revenue for Q1 2025, down slightly from $797 million in Q1 2024, and $841 million in Q2 2025, up 4.1% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $44 million in the latter quarter.[53][54] It contributed approximately 39% to XPO's total revenue in recent periods.[55] Expansion efforts include opening a new palletized distribution platform near Grenoble, France, on October 1, 2025.[56] Strategically, XPO resumed exploration of selling the European Transportation business in August 2024, after pausing similar efforts in late 2022 amid weak market conditions, aiming to refocus on its North American LTL operations.[57][58] The segment employs advanced technology for fleet optimization and partners with entities like Renault Trucks for sustainability, as recognized in XPO's 2025 Suppliers Awards.[59]Supply Chain Technology and Integration
XPO employs proprietary technology platforms to integrate transportation, warehousing, and data analytics across its supply chain operations, emphasizing automation, real-time visibility, and machine learning to optimize efficiency in its North American LTL and European transportation segments.[60] The company's annual technology investment approximates $550 million, directed toward developing digital marketplaces, dynamic routing algorithms, and intelligent load-building tools that enhance trailer utilization and reduce operational friction.[61] These systems facilitate seamless connectivity between shippers, carriers, and internal networks, enabling data-driven decision-making that aligns physical assets with predictive analytics for improved on-time performance.[62] Central to XPO's integration strategy is XPO Connect, a cloud-based digital freight platform launched in 2019 that serves as a single-entry point for multimodal shipping, providing end-to-end visibility, business intelligence, and automated carrier matching via its Freight Optimizer engine.[62] Integrated with the Drive XPO mobile app, which surpassed 500,000 downloads by August 2021, the platform leverages machine learning to analyze real-time data on cost, performance, and capacity, allowing dynamic sourcing and tailored routing for customers.[63] This holistic system connects XPO's transportation network to external partners, expanding into last-mile services and supporting API-based web integrations for customized user interfaces with real-time shipment access, as introduced in 2018.[64][65] In warehousing, XPO's WMx platform, unveiled in February 2018, provides a configurable, cloud-based solution for unified order management and rapid automation integration, combining key supply chain elements such as inventory tracking and labor optimization into a mobile-ready application.[66] WMx supports robotics deployment and multilingual operations, enabling warehouse managers to deploy XPO Smart analytics for performance monitoring and achieving up to 99.9% stock accuracy through partnerships like Blue Yonder's warehouse management enhancements.[67] Complementary pilots, such as wearable technology integrated with warehouse systems in 2020, further streamline e-commerce order preparation by syncing digital tools with physical workflows.[68] Broader integrations incorporate AI and data science via collaborations, including a 2022 partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate supply chain analytics and machine learning applications for faster delivery optimization.[69] These efforts culminated in XPO's recognition on the 2025 FreightTech 100 list for innovative platforms that bolster supply chain resilience amid market volatility.[70] By prioritizing interoperable systems over siloed tools, XPO's technology stack minimizes latency in data flows, supporting causal efficiencies in routing, inventory, and capacity allocation across its operations.[71]Leadership and Governance
Executive Leadership
Brad Jacobs serves as Executive Chairman of XPO, Inc., a position he has held since November 2022 following the company's strategic spin-offs. Jacobs founded XPO in 2011 and previously acted as its Chairman and CEO, overseeing its transformation from an asset-light transportation provider into a major logistics player through acquisitions and operational scaling. Prior to XPO, he founded United Rentals in 1997, growing it into the world's largest equipment rental company during his tenure as CEO for six years and Chairman for ten, and built United Waste Systems into a leading waste management firm before its sale. His leadership philosophy emphasizes aggressive growth via mergers, technology integration, and disciplined capital allocation, as detailed in his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. Jacobs also chairs QXO, Inc., and GXO Logistics, Inc., spin-offs from XPO.[72][73] Mario Harik has been Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors since November 1, 2022. Before this promotion, Harik served as XPO's Chief Information Officer, where he drove digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of proprietary technology platforms for transportation optimization. His earlier career includes roles as CIO and Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Oakleaf Waste Management, as well as positions in the technology sector focused on engineering and software development. Harik holds a master's degree in engineering and information technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer, and communications engineering. Under his leadership, XPO has prioritized operational efficiency in its less-than-truckload segment and European transportation operations.[74][73][75] The senior management team reports to Harik and includes Dave Bates, Chief Operating Officer responsible for day-to-day execution across North American LTL and intermodal operations; Kyle Wismans, Chief Financial Officer overseeing financial strategy, reporting, and investor relations since his appointment in recent years; Wendy Cassity, Chief Legal Officer handling regulatory compliance and corporate governance; and Carolyn Roach, Chief Human Resources Officer managing talent acquisition and workforce development for XPO's approximately 38,000 employees. This structure supports XPO's focus on refocused core operations post-spin-offs, with an emphasis on technology-driven efficiency and margin expansion.[75][73][76]Board Composition and Governance Practices
The board of directors of XPO, Inc. consists of eight members as of 2025, with six classified as independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and applicable SEC regulations.[77] Brad Jacobs serves as Executive Chairman, having founded the company and held the role since 2011, while Mario Harik acts as a director and Chief Executive Officer.[77] [78] The independent directors include Allison Landry (Vice Chair), Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (Lead Independent Director), Bella Allaire, J. Wes Frye, Michael Jesselson, and Irene Moshouris, selected for their expertise in areas such as finance, transportation, legal, and operations.[77]| Director | Role | Key Background |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Jacobs | Executive Chairman | Founder of XPO; serial entrepreneur with experience building multiple logistics and supply chain firms.[77] |
| Mario Harik | Director and CEO | Oversees XPO's strategy and technology; prior CIO roles at XPO and other companies.[77] |
| Allison Landry | Vice Chair (Independent) | Former senior transportation analyst at Credit Suisse; board experience at QXO.[77] |
| Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. | Lead Independent Director | CEO of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); executive roles at IAC and Paramount.[77] |
| Bella Allaire | Independent Director | Chief administrative officer at Raymond James; former CIO at UBS Wealth Management.[77] |
| J. Wes Frye | Independent Director | Retired CFO of Old Dominion Freight Line after 30 years.[77] [79] |
| Michael Jesselson | Independent Director | President of Jesselson Capital Corp.; director at American Eagle Outfitters.[77] |
| Irene Moshouris | Independent Director | Retired senior VP and treasurer at United Rentals.[77] |
Financial Performance
Historical Revenue and EBITDA Trends
XPO, Inc.'s revenue expanded rapidly from $158 million in 2010 to $17.279 billion in 2018, fueled by acquisitions including Con-way Inc. in 2015 and subsequent integrations that broadened its transportation and logistics footprint.[19] This growth moderated thereafter, with revenue falling to $10.681 billion in 2019 amid restructuring and divestitures, before stabilizing at $6.168 billion in 2020.[19] The spin-off of GXO Logistics in August 2021, which handled contract logistics, and RXO in November 2022, focused on brokerage, shifted the company's portfolio to core less-than-truckload (LTL) and European operations, leading to revenue levels of $7.202 billion in 2021, $7.718 billion in 2022, $7.744 billion in 2023, and $8.072 billion in 2024.[19] These post-spin figures reflect organic growth in retained segments, including yield improvements in North American LTL, offset by the removal of spun-off revenues previously comprising over half of the total.[83] Adjusted EBITDA mirrored revenue expansion in the pre-spin era, rising from $1.56 billion in 2018 (9% margin) to $1.67 billion in 2019 (15.6% margin), supported by cost synergies from integrations and scale efficiencies.[84] Following the spin-offs, which eliminated lower-margin activities, adjusted EBITDA for the continuing operations trended upward despite flat-to-modest revenue growth: approximately $0.77 billion in 2022, $0.87 billion in 2023, and $1.15 billion in 2024, with margins expanding to over 14% by 2024 due to pricing power, network optimization, and reduced overhead.[85] [85] This post-2022 profitability acceleration underscores the strategic refocus, as LTL segment contributions increasingly drove consolidated results, with year-over-year increases of 13% in 2023 and 32% in 2024.[85]| Year | Revenue ($ billions) | Adjusted EBITDA ($ billions) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17.279 | 1.56 | Peak pre-restructuring expansion[19][84] |
| 2019 | 10.681 | 1.67 | Integration benefits post-acquisitions[19][84] |
| 2021 | 7.202 | ~1.90 (combined pre-GXO spin) | Includes soon-to-be-spun segments[19][86] |
| 2022 | 7.718 | 0.77 | Post-RXO spin stabilization[19][85] |
| 2023 | 7.744 | 0.87 | Margin gains in core LTL[19][85] |
| 2024 | 8.072 | 1.15 | Operational efficiency drives growth[19][85] |