XPO Logistics Adds 5,000 Jobs in North America to Serve Growing Customer Base
April 17 2018 - 4:15PM
XPO Logistics Adds
5,000 Jobs in North America to Serve Growing Customer Base
GREENWICH, Conn. - April 17, 2018
- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of
transportation and logistics solutions, today announced the
expansion of its supply chain network in North America with the
creation of approximately 5,000 new jobs. The recruitment coincides
with more than 40 new logistics customers signed by XPO in the
first quarter and the start of the peak food and beverage
season.
XPO previously reported strong fourth quarter
gains in its global logistics segment, driven by growing demand
from e-commerce and industrial customers. The company is the second
largest contract logistics provider worldwide based on
approximately 170 million square feet of facility space, with over
$85 billion of goods under management.
Troy Cooper, chief operating officer of XPO
Logistics, said, "We have a lot of experience maintaining high
levels of customer service during rapid growth. Our people work
side-by-side with XPO technology in our warehouses, where we use
predictive analytics to forecast customer volumes and
plan our labor levels accordingly. This has become increasingly
important as our global logistics pipeline tops $1.8
billion."
XPO has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best
Employers. A video about XPO's team culture can be found here and
on xpo.com.
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten
global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to
the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as
a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical
assets in 32 countries, with 1,455 locations and more than 95,000
employees. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers
manage their goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains.
The company has two reporting segments, transportation and
logistics, and within these segments its business is well
diversified by geographies, verticals and types of service. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. xpo.com
Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
+1-203-489-1586
erin.kurtz@xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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