XPO Logistics Announces Accelerated Professional Driver Training for Military Veterans - Tuition-free training gets military ...
November 12 2018 - 8:30AM
GREENWICH, Conn. - November 12, 2018 - XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global
provider of transportation and logistics solutions, today announced
two free national driver training programs to help military
veterans and members of the reserve forces jumpstart their
careers.
For individuals who trained as drivers in the
military but have limited "behind the wheel" experience, XPO is
offering an accelerated four-week driver training program. Another
program helps those whose military experience did not include work
in transportation attain their Class A commercial driver's license
(CDL-A). The company employs over 12,000 drivers as one of the
largest less-than-truckload carriers in North America.
Meghan Henson, chief human resources officer of
XPO Logistics, said, "We value our veterans and the skills they
earned through their military service. We want to help them put
that experience to work here at XPO in careers that fit their
lifestyle and their goals. XPO is growing, and we're providing
opportunities for veterans to grow with us."
Students with driving experience in the military
who participate in the accelerated training program and drive for
XPO pay no tuition or other fees for classroom and on-the-road
training. The company's 12-week, 240-hour driver training program
for other individuals is also free. The programs for military
veterans and reservists expand on XPO's commitment to tuition-free
training at its 114 XPO driver training schools in North
America.
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 1,529 locations and more than 98,000 employees. XPO
uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. www.xpo.com
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generally; competition; XPO's ability to match its investments in
equipment, service centers and warehouses with customer demand;
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occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required
by law.
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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