RXO Named Official Supply Chain and Logistics Partner of the Carolina Panthers
September 07 2023 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
RXO to provide transportation solutions for Panthers’ away
games
RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light
transportation solutions, announced a multi-year partnership with
the Carolina Panthers. As the official supply chain and logistics
partner of the Panthers, RXO will transport the team’s equipment to
away games throughout the season.
“It’s an honor to be aligned with our hometown team,” said Drew
Wilkerson, chief executive officer at RXO. “As official logistics
partner, we’ll efficiently move the Panthers equipment for away
games. We’ve had the opportunity to work with the Panthers in the
past, and we’re excited to continue to expand our partnership and
RXO’s presence in the community.”
RXO will utilize a dedicated 53-foot tractor-trailer for
transportation of the team’s equipment to regular-season away games
and other events. The trailer is customized with RXO and Panthers
branding. At every home game, RXO will also be featured as the
“Carrier of the Game,” with a special guest delivering the game
ball to the referee on the field. The Panthers and RXO will also
partner on future community events.
“We are excited to partner with RXO, a key contributor to our
team’s logistics needs, and look forward to collaborating on new
community initiatives in the coming seasons,” said Dan O’Neill,
vice president of corporate partnerships of Tepper Sports &
Entertainment.
RXO moves freight efficiently by connecting shippers to a
network of more than 100,000 carriers nationwide using cutting-edge
technology. For more information, visit www.rxo.com.
About RXO RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of
asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck
brokerage services together with complementary solutions including
managed transportation, freight forwarding and last mile delivery.
The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology
to move freight efficiently through supply chains. RXO’s
proprietary technology connects approximately 10,000 customers with
over 100,000 independent carriers across North America. The company
is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more
information and connect with RXO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Instagram and YouTube.
About the Carolina Panthers Founded by David A. Tepper,
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) includes the NFL's Carolina
The Carolina Panthers became the 29th National Football League
franchise on October 26, 1993. The Panthers began play in the 1995
season, winning an expansion-team-record seven games. In 28
seasons, Carolina has won six division titles, including three
consecutive NFC South division titles from 2013-15. The Panthers
have played in 17 playoff games, winning two NFC Championships and
appearing in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl 50. David A. Tepper,
the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa
Management, L.P. and a well-known philanthropist, is the owner of
the Carolina Panthers. Truly representing both Carolinas, the
Panthers play their home games at Bank of America Stadium in
Charlotte, N.C., just miles from the North Carolina-South Carolina
border. Serving the two-state region is a priority for the team.
The Panthers work with over 3,800 community partners, non-profit
agencies and schools in the Carolinas each year and are committed
to positively impacting the region by providing philanthropic
funding, resources and opportunities throughout the Carolinas.
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