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XPO Logistics Recognizes Seven Professional Drivers for Surpassing Two and Three Million Safe Drivin

Truckload drivers Charles Robinson, Pat Squier, Bryan Crosswhite, Charles Howell, Donald Jackson, Phillip Oaks and Mark Orr honored

DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffAug 30, 2016
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GREENWICH, Conn. - August 30, 2016 - XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) today announced that two of its professional truck drivers have surpassed three million safe driving miles, and five additional drivers reached the two-million-mile mark. The drivers, who operate in long-haul service for XPO's truckload business, were honored this month during a ceremony at the company's service center in Clive, Iowa.
XPO has recognized Charles Robinson of Albia, Iowa, and Pat Squier of Des Moines, Iowa, for three million safe driving miles; and Bryan Crosswhite of Findlay, Ohio, Charles Howell of Clay City, Ky., Donald Jackson of Queen City, Mo., Phillip Oaks of Jackson, Ky., and Mark Orr of Reelsville, Ind., for two million safe driving miles.
Tim Staroba, senior vice president-truckload for XPO Logistics, said, "Very few industry drivers achieve two and three million safe driving miles. These are outstanding accomplishments that reflect the high caliber of our professional drivers and exemplify XPO's intense focus on safety in every area of our business. We're proud to recognize these seven individuals for being among the best of the best."
The company's million mile safety awards recognize the success of its truck drivers in safely sharing the road with the motoring public while demonstrating professionalism, teamwork and personal character consistent with XPO's dedication to world-class service for customers.
About XPO Logistics, Inc.
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company provides services for truckload brokerage and transportation, last mile logistics, engineered supply chain solutions, high-value-add warehousing and distribution, ground and air expedite, less-than-truckload transportation, intermodal, drayage, managed transportation and global forwarding. XPO serves more than 50,000 customers with a highly integrated network of over 88,000 employees and 1,440 locations in 34 countries. XPO's corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France. www.xpo.com

Contacts:
Tavio Headley, 1-203-930-1602
tavio.headley@xpo.com

Gary Frantz, 1-415-819-6013
gary.frantz@xpo.com

More Info: https://www.xpo.com

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