UPDATE - XPO Recognized for Its Strong Commitment to Military Hiring

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XPO (NYSE: XPO) Receives National Recognition as a Top Employer for Veterans in 2024

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• XPO has been named one of Military.com's Top 25 Veteran Employers for 2024, showcasing its commitment to hiring veterans and military spouses.
• The company has also earned the 2024 Military Friendly® designation from Viqtory, reflecting its ongoing dedication to creating a supportive work environment for military personnel transitioning into civilian careers.
• XPO's president, Tony Graham, a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran, expressed deep honor for the company's recognition and emphasized the valuable contributions of veterans and military spouses to the workforce.

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Named One of Military.com’s Top 25 Employers for Veterans

Earns Military Friendly® Employer Status for 2024 from Viqtory

Greenwich, CT, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has received national recognition this week for its commitment to the military community and being an employer of choice for military veterans.

First, military.com – the national news site for military members, veterans and their families – has named XPO as one of its “Top 25 Veteran Employers 2024.” This honor recognizes the company’s long track record of hiring veterans and military spouses and its recruiting team dedicated to veteran employment.

XPO also has earned 2024 Military Friendly^® designation from Viqtory, a service-disabled and veteran-owned business, for the company’s ongoing commitment to creating a work environment that supports members of the military as they transition into the civilian workforce after service. XPO received the Military Friendly^® Silver ranking, which honors companies that rank within the top 20% of their respective employer category.

“Veterans make our company and our country stronger, and we are deeply honored to be recognized for our commitment to helping empower those in the military community as they transition to the civilian workforce,” said Tony Graham, president of the West Division at XPO and a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran. “We appreciate the strong talents, teamwork and exceptional dedication of veterans and military spouses and are grateful to serve those who serve our country by providing a workplace that offers strong and diverse opportunities to build fulfilling post-service careers.” 

Later this week, XPO will expand its support of the military community by signing a commitment with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

To discover exciting career opportunities at XPO, please visit our military recruitment site at xpo.jobs/military.

About XPO
XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods efficiently through its network. Together with its business in Europe, XPO serves approximately 50,000 customers with 563 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

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What recognition has XPO received for its commitment to the military community?

XPO has been named one of Military.com's Top 25 Veteran Employers for 2024 and has earned the 2024 Military Friendly® designation from Viqtory.

Who is Tony Graham and what is his role at XPO?

Tony Graham is the president of the West Division at XPO and is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran.

What program is XPO signing a commitment with to support the military community?

XPO will be signing a commitment with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program to expand its support for the military community.