XPO Logistics and Elves & More Spread Joy with New Bicycles

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XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is celebrating its 15th year collaborating with Elves & More to donate bicycles to underprivileged children in Northeast Ohio this holiday season. The initiative involves assembling and distributing 1,000 bicycles across three neighborhoods in the greater Akron area, aimed at spreading joy among children. LaQuenta Jacobs, XPO's chief diversity officer, emphasized the company's commitment to community engagement. The program honors the late Chris Bott, a valued board member of Elves & More and a vice president at XPO.

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• XPO Logistics is celebrating 15 years of supporting community initiatives, enhancing its corporate social responsibility profile.
• The donation of 1,000 bicycles will positively impact children's lives in underprivileged neighborhoods, strengthening community ties.

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GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation services, will spread holiday joy this week with Elves & More of Northeast Ohio. This will be the 15th year that XPO has supported Elves & More in surprising entire neighborhoods with children’s bicycles at Christmastime.

LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics, said, “Our employees like nothing better than to give back to the communities where they live and work. Elves & More is a way for us to make a heartwarming impact close to home.”

Tim House, co-founder of Elves & More, said, “We’ll assemble and deliver 1,000 bicycles this week to three underprivileged neighborhoods in the greater Akron area. We’re excited to make children smile with our partner XPO!”

House noted that the organization will be without longstanding board member Chris Bott, who died earlier this year. Bott was vice president, operations with XPO and “brought more value than I can quantify to the table,” said House.

About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation services, primarily truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL). XPO uses its proprietary technology, including the cutting-edge XPO Connect^® automated freight marketplace, to move goods efficiently through supply chains. The company’s global network serves 50,000 shippers with 756 locations and approximately 42,000 employees, and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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FAQ

What is the partnership between XPO and Elves & More?

XPO Logistics has partnered with Elves & More for 15 years to donate bicycles to children in need during the holiday season.

How many bicycles is XPO donating this year?

XPO is donating 1,000 bicycles to underprivileged neighborhoods in the greater Akron area.

Why is XPO donating bicycles?

The donation aims to spread joy among children and support community engagement, reflecting XPO's commitment to giving back.

Who is LaQuenta Jacobs?

LaQuenta Jacobs is the chief diversity officer at XPO Logistics, emphasizing the company's focus on community support.

What impact did Chris Bott have on XPO?

Chris Bott was a valued board member of Elves & More and a vice president at XPO, who contributed significantly to community initiatives.