XPO Logistics Announces Expansion of Less-Than-Truckload Network with New Terminals, Maintenance Shops and Trailer Manufacturing Capacity
XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) has announced the opening of two new less-than-truckload (LTL) terminals to enhance service capacity in North America. The company's recent expansions include adding 26 and 24 new doors at facilities in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and Texarkana, Arkansas, respectively. Additionally, XPO is increasing production at its trailer manufacturing site, aiming to nearly double output in 2022. The company expects to expand its LTL door count by 900 by the end of 2023, contributing to operational efficiency and revenue growth.
- Opening of two new LTL terminals enhances capacity.
- Production capacity at trailer manufacturing facility is increasing, with projections to nearly double output in 2022.
- XPO plans to expand LTL door count by 900 doors by year-end 2023.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation services, today announced the opening of two less-than-truckload (LTL) terminals to increase customer service capacity in its North American network. In addition, the company increased production capacity at its trailer manufacturing facility, and will open four more fleet maintenance shops this quarter.
The announcement marks the latest progress in XPO’s previously announced plan to drive growth and efficiencies in its North American LTL network. In October 2021, the company opened a 264-door terminal in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and initiated actions to enhance freight flows in the face of increasing demand. In the current quarter, XPO’s LTL investments include:
- 26 new doors at a cross-dock terminal in Sheboygan, Wisconsin;
- 24 new doors at a cross-dock terminal in Texarkana, Arkansas;
- New fleet maintenance shops at terminals in Ohio, Florida, New York and Nevada; and
- Equipment upgrades to the company’s LTL trailer manufacturing facility in Searcy, Arkansas, with the expectation of nearly doubling the year-over-year number of units produced in 2022.
Mario Harik, acting president, less-than-truckload, and chief information officer of XPO Logistics, said, “The strategic actions we initiated in the fourth quarter began showing results in a matter of weeks, giving us good traction for the execution of our plan in 2022. Our investments in this high-ROIC business will benefit customers across our national LTL platform.”
North American LTL Strategic Actions
XPO’s comprehensive LTL action plan will continue to improve network-wide operating efficiency and support future revenue growth. Specifically, the company expects to:
- Expand its North American LTL door count by 900 doors, or approximately
6% , by year-end 2023; - Further improve network flow with targeted initiatives;
- Continue to implement accessorial charges for detained trailers, oversized freight and special handling;
- Expand the 2022 graduate count at its US driver training schools, approximately doubling the 2021 count; and
- Significantly increase the number of units produced at its trailer manufacturing facility.
XPO has one of the largest LTL networks in North America, with approximately 21,000 employees, 291 terminals and 13 million shipments in 2021.
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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