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XPO Recognizes 246 Drivers for Reaching One Million or More Accident-Free Miles Over the Past 12 Months

1. XPO celebrates 246 drivers' million-mile safe driving milestones in 2024. 2. Drivers collectively achieved over 308 million accident-free miles. 3. XPO recognizes nine drivers for reaching three million accident-free miles. 4. Three drivers surpassed four million safe miles, a significant company achievement. 5. XPO's CEO commends drivers for their commitment to safety and service.

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Why Bullish?

XPO's commitment to safety enhances brand reputation and customer trust, potentially boosting sales. For instance, increased safety can lead to reduced operational costs, impacting profitability positively.

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Driver safety milestones directly relate to XPO's operational effectiveness and company image, which can influence stock performance. Highlighting success in safety can attract more customers and investors focused on corporate responsibility.

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The recognition of safe driving practices fosters a strong safety culture, likely benefiting XPO's long-term operational efficiency. Previous initiatives on driver safety have led to lower accident rates and lower insurance costs.

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GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced that 246 of its professional truck drivers achieved million-mile safe driving milestones in 2024. Collectively, they have driven over 308 million consecutive accident-free miles, equivalent to roughly 12,379 trips around the Earth. Of the 246 drivers, 199 reached one million consecutive accident-free miles, while 35 drivers surpassed two million miles. Additionally, XPO celebrated nine drivers for achieving three million consecutive accident-free miles, including the 100th driver in company history to accomplish this feat.  Three drivers were recognized by XPO for reaching four million consecutive accident-free miles last year: Dale Williams of Knoxville, Tennessee; Doug Phelps of Clearfield, Pennsylvania; and Darrell Thompson of Indianapolis, Indiana. Four million miles is the equivalent of driving to the moon and back over eight times. Dale, Doug and Darrell have a combined 116 years of accident-free driving at XPO. Mario Harik, XPO’s chief executive officer, said, “I want to congratulate our 246 drivers who reached one million or more consecutive accident-free miles last year. I am grateful for everything they do to serve our customers and keep our roads safe, and I look forward to recognizing many more drivers in the coming year.” About XPOXPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company’s customer-focused organization efficiently moves 18 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves approximately 54,000 customers with 611 locations and 38,000 employees in North America and Europe, with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. Media ContactCole Horton+1-203-609-6004cole.horton@xpo.com

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