Company takes spot 186 on 2018 Fortune 500 list

GREENWICH, Conn. - XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, grew its employee population to more than 95,000 in 2017, earning the company spot number 67 on a ranking of the largest U.S. employers. The ranking was included as part of the 2018 Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. companies by revenue, on which XPO advanced to position 186.

Meghan Henson, chief human resources officer of XPO Logistics, said, “Every day, more than 95,000 people around the world come to work at XPO. Our growth in sales and reputation is directly attributable to our employees. As one of the largest U.S. employers, we take seriously our responsibility to maintain a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment in every community where we operate.”

Earlier this year in Fortune magazine, XPO was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. XPO recently announced the creation of more than 5,000 new jobs at logistics facilities in North America by the end of 2018.