XPO Logistics Announces Drive for Success Scholarship Program for Professional Drivers
25 September 2018 - 10:30PM
XPO Logistics
Announces Drive for Success Scholarship Program for
Professional Drivers
Tuition
reimbursement of up to $5,000 extends to qualified training school
graduates that have already earned a CDL-A
GREENWICH, Conn. - September 25, 2018 - XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider
of transportation and logistics solutions, today announced a new
national scholarship program for professional driver trainees. The
Drive for Success program will provide tuition reimbursement of up
to $5,000 for individuals that attain their Class A commercial
driver's license (CDL-A) and drive for XPO. The company employs
over 12,000 drivers as one of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL)
carriers in North America.
Kenny Wagers, XPO Logistics chief operating
officer and interim president, LTL in North America, said, "We're
partnering with quality driver schools in the US to extend the
financial support already available to trainees at our XPO driver
schools. A CDL-A license is a major accomplishment - it leads to
rewarding careers for best-in-class drivers at XPO. We want to
support our drivers' goals right from the start."
Drive for Success offers commercial driver
trainees up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement if they attend an
approved third-party driver school, earn their CDL-A license and
drive for XPO. The program expands on the company's commitment to
tuition-free training at its 114 XPO driver training schools in
North America.
About XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics
provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most
successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 32
countries, with 1,505 locations and more than 97,000 employees. XPO
uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their
goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. XPO's
corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its
European headquarters is in Lyon, France. www.xpo.com
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generally; competition; XPO's ability to match its investments in
equipment, service centers and warehouses with customer demand;
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release speak only as of the date hereof, and XPO undertakes no
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subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or the
occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required
by law.
Media Contact
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Erin Kurtz
+1 203-489-1586
erin.kurtz@xpo.com
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Source: XPO Logistics, Inc. via Globenewswire
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