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GREENWICH, Conn. , Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XPO Logistics, Inc.<\/u><\/a> (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of freight transportation services, has received a Disability Equality Index (DEI) top score of 90 out of 100 for its commitment to disability workplace inclusion.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

The DEI<\/u><\/a> is the world\u2019s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors. It was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). <\/p>\n

LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics, said, \u201cParticipating in the Disability Equality Index is important because it helps measure our current progress as a diverse and equitable workplace. We\u2019re committed to continuous improvement in this area to ensure our employees thrive as their authentic selves.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Disability Equality Index shines a spotlight on companies that believe they have a stake in creating a more equitable society for people with disabilities,\u201d said Maria Town, president and chief executive officer of AAPD. \u201cIt\u2019s a conduit for our work championing disability rights for the 60 million Americans with disabilities and knocking down barriers to employment, technology and healthcare.\u201d <\/p>\n

XPO supports the hiring<\/u><\/a> of employees regardless of age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, region, veteran status or disability. Its commitment to disability inclusion includes partnerships and joint-ventures for recruitment, inclusive workplace policies, mentors and workplace support and equal benefits.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\n About XPO Logistics
<\/strong>XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation, primarily a top-three provider of truck brokerage and less-than-truckload (LTL) capacity in North America. XPO helps companies\u00a0to de-risk their supply chains by moving their goods using cutting-edge technology. XPO Connect\u2122, the company\u2019s proprietary automated freight marketplace, is one of the fastest-growing digital brokerage platforms in the industry. XPO provides truck capacity at scale to 50,000 shippers through a global network of 744\u00a0locations and approximately 40,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit\u00a0xpo.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook<\/u><\/a>, Twitter<\/u><\/a>, LinkedIn<\/u><\/a>, Instagram<\/u><\/a> and YouTube<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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XPO Logistics, Inc.\u00a0
Joe Checkler\u00a0
+1-203-423-2098\u00a0
joe.checkler@xpo.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n


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GREENWICH, Conn. , Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of freight transportation services, has received a Disability Equality Index (DEI) top score of 90 out of 100 for its commitment to disability workplace inclusion.\u00a0 The DEI is the world\u2019s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors. It was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). LaQuenta Jacobs, chief diversity officer for XPO Logistics, said, \u201cParticipating in the Disability Equality Index is important because it helps measure our current progress as a diverse and equitable workplace. We\u2019re committed to continuous improvement in this area to ensure our employees thrive … <\/p>\n

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