XPO Logistics has announced a new partnership with Veterans into Logistics which aims to help military veterans gain employment in the logistics sector. The UK charity will partner with XPO in a scheme aimed at helping qualified candidates …
XPO said it had remained “an employer of choice” for fuel tanker drivers after striking a deal with the union which raised pay by an average of £12,000. “The vastly improved” deal was agreed after the 57 drivers on the outsourced Tesco petrol st…
XPO Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract by Tesco to manage the retailer’s chilled distribution to stores in the North West. Under the new agreement XPO will be responsible for temperature-controlled transport and will use XPO’s flee…
XPO drivers have become the latest to strike a significant pay increase after their union negotiated a 20% salary boost for those working on the logistics firm’s Wavin contract. Unite said 39 drivers in Chippenham would be receiving the pay rise…
XPO Logistics is sponsoring the Birmingham Pride Festival this month as part of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The theme of the event, which takes place on 25-26 September, is “Stronger Together” and signals XPO’s support of …
Logistics firms need to diversify their workforces by fishing in a wider range of talent pools if the industry is to solve its skills crisis, Lynn Brown (pictured), recently appointed HR director of XPO UK and Ireland, told the Motor Transport F…
XPO Logistics is sponsoring the first ever Tamworth Pride festival in Staffordshire, signalling its support of LGBTQ+ employees. The company said it was continuing to expand its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and its sponsorship o…
XPO Logistics has completed its spin-off of GXO Logistics, creating two independent companies. The division sees XPO continue as a provider of freight transportation services, less-than-truckload transportation and truck brokerage services, whil…
Unite is warning of a UK beer drought as over 1,000 drivers and warehouse staff at XPO Logistics Drinks threaten strike action in response to a “paltry” pay offer of 1.4%. The workers involved in the dispute are based at 26 XPO depots across the…
XPO Logistics has appointed Karlis Kirsis as chief legal officer for GXO Logistics – its intended new spin-off. Kirsis currently works as senior vice president and European chief legal officer for XPO Logistics Europe, but he will become respons…