SEARCY, Ark. — XPO is unveiling a new fleet of trailers honoring America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
“The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy,” said Mario Harik, chairman, CEO, XPO. “As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, we’re proud to recognize the drivers and freight transportation professionals who help deliver the goods we all depend on every day. These trailers are a tribute to their hard work and dedication to keeping America moving.”
Built at XPO’s manufacturing facility in Searcy, Ark., the trailers feature patriotic branding inspired by the American flag. XPO drivers, including military veterans and those with more than one million consecutive safe driving miles, will transport the trailers across the country while moving freight for the company’s customers.
XPO debuted the trailer fleet during an event at its Searcy manufacturing facility on June 5.
According to XPO, the company is one of the largest trailer manufacturers in the United States and the only freight transportation provider in the country that builds its own trailers. XPO has produced more than 100,000 trailers at the facility since it opened in 1994.
According to the American Trucking Associations, trucks move more than 70% of the nation’s freight by weight each year. XPO is among the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in the country, moving 16 billion pounds of freight annually.
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