XPO Recognizes 246 Drivers for Reaching One Million or More Accident-Free Miles Over the Past 12 Months
XPO (NYSE: XPO) announced that 246 professional truck drivers achieved significant safety milestones in 2024, collectively driving over 308 million consecutive accident-free miles.
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XPO (NYSE: XPO) announced that 246 professional truck drivers achieved significant safety milestones in 2024, collectively driving over 308 million consecutive accident-free miles. The achievements include:
- 199 drivers reaching one million accident-free miles
- 35 drivers surpassing two million miles
- 9 drivers achieving three million miles, including the company's 100th driver to reach this milestone
- 3 drivers attaining four million accident-free miles
The three four-million-mile achievers - Dale Williams, Doug Phelps, and Darrell Thompson - have a combined 116 years of accident-free driving at XPO. Their achievement equals driving to the moon and back over eight times.
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- Strong safety record demonstrates operational excellence and risk management
- High driver retention evidenced by long-term employee achievements
- Reduced accident-related liability and insurance costs
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Honorees Include Three Four Million Milers and 100th Three Million Miler in Company History
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced that 246 of its professional truck drivers achieved million-mile safe driving milestones in 2024. Collectively, they have driven over 308 million consecutive accident-free miles, equivalent to roughly 12,379 trips around the Earth.
Of the 246 drivers, 199 reached one million consecutive accident-free miles, while 35 drivers surpassed two million miles. Additionally, XPO celebrated nine drivers for achieving three million consecutive accident-free miles, including the 100th driver in company history to accomplish this feat.
Three drivers were recognized by XPO for reaching four million consecutive accident-free miles last year: Dale Williams of Knoxville, Tennessee; Doug Phelps of Clearfield, Pennsylvania; and Darrell Thompson of Indianapolis, Indiana. Four million miles is the equivalent of driving to the moon and back over eight times. Dale, Doug and Darrell have a combined 116 years of accident-free driving at XPO.
Mario Harik, XPO’s chief executive officer, said, “I want to congratulate our 246 drivers who reached one million or more consecutive accident-free miles last year. I am grateful for everything they do to serve our customers and keep our roads safe, and I look forward to recognizing many more drivers in the coming year.”
About XPO
XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company’s customer-focused organization efficiently moves 18 billion pounds of freight per year, enabled by its proprietary technology. XPO serves approximately 54,000 customers with 611 locations and 38,000 employees in North America and Europe, with headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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