“At RXO, we optimize freight movements for shippers and carriers, which reduces empty miles and lowers the carbon footprint of the trucking industry,” said Drew Wilkerson, chief executive officer of RXO. “Through our RXO Connect platform and RXO Drive app, we match unused truckload capacity with our shippers’ needs. This approach reduces the environmental impact, provides our customers with efficient capacity, and drives innovation and growth.”

This recognition underscores RXO’s influential role in advancing sustainable practices and fostering a greener future within the logistics sector, according to a statement released by the company.

Pioneering Sustainability in Freight

RXO’s inclusion in the EPA’s inaugural SmartWay Leaders list can be attributed to its innovative initiative, CSR Principles: Corporate Action to Customer Options. This project demonstrates RXO’s dedication to improving freight efficiency, minimizing its environmental footprint, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to both customers and carriers.

Through its advanced technology platform and driver-focused RXO Drive app, the company is driving sustainable change while also bolstering operational resilience for the future.

RXO has implemented a series of sustainability-focused strategies to support its carrier network, including fuel optimization programs and efficiency-enhancing tools. For instance, the Intelligent Load Looper helps carriers plan multi-leg trips to maximize efficiency, while the cube utilization project analyzes trailer capacity usage to further cut down on empty miles. Features like “Get Me Home” provide carriers with flexible options to plan routes efficiently, resulting in increased driver satisfaction and improved carrier performance.

Transparent Progress for a Better Tomorrow

RXO maintains a strong commitment to accountability and measurable improvements. The company adheres to globally recognized sustainability reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). These frameworks are instrumental in setting clear goals and tracking RXO’s advancements in environmental performance.

Source: The Trucker

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Brad Jacobs serves as XPO’s executive chairman and RXO’s nonexecutive chairman and was featured in the news release announcing the now independent companies.

“With the spinoff complete, XPO and RXO have both launched from positions of strength as independent public companies,” Jacobs said. “I want to thank the many people who have worked to make our strategic plan a success and created powerful new avenues for value creation.”

RXO is the fourth-largest truckload brokerage in the United States. They serve a network of nearly 100,000 carriers, connecting them to shippers, and over 1.5 million trucks. In 2021, RXO saw $2.7 billion in revenue. When incorporating in last mile offers, freight forwarding, and managed transportation, RXO sees over $5 billion in revenue each year.

RXO has also performed well digitally. Their app, RXO Drive, has been downloaded 850,000 times, with the third quarter seeing an addition of 10,000 carriers to the online network. This resulted in 81% of brokerage loads happening or being taken care of all online.

“[Tuesday] is a landmark moment for our business,” said Drew Wilkerson, RXO CEO “With the launch of RXO, we’ve established a standalone tech-enabled pure-play that will continue to thrive in any market. RXO is well-positioned to unlock value for our stakeholders.”

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