RXO Presents the 2024 Carolina Panthers Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament

Service members from across North Carolina participated in the event at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, presented the Oorah Hooah Classic 7-on-7 Football Tournament with the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday. The event featured 7-on-7 style football games between active-duty service members from the Army and Marines. More than 50 active-duty service members stationed at Fort Liberty and Camp Lejeune competed on four teams in three games of pool play, culminating in a single-elimination tournament to decide the champion.

“It’s an honor to be back here for the second consecutive year with the Carolina Panthers for this incredible event that celebrates our service members through the spirit of competition,” said Dennis McCaffrey, senior vice president of enterprise sales at RXO. “At RXO, we take immense pride in our military community. Many of our leaders are veterans, and we are committed to supporting military personnel by providing meaningful career opportunities. I am a veteran Marine, and it is a privilege to give back to those who serve our country.”

The teams were joined by active Panthers players, including Austin Corbett, Brady Christensen, Nick Scott and Jammie Robinson. The players spent the afternoon coaching and cheering on the military teams.

“We are thrilled to partner with RXO to host the Oorah Hooah Classic at Bank of America Stadium,” said Riley Fields, Director of Community Relations for the Panthers. “This day of competition is a wonderful way for us to show our appreciation for the region’s military members and express our sincerest gratitude for their service.”

During the tournament, local leaders from Veteran’s Bridge Home accepted a $10,000 donation from RXO, supporting veterans in navigating employment, fostering social connections and facilitating the seamless reintegration of their families. RXO also hosted several veteran employees and customers at the event.

RXO is the official supply chain and logistics partner of the Panthers. For more information, visit www.rxo.com.

About RXO

RXO (NYSE: RXO) is a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions. RXO offers tech-enabled truck brokerage services together with complementary solutions including managed transportation and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers became the 29th National Football League franchise on October 26, 1993. The Panthers began play in the 1995 season, winning an expansion-team-record seven games. In 28 seasons, Carolina has won six division titles, including three consecutive NFC South division titles from 2013-15. The Panthers have played in 17 playoff games, winning two NFC Championships and appearing in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl 50. David A. Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P. and a well-known philanthropist, is the owner of the Carolina Panthers. Truly representing both Carolinas, the Panthers play their home games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., just miles from the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Serving the two-state region is a priority for the team. The Panthers work with over 3,800 community partners, non-profit agencies and schools in the Carolinas each year and are committed to positively impacting the region by providing philanthropic funding, resources and opportunities throughout the Carolinas.