RXO Named a 2024 EPA SmartWay Leader for Sustainability Excellence in the Freight and Logistics Industry

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RXO (NYSE: RXO) a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, has been named a 2024 SmartWay Leader by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This recognition highlights RXO’s ability to influence and drive industry-wide change for a more sustainable future.

As part of the inaugural list of leaders, RXO was honored for its project, CSR Principles: Corporate Action to Customer Options. This initiative reflects RXO's commitment to advancing freight efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and offering innovative solutions to customers and carriers. RXO’s technology platform and truck driver app help drive sustainable practices while enhancing overall business resilience.

“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.”

RXO has introduced strategies to assist its network of carriers with sustainability programs, including fuel-saving initiatives. For example, RXO’s Intelligent Load Looper helps carriers plan efficient multi-leg trips. RXO’s cube utilization project analyzes trailer capacity usage and helps cut down on empty miles even more. Additional innovations, like RXO’s “Get Me Home” feature, enhance carrier flexibility and operational efficiency, ultimately boosting driver satisfaction and carrier efficiency.

Demonstrating a commitment to transparency and measurable progress, RXO employs globally recognized sustainability reporting frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), to set clear benchmarks and track ongoing advancements.

For more information about the award, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/smartway/smartway-profiles-leadership. To read about RXO’s project, visit: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-12/420f24038.pdf.

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, freight forwarding 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, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.