XPO Logistics is a top-tier global provider of transportation and logistics services, which often includes a variety of freight-related solutions such as:
1. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL): XPO is one of the largest LTL carriers in North America. LTL services involve the transportation of cargo that does not require the full space of a truck. Shipments from multiple customers are consolidated into a single truck, making it a cost-effective option for businesses.
2. Truck Brokerage: This service matches shippers with carrier services through a network of independent carriers, offering flexible capacity solutions for customers' freight transportation needs.
3. Truckload: XPO provides full truckload services typically for larger or time-sensitive shipments that take up the entire space or weight limit of a truck. This service often includes dedicated, over-the-road, and specialized hauling.
4. Managed Transportation: Through its managed transportation services, XPO helps customers optimize their supply chains with end-to-end visibility and control over their transportation operations.
5. Global Forwarding: They offer the organization and management of the transportation of goods across international borders by air, sea, and land, handling customs and regulatory challenges for customers.
6. Intermodal: XPO's intermodal services involve moving cargo using multiple modes of transportation - such as rail and truck - to optimize speed and cost.
7. Last Mile: For heavy goods like appliances or furniture, XPO provides a last-mile delivery service, handling the logistics of getting items from the transportation hub to the final delivery destination, including setup and installation if needed.
XPO Logistics is known for leveraging advanced technology to make freight transportation more efficient. They offer proprietary platforms, like XPO Connect, that provide supply chain visibility, data analytics, and intelligent freight matching.