XPO Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Its US Trailer Manufacturing Facility
April 04 2024 - 8:00AM
XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in
North America, today is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its
in-house trailer manufacturing facility in Searcy, Arkansas. XPO is
the only freight transportation company in the US to manufacture
its own trailers. The factory’s team has produced nearly 90,000
trailers since 1994. XPO’s plant in
Searcy employs more than 300 people and is among the area’s largest
employers. The factory produces custom-designed trailers that
feature XPO’s proprietary SafeStack system for safe freight
handling and transportation. The facility also enables the company
to adjust production quickly to meet the specific needs of
shippers. In addition, the Searcy factory is one of the nation’s
most active centers for recycling used trailers, recycling 86% of
trailer materials to reduce the amount of waste in
landfills.
Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “As the only
freight transportation company to manufacture its own trailers, we
are uniquely positioned to provide customers with both the capacity
and reliable, world-class service to meet the rising demand for LTL
shipping. Our in-house manufacturing facility enables us to
maintain our trailer fleet at a lower cost, while quickly adapting
to our customers' changing needs. We are proud of our talented team
in Searcy for the great work they’re doing to support the growth of
our fleet and the delivery of exceptional service for
customers.” XPO has increased manufacturing capacity
significantly in Searcy over the past few years to meet growing
demand for its freight transportation services. The plant produced
more than 6,400 trailers in 2023, exceeding the company’s target
and more than doubling the factory’s output in 2021.
Located at 2001 South Benton St. in Searcy, the factory
features six production lines across 200,000 square feet of
manufacturing space. The plant has provided strong career
opportunities for thousands of area residents over the past three
decades and training in sought-after specialties such as welding
and production technology.
About
XPO XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest
providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation
in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods
efficiently through its network. Together with its business
in Europe, XPO serves approximately 52,000 customers with
596 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered
in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and
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