XPO Logistics to Expand in Mecklenburg County


Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today (March 26) that XPO Logistics, a company that provides freight management, expedited transportation and freight forwarding services, will expand its national operations center in Mecklenburg County. The company plans to create 287 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2014 and invest $688,000 into its Ballantyne Corporate Park location in Charlotte.

Uconda Dunn served as the project developer for the N.C. Department of Commerce.

“XPO Logistics is a great example of the growth and success that many companies are experiencing in North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “Their expansion is proof of the strong presence of qualified talent and attractive quality of life that characterizes our state.”

“We’re pleased to expand our workforce in a state that shares our focus on job creation and economic growth,” said Chief Operating Officer Sean Fernandez of XPO Logistics. “Our decision to base our national operations center in North Carolina was the right move for our company. The services we’re building in Charlotte are supporting the rapid growth of our customer base across North America.”

The project was made possible in part by an award to XPO Logistics from the state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program, as voted by the state Economic Investment Committee. Receipt of the award is based on proof of job creation and other performance requirements. Read more.