XPO Inc. (NYSE: XPO) announced that three of its drivers secured podium finishes at the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC), hosted by the American Trucking Associations in Pittsburgh from August 11-14, 2026.

The competition featured 36 XPO drivers from 23 states, each qualifying by winning their state championships and maintaining an accident-free record for at least one year prior to the event.

Podium Finishers

Three XPO drivers earned top honors across different vehicle classes:

• Chris Poynor (Pasco, Washington): Placed first in the 3-Axle class. Poynor was named Grand Champion of the 2026 Washington Truck Driving Championships and previously won two national titles in the Twins class. He has driven more than two million consecutive accident-free miles over his 27-year career with XPO.
• Dave May (Buffalo, New York): Placed second in the Straight Truck class. A U.S. Army veteran, May made his 15th appearance at nationals and has served as a captain on America’s Road Team.
• Jeff Halford (Boise, Idaho): Placed third in the 3-Axle class. Halford has driven for XPO for more than 30 years and returned to nationals for the 14th time. He has also served as a captain on America’s Road Team.

Operational Context

Mario Harik, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO, highlighted the significance of these results for the company's operational culture.

"Congratulations to Chris, Dave and Jeff for their outstanding performances at NTDC," Harik said. "We’re proud of them and of all 36 XPO drivers who competed at nationals this year. Their skill, professionalism and commitment to safety represent the best of our industry."

XPO is a leader in asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America. The company moves 16 billion pounds of freight per year, serving 55,000 customers through 586 locations with 38,000 employees in North America and Europe.

XPO Inc., a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has appointed Jonas Svedlund as chief legal officer, effective immediately. The appointment strengthens XPO’s executive leadership team as the company continues to scale its asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) operations across North America and Europe. Svedlund will lead the company’s legal and compliance functions, with specific responsibility for corporate governance and commercial matters.

Mario Harik, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO, highlighted Svedlund’s strategic value to the organization. "Jonas is an accomplished executive who will help advance our strategic priorities," Harik said. "He brings deep legal expertise and a proven ability to partner with organizational leaders at every level. He is an excellent addition to our leadership team and I’m pleased to welcome him to XPO."

Executive Background

Svedlund brings extensive experience in corporate law from major industrial and scientific sectors. Most recently, he served as deputy general counsel for Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he oversaw the company’s corporate and commercial legal functions.

Prior to his role at Thermo Fisher, Svedlund spent more than a decade in various executive roles at General Electric. During his tenure at GE, he served as general counsel for two separate business units within the conglomerate. He began his legal career as a corporate attorney with the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.

Svedlund holds a juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Company Overview

XPO operates as a leader in asset-based LTL freight transportation. The company moves 16 billion pounds of freight per year, supported by proprietary technology platforms. XPO serves 55,000 customers through 586 locations, employing 38,000 people across North America and Europe. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XPO.