RXO to provide transportation solutions for Panthers’ away games

RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, announced a multi-year partnership with the Carolina Panthers. As the official supply chain and logistics partner of the Panthers, RXO will transport the team’s equipment to away games throughout the season.

“It’s an honor to be aligned with our hometown team,” said Drew Wilkerson, chief executive officer at RXO. “As official logistics partner, we’ll efficiently move the Panthers equipment for away games. We’ve had the opportunity to work with the Panthers in the past, and we’re excited to continue to expand our partnership and RXO’s presence in the community.”

RXO will utilize a dedicated 53-foot tractor-trailer for transportation of the team’s equipment to regular-season away games and other events. The trailer is customized with RXO and Panthers branding. At every home game, RXO will also be featured as the “Carrier of the Game,” with a special guest delivering the game ball to the referee on the field. The Panthers and RXO will also partner on future community events.

“We are excited to partner with RXO, a key contributor to our team’s logistics needs, and look forward to collaborating on new community initiatives in the coming seasons,” said Dan O’Neill, vice president of corporate partnerships of Tepper Sports & Entertainment.

RXO moves freight efficiently by connecting shippers to a network of more than 100,000 carriers nationwide using cutting-edge technology. For more information, visit www.rxo.com.

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. RXO’s proprietary technology connects approximately 10,000 customers with over 100,000 independent carriers across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About the Carolina Panthers

Founded by David A. Tepper, Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) includes the NFL's Carolina The Carolina Panthers became the 29th National Football League franchise on October 26, 1993. The Panthers began play in the 1995 season, winning an expansion-team-record seven games. In 28 seasons, Carolina has won six division titles, including three consecutive NFC South division titles from 2013-15. The Panthers have played in 17 playoff games, winning two NFC Championships and appearing in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl 50. David A. Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P. and a well-known philanthropist, is the owner of the Carolina Panthers. Truly representing both Carolinas, the Panthers play their home games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., just miles from the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Serving the two-state region is a priority for the team. The Panthers work with over 3,800 community partners, non-profit agencies and schools in the Carolinas each year and are committed to positively impacting the region by providing philanthropic funding, resources and opportunities throughout the Carolinas.

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