RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, today announced that Chairman and CEO Drew Wilkerson has been named a 2026 Rainmaker by DC Velocity, one of the logistics and supply chain industry’s leading publications. The honor recognizes influential leaders who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and measurable impact on the industry through their work.
“This recognition reflects the strength of the RXO team and the momentum we’re building across the business. By combining deep industry expertise, leading technology and a relentless focus on service, we’re delivering meaningful value for our customers and carriers and positioning RXO for long-term growth,” Wilkerson said.
Wilkerson has led RXO since its establishment as an independent, publicly traded company following its spin-off from XPO Logistics in 2022. Under his leadership, RXO has grown into a more than $4.5 billion business and become the third-largest freight brokerage in North America, with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide that serve blue-chip customers across a wide variety of industries.
In 2024, Wilkerson spearheaded RXO’s acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS, a strategic transaction that expanded RXO’s market presence, increased capacity and network density for customers, diversified its customer base and positioned the company for long-term growth.
Wilkerson is a transportation industry veteran with nearly two decades of brokerage leadership experience. Prior to his current role, Wilkerson held various leadership roles at XPO Logistics, including president of North American Transportation. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina.
Wilkerson has received multiple industry honors, including being named to Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO list (2024), its 40 Under 40 list (2023), Business North Carolina’s Power List (2023-2026), and Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know list (2021). He was named SupplyTech Breakthrough’s CEO of the Year in 2023.
For more information about DC Velocity Rainmakers, visit https://www.dcvelocity.com/supply-chain/the-rainmakers.
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 and last mile delivery. The company combines massive capacity and cutting-edge technology to move freight efficiently through supply chains across North America. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. Visit RXO.com for more information and connect with RXO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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