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XPO Names New Chief Operating Officer from Old Dominion Freight
April 20,
2023 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry 
XPO, a leading provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation, announced that Dave Bates is joining the company as chief operating officer, North American LTL, effective April 21.
Mario Harik, chief executive officer of XPO, said, “Dave is a high-impact executive with a strong track record of driving excellence in all aspects of LTL operations. We’re delighted that he’ll be leading our operations in creating ongoing value for our customers and investors.”
Bates joins XPO from 27 years with Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations in North America for the last 12 years as senior vice president, operations. He started his career with roles at Carolina Freight Carriers and Roadway Express.