XPO breaks ground on Florida service center

Greenwich-headquartered XPO has broken ground on a new service center in Lakeland, Florida.

According to the company, the new 31,713 square-foot facility is being constructed on approximately eight acres of property and will employ about 75 people. The facility is expected to open for business in the second quarter of 2024 and will serve the I-4 corridor including Tampa, Orlando and Lakeland.

“We’re excited to expand our footprint in the dynamic Central Florida region, as we continue to grow capacity in strategic markets where we expect strong long-term demand,” said Dave Bates, chief operating officer of XPO. “This new service center in Lakeland will greatly benefit our customers and provide best-in-class freight transportation service to businesses across the state. It also allows us to support the local community with well-paying jobs.”