XPO Logistics Interview Questions
Go Back1. We run a variety of shifts at XPO Logistics since our business is a 24/7 operation. Do you have a preferred shift?
2. How would you describe your work ethic?
3. What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?
4. XPO Logistics tries to be competitive in the marketplace but some roles do not pay as well as our competitors. Is compensation the most important factor for you when taking a new job?
5. Tell me about a time when you failed to solve a problem. How did you overcome the failure?
6. What is your definition of hard work?
7. What types of activities keep you busy, outside of work?
8. How can we motivate you on the job?
9. How do you handle stress?
10. Would your former or current boss describe you as a worker who gladly goes the extra mile to complete their tasks?
11. Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?
12. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
13. Why is this job with XPO Logistics right for you at this point in your career?
14. There are a lot of career options within the logistics industry. Why do you specifically want to work for XPO Logistics?
15. XPO Logistics offers many avenues for career growth. Where would you like to take your career with us?
16. How do you show your co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace?
17. There are a few major competitors who promise cheaper delivery than we do at XPO Logistics. How will you overcome this challenge with our potential customers?
18. Superior customer service is very important to us at XPO Logistics. How would you handle a situation where a customer came to pick up a shipment and you could not locate it?
19. At XPO Logistics, we hire a diverse workforce. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?
20. At XPO Logistics, we prefer to hire those with some industry knowledge. Can you explain what Less Than Truckload (LTL) is?
21. What are your salary expectations?
22. In your opinion, what is the most valuable service XPO Logistics offers small business?
23. Do you understand our primary customer base at XPO Logistics?
24. Judging by your resume, you appear to be overqualified for this position. What would keep you at XPO Logistics, if you were offered the position?
25. How do you manage a large workload?
26. At XPO Logistics, we prefer to hire those with some industry knowledge. Can you tell me what Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) is?
27. What was your greatest cost-cutting measurement you accomplished at your previous employer?
28. At XPO Logistics, we use a robust software system for parcel tracking. Do you have experience in tracking and inventory management software?
29. How do you like to encourage ideas from others?
30. At XPO Logistics, we value and reward honesty. On a scale from 1 to 10, how honest are you?
31. Integrity is everything to us at XPO Logistics. What would you do if you caught a co-worker stealing?