Cover
Apr. 11, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Apr. 11, 2022
Entity File Number 001-32172
Entity Registrant Name XPO LOGISTICS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001166003
Entity Tax Identification Number 03-0450326
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One Five American Lane
Entity Address, City or Town Greenwich
Entity Address, State or Province CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06831
City Area Code 855
Local Phone Number 976-6951
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol XPO
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false