| Cover | Jan. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 22, 2021 |
| 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 par value |
| Trading Symbol | XPO |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
