Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 25	$ 52
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax effect of $(11) and $(6)	(65)	(1)
Unrealized loss on financial assets/liabilities designated as hedging instruments, net of tax effect of $— and $1	0	(3)
Defined benefit plans adjustments, net of tax effect of $2 and $—	(5)	0
Other comprehensive loss	(70)	(4)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(45)	48
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to XPO	$ (42)	$ 48