FedEx Freight vs ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Non-union LTL with FedEx corporate backing vs Teamsters union LTL. FedEx offers pension and tuition reimbursement. ABF offers union protections and Teamsters pension.
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 4,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.9/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
FedEx Freight
FedEx pays $60K-$95K with structured increases.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
ABF pays $60K-$95K under Teamsters contract.
Home Time
FedEx Freight
City daily; road predictable.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
City daily; road by seniority.
Benefits
FedEx Freight
Pension, 401(k), tuition, FedEx corporate.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Teamsters pension, health and welfare, seniority.
Training/Support
FedEx Freight
1 year required. FedEx Learning.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
1 year required. Union seniority.
Equipment/Technology
FedEx Freight
15,000+ tractors, FedEx standards.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Adequate; modernizing under ArcBest.
Where they actually differ
The scores above are our reading. This part is just the two carriers' profiles side by side — divisions, what they ask of a new hire, where they run, and which benefits only one of them lists.
FedEx Freight
- Founded
- 2001
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 14,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Tennessee, Texas and California
FedEx Freight is the LTL division of FedEx Corporation and one of the largest LTL carriers in North America. The company offers local and regional driving positions with the backing of one of the world's most recognized brands.
Only FedEx Freight is strong in: Tennessee and California — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by FedEx Freight and not by ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- • FedEx corporate benefits package
- • Health, dental, and vision insurance
- • Pension plan and 401(k)
- • Tuition reimbursement
- • Home daily for most routes
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- Founded
- 1923
- Fleet
- 4,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 5,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Arkansas, Texas and Ohio
ABF Freight is the LTL division of ArcBest Corporation. With Teamsters representation, ABF offers strong union wages and benefits. The company has operated since 1923 and maintains a nationwide service center network.
Only ABF Freight (ArcBest) is strong in: Arkansas and Ohio — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by ABF Freight (ArcBest) and not by FedEx Freight
- • Teamsters union contract
- • Union-scale wages
- • Health and welfare fund
- • Pension plan
- • Paid holidays and vacation
Our Verdict
FedEx Freight has the edge in total benefits (FedEx corporate package, tuition reimbursement) and equipment. ABF offers Teamsters union protections that some drivers strongly prefer. Pay is comparable. Choose based on union preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both have pensions?
Yes. FedEx has a corporate pension. ABF has Teamsters pension. Different funds, both provide retirement income.
Is FedEx Freight union?
No. ABF is Teamsters. That's the primary structural difference.
Which has better equipment?
FedEx Freight, backed by FedEx corporate resources.