FedEx Freight vs TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
Non-union FedEx corporate vs Teamsters union TForce. FedEx offers corporate benefits and pension. TForce offers union wages and Teamsters protections.
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 7,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.6/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
FedEx Freight
FedEx pays $60K-$95K.
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
TForce pays $60K-$90K under Teamsters.
Home Time
FedEx Freight
City daily; road scheduled.
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
City daily; road by seniority.
Benefits
FedEx Freight
Pension, 401(k), tuition, FedEx corporate.
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
Teamsters pension, health and welfare.
Training/Support
FedEx Freight
1 year required.
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
1 year required.
Equipment/Technology
FedEx Freight
Large standardized fleet.
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
Modernizing under TFI.
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 TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
- • FedEx corporate benefits package
- • Health, dental, and vision insurance
- • Pension plan and 401(k)
- • Tuition reimbursement
- • Home daily for most routes
TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
- Founded
- 2021
- Fleet
- 7,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 7,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Ohio, Texas and Illinois
TForce Freight, formerly UPS Freight, is a major LTL carrier now operated by TFI International. The company maintains an extensive terminal network across North America and offers competitive union-scale wages under the Teamsters contract.
Only TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight) is strong in: Ohio and Illinois — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight) and not by FedEx Freight
- • Teamsters union representation
- • Union-scale wages and overtime
- • Health and welfare benefits
- • Pension plan
- • Home daily for city operations
Our Verdict
FedEx Freight is the stronger choice with better benefits, newer equipment, and corporate stability. TForce offers union protections for drivers who value Teamsters representation. Pay is comparable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both have pensions?
Yes. FedEx corporate pension and Teamsters pension. Different funds.
Is TForce still transitioning?
TForce has stabilized under TFI International but FedEx Freight is the more established operation.
Which has more terminals?
FedEx Freight, by a significant margin.
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