FedEx Freight vs XPO
FedEx Freight and XPO are two of the three largest LTL carriers. FedEx benefits from massive corporate infrastructure and brand, while XPO operates as a standalone LTL carrier. Both offer competitive pay with home-daily options.
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight pays $60K-$95K with structured increases and overtime.
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K with hourly and mileage options.
Home Time
FedEx Freight
City drivers home daily; road drivers have predictable schedules.
XPO
City drivers home daily; linehaul runs are scheduled with consistent home time.
Benefits
FedEx Freight
FedEx offers pension, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and full corporate benefits.
XPO
XPO provides pension, 401(k), medical/dental/vision, and PTO.
Training/Support
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight requires 1 year experience with ongoing safety training.
XPO
XPO requires 1 year experience with dock-to-driver programs.
Equipment/Technology
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight maintains a large, standardized fleet backed by FedEx resources.
XPO
XPO has invested heavily in fleet modernization and terminal technology.
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 Texas — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by FedEx Freight and not by XPO
- • FedEx corporate benefits package
- • Health, dental, and vision insurance
- • Tuition reimbursement
- • Home daily for most routes
XPO
- Founded
- 1989
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 12,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Connecticut, Ohio and California
XPO is one of the largest LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers in North America following its separation from GXO Logistics. The company has a vast terminal network and offers drivers local and regional routes with consistent home time.
Only XPO is strong in: Connecticut and Ohio — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by XPO and not by FedEx Freight
- • Competitive LTL pay with hourly and mileage options
- • Medical, dental, and vision
- • Paid time off
- • Home daily for most positions
Our Verdict
FedEx Freight has a slight edge in benefits thanks to tuition reimbursement and the FedEx corporate package. XPO is equally competitive on pay with its own pension plan. This one often comes down to terminal location and local management quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better benefits?
FedEx Freight has a slight edge due to tuition reimbursement. Both offer pensions, which is rare in trucking.
Is FedEx Freight union?
No, FedEx Freight is non-union. XPO is also largely non-union.
Which is more stable long-term?
FedEx Freight is backed by FedEx Corporation. XPO is a standalone public company. Both are stable, but FedEx has more corporate backing.