Old Dominion Freight Line vs Walmart Transportation
Two of the highest-paying driving positions compared. Old Dominion offers daily home time with profit sharing. Walmart offers the highest base pay with weekly home time.
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Pay
- $65,000 - $100,000+
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.5/5
Walmart Transportation
- Pay
- $87,000 - $110,000+
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.7/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Old Dominion Freight Line
ODFL pays $65K-$100K+ with profit sharing.
Walmart Transportation
Walmart pays $87K-$110K+ -- highest in the industry.
Home Time
Old Dominion Freight Line
City drivers home daily.
Walmart Transportation
Home weekly on regional DC routes.
Benefits
Old Dominion Freight Line
Profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase.
Walmart Transportation
6% 401(k), stock purchase, safety bonuses.
Training/Support
Old Dominion Freight Line
1 year CDL-A required.
Walmart Transportation
30 months verifiable experience.
Equipment/Technology
Old Dominion Freight Line
Modern LTL fleet.
Walmart Transportation
Newest private fleet in America.
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.
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Founded
- 1934
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 11,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- North Carolina, Virginia and Texas
Old Dominion is consistently rated as the top LTL carrier in the industry for service quality. The company has over 250 service centers nationwide and is known for excellent driver compensation and a strong safety record.
Only Old Dominion Freight Line is strong in: North Carolina and Virginia — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Old Dominion Freight Line and not by Walmart Transportation
- • Industry-leading LTL compensation
- • Profit sharing and 401(k)
- • Full health, dental, and vision
- • Company stock purchase plan
- • Home daily for city drivers
Walmart Transportation
- Founded
- 1962
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks
- Drivers
- 13,000+
- Divisions
- Regional, Dedicated, Local
- Experience wanted
- 30 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
- Strongest states
- Arkansas, Texas and Ohio
Walmart operates one of the largest private trucking fleets in the United States, delivering merchandise to over 4,700 Walmart and Sam's Club locations. Walmart drivers are among the highest-paid in the industry, with home-weekly schedules and top-tier benefits. Getting hired is competitive — Walmart requires significant verifiable experience and a clean safety record.
Only Walmart Transportation is strong in: Arkansas and Ohio — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Walmart Transportation and not by Old Dominion Freight Line
- • Industry-leading base pay
- • Quarterly safety bonuses
- • Full health, dental, and vision from day one
- • 401(k) with 6% company match
- • Company stock purchase plan with 15% discount
Our Verdict
Walmart pays more but Old Dominion may offer better quality of life with daily home time for city drivers. Both are pinnacle driving positions. Some drivers prefer being home every night (ODFL) over the pay premium (Walmart).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should I target?
Both. Apply to ODFL at 1 year and Walmart at 30 months. Take whichever hires you first.
Is daily home time worth $20K less?
Many drivers say yes. Being home every night for dinner and bedtime has real family value.
Can I do both?
Different types of driving (LTL vs private fleet). You'd choose one path.