Walmart Transportation vs FedEx Freight
Private fleet (Walmart) vs LTL (FedEx Freight). Walmart pays more but requires more experience and offers weekly home time. FedEx offers daily home time with pension.
Walmart Transportation
- Pay
- $87,000 - $110,000+
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.7/5
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Walmart Transportation
Walmart pays $87K-$110K+ -- the best private fleet pay.
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight pays $60K-$95K with structured increases.
Home Time
Walmart Transportation
Home weekly on DC routes.
FedEx Freight
City drivers home daily.
Benefits
Walmart Transportation
6% 401(k) match, stock purchase, safety bonuses.
FedEx Freight
Pension, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, FedEx corporate.
Training/Support
Walmart Transportation
30 months required.
FedEx Freight
1 year required.
Equipment/Technology
Walmart Transportation
Newest private fleet.
FedEx Freight
Large standardized fleet.
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.
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 FedEx Freight
- • 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
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 Walmart Transportation
- • FedEx corporate benefits package
- • Health, dental, and vision insurance
- • Pension plan and 401(k)
- • Tuition reimbursement
- • Home daily for most routes
Our Verdict
Walmart for maximum pay if you have 30 months experience. FedEx Freight for daily home time and pension with just 1 year experience. Both are premium positions. Some drivers prefer FedEx Freight's daily home time over Walmart's higher pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to get?
FedEx Freight requires 1 year vs Walmart's 30 months. FedEx is more accessible.
Is daily home time worth the pay difference?
For many drivers with families, yes. Being home every night has real value.
Does FedEx have a pension?
Yes, which Walmart does not. Over a career, this has significant value.