XPO vs ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Non-union national LTL (XPO) vs Teamsters union LTL (ABF). XPO offers a pension without union dues. ABF offers full Teamsters protections with seniority-based advancement.
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 4,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.9/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K with hourly and mileage options.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
ABF pays $60K-$95K under Teamsters contract.
Home Time
XPO
City daily; road scheduled.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
City daily; road by seniority bids.
Benefits
XPO
Pension, 401(k), health, PTO.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Teamsters pension, health and welfare, seniority.
Training/Support
XPO
1 year required. Dock-to-driver available.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
1 year required. Union seniority governs.
Equipment/Technology
XPO
Modern fleet with recent investment.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Adequate; ArcBest modernizing.
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.
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 California — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by XPO and not by ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- • Competitive LTL pay with hourly and mileage options
- • Medical, dental, and vision
- • Pension plan and 401(k)
- • Paid time off
- • Home daily for most positions
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 Texas — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by ABF Freight (ArcBest) and not by XPO
- • Teamsters union contract
- • Union-scale wages
- • Health and welfare fund
- • Pension plan
- • Paid holidays and vacation
Our Verdict
XPO offers pension without union membership. ABF provides full Teamsters protections. Pay is comparable. Choose XPO for non-union with pension, or ABF if union representation matters to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does XPO have a pension without being union?
Yes. XPO offers a pension plan to drivers without union membership.
Is ABF always union?
Yes, ABF Freight is a Teamsters carrier. All drivers are union members.
Which has better equipment?
XPO has invested more recently in fleet modernization.