Compare Trucking Companies Side-by-Side

Werner and Schneider are two of the most established mega carriers in America, both offering CDL training programs for new drivers. Werner leans into dedicated and OTR dry van freight, while Schneider provides more diverse divisions including tanker and intermodal.

J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift are the two largest trucking companies in North America by revenue. J.B. Hunt pioneered intermodal and is known for its DCS division, while Knight-Swift is the largest truckload carrier with the widest range of opportunities.

Old Dominion and FedEx Freight are two of the top LTL carriers. Old Dominion consistently wins industry awards for service quality and driver pay. FedEx Freight offers the backing of one of the world's largest corporations with a pension plan.

Prime and KLLM are two of the largest refrigerated carriers, making this a key comparison for drivers interested in reefer freight. Prime is larger with multiple divisions, while KLLM is a dedicated reefer specialist.

Ryder and Penske are the two largest truck leasing and fleet management companies, both employing thousands of CDL drivers in dedicated contract carriage. These are among the best local and regional driving jobs available with predictable routes and home daily schedules.

Walmart and Amazon represent the two largest retailers' private fleet operations. Walmart's fleet is long-established with industry-leading pay, while Amazon's freight operation is newer and scaling rapidly with tech company benefits.

Landstar and Mercer are two of the top owner-operator carriers. Landstar is larger with diverse freight types, while Mercer specializes in flatbed. Neither employs company drivers -- both connect independent owner-operators with freight.

ABF and TForce are both Teamsters-represented LTL carriers offering union-scale wages and benefits. ABF has been union since the 1930s, while TForce transitioned from UPS Freight to TFI International ownership in 2021.

Estes and Old Dominion are both premier LTL carriers with roots in Virginia. Estes is the largest privately held LTL carrier with an ESOP, while Old Dominion is publicly traded and widely regarded as the best-operated LTL carrier.

Schneider and J.B. Hunt are two of the most respected names in trucking. Schneider is known for CDL training and its tanker division, while J.B. Hunt leads in intermodal and dedicated contract services with higher pay ceilings.

Knight-Swift is the largest TL carrier with coast-to-coast operations, while Heartland focuses on short-to-medium haul in the eastern U.S. with more frequent home time. Both accept newer drivers but the driving experience differs significantly.

Walmart and Old Dominion represent two of the highest-paying driving jobs -- one in private fleet, one in LTL. Both require significant experience and are considered premium aspirational positions.

Saia is a rapidly expanding LTL carrier going from regional Southeast to national. Old Dominion is the acknowledged industry leader. Both offer strong LTL careers, but Old Dominion's compensation is hard to beat.

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.

Schneider and Knight-Swift both offer CDL training for new drivers. Schneider is known for diverse divisions including tanker, while Knight-Swift is the industry's largest carrier with the most openings.

R+L and Estes are both family-owned, non-union LTL carriers with national coverage. Estes is larger with more service centers, while R+L is known for competitive linehaul pay.

Both are Midwest-centric regional LTL carriers. Dayton Freight is privately owned with consistently high driver satisfaction. Holland is now part of TFI International after Yellow's closure. Dayton Freight serves 24 states; Holland covers Central and Southeast.

Both are privately held LTL carriers with deep Southeast roots. Averitt has expanded into truckload and international, while Southeastern remains focused on regional LTL excellence. Both consistently earn high marks for service and driver satisfaction.

Prime and Schneider are two of the most popular first carriers for new CDL drivers. Prime is privately held with reefer, tanker, and flatbed. Schneider is publicly traded with van, tanker, intermodal, and dedicated. Both have large training operations.

Both Chattanooga-based truckload carriers that were direct competitors for years before US Xpress was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2023. Both offer OTR, dedicated, and team driving with a strong Southeast presence.

Both Michigan/Ohio-based LTL carriers with strong Midwest presence. Central Transport has national coverage while Dayton Freight is regional across 24 states. Dayton Freight consistently earns higher driver satisfaction.

Forward Air specializes in airport-to-airport deferred air freight and expedited LTL. FedEx Freight is a traditional full-service LTL carrier. Different market segments with different driver experiences.

Both are dedicated contract carriage specialists. Ruan is privately held with Midwest roots specializing in bulk/tanker. Ryder is a publicly traded global fleet management company. Both offer home-daily positions with predictable routes.

Both are national LTL carriers, but XPO is significantly larger and more established. Roadrunner focuses on long-haul metro-to-metro LTL after financial restructuring. XPO is the stronger choice for most drivers.

Werner and Prime are two of the largest carriers actively recruiting new CDL drivers. Werner focuses on dry van and dedicated. Prime offers reefer, tanker, and flatbed divisions. Both are common first carriers.

J.B. Hunt excels in intermodal and dedicated with higher pay ceilings. Werner is a traditional truckload carrier with a strong dedicated fleet and CDL graduate programs. J.B. Hunt is more selective in hiring.

The largest publicly traded TL carrier vs one of the largest privately held. Both offer CDL training but differ in fleet composition and specialty divisions.

Saia is publicly traded and rapidly expanding its terminal network. Estes is the largest privately held LTL carrier with an ESOP. Both offer competitive LTL careers with home-daily options.

ABF is a Teamsters union LTL carrier under ArcBest. Old Dominion is non-union with profit sharing. ABF offers union protections and pension; Old Dominion offers higher total compensation.

The top two LTL employers compared. FedEx Freight is backed by FedEx with pension and tuition reimbursement. Old Dominion is the industry leader with profit sharing and stock purchase.

Covenant is known for team driving and expedited freight. Heartland focuses on short-to-medium haul with more frequent home time. Different strengths for different driver priorities.

Old Dominion is the gold standard in LTL. XPO is a major competitor with a large terminal network and pension plan. Both offer home-daily city positions and competitive LTL pay.

Marten and KLLM are both major temperature-controlled carriers competing for reefer drivers. Marten is publicly traded with diverse divisions. KLLM is a dedicated reefer specialist. Both haul produce, frozen foods, and temperature-sensitive freight.

CRST and Prime are two of the most accessible carriers for new drivers with no experience. CRST is known for team driving through CRST Expedited. Prime offers more division variety. Both provide paid CDL training.

Both Nebraska-based carriers with strong reputations. Crete Carrier is privately held with three divisions (dry van, reefer via Shaffer, flatbed via Hunt). Werner is publicly traded focusing on dry van and dedicated.

UPS feeder drivers and FedEx Freight drivers represent two of the best-paid driving positions in the industry. UPS is Teamsters union with top-tier wages and pension. FedEx Freight is non-union with FedEx corporate benefits. Both offer home-daily positions.

NFI and Ryder are both major dedicated contract carriage providers offering local and regional routes. NFI is privately held with strong Northeast and port drayage operations. Ryder is publicly traded with nationwide coverage.

Groendyke is the largest privately held bulk tanker carrier in the U.S. specializing in chemicals and petroleum. Schneider's tanker division is one of the largest food-grade and chemical tanker operations. Both offer premium tanker pay.

ATS and Mercer are both leading flatbed and specialized carriers. ATS offers both company driver and owner-operator positions. Mercer is exclusively owner-operator. Both haul oversized, heavy, and specialized freight.

PAM Transport is a smaller carrier specializing in automotive freight alongside dry van. Knight-Swift is the largest TL carrier. PAM is easier to get into but generally offers lower starting pay.

The two highest-paying driving positions in America compared. Walmart is a private fleet with $87K-$110K+ pay. UPS feeder is a Teamsters union position with $80K-$120K+. Both are extremely competitive to get hired at.

Heartland focuses on short-to-medium haul with newer equipment. USA Truck offers OTR and regional with DB Schenker backing. Heartland is the stronger choice for most drivers.

Schneider is a diversified mega carrier with CDL training. Heartland is a truckload specialist focused on short-to-medium haul. Schneider offers more career paths; Heartland offers better home time.

Two of the best-paying carriers compared: J.B. Hunt's truckload/intermodal vs Old Dominion's LTL. Different types of driving with different lifestyles. Both are premium employers.

Both accept drivers with no experience and provide CDL training. Prime has more division variety (reefer, tanker, flatbed). Covenant excels in team driving and expedited freight.

Werner is accessible to new CDL holders with solid dedicated freight. J.B. Hunt pays more and offers better home time but is more selective. A common career progression goes from Werner to J.B. Hunt.

The largest TL carrier vs one of the most diversified. Knight-Swift has more openings; Schneider has better equipment and more division variety.

The industry's best-run LTL carrier vs a rapidly growing national competitor. Old Dominion pays more; Saia has more openings due to expansion.

Estes is the largest privately held LTL carrier with ESOP. FedEx Freight carries the FedEx brand with pension and tuition reimbursement. Both are top-tier LTL employers.

Two major non-union national LTL carriers. XPO is larger with a pension plan. Saia is growing faster with stock purchase options. Both offer competitive LTL careers.

Werner is a diversified mega carrier accepting new CDL graduates. Heartland focuses on short-haul with better home time but prefers experienced drivers.

Two Arkansas-headquartered giants. J.B. Hunt is a for-hire carrier with diverse divisions. Walmart is a private fleet with the highest base pay in trucking. Both are premium employers.

The largest TL carrier vs a mid-size specialist in team driving and expedited. Knight-Swift has more openings; Covenant has a stronger niche in team driving.

Two premium dedicated driving positions. Penske offers home daily with brand-new trucks. Walmart offers the highest pay in trucking with home weekly. Both require experience.

Two dedicated/local driving options. Amazon offers tech company perks and rapid growth. Ryder offers established fleet management operations with predictable routes.

The two most popular carriers for brand-new CDL drivers. Schneider offers company-paid training with APU trucks and diverse divisions. Prime offers more specialty options with a lease purchase path.

Two major reefer carriers compared for temperature-controlled hauling. Marten is publicly traded with newer equipment and better home time. Prime is larger with CDL training and more division flexibility.

Both privately held carriers accepting new drivers. Crete runs Kenworths and Peterbilts across three divisions (dry van, reefer via Shaffer, flatbed via Hunt). Prime offers CDL training with reefer, tanker, and flatbed divisions.

Estes is the largest privately held LTL carrier (non-union, ESOP). ABF is a Teamsters union LTL carrier under ArcBest. Different models -- non-union with ownership vs union with pension.

Two major dedicated/local employers. Amazon offers tech company perks and growth. Penske offers established operations with brand-new trucks and predictable routes.

Two of the best regional LTL carriers in different territories. Southeastern covers the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Dayton Freight covers the Midwest, Central, and Southeast. Both are privately held with strong cultures.

Both are now under TFI International's umbrella. Holland is a regional LTL carrier in the Central/Southeast U.S. TForce Freight is a national LTL carrier (formerly UPS Freight). Different coverage areas under the same parent.

J.B. Hunt's truckload/intermodal vs FedEx Freight's LTL. Different types of driving, different lifestyles. J.B. Hunt intermodal can match FedEx Freight's home-daily schedule with competitive pay.

Two of the most compared mega carriers. Schneider has more diverse divisions and company-paid CDL training. Werner offers strong dedicated accounts and consistent mentoring. Both are publicly traded nationwide carriers.

Knight-Swift now owns US Xpress (acquired 2023), but both brands still operate. The main question is which brand offers the better driving experience within the same parent company.

Two top tanker/bulk carriers compared. Groendyke is the largest private bulk tanker carrier specializing in chemicals. Ruan handles food-grade, chemical, and general bulk in dedicated operations.

Both Virginia-based LTL leaders. Old Dominion is publicly traded with industry-best profit sharing. Estes is privately held with ESOP. Old Dominion pays more; Estes is easier to get into.

FedEx Freight is the largest LTL carrier with corporate backing and pension. Saia is a fast-growing national LTL with stock purchase. Both offer competitive LTL pay and home-daily city positions.

ATS and Landstar are both major flatbed carriers. ATS offers company driver positions alongside O/O. Landstar is exclusively owner-operator. ATS provides a career path; Landstar provides O/O independence.

The two highest-paying CDL positions in America. UPS feeder offers Teamsters union wages and daily home time. Walmart offers the highest guaranteed base pay with weekly home time. Both are aspirational positions.

Two large carriers accepting brand-new drivers. CRST is known for team driving through CRST Expedited. Knight-Swift has the widest range of solo and team opportunities through Swift Academy.

Both accept new CDL holders. PAM has a niche in automotive hauling. Prime offers reefer, tanker, flatbed, and CDL training. Prime is the more versatile option.

Two major dedicated carriers offering home-daily local routes. NFI is strong in the Northeast with port drayage. Penske has nationwide coverage with brand-new trucks.

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.

Heartland's short-haul model vs Knight-Swift's massive nationwide operation. Heartland for home time; Knight-Swift for training and job variety.

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.

Schneider's tanker division is one of the largest. Groendyke is the pure tanker specialist with ESOP. Schneider trains from scratch; Groendyke requires experience.

J.B. Hunt DCS (dedicated) vs Ryder dedicated. Both offer home-time-friendly dedicated accounts. J.B. Hunt pays more on average; Ryder offers more consistency and better-maintained equipment.

Werner is a dry van/dedicated carrier. Covenant specializes in team driving and expedited. Both accept new CDL holders. Werner for solo dedicated; Covenant for team expedited.

Two of the biggest CDL training carriers. Prime has more specialty divisions. Knight-Swift has more geographic coverage and job openings.

Non-union LTL with FedEx corporate backing vs Teamsters union LTL. FedEx offers pension and tuition reimbursement. ABF offers union protections and Teamsters pension.

Crete is privately held running Kenworths and Peterbilts across three divisions. Schneider is publicly traded with company-paid CDL training and APU trucks. Both accept new drivers.

J.B. Hunt's diverse divisions vs Penske's pure dedicated operations. J.B. Hunt offers more career variety and higher pay potential. Penske offers the most predictable schedule with brand-new trucks.

Growing national LTL vs the largest LTL carrier. Saia is expanding rapidly with more openings. FedEx Freight offers corporate backing and pension.

The largest privately held LTL carrier (Estes, ESOP) vs a rapidly growing public LTL (Saia, stock purchase). Both non-union, both national, both excellent.

The best LTL carrier vs the best-paying feeder position. Old Dominion offers profit sharing and premium LTL. UPS feeder offers Teamsters wages and the highest total comp in driving.

J.B. Hunt is the premium carrier for experienced drivers. Prime is the gateway carrier for new drivers. Many drivers train at Prime and move to J.B. Hunt.

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.

Two large non-union national LTL carriers. XPO offers a pension plan. Estes offers ESOP. Both provide home-daily city positions and competitive pay.

Schneider offers company-paid CDL and tanker/intermodal. Crete offers KW/Peterbilt trucks across dry van/reefer/flatbed divisions. Both are excellent for new and experienced drivers.

Established fleet management giant vs the newest major fleet operator. Ryder offers 90+ years of stability and the best-maintained trucks. Amazon offers tech perks and rapid growth.

Heartland's short-haul model vs Crete's multi-division operation. Heartland for home time. Crete for truck quality and division variety.

Two of the best regional LTL carriers serving different territories. Averitt covers the Southeast. Dayton Freight covers the Midwest. Both privately held with strong cultures.

The largest TL carrier vs a respected mega carrier. Knight-Swift has more openings and CDL training. Werner has more consistent driver satisfaction and equipment.

The highest-paying feeder job vs the highest-paying LTL job. UPS feeder pays more but is nearly impossible to get. Old Dominion is the realistic premium target.

Truckload/intermodal (J.B. Hunt) vs LTL (Saia). Different types of driving with different lifestyles. J.B. Hunt for variety and higher pay ceiling. Saia for consistent LTL with daily home time.

The highest-paying private fleet vs one of the best training carriers. Walmart is the goal; Schneider is the starting point. Completely different experience requirements.

Non-union FedEx corporate vs Teamsters union TForce. FedEx offers corporate benefits and pension. TForce offers union wages and Teamsters protections.

The best non-union LTL carrier vs a respected Teamsters LTL carrier. Old Dominion pays more with profit sharing. ABF offers union protections and pension.

Two carriers known for team driving. CRST Expedited pairs new drivers with experienced partners. Covenant offers team incentives with expedited freight. Both accept new CDL holders.