Averitt Express vs Dayton Freight Lines
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.
Averitt Express
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 4,800+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.2/5
Dayton Freight Lines
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 2,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.3/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Averitt Express
Averitt pays $55K-$85K with profit sharing.
Dayton Freight Lines
Dayton pays $60K-$90K with above-average hourly rates.
Home Time
Averitt Express
City daily; regional focus.
Dayton Freight Lines
City daily; regional linehaul.
Benefits
Averitt Express
Profit sharing, 401(k), health, dock-to-driver.
Dayton Freight Lines
Health, 401(k) match, PTO, late-model trucks.
Training/Support
Averitt Express
Strong dock-to-driver program.
Dayton Freight Lines
1 year required. Family culture.
Equipment/Technology
Averitt Express
Modern fleet with driver amenities.
Dayton Freight Lines
Late-model, excellently maintained trucks.
Our Verdict
Choose by geography. Southeast drivers: Averitt. Midwest drivers: Dayton Freight. Both are among the best regional LTL employers in their respective territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they overlap?
Somewhat in the Southeast, but core territories differ.
Which pays more?
Dayton Freight has slightly higher base pay. Averitt's profit sharing narrows the gap.
Which has dock-to-driver?
Both offer internal advancement, but Averitt's program is more formalized.