FedEx Freight vs ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Non-union LTL with FedEx corporate backing vs Teamsters union LTL. FedEx offers pension and tuition reimbursement. ABF offers union protections and Teamsters pension.
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 4,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.9/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
FedEx Freight
FedEx pays $60K-$95K with structured increases.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
ABF pays $60K-$95K under Teamsters contract.
Home Time
FedEx Freight
City daily; road predictable.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
City daily; road by seniority.
Benefits
FedEx Freight
Pension, 401(k), tuition, FedEx corporate.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Teamsters pension, health and welfare, seniority.
Training/Support
FedEx Freight
1 year required. FedEx Learning.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
1 year required. Union seniority.
Equipment/Technology
FedEx Freight
15,000+ tractors, FedEx standards.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Adequate; modernizing under ArcBest.
Our Verdict
FedEx Freight has the edge in total benefits (FedEx corporate package, tuition reimbursement) and equipment. ABF offers Teamsters union protections that some drivers strongly prefer. Pay is comparable. Choose based on union preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both have pensions?
Yes. FedEx has a corporate pension. ABF has Teamsters pension. Different funds, both provide retirement income.
Is FedEx Freight union?
No. ABF is Teamsters. That's the primary structural difference.
Which has better equipment?
FedEx Freight, backed by FedEx corporate resources.