FedEx Freight vs Old Dominion Freight Line
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.
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Pay
- $65,000 - $100,000+
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.5/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight pays $60K-$95K with structured hourly rates.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion pays $65K-$100K+ with profit sharing adding $5K-$10K+ annually.
Home Time
FedEx Freight
City drivers home daily; road drivers on predictable scheduled runs.
Old Dominion Freight Line
City drivers home daily; linehaul on scheduled weekly routes.
Benefits
FedEx Freight
FedEx offers pension, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and full corporate benefits.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion provides profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase, and health benefits.
Training/Support
FedEx Freight
FedEx requires 1 year experience; ongoing FedEx training available.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion requires 1 year; strong internal culture and development.
Equipment/Technology
FedEx Freight
FedEx operates a large, standardized fleet.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion runs modern equipment across 250+ terminals.
Our Verdict
The premier LTL matchup. Old Dominion wins on annual compensation (profit sharing). FedEx Freight wins on retirement planning (pension). Both are exceptional. Decision often comes down to terminal proximity and pension vs profit sharing preference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pension vs profit sharing?
Pension provides guaranteed retirement income. Profit sharing gives larger annual cash. For younger drivers, pension may be worth more long-term.
Which has lower turnover?
Old Dominion has some of the lowest in the industry. FedEx is also low but slightly higher.
Can I get hired at both?
Both require 1 year CDL-A. ODFL tends to be more selective due to fewer openings.