Old Dominion Freight Line vs FedEx Freight
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.
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Pay
- $65,000 - $100,000+
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.5/5
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion pays $65K-$100K+ with industry-leading profit sharing adding $5K-$10K+ annually.
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight pays $60K-$95K with structured hourly rates and the FedEx corporate pay scale.
Home Time
Old Dominion Freight Line
City drivers home daily; linehaul drivers typically home weekly.
FedEx Freight
City drivers home daily; road drivers have predictable scheduled home time.
Benefits
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion offers profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase, and comprehensive health coverage.
FedEx Freight
FedEx offers pension, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and the full FedEx corporate benefits package.
Training/Support
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion requires 1 year experience but offers strong internal development.
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight requires 1 year experience and provides ongoing safety and skills training.
Equipment/Technology
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion's fleet is well-maintained across 250+ service centers.
FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight operates one of the largest LTL fleets with consistent equipment standards.
Our Verdict
Old Dominion has a slight edge in total compensation thanks to profit sharing. FedEx Freight offers a pension plan and tuition reimbursement. Both are top-tier LTL employers. The decision often comes down to terminal location and whether you value pension or profit sharing more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Old Dominion or FedEx Freight pay more?
Old Dominion generally pays more when you factor in profit sharing, which can add $5,000-$10,000+ annually.
Does FedEx Freight still have a pension?
Yes, FedEx Freight offers a pension plan through FedEx corporate, which is increasingly rare in trucking.
Which LTL carrier is harder to get hired at?
Old Dominion tends to be slightly more selective with lower turnover, meaning fewer openings.