Old Dominion Freight Line vs Saia Inc.
The industry's best-run LTL carrier vs a rapidly growing national competitor. Old Dominion pays more; Saia has more openings due to expansion.
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Pay
- $65,000 - $100,000+
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.5/5
Saia Inc.
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 5,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion pays $65K-$100K+ with profit sharing.
Saia Inc.
Saia pays $60K-$90K with stock purchase and regular increases.
Home Time
Old Dominion Freight Line
City home daily; linehaul predictable.
Saia Inc.
City home daily; linehaul scheduled.
Benefits
Old Dominion Freight Line
Profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase, health.
Saia Inc.
401(k) match, stock purchase, medical, dental, PTO.
Training/Support
Old Dominion Freight Line
1 year required. Strong internal culture.
Saia Inc.
1 year required. New terminals create advancement.
Equipment/Technology
Old Dominion Freight Line
Modern fleet, 250+ terminals.
Saia Inc.
Heavy investment in new terminals and fleet.
Our Verdict
Old Dominion for maximum compensation. Saia for more available positions and growth opportunities. Both are excellent LTL careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is growing faster?
Saia is expanding aggressively with new terminals. More new positions available.
Which pays more?
Old Dominion with profit sharing.
Should I wait for ODFL?
Not necessarily. Saia is excellent and qualifies you for ODFL later.