Roadrunner Transportation vs XPO
Both are national LTL carriers, but XPO is significantly larger and more established. Roadrunner focuses on long-haul metro-to-metro LTL after financial restructuring. XPO is the stronger choice for most drivers.
Roadrunner Transportation
- Pay
- $58,000 - $88,000
- Fleet
- 2,000+ tractors (company + owner-operator)
- Rating
- 3.3/5
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Roadrunner Transportation
Roadrunner pays $58K-$88K with competitive linehaul rates.
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K with hourly and mileage options across its large network.
Home Time
Roadrunner Transportation
Roadrunner linehaul is long-haul between metros, meaning more road time.
XPO
XPO city drivers home daily; road runs scheduled with predictable home time.
Benefits
Roadrunner Transportation
Roadrunner offers health, 401(k), PTO, and owner-operator fuel discounts.
XPO
XPO provides medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k), and PTO.
Training/Support
Roadrunner Transportation
Roadrunner requires 1 year; still rebuilding support after restructuring.
XPO
XPO requires 1 year with dock-to-driver programs and development.
Equipment/Technology
Roadrunner Transportation
Roadrunner's fleet is adequate; investment has increased post-restructuring.
XPO
XPO has invested heavily in fleet modernization and terminal technology.
Our Verdict
XPO is the stronger choice by a clear margin. Roadrunner is rebuilding and can't yet match XPO's overall package. Choose Roadrunner only if their specific metro-to-metro linehaul routes work perfectly for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roadrunner stable after financial issues?
Restructured and refocused on core LTL, but doesn't have the financial strength of top-tier carriers.
Does XPO have a pension?
Yes, alongside 401(k). Increasingly rare in trucking.
Which has more owner-operator opportunities?
Roadrunner has a meaningful O/O program for linehaul. XPO primarily uses company drivers.
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Roadrunner Transportation
Downers Grove, IL · 2,000+ tractors (company + owner-operator)