Saia Inc. vs FedEx Freight
Growing national LTL vs the largest LTL carrier. Saia is expanding rapidly with more openings. FedEx Freight offers corporate backing and pension.
Saia Inc.
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 5,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4/5
FedEx Freight
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 15,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.1/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Saia Inc.
Saia pays $60K-$90K with stock purchase.
FedEx Freight
FedEx pays $60K-$95K with structured increases.
Home Time
Saia Inc.
City daily; linehaul scheduled.
FedEx Freight
City daily; road predictable.
Benefits
Saia Inc.
401(k), stock purchase, health, PTO.
FedEx Freight
Pension, 401(k), tuition, FedEx corporate.
Training/Support
Saia Inc.
1 year required. Growth creates advancement.
FedEx Freight
1 year required. FedEx Learning programs.
Equipment/Technology
Saia Inc.
New fleet investment as network grows.
FedEx Freight
Large standardized fleet.
Our Verdict
FedEx Freight for pension and corporate stability. Saia for growth opportunity and faster advancement at new terminals. Both are excellent LTL choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Saia have a pension?
No. FedEx Freight does. This is a key differentiator.
Which has more openings?
Saia, due to rapid expansion and new terminal openings.
Which is more stable?
FedEx Freight, backed by FedEx Corporation. Saia is stable too but smaller.