XPO vs ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Non-union national LTL (XPO) vs Teamsters union LTL (ABF). XPO offers a pension without union dues. ABF offers full Teamsters protections with seniority-based advancement.
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 4,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.9/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K with hourly and mileage options.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
ABF pays $60K-$95K under Teamsters contract.
Home Time
XPO
City daily; road scheduled.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
City daily; road by seniority bids.
Benefits
XPO
Pension, 401(k), health, PTO.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Teamsters pension, health and welfare, seniority.
Training/Support
XPO
1 year required. Dock-to-driver available.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
1 year required. Union seniority governs.
Equipment/Technology
XPO
Modern fleet with recent investment.
ABF Freight (ArcBest)
Adequate; ArcBest modernizing.
Our Verdict
XPO offers pension without union membership. ABF provides full Teamsters protections. Pay is comparable. Choose XPO for non-union with pension, or ABF if union representation matters to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does XPO have a pension without being union?
Yes. XPO offers a pension plan to drivers without union membership.
Is ABF always union?
Yes, ABF Freight is a Teamsters carrier. All drivers are union members.
Which has better equipment?
XPO has invested more recently in fleet modernization.