XPO vs Estes Express Lines
Two large non-union national LTL carriers. XPO offers a pension plan. Estes offers ESOP. Both provide home-daily city positions and competitive pay.
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
Estes Express Lines
- Pay
- $58,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 8,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.2/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K.
Estes Express Lines
Estes pays $58K-$90K with ESOP.
Home Time
XPO
City daily; road scheduled.
Estes Express Lines
City daily; linehaul predictable.
Benefits
XPO
Pension, 401(k), health, PTO.
Estes Express Lines
ESOP, 401(k), health, dock-to-driver.
Training/Support
XPO
1 year required. Dock-to-driver.
Estes Express Lines
Strong dock-to-driver, promotes from within.
Equipment/Technology
XPO
Modernized fleet.
Estes Express Lines
Large, well-maintained fleet.
Our Verdict
XPO for pension (guaranteed retirement income). Estes for ESOP (company ownership shares) and the stronger dock-to-driver program. Both are strong non-union LTL careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pension vs ESOP?
XPO pension is guaranteed income in retirement. Estes ESOP gives company shares that grow in value. Different wealth-building approaches.
Which is family-owned?
Estes is family-owned since 1931. XPO is publicly traded.
Which has more terminals?
XPO has a larger network. Estes is also national but slightly smaller.