XPO vs Saia Inc.
Two major non-union national LTL carriers. XPO is larger with a pension plan. Saia is growing faster with stock purchase options. Both offer competitive LTL careers.
XPO
- Pay
- $60,000 - $95,000
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 3.7/5
Saia Inc.
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 5,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
XPO
XPO pays $60K-$95K with hourly and mileage options.
Saia Inc.
Saia pays $60K-$90K with competitive hourly rates.
Home Time
XPO
City home daily; road runs scheduled.
Saia Inc.
City home daily; linehaul scheduled.
Benefits
XPO
Pension, 401(k), medical, dental, PTO.
Saia Inc.
401(k) match, stock purchase, medical, dental, PTO.
Training/Support
XPO
1 year required. Dock-to-driver programs.
Saia Inc.
1 year required. New terminals create advancement.
Equipment/Technology
XPO
Invested heavily in fleet modernization.
Saia Inc.
Investing in new terminals and fleet as it expands.
Our Verdict
XPO edges ahead with its pension plan. Saia's rapid growth means more new positions and advancement. Both are strong non-union LTL employers. XPO for pension, Saia for growth opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does XPO have a pension?
Yes, alongside 401(k). Increasingly rare in trucking.
Is Saia's expansion real?
Yes, they're opening new service centers and hiring aggressively across the country.
Which is non-union?
Both are non-union national LTL carriers.