Averitt Express vs Dayton Freight Lines
Two of the best regional LTL carriers serving different territories. Averitt covers the Southeast. Dayton Freight covers the Midwest. Both privately held with strong cultures.
Averitt Express
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 4,800+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.2/5
Dayton Freight Lines
- Pay
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Fleet
- 2,500+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.3/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Averitt Express
Averitt pays $55K-$85K with profit sharing.
Dayton Freight Lines
Dayton pays $60K-$90K with above-average hourly rates.
Home Time
Averitt Express
City daily; regional focus.
Dayton Freight Lines
City daily; regional linehaul.
Benefits
Averitt Express
Profit sharing, 401(k), health, dock-to-driver.
Dayton Freight Lines
Health, 401(k) match, PTO, late-model trucks.
Training/Support
Averitt Express
Strong dock-to-driver program.
Dayton Freight Lines
1 year required. Family culture.
Equipment/Technology
Averitt Express
Modern fleet with driver amenities.
Dayton Freight Lines
Late-model, excellently maintained trucks.
Where they actually differ
The scores above are our reading. This part is just the two carriers' profiles side by side — divisions, what they ask of a new hire, where they run, and which benefits only one of them lists.
Averitt Express
- Founded
- 1971
- Fleet
- 4,800+ trucks
- Drivers
- 5,500+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL, Dedicated, Truckload
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Tennessee, Georgia and Texas
Averitt Express is a privately held carrier offering LTL, truckload, dedicated, and international services across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond. Headquartered in Cookeville, TN, Averitt is consistently recognized as one of the best employers in the trucking industry with strong driver satisfaction scores and a family-oriented culture.
Only Averitt Express is strong in: Tennessee, Georgia and Texas — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Averitt Express and not by Dayton Freight Lines
- • Profit sharing
- • Paid time off and holidays
- • Dock-to-driver career path
Dayton Freight Lines
- Founded
- 1981
- Fleet
- 2,500+ tractors
- Drivers
- 3,500+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
Dayton Freight Lines is a privately owned LTL carrier providing next-day and two-day service across a 24-state region in the Midwest, Central, and Southeast U.S. Known for above-average driver pay, excellent equipment, and a strong family culture, Dayton Freight consistently ranks among the best regional LTL employers.
Only Dayton Freight Lines is strong in: Ohio, Michigan and Indiana — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Dayton Freight Lines and not by Averitt Express
- • Competitive hourly pay with overtime
- • Paid vacation and holidays
- • Late-model equipment
Our Verdict
Choose by geography. Southeast drivers: Averitt. Midwest drivers: Dayton Freight. Both are among the best regional LTL employers in their respective territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do they overlap?
Somewhat in the Southeast, but core territories differ.
Which pays more?
Dayton Freight has slightly higher base pay. Averitt's profit sharing narrows the gap.
Which has dock-to-driver?
Both offer internal advancement, but Averitt's program is more formalized.