Walmart Transportation vs Old Dominion Freight Line
Walmart and Old Dominion represent two of the highest-paying driving jobs -- one in private fleet, one in LTL. Both require significant experience and are considered premium aspirational positions.
Walmart Transportation
- Pay
- $87,000 - $110,000+
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4.7/5
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Pay
- $65,000 - $100,000+
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Rating
- 4.5/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Walmart Transportation
Walmart pays $87K-$110K+ -- the highest-paying private fleet position in trucking.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion pays $65K-$100K+ with profit sharing adding $5K-$10K+ annually.
Home Time
Walmart Transportation
Walmart drivers run regional routes between DCs and are typically home weekly.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion city drivers are home daily; linehaul is on weekly schedules.
Benefits
Walmart Transportation
Walmart offers 6% 401(k) match, stock purchase with 15% discount, and safety bonuses.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion provides profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase, and comprehensive health.
Training/Support
Walmart Transportation
Walmart requires 30 months verifiable experience -- no training for new drivers.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion requires 1 year experience -- no training for new CDL holders.
Equipment/Technology
Walmart Transportation
Walmart runs one of the newest, best-maintained private fleets in the country.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion operates modern equipment across its national terminal network.
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.
Walmart Transportation
- Founded
- 1962
- Fleet
- 12,000+ trucks
- Drivers
- 13,000+
- Divisions
- Regional, Dedicated, Local
- Experience wanted
- 30 months verifiable CDL-A experience in the last 3 years
- Strongest states
- Arkansas, Texas and Ohio
Walmart operates one of the largest private trucking fleets in the United States, delivering merchandise to over 4,700 Walmart and Sam's Club locations. Walmart drivers are among the highest-paid in the industry, with home-weekly schedules and top-tier benefits. Getting hired is competitive — Walmart requires significant verifiable experience and a clean safety record.
Only Walmart Transportation is strong in: Arkansas and Ohio — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Walmart Transportation and not by Old Dominion Freight Line
- • Industry-leading base pay
- • Quarterly safety bonuses
- • Full health, dental, and vision from day one
- • 401(k) with 6% company match
- • Company stock purchase plan with 15% discount
Old Dominion Freight Line
- Founded
- 1934
- Fleet
- 10,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 11,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- North Carolina, Virginia and Texas
Old Dominion is consistently rated as the top LTL carrier in the industry for service quality. The company has over 250 service centers nationwide and is known for excellent driver compensation and a strong safety record.
Only Old Dominion Freight Line is strong in: North Carolina and Virginia — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Old Dominion Freight Line and not by Walmart Transportation
- • Industry-leading LTL compensation
- • Profit sharing and 401(k)
- • Full health, dental, and vision
- • Company stock purchase plan
- • Home daily for city drivers
Our Verdict
Walmart is the superior position on pure compensation. Old Dominion offers daily home time for city drivers and strong profit sharing. Walmart's 30-month requirement is higher than ODFL's 1 year. Both are aspirational positions that experienced drivers target.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to get hired at Walmart Transportation?
Very competitive. 30 months verifiable experience, clean safety record, no preventable accidents.
Which pays more?
Walmart pays more in base salary. Old Dominion's total with profit sharing can reach $100K+, but Walmart's floor is higher.
Which is better long-term?
Both are excellent. Walmart offers higher pay. Old Dominion offers potential daily home time and stock ownership.