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.
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.
XPO
- Founded
- 1989
- Fleet
- 13,000+ tractors
- Drivers
- 12,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Connecticut, Ohio and California
XPO is one of the largest LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers in North America following its separation from GXO Logistics. The company has a vast terminal network and offers drivers local and regional routes with consistent home time.
Only XPO is strong in: Connecticut, Ohio and California — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by XPO and not by Saia Inc.
- • Competitive LTL pay with hourly and mileage options
- • Pension plan and 401(k)
- • Paid time off
- • Home daily for most positions
Saia Inc.
- Founded
- 1924
- Fleet
- 5,500+ tractors
- Drivers
- 6,000+
- Divisions
- Local, Regional, LTL
- Experience wanted
- 1 year CDL-A
- Strongest states
- Georgia, Texas and Louisiana
Saia is a leading LTL carrier with a growing terminal network across the U.S. The company has rapidly expanded from its Southeast roots to become a national carrier, investing heavily in new service centers and equipment.
Only Saia Inc. is strong in: Georgia, Texas and Louisiana — worth knowing if you want to be domiciled there.
Listed by Saia Inc. and not by XPO
- • Competitive hourly pay
- • 401(k) with company match
- • Stock purchase plan
- • Home daily for city positions
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.