FedEx Freight

Memphis, TN · Founded 1966 · 14,000+ trucks · 48 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Company Overview

FedEx Freight is the LTL division of FedEx Corporation and one of the top-paying LTL carriers in the country. The company operates approximately 400 service centers and provides both Priority (faster) and Economy LTL services. FedEx Freight benefits from the massive FedEx brand, corporate stability, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension plan, which is increasingly rare in trucking. Drivers consistently rank FedEx Freight among the top LTL employers.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$25-$36/hr (P&D and linehaul)

Team Driver Pay

N/A

Owner-Operator Pay

N/A

Benefits & Perks

Among the highest LTL driver pay in the industry
Full FedEx benefits package
401(k) with match
Pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts across FedEx brands

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age: 21 years old
Experience Required: 1 year
CDL Class: Class A
Endorsements: Doubles/Triples required for linehaul

Pros & Cons

Pros

Top-tier LTL pay in the industry
Pension plan (rare in trucking)
FedEx corporate stability and brand
Modern equipment fleet-wide

Cons

Highly competitive hiring process
Doubles/Triples endorsement required for linehaul
Some P&D routes involve heavy touch freight
Corporate environment may feel rigid

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

LTLPriority LTLEconomy LTL

Operating Region

48 states, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico

Home Time

Daily for P&D; 1-2 nights for linehaul

Annual Revenue

$9.0 billion

Best For

Experienced LTL drivers seeking the highest pay with pension and full FedEx benefits

Frequently Asked Questions About FedEx Freight

Yes. FedEx Freight is one of the few remaining carriers that offers a pension plan to drivers, in addition to a 401(k) with company match. This makes total retirement benefits among the best in trucking.

FedEx Freight linehaul drivers are among the highest paid in LTL, earning $30-$36/hour with overtime. Annual earnings for experienced linehaul drivers frequently exceed $90,000-$110,000.

P&D (pickup and delivery) drivers need a Class A CDL. Linehaul drivers additionally need a Doubles/Triples endorsement. Some hazmat routes require a HazMat endorsement.