TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
Richmond, VA · Founded 1983 · 7,500+ trucks · 48 states, Canada
Company Overview
TForce Freight, formerly UPS Freight, is the LTL division now owned by TFI International after being acquired from UPS in 2021. The operation is Teamsters-unionized, providing drivers with union-scale pay, pension benefits, and seniority protections. TForce Freight operates over 300 service centers and handles a significant share of the North American LTL market. The union environment means structured pay progression but also adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
Pay & Compensation
Solo Driver Pay
$24-$33/hr (union scale)
Team Driver Pay
N/A
Owner-Operator Pay
N/A
Benefits & Perks
- Teamsters union representation
- Union-negotiated pay scales
- Full medical, dental, vision (union plan)
- Pension through union
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Seniority-based advancement
Hiring Requirements
- Minimum Age
- 21 years old
- Experience Required
- 1 year
- CDL Class
- Class A
- Endorsements
- Doubles/Triples for linehaul
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Teamsters union protection and pay scale
- Pension plan through union
- Structured pay increases based on seniority
- Strong LTL network with 300+ terminals
Cons
- Union dues reduce take-home pay slightly
- Seniority system means newer drivers get less desirable routes
- Corporate transitions under TFI ownership ongoing
- Less flexibility than non-union carriers
Equipment & Operations
Equipment Types
LTL
Operating Region
48 states, Canada
Home Time
Daily for P&D; 1-2 nights for linehaul
Annual Revenue
$3.2 billion
Best For
Drivers who want union protections, pension, and structured pay in LTL
Frequently Asked Questions About TForce Freight (formerly UPS Freight)
Yes. TForce Freight drivers are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). This provides union-scale pay, pension benefits, grievance procedures, and seniority protections.
UPS sold its LTL freight division to TFI International in 2021. TFI rebranded it as TForce Freight. The operation largely continued with the same terminals, equipment, and drivers.
Under the Teamsters contract, seniority determines route assignments, vacation scheduling, and layoff order. Longer-tenured drivers get first pick of routes and shifts.