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    Old Dominion Freight Line

    Helping the World Keep Promises: Old Dominion Freight Line Delivers Reliable LTL Shipping Solutions

    Revenue:$5.6B
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    Old Dominion Freight Line global carrier services and logistics operations

    Company Overview

    Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading American less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping company founded in 1934 by Earl and Lillian Congdon with a single truck running between Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. Headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, the company now operates over 260 service centers, employs more than 22,000 people, and provides regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

    Key Leadership

    Executive Team:

    • CEO: Kevin "Marty" Freeman
    • CFO: Adam Satterfield
    • COO: Gregory B. Plemmons

    Employee Demographics:

    • Global Workforce: 21,895

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Specialized Equipment:

    • Tractors: Operating more than 5,800 to 7,000 tractors for freight transport across North America
    • Trailers: Operating more than 20,000 to 22,500 trailers for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping

    Technology Platforms:

    • Advanced Digital Tracking and Logistics Technology Platform: Provides real-time shipment tracking, advanced route optimization, and digital freight management, enabling comprehensive monitoring and efficient logistics operations across the entire network

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Major Facilities:

    • Kernersville Service Center: 103-door facility located near Old Dominion headquarters in Kernersville, NC, serving the Triad region with expanded capacity
    • Marysville Service Center: 52-door facility on nearly 10 acres in Marysville, WA, with expansion space for up to 79 doors, serving the Pacific Northwest

    Certifications:

    • ISO 9001: Quality Management System standard focused on ensuring consistent service delivery and continuous improvement in operations.

    Operational Capabilities:

    • LTL Tons Per Day: 44,414 (Q4 2023)
    • Operating Ratio: 72.3% (2024 fiscal year)
    • LTL Revenue per Hundredweight: $22.77 (Q4 2023)
    warehouses and logistics hubs showcasing modern distribution centers, automated facilities, and supply chain infrastructure

    Global Locations & Network

    Extensive global network connecting businesses worldwide with reliable logistics solutions.

    Geographic Scope:

    Old Dominion Freight Line provides comprehensive coverage across North America, including the entire continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, with a network of over 250 service centers and seamless cross-border logistics. Through global partnerships, Old Dominion extends its reach to more than 40 ports in Asia, over 65 in Europe, and additional destinations in the Caribbean, Central and South America, offering both less-than-container load (LCL) and full-container load (FCL) international freight services.

    Strategic Hubs:

    • Memphis, USA: Memphis serves as one of Old Dominion's busiest freight hubs, leveraging its proximity to major interstates, railheads, the Memphis cargo airport, and an inland port to provide direct service to western Tennessee, east Arkansas, and northern Mississippi, supporting regional, inter-regional, and national logistics operations.
    • Kernersville, USA: The Kernersville service center, with 103 doors and located near company headquarters, is a key facility for expanding capacity and improving service in the Triad region of North Carolina.
    • Marysville, USA: The Marysville service center in Washington operates with 52 doors and space for future expansion, serving as a critical hub for agricultural and construction shipments in the Pacific Northwest.
    • Butte, USA: The Butte service center in Montana, strategically located near major highways and railroads, features 42 doors and acts as a gateway for deliveries to Canada, enhancing cross-border shipping capabilities.
    • Rock Island, USA: The Rock Island facility in Illinois, with 77 doors, serves major Midwest markets including Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha, and Indianapolis, supporting regional freight distribution.
    • West Columbia, USA: The West Columbia service center in South Carolina operates with 63 doors and is designed for future expansion, strengthening Old Dominion's service capacity in the Southeast.
    • Westfield, USA: The Westfield service center in Massachusetts, located near key interstate intersections, improves response times for shippers in Western Massachusetts and supports growth in the surrounding region.
    • Rochester, USA: The Rochester service center in New York, with 28 doors, plays a critical role in facilitating shipments to and from Canada and offers improved proximity to local customers.

    Partnerships:

    Old Dominion Freight Line maintains strategic alliances with Mallory Alexander International Logistics for ocean freight forwarding and with other carriers for North American LTL services, and has formed numerous multi-year partnerships as the official or exclusive freight carrier for over 40 major college athletic programs across the United States.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance our global reach and service capabilities.

    Strategic Partnerships:

    PartnerType
    Purdue UniversityAlliance
    LearfieldAlliance
    University of MissouriAlliance
    University of ConnecticutAlliance
    Women In Trucking AssociationService Partner

    Service Portfolio

    Comprehensive range of logistics and transportation services tailored to meet diverse customer needs.

    Core Services:

    • Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Services: Transportation of freight that does not require a full truckload, offering efficient, reliable, and flexible delivery options across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with various service levels and advanced shipment tracking.
    • Truckload Services: Full truckload shipping solutions including dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated options, with exclusive equipment use, door-to-door service, and coverage across all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.

    Value-Added Services:

    • Container Drayage: Provides transport of shipping containers between ports, rail terminals, and customer locations, streamlining the movement of international and domestic freight within the supply chain.
    • Truckload Brokerage: Offers access to a network of partner carriers for full truckload shipments, enabling flexible, cost-effective transportation solutions beyond core LTL services.

    Digital Offerings:

    • ODFL.com Online Tools: Web platform for real-time tracking, quoting, scheduling pickups, completing forms, and paying invoices

    Industry Reputation & News

    Recognition and achievements that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and innovation.

    Awards & Recognition:

    • Forbes America's Best Large Employers List 2025: Recognizes companies that excel in attracting and retaining top talent, based on an independent survey of more than 45,000 U.S. employees at large companies.

    Recent Developments:

    • Q2 2025 Revenue and Operating Ratio Update: Old Dominion Freight Line reported Q2 2025 revenue of $1.41 billion, a 6% year-over-year decline but a 2.4% increase compared to Q1, with the operating ratio rising to 74.6%. This reflects ongoing industry softness and the company's commitment to maintaining service quality despite lower volumes.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strategic vision and future initiatives that will shape the next generation of logistics services.

    Strengths:

    • Service Quality & Reliability: Old Dominion Freight Line consistently achieves industry-leading on-time delivery rates (often exceeding 99%) and maintains a remarkably low cargo claims ratio, building strong customer loyalty and a reputation for premium service.

    Weaknesses:

    • Weak Freight Demand and Revenue Decline: Old Dominion Freight Line has experienced a significant drop in freight volumes, with a 9.3% decrease in less-than-truckload (LTL) tons per day and a 6.1% year-over-year revenue decline, reflecting ongoing softness in the domestic economy.

    Opportunities:

    • Manufacturing Sector Rebound: Improvement in the manufacturing sector and economic indicators could drive increased demand for Old Dominion's freight services, especially for heavier and more profitable shipments.

    Risks:

    • Industry Competition: The less-than-truckload (LTL) industry is highly competitive, and increased competition can lead to pricing pressures, reduced market share, and decreased profitability for Old Dominion Freight Line.

    Strategic Initiatives:

    • Real Estate and Service Center Expansion: Old Dominion is investing $300 million in land acquisition, new service centers, and facility upgrades to expand its LTL network and improve shipping lanes and transit times.