ODFL

Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) is one of the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers in North America, headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina. Founded in 1934, the company operates a network of more than 260 service centers across all 48 contiguous U.S. states, serving shippers of virtually every size and industry.

ODFL's core service is national LTL freight, with direct door-to-door transit and coverage across the full continental United States. Beyond standard LTL, the company offers expedited LTL (including guaranteed and must-arrive-by-date options), truckload brokerage (dry van, flatbed, and refrigerated), intermodal, container drayage (including hazmat-certified), and global services to and from Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. International ocean and air freight forwarding covers full container load and less-than-container load shipments to regions including the Caribbean, Europe, the Far East, and Central and South America. Specialty services include trade show shipping, food and grocery handling, and security divider loads.

Shippers commonly use ODFL for domestic LTL freight where on-time performance and low damage rates are critical — particularly retail distribution, manufacturing inbound and outbound, and automotive parts. The company is also a go-to for expedited LTL when delivery windows are tight.