Founded in 1934 by Earl Sr. and Lillian Congdon in Richmond, Virginia, Old Dominion Freight Line started with a single truck and an unwavering commitment to fulfilling promises made to customers. Over the years, this dedication has propelled OD to become a leader in the freight industry. Guided by the philosophy of “helping the world keep promises,” the entire OD family remains devoted to assisting customers in achieving success. Despite evolving with time, OD remains steadfast in prioritizing customers, investing in its business and workforce, and ensuring the delivery of promises through its core values of professionalism, reliability, openness, mindfulness, innovation, service, ethics, and support.

For over eight decades, Old Dominion (OD) has consistently provided premium service, ensuring timely and intact delivery of shipments, with an impressive on-time delivery rate of over 99%. This commitment to reliability is reinforced by continual investment in maintaining a low claims ratio, minimizing hassle and expenses for customers due to damaged shipments. Through advanced online and mobile technology, OD offers immediate visibility and efficiency in tracking shipments, billing, and related documents. Furthermore, OD is dedicated to listening to customer feedback, innovating, and continually improving services to assist customers in fulfilling their promises.