IU Athletics Announces Old Dominion Freight Lines as Official Freight Carrier

IU Athletics Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 30, 2022

Bloomington, Ind. - Indiana Athletics announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Official Freight Carrier of Indiana Athletics. This multi-year relationship combines both organizations known for excellence and will give OD access to gameday activations, events and media throughout the college athletics season.

“We pride ourselves on teaming up with industry leaders as our corporate partners, which is why I’m so excited about this agreement with Old Dominion Freight Line,” said IU Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson. “Throughout the storied history of IU Athletics, we have always held ourselves to the highest standard in how we go about things, and OD shares that same philosophy. We’re excited to have them as part of our IU Athletics team.”  

“Indiana Athletics has a rich program history with a commitment to winning. We are proud to partner with Indiana, as their drive for excellence aligns with our culture at OD,” said Dick Podiak, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for OD. “We know it takes a lot of hard work to be The Best in the Game, so we’re proud to support the Hoosiers, who are striving to be the best in theirs.”

OD’s integrated agreement and designation as the Official Freight Carrier of Indiana Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Indiana Athletics’ multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Indiana University Sports Properties.

Old Dominion Freight Line, based in Thomasville, North Carolina, handles LTL freight shipments throughout North America, focusing on on-time, damage-free deliveries. Shippers and industry experts consistently regard OD as one of the best-run trucking companies because of its operational efficiencies and commitment to premium service. Additionally, Old Dominion has a track record of being the #1 National LTL Carrier for Quality for 12-years in a row according to Mastio & Company.

For more information about Old Dominion Freight Line, visit ODFL.com.

About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (“LTL”) motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization. Our service offerings, which include expedited transportation, are provided through an expansive network of service centers located throughout the continental United States. The Company also maintains strategic alliances with other carriers to provide LTL services throughout North America. In addition to its core LTL services, the Company offers a range of value-added services including container drayage, truckload brokerage and supply chain consulting.