Penn State Athletics announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Exclusive Freight Partner of Penn State 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.
"Penn State Athletics has built a culture of winning and is one the premier athletic departments in the nation. We're excited to partner with such a strong program that aligns closely with our focus on excellence" 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 Nittany Lions, who are striving to be the best in theirs."
OD's integrated agreement and designation as the Exclusive Freight Partner of Penn State Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Penn State Athletics' multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Penn State Sports Properties.
"We're pleased to welcome Old Dominion into Nittany Nation," said Doug Nelson, Vice President and General Manager for Penn State Sports Properties. "We appreciate their support of Penn State Athletics and look forward to lifting each other's brands up together throughout the course of our exciting new partnership."
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.
