The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Old Dominion Freight Line Aligns with the University of Texas as the Official Freight Carrier of Texas Athletics
08.30.2022 | Longhorn Sports Properties / Learfield
Premium less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier teams up with the Longhorns starting with 2022/2023 Athletics Season
Austin, Texas – Texas Athletics announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Official Freight Carrier for Texas 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 are excited to welcome OD to the Forty Acres," said Texas Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Drew Martin. "We sincerely appreciate their sponsorship and share a common goal of a fan first experience for Longhorns Nation."
"We're excited to partner with Texas Athletics for the upcoming college sports season and beyond. For decades, Texas has proven it has a rich history of gameday traditions, develops world-class student athletes, and has an unwavering commitment to excellence. These attributes align well with our values at Old Dominion," 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 Longhorns, who are striving to be the best in theirs."
OD's integrated agreement and designation as the Official Freight Carrier of Texas Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Texas Athletics' multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Longhorn 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.
