SALT LAKE CITY— Utah Athletics announced today that leading less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) is now the Official Freight Carrier of Utah Athletics. The multi-year relationship combines both organizations known for excellence and will give OD access to game-day activations, events, and media throughout the college athletics season.
The freight carrier increased its college sports partnerships in 2023 from 36 universities to 41 across the US.
"We are excited to welcome Old Dominion Freight Line to the Utah Athletics family," said Mark Harlan, Utah's Director of Athletics. "Our culture of excellence aligns well with OD's culture of delivering a championship experience, and we are very grateful to enter into this new partnership."
"Utah Athletics is one the premier athletic departments in the nation that consistently performs at a very high level. 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 Utes, who are striving to be the best in theirs."
OD's integrated agreement and designation as the Official Freight Carrier of Utah Athletics began July 1, 2023 in collaboration with its multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD.
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 commitment to excellence and premium service. Old Dominion has been the #1 National LTL Carrier for Quality for 13 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.