Old Dominion Freight Line

Thomasville, NC · Founded 1934 · 10,800+ trucks · 48 states, Canada, Puerto Rico

Company Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line is widely considered the premier LTL (less-than-truckload) carrier in the United States. The publicly traded company consistently reports industry-leading operating ratios and has won numerous Mastio quality awards. OD operates over 250 service centers across the country. LTL driving offers a different lifestyle than truckload, with local P&D (pickup and delivery) drivers getting daily home time and linehaul drivers running terminal-to-terminal overnight routes.

Pay & Compensation

Solo Driver Pay

$24-$34/hr (linehaul and P&D)

Team Driver Pay

N/A

Owner-Operator Pay

N/A

Benefits & Perks

Industry-leading LTL driver pay
Full medical, dental, vision
401(k) with generous company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays and PTO
Quarterly safety bonuses

Hiring Requirements

Minimum Age: 21 years old
Experience Required: 1 year (2 years preferred)
CDL Class: Class A
Endorsements: Doubles/Triples preferred

Pros & Cons

Pros

Top pay in the LTL industry
Exceptional company financial health
Strong safety culture with bonuses
Union-free environment with excellent benefits

Cons

LTL involves more physical work (dock touch freight)
Higher experience requirements
Linehaul drivers may have irregular schedules
Competitive hiring process

Equipment & Operations

Equipment Types

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)

Operating Region

48 states, Canada, Puerto Rico

Home Time

Daily for P&D; layover for linehaul (2-3 days out)

Annual Revenue

$5.7 billion

Best For

Experienced drivers seeking top LTL pay with stability and great benefits

Frequently Asked Questions About Old Dominion Freight Line

Old Dominion drivers are among the highest paid in the LTL industry. Pickup and delivery drivers earn $24-$30/hour, while linehaul drivers can earn $30-$34/hour. Total annual compensation frequently exceeds $85,000-$100,000.

LTL drivers handle freight from multiple customers on one trailer. Local P&D drivers make multiple stops per day and get home nightly. Linehaul drivers run terminal-to-terminal routes, usually at night. LTL generally involves more physical work but offers better home time.

Yes. OD actively recruits experienced drivers from other LTL carriers. Having 2+ years of verifiable LTL experience gives you the best chance of getting hired.