Old Dominion Freight Line Aligns with University of South Carolina as the Official Freight Carrier of South Carolina Athletics
Premium less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier teams up with the Gamecocks starting with 2022/2023 Athletics Season
Columbia, SC (September 8, 2022) – South Carolina Athletics announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Official Freight Carrier of South Carolina 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 proud to welcome Old Dominion Freight Line as a new corporate partner of Gamecock Athletics,” said Athletics Director Ray Tanner. “As we strive for a championship experience for our student-athletes, Old Dominion puts excellence at the forefront of its mission.”
“We are proud to partner with South Carolina Athletics. Its rich history, passionate fan base, and commitment to winning align 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 Gamecocks, who are striving to be the best in theirs.”
OD’s integrated agreement and designation as the Official Freight Carrier of South Carolina Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with South Carolina Athletics’ multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Gamecock 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.
