OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. ODFL 70.59
Industrials · NASDAQ · Data as of 2026-08-05
OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. (ODFL) has delivered +8.0% annualized revenue growth, +15.8% earnings growth, and n/a dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #248 of 1968 stocks overall and #58 of 442 in the Industrials sector by Steady Score.
About OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.
Company Overview
Old Dominion Freight Line transports less-than-truckload shipments across North America. This service combines freight from many customers in shared trailers and moves it through a network of service centers before local delivery. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers use Old Dominion for shipments too large for parcel networks but smaller than a full truckload, with time-sensitive and specialized services also available.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from freight charges based on shipment weight, distance, classification and service level. A hub-and-spoke network consolidates loads between pickup and delivery, so shipment density, linehaul efficiency and terminal utilization are important. The company owns much of its tractor, trailer and real-estate base. Tonnage, yield, fuel surcharges, labor costs and economic activity drive results.
Key Facts & Market Position
Less-than-truckload service requires a coordinated national terminal network that is difficult to scale quickly. Old Dominion emphasizes on-time delivery and low cargo damage, which matter to customers managing inventories. Ownership of service-center real estate supports network control but requires capital, while freight volumes can fall sharply during industrial and retail slowdowns.