SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga Athletics announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Official Freight Carrier of Gonzaga 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 team with Old Dominion as our official freight carrier," said Gonzaga Athletics Director
Chris Standiford. "We have a tremendous lineup of corporate sponsors and we appreciate OD, with their commitment to excellence, partnering with the Zags."
"We're thrilled to partner with Gonzaga Athletics. Their year on year commitment to excellence, a rich history of winning, and a culture of success makes them one of the premier athletic departments in the nation," 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 Bulldogs' student-athletes, who are striving to be the best in theirs."
OD's integrated agreement and designation as the Official Freight Carrier of Gonzaga Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Gonzaga Athletics' multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Gonzaga 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.
