SOUTH BEND, IN (September 14, 2022) – Notre Dame Global Partnerships announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now the Official Freight Carrier of Notre Dame Athletics. The multi-year relationship aligns the Irish and OD, two organizations committed to excellence in their respective fields. The partnership will give OD access to events, media, and customer activation opportunities throughout the Irish’s athletic season.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Old Dominion to our lineup of corporate partners for the upcoming season and beyond,” said University of Notre Dame Deputy Athletics Director for corporate relations Jim Fraleigh. “Their commitment to excellence, service and going above and beyond are similar characteristics to what we coach our student-athletes to be.”
OD’s integrated agreement and designation as Official Freight Carrier began July 1st.
“We are proud to partner with Notre Dame Athletics with such an incredible history of results, achievement and a commitment to winning. We believe this commitment aligns closely with our focus on being the best in our field. We’re also proud to join with an organization whose culture of service and taking care of their people is as integral to their success as it is to ours at OD.” said OD’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications Dick Podiak. “We know it takes a lot of hard work to be ‘The Best in the Game,’ so we’re proud to support Fighting Irish student-athletes, who are striving to be the best in theirs.”
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 Notre Dame Global Partnerships
Notre Dame Global Partnerships (NGDP) manages the sales, marketing, sponsorship, multimedia rights and branding services for the University of Notre Dame’s Athletics programs. Founded in 2018, NDGP is a joint venture between JMI Sports and Legends Global Partnerships, formed to build integrated partnerships with industry-leading partners that share the University’s commitment to both academic and athletic excellence. Notre Dame’s status as one of most recognizable and iconic institutions in collegiate athletics offers brands a unique opportunity to connect with fans, students, and alumni globally. NDGP is creating new and innovative partnerships that contribute to the University’s mission while also upholding its storied history and tradition.
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.
