Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)

Sector: Industrials|Industry: Trucking|Market Cap: $40.94B|Employees: 22.9K


Old Dominion Freight Line is a major North American less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier, providing regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services. They operate through a single integrated, union-free organization, with a network of service centers across the continental United States and strategic alliances for services in North America. Their primary revenue stream comes from transporting LTL shipments, and they also offer value-added services like container drayage and supply chain consulting.

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Business Summary

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers. They provide regional, inter-regional, and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization. Their service offerings include expedited transportation. They also offer value-added services such as container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. More than 98% of their revenue is derived from transporting LTL shipments. The company's demand is generally tied to industrial production and the overall health of the U.S. domestic economy. They have increased their revenue and customer base through organic market share growth. The company operates a network of 257 service centers throughout the continental United States.

Key Statistics

  • Employees: 22,902 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Geographic Footprint: Primarily the continental United States, with some services in North America
  • Headquarters: Thomasville, North Carolina
  • Founded: 1934
  • Number of locations/facilities: 257 service centers
  • Revenue: $5.87 billion (FY2023)
  • Key Subsidiaries/Brands: Not explicitly stated in the provided document

Leadership

  • CEO: Kevin M. Freeman
  • CFO: Adam N. Satterfield
  • Board Chair: David S. Congdon
  • Other Key Executives: Kimberly S. Maready (Vice President - Accounting and Finance)

The provided document does not include tenure or background information on the key executives.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Annual Revenue: $5.87 billion (FY2023)
  • Net Income: $1.24 billion (FY2023)
  • Total Assets: $5.51 billion (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Number of Employees: 22,902 (as of December 31, 2023)
  • Key Financial Highlights: Revenue decreased by 6.3% YoY, Net Income decreased by 10.0% YoY, Diluted EPS decreased by 7.6% YoY.

Products and Services

Old Dominion primarily offers LTL transportation services. Key offerings include:

  • Regional, Inter-regional, and National LTL Services: Transportation of multiple shipments from different customers on a single truck.
  • Expedited Transportation: Faster delivery options for time-sensitive shipments.
  • Value-Added Services: Container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting.

Key Business Segments

The company operates as a single segment, providing transportation services. Revenue breakdown by service type:

  • LTL Services: $5.80 billion (FY2023)
  • Other Services: $61.2 million (FY2023)

Business Strategy

Old Dominion focuses on organic market share growth, maintaining high-quality service at a fair price, and expanding network capacity. Key strategic initiatives include:

  • Expanding and upgrading the service center network.
  • Purchasing additional equipment.
  • Increasing sales and marketing efforts.
  • Investing in technology to improve efficiency.

Industry Context

The transportation and logistics industry is highly competitive and fragmented. Key aspects of the competitive landscape include:

  • Primary Industry: Less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier services.
  • Market Position: The company is one of the largest LTL carriers in North America.
  • Key Competitors: Regional, inter-regional, and national LTL carriers, truckload carriers, small package carriers, and airfreight carriers.
  • Industry Trends: Consolidation due to increased customer demand for transportation providers that can offer both regional and national service as well as other complementary value-added services.

Risk Factors

  • Business and Operations Risks: Inability to execute growth strategy, changes in relationships with significant customers, insurance and claims expenses, reductions in the supply or increases in the cost of equipment, economic factors, and limited availability of suitable real estate.
  • Industry Risks: Downward pricing pressures, competition, and changes in customer preferences.
  • Financial Risks: Fluctuations in diesel fuel prices and availability, and inability to obtain sufficient capital.
  • Regulatory Risks: Compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and the FMCSA's CSA initiative.

Last Updated

2024-02-26

(Generated from latest 10-K filing)