Old Dominion Freight Line Grows Service Center Network in 2020
August 03 2020 - 4:08PM
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. expands its network by adding nine
service centers in new and existing markets during the first half
of 2020. The steady growth solidifies the company’s strong presence
across the United States, bringing total nationwide service center
count to 238. The less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier’s new
facilities include, Butte, Mont., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Conroe,
Texas, Jonesboro, Ark., Lafayette, Ind., LaGrange, Ga., Rochester,
N.Y, Rock Island, Ill. and University Park, Ill.
The nine new and renovated service centers are strategically
placed for operational efficiency and designed with innovative
technology. The Company’s investment in each market will support
capacity needs, improve shipping time, and enhance delivery
flexibility, allowing Old Dominion to better serve customers.
“Even during an unprecedented time, we will continue to invest
in our network and look for additional ways to improve our
operations,” said Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic
planning. “Our goal is to build capacity to win market share, while
shortening response time and transit times. Our investments align
with our long-term strategic plan of investing in our
business.”
Old Dominion selects new locations with the intent of better
serving customers. Each service center is built with future growth
in mind, including room to increase door-count, potential to hire
additional employees, and equipped to leverage the latest
technology. The new facilities allow the company to operate with a
high standard of excellence and a commitment to employee growth,
who are the backbone of each operation.
“Our customers are having to adapt to these rapidly changing
times. Our newest service centers are integral to Old Dominion
Freight Line’s operations, accommodating unique customer needs and
shipping higher volumes of goods. We will continue to invest in
long-term solutions to help our customers keep their promises,”
said Overbey.
Old Dominion’s service center openings include:
- Butte, Mont. – Butte is strategically located near two
major highways, I-90 and I-15, and in close proximity to two class
I railroads, the Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Northern
Sante Fe Railroad. In addition, the port of Montana provides a
variety of services. This 20.25-acre and 42-door service center is
a critical gateway to improve deliveries to Canada's
international border. As one of six service centers in Montana,
this location allows Old Dominion to improve service offerings,
shipping times, and better serve customers.
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Located on nine acres, the Cedar
Rapids service center operates with 44 doors and room to increase
by up to 20 doors in the future. The facility will service the
surrounding communities, including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar
Falls, Iowa City, Mt. Pleasant, Manchester, and Dyersville, where
“Field of Dreams” from the 1989 movie is located.
- Conroe, Texas – As the Houston metro area continues to
see sustained growth, Old Dominion adds an additional service
center to the market. This facility has 63 doors on nearly 25 acres
and is equipped to expand by up to 100 more doors if needed. The
Conroe service center currently has 27 employees.
- Jonesboro, Ark. – Just three miles from its previous
location, the new Jonesboro service center is one of the largest
LTL facilities in Northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel. The
new facility is sixty-four percent larger than the previous
location, sitting on 14.67 acres of land, with 44 doors and the
potential to add over 30 more doors. As one of four Old Dominion
service centers in Arkansas, the Company has proudly served this
community for over 12 years.
- Lafayette, Ind. – Old Dominion opened the Lafayette
service center to accommodate the region’s recent growth. The new
facility sits on 23.1 acres with 42 doors and space to double the
door count in the future. As the sixth service center in Indiana,
the Lafayette location will increase capacity in the area and help
OD to provide faster response and service times. The service center
immediately created eight new jobs.
- LaGrange, Ga. – Located near the Georgia and Alabama
border, the move to the new 63-door service center sits in a prime
location by two major interstates, I-85 and I-185, and near major
retail distribution centers and industrial manufacturers. The
LaGrange location is one of ten service centers in the Peach
State.
- Rochester, N.Y. – Old Dominion returns to the Rochester
area after moving operations to a nearby community in the early
2000s. This service center brought 17 new jobs to the community.
The remodeled facility has 28 doors and sits in a central location
to offer closer proximity to customers. The Rochester location
plays a critical role in delivering shipments to and from
Canada.
- Rock Island, Ill. – The Rock Island service center
serves major markets like Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des
Moines, Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha and Indianapolis. Located
only a few minutes from the second-longest interstate in the
country, I-80, the 77-door facility was built on 24 acres. Over the
last five years, the economic strength in the Quad-Cities region
increased by 5.2 percent.
- University Park, Ill. – Out of all of the new service
centers this year, the University Park facility has the highest
door count with 86 doors. It is strategically placed to provide
easy access to the state's major interstates, I-57, I-355, I-80,
I-294, and I-94. A high door count and ideal location allows the
Company to reduce stem time to the customers and adds more
capacity. The new facility moves a variety of essential products
like food, cleaning supplies, tires, over-length items and more.
This service center also has a unique feature where the dock has
trailer bumpers, which helps keep the elements out of the
dock.
The newest service centers are examples of Old Dominion’s
investment and commitment to its customers as the Company continues
to enter new markets, operate with efficiency to meet high
standards and further solidify OD’s promise of transporting
shipments on-time and in-full.
For more information about Old Dominion, visit www.odfl.com or
call (800) 432-6335. On Twitter: @ODFL_Inc and Facebook: Old
Dominion Freight Line Inc.
About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading,
less-than-truckload (“LTL”), union-free motor carrier providing
regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single
integrated organization. Our service offerings, which include
expedited transportation, are provided through an expansive network
of service centers located throughout the continental United
States. Through strategic alliances, the Company also provides 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.
- Cedar Rapids, IA Service Center
Kate Redding
Old Dominion Freight Line
404-266-7578
kredding@webershandwick.com
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