Old Dominion Freight Line Grows Service Center Network with Nine New or Expanded Facilities
February 08 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Leading LTL carrier adds capacity through
capital expenditure investment to accommodate business growth in
six new markets and three existing markets
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) expands its
network by adding nine service centers in new and existing markets.
The steady growth brings the Company’s service center count to 245
and solidifies Old Dominion’s presence across the continental
United States. The less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier’s new or
improved facilities include Brooklyn, N.Y., Edinburgh, Ind., Grand
Island, Neb., Louisville, Ky., Mansfield, Ohio, McDonough, Ga.,
Mesa, Ariz., Milton, Pa. and Olympia, Wash.
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Old Dominion Freight Line's McDonough,
Georgia service center is one of nine of the Company's newest
facilities. (Photo: Business Wire)
The nine new and renovated service centers are strategically
placed for operational efficiency aligned with the Company’s
long-term strategic plan. Old Dominion’s investment in each market
will support capacity needs, improve shipping time and enhance
delivery flexibility, allowing the Company to better serve
customers as demand continues to grow amid the COVID-19
pandemic.
“Investment in our service center network is a hallmark of Old
Dominion’s long-term strategic plan,” said Chip Overbey, senior
vice president of strategic planning. “We measure capacity in three
key areas: service centers, people and equipment. Each area is
critically important to serve our customers and accommodate the
growing demand for premium LTL services.”
Each service center is constructed with best-in-class facilities
to improve operational efficiencies. Old Dominion’s recent
investments in innovative technology, such as tools for real-time
track and traceability, allow the Company to adapt to meet evolving
customer needs while maintaining its premium service.
“Shippers can expect to see improved transit times, faster
response times and adequate capacity to meet their transportation
needs,” said Overbey. “In each of these nine markets, our team
worked together with the common goal of wanting to serve our
customer and community better.”
Old Dominion’s service center openings include:
- Brooklyn, N.Y. – The latest New York addition is
strategically placed to provide easy access to the state’s major
interstate I-495 and Route 278. The Brooklyn service center will
cover multiple tri-state area markets including Jackson Heights,
Queens, Long Island, and Flushing. This 30-door facility is
supported by 21 local Old Dominion employees.
- Edinburgh, Ind. – The Edinburgh service center is
positioned near two major highways, I-65 and Highway 31, to help
support shippers in southern Indiana. This facility operates on
20.1 acres, with 63 doors and room to expand to a total of 120
doors in the future. Old Dominion hired 15 new employees to help
serve Edinburgh.
- Grand Island, Neb. – Newly constructed and easily
accessible to I-80, the Grand Island service center is a 34-door
facility that sits on 9.3 acres. With room for future growth of up
to 40 doors, this facility will improve operational efficiencies
for the agriculturally-rich central Nebraska region. Two new
employees were hired following the move.
- Louisville, Ky. – The Louisville service center was
recently renovated to support growing capacity needs and sits on
9.8 acres, located off I-264 and near I-65, I-71 and I-64.
Renovations to the facility added 37 doors, 4,000 square feet and a
new office. The 96-door facility moves a variety of products across
industries, including electronics, medical supplies, car parts,
food and spirits, to name a few.
- Mansfield, Ohio – The Mansfield service center sits on
20 acres of land owned by Old Dominion. Sharing a fence line with
the Ohio Air National Guard Base, the 62-door facility is
strategically located in the middle of several industry- and
manufacturing-rich communities. With only 10 of the 20 acres
developed and room for 38 additional doors, this service center has
room for future growth.
- McDonough, Ga. – The McDonough location is Old
Dominion’s sixth service center in the Atlanta metro area, and the
27th in the Southern Region. Located in the McDonough Industrial
Park, the 75-door service center sits in a prime location by I-75,
Atlanta’s major interstate, near major retail distribution centers
and industrial manufacturers.
- Mesa, Ariz. – Old Dominion is expanding its desert
footprint with its new service center in Mesa, Ariz. Sitting on 10
acres, the 63-door facility has room to expand up to 60 more doors
leaving plenty of room for future development to better support the
East Valley. This service center brought 15 new jobs to the
community. Old Dominion has four service centers across the state
of Arizona.
- Milton, Pa. –The Milton location is a 22-door facility
with the capacity to expand by an additional 20 doors. Located at
the intersection of Route 80 West/East and 11/15 North/South, the
service center moves freight such as food, warehouse inventory, and
healthcare-related products. With the addition of this facility,
Old Dominion is reducing response times by nearly two hours,
drastically increasing the service center’s accessibility to
shippers in northcentral Pennsylvania throughout the day.
- Olympia, Wash. – Relocated from a 20-door facility, the
Olympia service center now has 55 doors, allowing Old Dominion to
increase capacity and ability to add 92 doors in the future. The
service center sits on nearly 16 acres and is located a
quarter-mile from I-5. Seven new employees were hired to support
the Olympia service center.
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.
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