University of Tennessee Athletics

Old Dominion Freight Line Aligns with the University of Tennessee as Official Partner of Tennessee Athletics
Premium less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier teams up with the Volunteers starting with 2022/2023 Athletics Season
Knoxville, TN (August 1, 2022) – LEARFIELD, and its Vol Network, announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now an Official Partner of Tennessee 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 proud to partner with Tennessee Athletics for the upcoming college sports season and beyond. Their program history, development of world-class student-athletes, and commitment to excellence aligns well with our operating philosophy,” 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 Volunteers student-athletes, who are striving to be the best in theirs.”
OD’s integrated agreement and designation as an Official Partner of Tennessee Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Tennessee Athletics’ multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Vol Network.
“We welcome OD to our lineup of corporate partners for the upcoming season,” said Steve Early, Vice President and General Manager of the Vol Network. “Like the Vol Network, they have unmatched tradition and heritage in the Volunteer state and their performance as a carrier is something Tennessee Athletics strives to do every day – go the extra mile to be the best in the game.”
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.
Premium less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier teams up with the Volunteers starting with 2022/2023 Athletics Season
Knoxville, TN (August 1, 2022) – LEARFIELD, and its Vol Network, announced today that leading Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line (OD), is now an Official Partner of Tennessee 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 proud to partner with Tennessee Athletics for the upcoming college sports season and beyond. Their program history, development of world-class student-athletes, and commitment to excellence aligns well with our operating philosophy,” 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 Volunteers student-athletes, who are striving to be the best in theirs.”
OD’s integrated agreement and designation as an Official Partner of Tennessee Athletics began July 1st in collaboration with Tennessee Athletics’ multimedia rightsholder, LEARFIELD, and its Vol Network.
“We welcome OD to our lineup of corporate partners for the upcoming season,” said Steve Early, Vice President and General Manager of the Vol Network. “Like the Vol Network, they have unmatched tradition and heritage in the Volunteer state and their performance as a carrier is something Tennessee Athletics strives to do every day – go the extra mile to be the best in the game.”
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.