WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Athletics announced that premium national less-than-truckload motor carrier Old Dominion Freight Line (OD) is now the Official Freight Carrier of Purdue Athletics. The new multi-year agreement takes into effect this fall, unifying two organizations dedicated to excellence in their respective fields. OD will gain access to Purdue Athletics game day activation opportunities, events and media throughout the season.
The partnership with OD, in collaboration with multimedia rightsholder Learfield, includes the designation as the Official Freight Carrier. OD increased its national college sports partnerships in 2024 from 41 universities to 44 across the US.
"We extend a warm welcome to Old Dominion Freight Line as they join the Purdue family of corporate partners," said Mike Bobinski, Executive Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Purdue University. "Their commitment to excellence in service at value is a natural fit with our approach at Purdue and we look forward to a productive partnership."
"We are excited about our new partnership with Purdue. They have a championship-caliber college athletics program committed to outperforming every year, so we're honored to partner with Purdue for the upcoming college sports seasons and beyond," said Dick Podiak, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for OD. "Purdue aligns well with our overall sponsorship goals as they have passionate fans, they are driven by excellence and uphold values that resonate with OD's values."
OD's multi-year partnership with Purdue reaffirms its commitment to excellence and aligns with programs recognized for their dedication to athletic and academic success.
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 commitment to excellence and premium service. Old Dominion has been the #1 National LTL Carrier for Quality for 14 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.
The partnership with OD, in collaboration with multimedia rightsholder Learfield, includes the designation as the Official Freight Carrier. OD increased its national college sports partnerships in 2024 from 41 universities to 44 across the US.
"We extend a warm welcome to Old Dominion Freight Line as they join the Purdue family of corporate partners," said Mike Bobinski, Executive Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Purdue University. "Their commitment to excellence in service at value is a natural fit with our approach at Purdue and we look forward to a productive partnership."
"We are excited about our new partnership with Purdue. They have a championship-caliber college athletics program committed to outperforming every year, so we're honored to partner with Purdue for the upcoming college sports seasons and beyond," said Dick Podiak, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for OD. "Purdue aligns well with our overall sponsorship goals as they have passionate fans, they are driven by excellence and uphold values that resonate with OD's values."
OD's multi-year partnership with Purdue reaffirms its commitment to excellence and aligns with programs recognized for their dedication to athletic and academic success.
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 commitment to excellence and premium service. Old Dominion has been the #1 National LTL Carrier for Quality for 14 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.