Old Dominion Freight

This company as a whole ,is one of the best company's I've ever worked for. I have a great amount of respect for Mr David,Mr Earl ,and Mr McBride down in greensboro,great people,and the shop is amazing,Mr Shannon,and Mr Edd, Mr Willie,anything you need fixed there all there and hesitate not one bit,I would recommend Old Dominion to anyone for employment or shipping needs.

The pay and benefits are good, but central dispatch needs a LOT of work. They are always rude, incredibly unprofessional, and incompetent on their best days. Dealing with them is a nightmare.

I worked my tail off through a temp agency to get hired here. Then 2 months after I got hired I was told there had been an economic downturn and they could no longer support the staff they had and my job would be terminated. I was told I did a great job and performance was not the issue. On more than one occasion the boss said I was older than most people they hire and that people my age usually don’t make it. As I left the night I was terminated there were 5 temps still sitting there working. My numbers were good and goals were met They are also running at least 6 ads for job openings (new ads). So either they are liars or can’t manage a company. They informed me of my loss 30 min after starting my shift and were kind enough to pay me the entire days salary. Something seems very amiss with this company.

The pay and benefits are good, but central dispatch needs a LOT of work. They are always rude, incredibly unprofessional, and incompetent on their best days. Dealing with them is a nightmare.

I called and left a message & no one had bothered to call me back.

This is a cool place to work for me

OD offers excellent compensation and minimal interference while you do your job. Work-life balance could improve, but in Linehaul, that's expected. Pay is great, benefits could be better, and Midwest winters are tough—but if conditions aren’t safe, don’t drive. That’s the best advice I’ve gotten from senior drivers.

The only downside of Linehaul is that delay pay doesn’t kick in until after two hours, and even then, it’s just $10 per hour. Other than that, it’s a solid job.

My experience with this company has been exceptional—the best I’ve ever worked for. Great pay and solid insurance make it the top P&D company in my opinion.

OD was a fantastic place to work. The pay is excellent, the company continues to grow, and there’s little micromanagement. However, Linehaul is mostly overnight work, and the long hours were the reason I left. It’s rewarding in terms of pay, but it’s not for everyone.

The company had a lot to offer, but office politics and blatant favoritism made it frustrating. Customer service was not a priority—everything was about the numbers. At least at the Newburgh terminal, dispatchers avoided accountability and threw non-favored drivers under the bus.

A typical day involved dock work followed by city deliveries and pickups. Management lacked direction and focused too much on minor mistakes, actively looking for reasons to fire drivers. Micromanagement and favoritism were rampant. Hard workers faced excessive workloads, while lazy drivers were catered to. Delivering heavy freight in tight areas with a lift gate was the toughest part. I enjoyed the job until new management took over—they don’t seem concerned about retaining drivers.

Show up, do your job, and go home. The Conroe plant is full of great people. My only issue was the lack of assigned trucks and set routes. Management and supervisors were the best I’ve worked with—down-to-earth and understanding. I left for a better opportunity, but if I had to return to trucking, OD would be my first choice.

Management is generally poor. If you’re not part of the "boys club," you’re ignored. Favoritism prevails, seniority holds no weight, and supervisors’ words mean nothing. As for the drivers—constant complaints from every single one.

Being a Linehaul driver here is rewarding. The people, including management, are great. Do your job properly, and you won’t be bothered.

Management is approachable, co-workers are great, and the environment is laid-back. Routes aren’t overwhelming. I only left because I moved across the country.

Good compensation, and if you establish strong connections with management, the job can be rewarding. Favoritism is obvious—those who brown-nose get preferential treatment. If you fit a certain mold, they take care of you. For non-favorites, the workplace is strict. Expect to be constantly walking on eggshells.

I worked here for almost eight years—great pay and benefits. Cost-of-living raises were fair. Everything was based on seniority, with no favoritism among drivers. Just do your job and go home.

What’s the best part of working here? Easy to work with, industry expertise, and strong longevity. What’s the most stressful aspect? I don’t experience any stress at work. What’s the company culture like? Relaxed—just do your job, and everything runs smoothly. What’s a typical day like? Driving a truck, so it varies daily.

OD is a good company overall—far from perfect, but what company is? LTL trucking requires hard work. If you have back or knee issues, it’s not for you. Drivers frequently push 2,000-pound pallets with a standard jack or navigate tight residential spaces in bobtail trucks. Most pallets weigh 100–500 pounds, so it’s manageable. The Benicia hub has strong management. Currently, it covers two Bay Area regions, but a new Santa Rosa hub is opening next year to reduce long-distance routes. Keep in mind—no overtime pay until after 50 hours.