- USDOT
- 75402
- Carrier Type
- Ltl
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 11,000
- Drivers
- 11,500
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 500 Old Dominion Way, Thomasville, NC 27360
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:37:12.672097+00:00)
Old Dominion Freight Line Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
11,000
Power units
11,500
Drivers
75402
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Old Dominion Freight Line: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTL Line-Haul Driver | A | 12 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months; clean preferred / case-by-case; conservative |
| LTL City P&D Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
LTL Line-Haul Driver — required endorsements: T. Preferred: H.
LTL City P&D Driver — Preferred: H.
Where Old Dominion Freight Line hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Thomasville, NC, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Memphis, TN
Source: ODFL careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
Old Dominion Freight Line pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.68–$0.85 per mile
- Detention: Line-haul detention policy; city P&D hourly
- Layover: Layover rare for LTL (home-daily typical)
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True, longevity: True
Source: Old Dominion Freight Line recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Old Dominion Freight Line
- Start application: Old Dominion Freight Line driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Doubles experience?
- Endorsements (T required)?
- Home-daily vs line-haul preference?
- MVR / DAC?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic tractor with double trailers truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Old Dominion Freight Line's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Old Dominion Freight Line on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:37:12.786838+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Old Dominion Freight Line pay CDL drivers?
- Old Dominion Freight Line advertises company-driver pay of $0.68–$0.85 per mile. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Old Dominion Freight Line?
- For the LTL Line-Haul Driver track, Old Dominion Freight Line lists CDL Class A; 12 months experience; minimum age 21; endorsements T. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Old Dominion Freight Line hire CDL drivers?
- Old Dominion Freight Line lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Old Dominion Freight Line?
- Apply through Old Dominion Freight Line's official driver portal at https://www.odfl.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00.
- What is Old Dominion Freight Line's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Old Dominion Freight Line operates 11,000 power units and 11,500 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:37:12.786849+00:00.
