Old Dominion’s tonnage turns positive; recovery needs demand inflection

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Todd Maiden · 3 min read at the source

Although Old Dominion saw its tonnage turn positive in September for the first time in over two years, executives noted that achieving true upcycle-like results will require a broader demand inflection dependent on a resolution to record energy prices. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
Although Old Dominion saw its tonnage turn positive in September for the first time in over two years, executives noted that achieving true upcycle-like results will require a broader demand inflection dependent on a resolution to record energy prices. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Old Dominion reported positive tonnage growth in September for the first time in more than two years, but company executives emphasized that returning to upcycle-level performance likely requires a wider recovery in demand, which relies on easing energy costs.

Reported by Todd Maiden for FreightWaves (Company Earnings), originally published October 28, 2026.

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Topics: Company Earnings, Less than Truckload (LTL), Less-than-truckload pricing, LTL carriers, LTL tonnage, LTL yields, Old Dominion, Old Dominion Freight Line

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