Old Dominion revenue jumps 13% as density increases
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A 13% revenue jump on higher network density shows how much operating leverage remains in LTL freight when you can keep lanes full and reliable. Shippers should expect more pricing power from carriers that can prove density and on-time performance with data, not just contracts.
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