Old Dominion plans to hire 800 drivers in next three months Old Dominion Freight Line ( CCJ Top 250, No. 10) last week said it expects to hire 800 truck drivers over the next three months to accommodate business growth. The new job openings are in response to a strong economic recovery with robust freight demand, tighter capacity, and "Old Dominion’s continual investment in its workforce," according to a statement from the company. The Thomasville, North Carolina-based LTL carrier has more than 1,200 jobs open, including drivers, dock workers and clerical positions. Old Dominion’s hiring plans include adding 275 line haul drivers, 260 pickup and delivery drivers, 100 team drivers and more than 430 dock workers. With current trends, Old Dominion anticipates that it will hire a total of 800 drivers in the next three months with a combination of new employees and by training current employees in the company’s truck driver training program.