Earl Congdon Biography and Net Worth

Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor of Old Dominion Freight Line

Earl E. Congdon joined us in 1949 and currently serves as Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor to the Company. He had previously served in many different roles for the Company, including Chief Executive Officer from 1962 to 2007, Executive Chairman from 2008 to 2018 and Senior Executive Chairman from 2018 to 2020. He also served as a director from 1952 until he retired from the Board effective January 1, 2021. Through his years of experience with us, Mr. Congdon helped transform Old Dominion from a small regional company to a leading, publicly-traded, LTL company through geographic expansion and acquisitions.

What is Earl E. Congdon's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Earl E. Congdon is at least $449.18 million as of February 26th, 2026. Mr. Congdon owns 2,162,113 shares of Old Dominion Freight Line stock worth more than $449,178,976 as of March 3rd. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Congdon may own. Additionally, Mr. Congdon receives an annual salary of $3,800,000.00 as Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor at Old Dominion Freight Line. Learn More about Earl E. Congdon's net worth.
How old is Earl E. Congdon?: Mr. Congdon is currently 93 years old. There are 7 older executives and no younger executives at Old Dominion Freight Line. Learn More on Earl E. Congdon's age.
What is Earl E. Congdon's salary?: As the Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., Mr. Congdon earns $3,800,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Congdon. The highest earning executive at Old Dominion Freight Line is Mr. Kevin M. Freeman, President, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $8,380,000.00 per year. Learn More on Earl E. Congdon's salary.
How do I contact Earl E. Congdon?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Congdon and other Old Dominion Freight Line executives is 500 OLD DOMINION WAY, THOMASVILLE NC, 27360. Old Dominion Freight Line can also be reached via phone at (336) 889-5000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Earl E. Congdon's contact information.
Has Earl E. Congdon been buying or selling shares of Old Dominion Freight Line?: During the last ninety days, Earl E. Congdon has sold $4,903,250.00 of Old Dominion Freight Line stock. Most recently, Earl E. Congdon sold 25,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $196.13, for a transaction totalling $4,903,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 2,162,113 shares of the company's stock, valued at $424,055,222.69. Learn More on Earl E. Congdon's trading history.
Who are Old Dominion Freight Line's active insiders?: Old Dominion Freight Line's insider roster includes David Bates (SVP), David Congdon (Executive Chairman of the Board), Earl Congdon (Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor), Bradley Gabosch (Director), Greg Gantt (Director), Steven Hartsell (SVP), John Kasarda (Director), Thomas Stith, III (Director), and Leo Suggs (Director). Learn More on Old Dominion Freight Line's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Old Dominion Freight Line?: In the last year, insiders at the transportation company sold shares 3 times. They sold a total of 80,134 shares worth more than $15,640,132.18. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 26th when insider Earl E Congdon sold 25,000 shares worth more than $4,903,250.00. Insiders at Old Dominion Freight Line own 10.0% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Old Dominion Freight Line.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/26/2026.

Earl E. Congdon Insider Trading History at Old Dominion Freight Line

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
2/26/2026	Sell	25,000	$196.13	$4,903,250.00	2,162,113
10/31/2019	Sell	47,000	$90.97	$4,275,590.00	21,708
8/1/2019	Sell	112,800	$83.27	$9,392,292.00	21,708

Earl E. Congdon Buying and Selling Activity at Old Dominion Freight Line

Old Dominion Freight Line Company Overview

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier in the United States and North America. The company offers regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, as well as expedited transportation. It also provides various value-added services, including container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. As of December 31, 2023, it owned and operated 10,791 tractors, 31,233 linehaul trailers, and 15,181 pickup and delivery trailers; 46 fleet maintenance centers; and 257 service centers. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.

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Earl Congdon Biography and Net Worth

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