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Old Dominion names Worthing Jackman to board

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

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OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. (ODFL) reported a Board change. On September 22, 2026, long‑time director John D. Kasarda, Ph.D. retired from the Board of Directors effective immediately. The company states his retirement was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

On the same date, the Board elected Worthing F. Jackman, age 62, as an independent director, also effective immediately, and appointed him to the Governance and Nomination Committee and the Talent and Compensation Committee. Jackman has extensive leadership experience, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Waste Connections, Inc. from July 2019 to April 2023, following earlier senior roles there. He currently serves on the boards of Quanta Services, Inc. and WillScot Holdings Corporation. Under Old Dominion’s non‑employee director compensation program, he will receive pro rata portions of a $110,000 annual cash retainer and an annual restricted stock award valued at $172,000. The company reports no special arrangements, family relationships, or related‑party transactions involving Jackman.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Retirement and appointment date September 22, 2026 Date John D. Kasarda retired and Worthing F. Jackman was elected to the Board
Age of new director 62 years Age of Worthing F. Jackman at the time of his election
Annual cash retainer for non-employee directors $110,000 Base annual cash retainer under Old Dominion’s non‑employee director compensation program, to be paid pro rata to Jackman
Annual restricted stock award value $172,000 Grant value of the annual restricted stock award for non‑employee directors, to be paid pro rata to Jackman
CEO tenure at Waste Connections, Inc. July 2019 to April 2023 Period during which Worthing F. Jackman served as CEO of Waste Connections, Inc.
CFO tenure at Waste Connections, Inc. September 2004 to July 2018 Period during which Jackman served as Chief Financial Officer of Waste Connections, Inc.
independent director regulatory
"The Board has determined that Mr. Jackman is an independent director"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Governance and Nomination Committee regulatory
"appointed to the Governance and Nomination Committee and Talent and Compensation Committee"
Talent and Compensation Committee regulatory
"appointed to the Governance and Nomination Committee and Talent and Compensation Committee"
restricted stock award financial
"annual restricted stock award with a grant value of $172,000"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a)"

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What Board changes did OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC. (ODFL) announce on September 22, 2026?

Old Dominion announced that John D. Kasarda, Ph.D. retired from its Board effective immediately and that Worthing F. Jackman was elected as a director, also effective immediately, with service on the Governance and Nomination and Talent and Compensation committees.

Did John D. Kasarda retire from ODFL’s Board because of a disagreement?

No. The company states that Dr. Kasarda’s decision to retire from the Board was not due to any disagreement with Old Dominion on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Who is Worthing F. Jackman, the new independent director of ODFL?

Worthing F. Jackman, age 62, most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Waste Connections, Inc. from July 2019 to April 2023 and previously held senior roles including President and Chief Financial Officer at that company.

What committees will Worthing F. Jackman serve on at ODFL?

Worthing F. Jackman has been appointed to Old Dominion’s Governance and Nomination Committee and its Talent and Compensation Committee as part of his role as an independent director.

How will Worthing F. Jackman be compensated as an ODFL non-employee director?

Under Old Dominion’s non‑employee director compensation program, Worthing F. Jackman will receive pro rata portions of a $110,000 annual cash retainer and an annual restricted stock award with a grant value of $172,000.

Is Worthing F. Jackman considered independent under Nasdaq rules for ODFL?

Yes. The Board has determined that Worthing F. Jackman is an independent director under the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2026

 

 

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Virginia

0-19582

56-0751714

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

500 Old Dominion Way

 

Thomasville, North Carolina

 

27360

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (336) 889-5000

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock ($0.10 par value)

 

ODFL

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 22, 2026, John D. Kasarda, Ph.D. notified Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) effective immediately. Dr. Kasarda’s decision to retire from the Board was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

On September 22, 2026, the Board elected Worthing F. Jackman as a member of the Board effective immediately. The Board has determined that Mr. Jackman is an independent director under the applicable rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Mr. Jackman has also been appointed to the Governance and Nomination Committee and Talent and Compensation Committee of the Board.

 

Mr. Jackman, 62, most recently served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Waste Connections, Inc. (“WCI”), a leading integrated solid waste services company that provides collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services across North America, from July 2019 to April 2023. His prior roles at WCI included President from July 2018 to April 2023, Chief Financial Officer from September 2004 to July 2018, and Vice President - Finance and Investor Relations from April 2003 to August 2004. Mr. Jackman serves on the board of directors of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), where he is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Finance and Investment Committee. He also serves as Executive Chair of the board of directors of WillScot Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: WSC).

 

In accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation program, Mr. Jackman will receive a pro rata portion of each of the: (i) $110,000 annual cash retainer; and (ii) annual restricted stock award with a grant value of $172,000.

 

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Jackman and any other person pursuant to which he was elected as a director, and there is no family relationship between Mr. Jackman and any of the Company’s other directors or executive officers. Mr. Jackman does not have a direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

 


 

 

 

 


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Clayton G. Brinker

 

 

 

Clayton G. Brinker

 

 

 

Vice President – Accounting and Finance

 

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: September 22, 2026

 

 

 

 


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