29 www.ortrucking.org Issue 2 | 2023 Less Than Truckload (LTL)— Old Dominion Freight Line Old Dominion Freight Line is the second largest carrier in the country and has a large presence in Oregon with 285 employees and 175 trucks domiciled here. As a “less than truckload” carrier, Old Dominion is responsible for transporting all types of general freight and hazardous materials. Old Dominion’s Jeff Lorenzini believes that the most important impact trucking has on Oregon’s economy is that every single product we use has been moved by a tractor trailer at some point, either at its origin or its final destination. “The economy that Oregon has would not have been possible without the carriers that operate in Oregon,” said Jeff. In addition to moving goods, Jeff notes that most Oregonians are not aware that a large percentage of the construction and roadways in Oregon are paid for by commercial carriers via the weight- mile tax. Construction/For-Hire Carrier— Omega Morgan With about 50 tractors and 300 employees in Oregon, Omega Morgan is a for-hire carrier that focuses primarily on shipping large, over-dimensional loads. They also have a fleet of tractors and cranes that service their machinery moving business. But Omega Morgan’s Erik Zander is most proud of the many family wage jobs they provide and the critical role that trucking plays in moving over ¾ of all freight across the country. When asked what is the number one thing he wants people to know about trucking in Oregon, Erik said, “I think the public is starting to understand our importance to their livelihood. I am bullish about our future. As our state continues to realize they need us not just to move the economy but also to pay for a good portion of the state’s roadways, we will continue to see this trend.” The economy that Oregon has would not have been possible without the carriers that operate in Oregon.
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