mber 2024

HELPING THE WORLD KEEP PROMISES

While driving recently I pulled up to a stoplight with a big green truck next to me. I had seen the Old Dominion Freight Lines trucks for years out on the freeways. What I had not noticed was their company motto. On the side of the Old Dominion Freight Lines truck: ‘Helping the world keep promises.’ My first thought was, ‘Man, could we use a truck load of that.’

“Old Dominion (OD) is a true American success story. Our family story started in 1934 with Earl and Lillian Congdon and one truck. Today OD has grown to more than 250 locations, 23,000 employees with more than 11,000 trucks and 46,000 trailers.” (Old Dominion Home Page) They are now 90 years old and operate in 50 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico. It is still led by a family member, David Congdon as CEO.

On reflection, politicians, economists, church leaders, educators, military, media, prophets, poets, priests, marriages, influencers, corporations, the sports world, arts and performers… whoever…might want to order a truckload from this company: ‘Helping the world keep promises.’ (I am not a paid solicitor for this company. I am a solicitor for their motto without pay.)

“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t break your promises, but keep the promises you make to the Lord.’ But I tell you, never swear an oath. Don’t swear an oath using the name of heaven, because heaven is God’s throne.” Jesus