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

 

April 22, 2004

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

Commission file number: 0-19582

 


 

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Virginia   56-0751714

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

500 Old Dominion Way

Thomasville, North Carolina 27360

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(336) 889-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 



Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure

 

On April 22, 2004, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. announced a three-for-two stock split, which will be effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend. The new shares will be distributed on May 20, 2004, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6, 2004.

 

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

 

  c) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Exhibit


99.1    Press Release dated April 22, 2004

 

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On April 22, 2004, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. issued a press release regarding its financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2004, ended March 31, 2004. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.


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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE, INC.

By:

 

/s/ John P. Booker, III


   

John P. Booker, III

   

Vice President – Controller

   

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

Date: April 22, 2004


EXHIBIT INDEX

TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description


99.1    Press Release dated April 22, 2004