Old Dominion Freight Line Appointed Worthing Jackman
The company added the former Waste Connections CEO to its board of directors following John Kasarda's retirement.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
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Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Worthing Jackman as an independent director to its board. The transition follows the retirement of long-serving director John Kasarda, who concluded his tenure in September 2026.
Why it matters
The company sought to bolster its leadership oversight by recruiting Jackman for his extensive senior management background and experience serving on public company boards. This appointment aims to maintain the strategic guidance provided by the board of directors.
Worthing Jackman brings 20 years of tenure from Waste Connections and 10 years of prior investment banking experience to his new role. He currently holds board positions at WillScot Holdings, where he serves as executive chairman, and Quanta Services.
The players
Worthing Jackman
He is the former CEO of Waste Connections who now serves as an independent director for Old Dominion Freight Line.
John Kasarda
He is a departing board member who served on the board of directors for Old Dominion Freight Line since 2008.
Old Dominion Freight Line
This North Carolina-based trucking company provides regional and national less-than-truckload shipping services.
WillScot Holdings
This company provides modular space and portable storage solutions, where Jackman serves as executive chairman.
Quanta Services
This specialized infrastructure company serves the electric power and energy industries, and Jackman has served on its board since 2005.
The details
Jackman joined both the governance and nomination committee and the talent and compensation committee as part of his new board responsibilities. His appointment comes after Kasarda, a director since 2008, decided to step down from his position on the board.
Timeline
John Kasarda joined the board in 2008.
Worthing Jackman joined the Quanta Services board in 2005.
Worthing Jackman became WillScot executive chairman in September 2025.
Worthing Jackman's appointment became effective Sept. 22, 2026.
John Kasarda retired from the board in September 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the 8-year average board director tenure standard common in corporate governance. The departure of Kasarda after 18 years of service marks a significant deviation from that historical average.
This leadership transition is an internal corporate governance change and will not directly impact the immediate pricing or service availability for freight customers. Clients can continue to expect standard operational procedures as the board incorporates new management expertise.
The takeaway
Board appointments serve as a critical mechanism for companies to refresh their strategic oversight by incorporating new expertise. Shareholders and observers monitor these changes to gauge the direction and governance priorities of major logistics entities.
Further reading
For additional context on leadership shifts, visit the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Trucking Dive.
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