Estes
Estes is part of the FreightCenter carrier network, offering Dedicated, FTL and LTL services within the United States and Canada.
Estes is North America’s largest privately owned freight carrier. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes combines nearly a century of regional freight shipping expertise with the resources, reach, and reliability of a national carrier. Backed by its 280+ North American terminals, nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, and fleet of more than 10,000 tractors, Estes is committed to getting America’s freight where it needs to go, when it needs to get there. And with its continued investment in leading-edge technology, as well as the support of its more than 23,000 employees, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional experiences that keep its customers coming back.
The carrier’s comprehensive freight shipping solutions include Less Than Truckload (LTL), Volume LTL and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Custom Shipping and Logistics, and Final Mile. From short-haul to global freight forwarding—Estes does it all.
Why Choose Estes
- Over 90 years of freight transportation industry expertise.
- #4 LTL carrier in the U.S.
- Rated as providing highest value of all national LTL carriers by Mastio’s LTL Carrier Customer Value and Loyalty Study
Awards and Endorsements
- 2021, 2017 & 2016 Food Logistics’ Top Green Providers
- 2021 & 2018 Supply & Demand Chain Executives’ Pros to Know: Matthew Brosious
- 2020 & 2019 Top Food Logistics’ 3PL & Cold Storage Provider Award
- 2020 & 2019 Business Observer’s Top 500 Companies on the Gulf Coast
- 2020 & 2017 SmartWay® Transport Partner
- 2020 & 2017 Food Logistics’ Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain
- 2020 Best of Palm Harbor Awards for Local Businesses
- 2017 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive
- 2017 Tampa Bay Business Journal Heroes at Work
- 2016, 2015, & 2012 Food Logistics Top 100 Software and Technology Providers
- 2013 Tampa Bay Business 100 by Tampa Bay Business Journal
- 2013 Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners by SupplyChainBrain
- 2012 TIA Samaritan Award Honorable Mention
- 2012, 2011 & 2010 TBBJ Fast 50 Recipient
- 2013, 2011, & 2010 Diversity Business Top Businesses
Estes was built on values but runs on trust. Committed to developing lasting relationships with the people they serve, Estes goes the extra mile to help when challenges arise and delivers reliable freight solutions and award-winning service that keep customers coming back.
Ready to get your freight moving? You can count on Estes for:
- -Dependable Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping with nearly 7,000 next-day lanes
- -Time Critical Guaranteed solutions with the best guarantees of any LTL carrier, and support available 24/7/365
- -Final Mile freight delivery to homes, businesses, institutions, and jobsites without docks
- -Asset-based Volume LTL and Truckload solutions that manage peak volume, full loads, and multiple daily shipments
- -Custom Shipping and Logistics, including dedicated fleet services, logistics centers services, product rollouts, and more
- -Seamless cross-border shipping to and from virtually all points in Canada and Mexico
- -Offshore shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean
- -Global freight forwarding with worldwide coverage and reliable, specialized LTL services like trade show transportation
And all of Estes’ services are backed by advanced technology that places the real-time information you need right at your fingertips. Estes makes freight shipping simple, so you can ship more and stress less.
From short-haul to global freight forwarding—Estes does it all.
Nationwide Coverage and Reach
Estes Express Lines is a transportation company primarily operating within the United States.
United States
Estes Express Lines’ primary service area is the United States. The company has an extensive network of terminals, service centers, and routes that cover various states and regions across the country.
Nationwide Coverage
Estes offers nationwide coverage, providing transportation solutions across the entire United States. Their network allows them to serve various locations, from major cities to smaller towns.
Regional Expertise
Estes has a strong presence in different regions of the United States, allowing them to offer efficient and reliable transportation services within specific areas.
Diverse Routes
The company provides transportation solutions for various local, regional, and long-haul routes. This allows them to accommodate different shipping distances and requirements.
Cross-Border Services
While Estes Express Lines’ primary focus is within the United States, they may also offer cross-border shipping services to and from Canada and Mexico for specific customers and routes.
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Estes Express Lines Headquarters:
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Estes Express Lines Founded:
1931 (89 years)
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Estes Express Lines Services:
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Estes Express Lines Terminals:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming
By partnering with Estes Express, and over 50 other carriers, FreightCenter provides you with the most extensive service area and best rates available.
