Richmond, VA–During its Driver Safety Awareness month in July, Estes Express Lines–North America’s largest, privately owned freight carrier–will reward and celebrate Estes’ most loyal and safest drivers with its updated Estes Million Mile Program. The new program is data-driven and boasts greater accuracy and real-time mileage tracking among other updates.
In July, Estes leaders will travel to terminals throughout the country to recognize drivers who have reached the one-, two- and three-million-mile mark as well as those who have hit the 500,000 milestone after each million-mile mark with Estes. Nearly 3,000 drivers will receive this prestigious recognition.
“Every mile matters to a driver, and we want Estes drivers to know that we see them, we appreciate their commitment to safety, and we have great respect for the skill they provide,” said Curtis Carr, vice president of safety/risk management. “Having real-time access to the miles they’ve clocked will be a game changer for the program and will motivate our drivers to continue to drive safely.”
Since 2000, the Estes Million Mile Program has been based on longevity with the company, a standard process that many freight carriers still use. The new program relies on data and technology to track the distance each driver puts on the road. According to Estes, reaching one million miles can take an average of eight to 10 years, depending on the role of the driver.
“We want the best of the best when it comes to drivers, and we want our drivers and prospective drivers to know that Estes values their contributions,” said Greg Richardson, vice president of human resources at Estes. “This summer, we’re honoring drivers that have been driving safely with us for decades. Their commitment speaks volumes for the company, and we’re thrilled to show our appreciation to these individuals.”
Investing in the Million Mile program’s refresh to reward and recognize safe drivers is part of the freight carrier’s commitment to safety. Estes is frequently recognized as a safe trucking company. In 2024, Estes won six awards from the American Trucking Association (ATA) for its safe driving in the line haul, LTL, and local categories.
About Estes
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.
