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2024 Study Shows Estes Provides Best Value

For the third year running, Estes was reported as providing the best value among its national competitors.

Estes Earns Record-High Customer Satisfaction Score

Estes received its highest scores to date for on-time pickups, on-time deliveries, and shipment condition.

Estes Adds Seven New Terminals & 290 Doors

The new Charlotte terminal will be our largest in the country with 275 doors.

Estes Revamps Million Mile Program To Reward Drivers

Program updates include real-time mileage tracking, greater accuracy and flexibility.

Estes Releases Inaugural Annual Sustainability Report

The report summarizes Estes’ corporate responsibility efforts and sustainability initiatives in 2023.

Estes’ Pickup Visibility App Delivers Peace Of Mind

Estes featured in CCJ Innovators for revolutionizing the industry with our comprehensive tracking app.

Estes Celebrates New Cinnaminson Terminal

This opening represents another step in an unprecedented year of growth and acquisition for Estes.

Estes Enhances Tools To Streamline Shipping

Our Rate Quote, BOL, and Pickup Request tools are more integrated and intuitive.

TMA Partners With Estes

Estes to provide nationwide time-critical freight shipping to TMA's member manufacturers.

Estes Kicks Off National Expansion

These openings mark the beginning of the largest expansion in Estes' history.

Estes Partnering With Watershed

Watershed empowers companies around the world to take action on climate change.

Estes Opens New Terminal in Richmond, VA

Estes continues to add terminal doors and expand its network.

Estes Supports 2023 Wreaths Across America

For the 13th straight year, Estes is helping Wreaths Across America honor those who served.

National Survey Reveals Estes Provides Best Value

Mastio’s annual LTL ranking is a nationally recognized measurement of carrier performance.

Estes Introduces New Estes Retail Guarantee

Enjoy all the benefits of our Guaranteed MABD shipping with even more financial reassurance.

Estes Thinks Outside The Box To Navigate Challenges

Estes president, Webb Estes, shares his insights in DC Velocity magazine.

Estes Drives Technology To Enhance Experiences

The WSJ highlights Estes’ commitment to building innovative technology solutions.

Estes Continues To Expand With Two New Terminals

Estes opens new terminals in Banning, CA, and New Orleans, LA.

Samsara Chosen To Improve Customer Experience

Estes enhances its fleet operations platform with Samsara technology.

Estes Puts Real-Time Data At Customers' Fingertips

Estes continues to streamline its data systems to make freight shipping easier.

Webb Estes Promoted To President and COO

Rob Estes will continue as chairman of the board and chief executive officer.

Estes Contributes To New Solution To Protect Trailers

Estes becomes a proud customer of Ridge Corp.’s Trailer Helmet.

Estes Meets Evolving Needs Of Final Mile Customers

Estes' commitment to an improved customer experience is highlighted in DC Velocity.

President’s Letter - December 2022

We're going the extra mile to deliver a better experience for the people we serve.

Estes Expands Nationwide Terminal Network in 2022

We've grown our terminal door count by nearly 6% since 2021.

Estes Supports 2022 Wreaths Across America

Estes delivers fresh holiday wreaths to the gravesites of fallen service members.

Estes Improves Across Top 10 Categories In Survey

Estes raises its Mastio score for the fourth consecutive year.

Estes Collaborates With MyCarrier

Read how this collaboration will deliver a better experience for Estes customers.

Awards

Estes Recognized As Top Company For Women

The Women in Trucking Association honors Estes for the seventh year running.

Estes Named 2024 LTL Carrier Of The Year

Coca-Cola recognizes Estes' dedication to maintaining a strong and committed partnership.

Estes Named A 2024 Top 100 Trucker

Inbound Logistics identified carriers that are well-equipped to meet diverse freight shipping needs.

Estes In Transport Topics Top 100 For-Hire Carriers

Estes ranked 11th, moving up three places in 2024.

Estes Named LTL Carrier Of The Year By R2 Logistics

This award honors Estes for its exceptional performance in service, volume, and collaboration.

Estes Wins 2024 Connected Operations Award

Estes recognized by Samsara for improving workforce performance and solving challenges.

Estes Wins Six ATA Safety Awards

The ATA has recognized Estes for its dedication to safety every year since 2002.

Estes Named A 2023 Carrier Of The Year By Uber Freight

This prestigious award recognizes Estes for exceptional performance in several categories.

Estes Named a 2024 Carrier of the Year by C.H. Robinson

Estes honored for operational excellence for the second consecutive year.

Estes Named 2023 National Carrier Of The Year

Echo Global Logistics recognizes Estes for its outstanding service, commitment, and performance.

Estes Awarded Top Workplace

Richmond Times-Dispatch honors Estes and and recognizes Webb Estes with Leadership Award.

Estes Recognized For Best Customer Service

GLT Logistics honors Estes for exceptional communication and customer support throughout 2023.

Estes Recognized By The Home Depot

Estes was named as a 2024 Carrier Of The Year.

Estes Wins Sustainability Pathfinder Award

Estes was the only for-hire carrier recognized by Transport Topics.

Estes Ranked Among Best Large Employers

Estes named on Forbes' annual ranking for the fifth time.

Logistics Plus Recognizes Estes For Six Years Running

Estes receives the 2023 Silver Award for its superior performance.

Estes Receives National LTL Carrier Award

Estes recognized by Penske Logistics for the third consecutive year.

Estes Awarded as Top Employer for Women

Women In Trucking ranks Estes in Top 50 Companies.

Estes Named in Inbound Logistics' Top 100 Truckers

Estes recognized for providing freight solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Estes Named 2022 Carrier Of The Year By Crowley

Estes recognized for its efficiency, innovation, and commitment to sustainability.

Estes Wins Innovation Of The Year Award

SupplyTech Breakthrough recognizes Estes for its new Pickup Visibility application.

Estes Named A 2023 LTL Carrier Of The Year

Estes one of 23 winners from among C.H. Robinson's network of 96,000 carriers.

Estes Named Times-Dispatch Top Workplace

Estes has been named a top Richmond workplace for the third consecutive year.

Estes Named A 2022 LTL Carrier Of The Year

Estes honored by Logistics Plus, Inc. for the fifth year in a row.

Estes Wins Champions of Sustainability Award

Salt River Project recognizes Estes for its outstanding efforts in energy efficiency.

Estes Named Digital Leadership Awards Finalist

Ventana Research names Estes a finalist in its 15th Annual Digital Leadership Awards.

Estes Named in Top 100 Truckers List

Inbound Logistics recognizes Estes for providing solutions to meet evolving needs.

Estes Tops Forbes’ List of Best Employers for Women

Estes recognized for providing opportunities for women in the trucking industry.

Videos

President's Message - August 2024

Webb reflects on Estes' continued investment in making freight shipping easier.

Watch Video about President's Message - August 2024

A Message from Webb Estes About Sustainability

Webb announces Estes' first annual report and reflects on our commitment to sustainability.

Watch Video about A Message from Webb Estes About Sustainability

President's Message - May 2024

Learn about our expansion and the sustainability milestones we've reached in 2024.

Watch Video about President's Message - May 2024

President's Message - February 2024

Learn how we improved customer experience in 2023, and what 2024 has in store.

Watch Video about President's Message - February 2024

President's Message - August 2023

Hear about the experiences that prepared Webb for his role and shaped his vision.

Watch Video about President's Message - August 2023

Real-Time Shipment Details

From pickup to delivery, real-time data makes shipping as frictionless as possible.

Watch Video about Real-Time Shipment Details

Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Detailed, real-time pickup status updates for small businesses to large enterprises.

Watch Video about Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Next-Level Freight Visibility

Data solutions that improve staffing, scheduling, and supply chain management.

Watch Video about Next-Level Freight Visibility

Newsletters

August 2024

See the latest news, trends, helpful tools, and a video update from Webb Estes.

May 2024

Learn about our expansion, sustainability efforts, and upcoming changes to Canada shipping.

February 2024

Learn about an industry acquisition, a program for associations, and a few of our recent recognitions.

November 2023

See our latest industry recognition and what we've been doing to go the extra mile.

August 2023

Get the latest industry insights, Estes news, and tips to simplify your shipping.