Estes Express Lines

At the heart of what we do at Estes Express Lines is a culture of integrity and a commitment to our customers and employees. Founded in 1931 by W.W. Estes as a one-man operation, our company has grown into the largest privately held freight transportation company in North America. Our beginnings were humble, with W.W. delivering livestock for local farmers in Virginia using a single Chevrolet truck. Today, we proudly serve customers throughout all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico with a comprehensive suite of freight solutions, including Less-than-Truckload (LTL), Time Critical, Truckload, and international shipping.

As a family-owned business, we emphasize our core values: ethics, honesty, and commitment to excellence. Estes expresses its dedication through our robust workforce of over 22,000 employees, all of whom are committed to going the extra mile to meet our customers’ needs. We are also proud to be recognized for our achievements in safety, reliability, and sustainability, maintaining a fleet of over 10,400 tractors and 41,000 trailers with an extensive network of 280 terminals. Our mission is clear: to deliver responsive freight solutions that allow our customers to focus on what matters most while fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment.