Estes Opens New Terminal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

(April 22, 2015 ) Eau Claire, Wisconsin—Estes Express Lines, one of the leading freight carriers in the U.S., has opened a new terminal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to help accommodate increased demand for the company’s services in the northern Great Plains region. “Demand for freight in this area has continued to grow and with the … Read more

Estes Launching Solar Power Generation at Two Terminals

RICHMOND, VA—Estes Express Lines announced today that it is utilizing solar power generation at the company’s Elkton and Baltimore, Md. terminals. The Elkton terminal solar power system was fully interconnected with DELMARVA Power at the end of December 2012 and is projected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 254 metric tons. The Baltimore terminal is … Read more

Estes Earns Two Home Depot Carrier of the Year Awards

RICHMOND, VA—The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, recently gave two Estes entities 2012 Carrier of the Year awards in their respective categories. Estes’ specialized division was recognized as the 2012 Direct to Customer Carrier of the Year and Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Estes Express Lines, the … Read more

Estes Express Lines Announces Leadership Changes in Operations and Sales

RICHMOND, Va.—Estes Express Lines has announced the promotion of two Estes leaders in operations and sales. Al Bucher has been named corporate vice president of operations, and Pat Martin is now corporate vice president of sales. Prior to this promotion, Al Bucher served as Estes’ regional vice president of the Great Plains, a position he held … Read more

Estes Express Lines Announces General Rate Increase

RICHMOND, Va.—Although the cost of doing business continues to rise, Estes remains dedicated to providing you with a top-notch shipping experience year after year. To do so, we must invest in technology, equipment and our people. That’s why we find it necessary to implement a price increase averaging 6.9%, effective July 23, 2012. This decision … Read more

Estes Express Lines Ranked 12th Largest Trucking Company in U.S.

RICHMOND, Va.—Estes Express Lines is ranked as the 12th largest trucking company and seventh largest less-than-truckload (LTL) operator in the United States in the 2011 listing of the nation’s top 50 trucking companies. The annual list was published in the industry magazines, Journal of Commerce, April 30, 2012, and Logistics Management, April 2012, using data … Read more