Time Critical

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Q: What does it mean when a shipment is described as “expedited”?

A: “Expedited” is the term that describes virtually any shipment requiring delivery with extra speed or special care.

Q: How do I set up an expedited shipment?

A: The next time you have a shipment you’d like to expedite, email timecritical@estes-express.com or call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748) and press 2 to reach a time-critical shipping specialist.

Q: Can I get expedited service on shipments to international destinations?

A: Yes. We can provide expedited shipping solutions to virtually any destination in the world through Estes Forwarding Worldwide. Just call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748) and press 45 to get a quote from one of our specialists.

Q: Does Estes offer expedited service for volume and truckload shipments?

A: Yes. We offer expedited service on LTL, volume and truckload shipments. To arrange an expedited truckload, send an email to timecritical@estes-express.com or call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748) and press 2.

Q: Can Estes’ time-critical service handle freight that’s oddly-shaped or difficult to move?

A: Yes, you can count on Estes to ship your oddly-shaped freight. We have the expertise and equipment to move even the most challenging freight safely and quickly. To get a rate or schedule a shipment, send an email to timecritical@estes-express.com or call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748) and press 2.

Q: Can I upgrade my in-transit shipment to receive expedited service?

A: Yes. Estes offers in-transit upgrades for shipments that suddenly become more urgent and need to reach their destination even sooner. If you’d like to make an in-transit upgrade, call 1-866-ESTES4U (1-866-378-3748) and press 2.

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