Richmond, VA—In 2025, Estes grew its nationwide network by opening five new terminals, moving and expanding 16 more, and adding 1,038 doors to meet growing customer demand. The carrier now has 13,200 doors—an 8.7% increase in 2025 and a 32% gain over the past five years. At this pace, Estes is on track to surpass 14,000 doors by the end of 2026.
“Every new terminal represents progress—more capacity, more reliability, and more opportunities for our people and customers,” said Estes President and COO Webb Estes. “We’re building for the future of freight, ensuring our network can deliver the speed and dependability today’s supply chains demand.”
Estes’ new, relocated, and expanded terminals are located in:
- Honolulu, HI
- South Bend, IN
- Olive Branch, MS
- Iron Mountain, MI
- Eagan, MN
- Portland, OR
- Bakersfield, CA
- Rockford, IL
- Eugene, OR
- Tracy, CA
- Miami, FL
- Louisville, KY
- Buffalo, NY
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Orange, CA
- Hagerstown, MD
- Huntsville, AL
- St. Louis, MO
- Fargo, ND
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Phoenix, AZ
In addition to expanding network capacity, Estes invested in new equipment throughout the year, including 1,170 tractors, 600 trailers, 54,000 load bars, 246,000+ straps, and 365,000+ airbags.
And by continuing to invest in advanced operations technology, the carrier reduced shipment handling, minimized unnecessary miles, improved fleet safety and roadworthiness, and provided customers with near-instant delivery confirmation.
Estes’ ongoing investments in network capacity, equipment, and technology help deliver greater value and an improved shipping experience to its customers. These efforts have also earned Estes recognition as the #1 Best Value National Carrier for the fourth consecutive year in Mastio’s annual LTL Carrier Customer Value and Loyalty Study.
Learn more about Estes’ investments in network capacity and expansion here.
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 more than 300 North American terminals and nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, as well as its fleet of more than 10,500 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 24,000 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.
