We Are Estes Strong
Our mission at Estes is to deliver responsive freight solutions so our employees and customers can focus on what matters most. It is that type of commitment, along with plenty of hard work, that keeps us going strong as America’s largest privately owned carrier after 90 years in business. At our core is a family-inspired culture built on integrity and trust that drives the way we work.
What does it mean to be Estes Strong? Just ask any of our 22,000 teammates. We work together to overcome challenges with courage, grit, and determination. Are you ready to be part of the Strength of E?
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- Equipped with tools and flexibility to manage and overcome obstacles
- Proprietary company app to keep teammates informed
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- We continually introduce better tools and technologies to deliver shipments on time and damage-free
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- Nearly 60% of our fleet is four years old or newer
- Our trucks are equipped with collision avoidance systems
Why Work at Estes
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Competitive
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Health Insurance and Wellbeing Benefits
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Awards and Bonus Potential
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Paid
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Employee Testimonials
I’ve been with Estes for almost four years and I love coming to work. I love my job, I love my colleagues. Estes does a great job of taking care of us. I traded in my heels and suits for a big rig and boots, and I wish I had done it sooner. I’m here to stay.— Kerri S., P&D Driver
Why drive for Estes? P&D Driver Dylan R. discusses why joining America’s largest, privately held transportation company is such a smart career move.
Estes offers a wide range of career opportunities — everything from driving to logistics to marketing. In this video, Sales Manager Lamar C. talks about what makes Estes a great place to work.
Since I started 2 years ago I've always felt like I belonged, a team member. I started at Estes making more than I was making working 15 years at my previous employer! I'm very happy here.— Ray C., Hub Driver
Working at Estes has been a great opportunity, and it’s a great company to work for.— Jeff J., Dockworker
Honors
- 2023 Best Employers for Women - Forbes
- 2023 Top Large Workplaces of Greater Richmond - Richmond Times Dispatch
- 75 Green Supply Chain Partner - Inbound Logistics
- 2022 Top 3 Large Workplaces of Greater Richmond - Richmond Times Dispatch
- 2022 America’s Best Large Employers - Forbes
- 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award - Energage
- 2021 Top 3 Large Workplaces of Greater Richmond - Richmond Times-Dispatch
- 2020 Top Green Fleets - Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)
- 2020 Multi-Regional LTL Carrier of the Year - NASSTRAC
- 2020 LTL Carrier of the Year - Logistics Plus
- 2019 LTL Carrier of the Year - Lowe’s
- 2019 Customer Obsession Award - Amazon
- 2019 Top Green Supply Chain Partner - Inbound Logistics
- 2019 National LTL Carrier of the Year - CaroTrans
- 2019 National Carrier of the Year - GlobalTranz
- 2019 Preferred LTL Carrier - Total Quality Logistics
- 2019 LTL Carrier of the Year - The Home Depot
- 2019 Special Recognition Award - Worldwide Express
- 2019 Top 100 Trucker - Inbound Logistics
- 2019 America’s Best Large Employers - Forbes–Trucking and Logistics
