US · FMCSA ACTIVE AUTHORITY INSURED HAZMAT
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
dba ESTES
Richmond, VA 23230 · DOT 121018 · MC97275
Company profile
Web-discovered · as of 2026-07-28
Estes Express Lines is North America's largest privately held freight transportation company, offering LTL, truckload, and expedited services. Founded in 1931 (registry shows 1974), it operates a comprehensive network across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Fleet use
For-hire freight
Operating scope
National
Service model
ltl, ftl, dedicated, expedited, warehousing
Equipment
dry van, box truck, specialized
Certifications
smartway
Active site and 2026 news articles confirming status as national carrier and award recipient.
Registry record
Source FMCSA · as of 2026-08-01
Fleet size
9,805
power units · corroborated
Activity
road freight carrier
for hire licence
In operation since
1974
8,821 drivers
US compliance
Source FMCSA L&I / SAFER · as of 2026-07-12
Operating authority
Active
Insurance on file
Yes (BIPD)
min cover $5,000k
Out of service
No
Safety rating
SATISFACTORY
Crashes (24 mo)
208
6 fatal · 113 injured
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