ESTES EXPRESS LINES
DBA: ESTES
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Power Units
9,805
Drivers
8,821
Trailers
1,000
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Jul 29, 2025
Out of Service
No
About ESTES EXPRESS LINES
Estes Express Lines is North America's largest privately held freight transportation company, serving customers with a vast network of 300+ terminals and 9,805 power units across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. The company specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, guaranteed time-critical delivery, final-mile residential and commercial services, and comprehensive logistics solutions for diverse industries including grocery and food and beverage sectors.
Key Features
Risk Signals — ESTES EXPRESS LINES
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
15 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Financial risk indicators detected…
Fraud signals
Fraud indicators detected…
Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
2 risk categories flagged — see the evidence before you book
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Key Contacts1,000 on file
By Seniority
By Function
Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial.
Related Companies2 found
Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership.
Service RegionsActive in 45 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
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Inspection History495 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 17, 2026 · NC
Clean rate (90d)
53%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
495
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.3%
56 of 495
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0.8%
4 of 495
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
60
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
6,352
All time
Fatalities
231
Injuries
3,400
Tow-Away
5,939
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(48.1 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(41.6 years)
Broker Authority
Holds Active Authority(25.1 years)
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
RICHMOND, VA 23230
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category4,002 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 23% of violations
across 10 categories
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Fleet Analytics1,000 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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