News Archive
2011
- 05/10/11 Estes Express Lines Commemorates 80th Anniversary, Experiences Outstanding Growth During Past Five Years.
- 03/17/11 Estes Forwarding Worldwide Names Scott Fisher President and CEO.
- 01/18/11 Estes Executive Appointed to Virginia Board of Transportation Safety.
2010
- 06/21/10Estes launches three-day service to Edmonton and Calgary, Canada, from Texas and Oklahoma.
- 04/29/10Estes upgrades onboard technology system to streamline pickup and delivery process.
- 04/06/10Estes reduces LTL standard transit time by a day from Upper Midwest to 47,491 destinations.
- 03/23/10Estes Realigns Five Core Services to Reflect Full Spectrum Shipping Solutions.
- 01/25/10 Redesigned website makes choosing the best Estes shipping option a snap for customers.
- 01/04/10 Estes Express Lines Announces a General Rate Increase
- 08/17/10 Estes introduces three-day service to Toronto from Southern U.S.
- 10/18/10 Estes Implements Price Increase Effective November 1.
2009
- 11/23/09 Estes Honored for Outstanding Safety Record
- 09/21/09 Estes reduces LTL standard transit time by a day to more than 28,000 zip codes and counting
- 07/22/09 Market growth in Upper Midwest region prompts Estes to open new terminal in Grand Island
- 06/03/09 Estes relocates San Antonio terminal to larger facility in response to market growth
- 06/01/09 Market growth in Texarkana region prompts Estes to open new terminal in Hope, Arkansas
- 05/05/09 Estes Air Forwarding changes its name to reflect its expanding global services.
- 04/23/09 Estes’ new planning technology takes customer service to the next level
- 02/24/09 Estes expands its Mexico service
- 02/20/09 Estes to make major investment in transportation industry real estate
- 02/13/09 Estes Express Lines announces a general rate increase
- 01/27/09 Estes’ debt-free status a welcome sign in today's transportation market.
2008
- 10/02/08 Estes and Estes West earn top industry awards
- 09/11/08 Estes launches a nationwide Truckload Brokerage company
- 08/14/08 Booming business in Minneapolis area prompts Estes to open new terminal in Mankato, MN
- 08/14/08 Growing Seattle business prompts Estes To open new terminal in Everett, WA
- 07/27/08 Successful expansion in Upper Midwest prompts Estes to open new terminal in Wausau, WI
- 05/14/08 Estes Hires International Expert
- 05/14/08 Estes Air Forwarding Opens Global Solutions Office in Charleston, SC
- 03/31/08 Estes becomes one of the first major LTL carriers To become TSA-security compliant
- 03/13/08 Estes Air Forwarding and CSA Software forge partnership to develop best-in-class global freight forwarding software
- 03/03/08 Estes completes nationwide footprint by opening 13 terminals in 6 Upper midwestern states
- 02/11/08 Estes Air Forwarding announces additions and promotions to sales leadership team
- 02/07/08 Estes Express Lines announces a general rate increase
2007
- 12/17/07 Estes earns top safety awards from American Trucking Associations
- 12/17/07 Estes West earns top industry award for service, on-time performance and operations
- 11/12/07 Estes completing nationwide footprint; Expanding direct service to all 50 states
- 11/12/07 Estes and Lakeville agree to dissolve Alliance, Allowing Estes to Grow in Midwest
- 08/17/07 Estes Express Lines opens Montpelier terminal
- 06/27/07 Estes Express Lines creates Estes Air Forwarding LLC
- 06/23/07 Estes Express Lines opens Atoka terminal
- 03/19/07 Estes Express Lines announces a general rate increase
- 02/27/07 Estes Express Lines opens enhanced Portland terminal
- 02/23/07 Estes Express Lines opened 12 new terminals in ’06
- 02/01/07 Estes Air becomes part of Super Bowl team
2006
- 09/25/06 Estes Express Lines earns top industry award
- 09/01/06 Robey W. Estes, Sr., dies at age 85
- 06/13/06 Estes Express Lines Expanding to Lewiston
- 06/07/06 Estes Express Lines hires former Con-Way air staff
- 05/22/06 Estes Express Lines opens new terminal in Nanuet
- 05/22/06 Estes Express Lines picks Augusta for 6th Georgia terminal
- 04/10/06 Estes Express Lines announces a general rate increase
- 03/17/06 Estes Express Lines to commemorate 75th Anniversary