Going the extra mile isn't just what we do - it's who we are.

Founded in 1931, Estes Express Lines is the largest privately held carrier in the nation. With more than 230 terminals as well as door-to-door service to and from Mexico and a global freight-forwarding service footprint, the company is a leading, full-service freight transportation provider with local, regional and national capabilities. Estes offers TMA members a complete range of shipping solutions, including LTL, time critical, volume & truckload, global and custom solutions.

TMA members can control freight costs and build confidence with access to a dedicated, knowledgeable rep and exclusive rates on LTL and specialized shipments.

Given carrier base rates vary widely, the estimated savings for participating TMA members is at least 48% more than the typical industry introductory discount, which is about 40%. Plus, there are a variety of accessorial reductions and reduced minimum charges.

If you have and are willing to share a data set, i.e. LTL activity for the past 14 or 30 days, even if it’s a stack of invoices that can be scanned/e-mailed, Estes Express Lines will analyze apples-to-apples and propose its best possible program for your company. The reason being is there are so many variables at play; therefore, the best program for each member is very much a customized and tailored solution.

WORTH NOTING: Unlike most, if not all, other carriers, Estes Express Lines encourages customers to contact their local terminal managers (during normal business hours) whenever they have questions about their shipments and BOLs. This contact information is easily found HERE. Otherwise, customer service is reached at (800) 378-3748 and custsrv@estes-express.com.