Richmond, VA—For the first time, Estes–already North America’s largest, privately owned freight carrier–secured a spot in Transport Topics’ 2024 Top 50 list of largest freight companies in the world.
“It is a great achievement to be recognized among the freight industry’s most influential players,” said Webb Estes, president and COO of Estes. “The recognition speaks to Estes’ steady, sustainable growth over the past few years and our team’s ability to adapt, improve efficiencies, and enhance the services we’re able to provide. We’re proud to continue expanding in scale and capabilities, while maintaining the best service to our customers.”
In 2024 alone, Estes opened eight new terminals and relocated 12 terminals across the country, added 640 doors, and increased its fleet by 7,000 trailers.
The annual ranking, produced in cooperation with SJ Consulting Group, provides a fresh look at the biggest companies in freight movement and goods handling across all modes of transportation, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and parcel, along with third-party logistics firms. Companies on the list are ranked according to full-year 2023 freight revenue.
“The world’s largest freight transportation companies have been navigating a challenging business environment, including economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts,” said Seth Clevenger, Transport Topics managing editor of features and multimedia. “The Top 50 list provides an updated overview of the industry’s largest players across all modes of transportation while also exploring how these businesses have been adjusting to shifting market conditions.”
For the full list, and to get the latest news on trucking and the freight transportation industry, visit Transport Topics at https://www.ttnews.com/globalfreight/rankings/2024.
About Estes
Estes is North America’s largest privately owned freight carrier. As an asset-based transportation provider with a global footprint, Estes combines nearly a century of regional freight shipping expertise with the resources, reach, and reliability of a national carrier. Backed by its 280+ North American terminals, nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, and fleet of more than 10,000 tractors, Estes is committed to getting America's freight where it needs to go, when it needs to get there. And with its continued investment in leading-edge technology, as well as the support of its more than 23,000 employees, Estes always goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional experiences that keep its customers coming back. The carrier’s comprehensive freight shipping solutions include Less Than Truckload (LTL), Volume LTL and Truckload, Time Critical Guaranteed, Custom Shipping and Logistics, and Final Mile. From short-haul to global freight forwarding—Estes does it all.
About Transport Topics
Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of the trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what's to come. Explore the latest at https://www.ttnews.com
