In 2025, Estes Express Lines added four new terminals, relocated 12 others, and expanded four more terminals to increase its coast-to-coast network capacity by 1,038 doors.
The company said these facilities expand its presence in key markets and enhance its service and reliability nationwide.
The locations of Estes’ new, relocated, and expanded terminals include:
“Every new terminal represents progress — more capacity, more reliability, and more opportunities for our people and customers,” says Webb Estes, president and COO of Estes. “We’re building for the future of freight, ensuring our network can deliver the speed and dependability today’s supply chains demand.”
Estes’ terminals in Buffalo and Tracy are now among the largest in the company’s network, operating 171 and 167 doors, respectively. Tracy is one of three newly opened or relocated facilities in California, which accounted for a combined 214 additional doors in 2025.
Meanwhile, Estes’ relocated South Bend, Eugene, Louisville, and Buffalo terminals each more than doubled their previous capacities.
In addition to capacity, Estes said it continued to invest in new equipment, including:
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1,170 tractors
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77 straight trucks
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600 trailers
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246,120 straps
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365,900 airbags
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54,000 load bars
Estes’ said its ongoing investments in technology also delivered value in 2025 by lowering overhead operational costs and rendering the best service at the best price. According to the company, the results include:
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Significantly less shipment handling and fewer returns
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Fewer miles between stops
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Improved fleet safety and roadworthiness through equipment tracking and analytics
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Documentation within seven minutes for customers and shippers opting for Estes’ electronic delivery receipts
Estes said its network now includes over 13,200 doors, an 8.7% increase in 2025 and a 32% gain over the past five years. At its current pace, the company said it is on track to be above 14,000 doors by the end of 2026.
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