Richmond, VA—For the fifth consecutive year, Estes, North America's largest privately-owned freight carrier, has been honored in the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s annual Top Workplaces ranking. Once again, Estes has been recognized as a leading employer in the competitive “mega” category, which includes companies with 900 or more employees.
Founded in 1931, the Richmond-based transportation company continues to solidify its reputation as a premier employer. Estes has consistently received this recognition in 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Beyond this accolade, Estes has earned numerous prestigious awards, including Forbes’ America’s Dream Employers and its Best Large Employers and Best Employers for Women lists, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and Women.
With over 24,000 employees spanning more than 300 terminals nationwide, Estes prides itself on creating a workplace centered on collaboration, growth, and respect.
“Our employees are the driving force behind Estes' growth,” said Webb Estes, President and COO. “This continued recognition is especially significant because it highlights our team’s honest feedback and contributions. We are deeply committed to supporting our employees in every possible way, ensuring they feel valued and proud to be part of the Estes family. By fostering a positive and empowering environment, we enable them to continue delivering exceptional service to our customers.”
The Richmond Times-Dispatch collaborated with employee research and consulting firm Energage to determine this year’s award winners. The selection process was based on results from a comprehensive employee feedback survey, which measured key drivers of employee engagement such as organizational values, culture, and leadership. Estes’ recognition also reflects its strong employee retention, owing to robust benefits, competitive compensation, and a relentless focus on listening to employees.
“At Estes, we prioritize listening to our employees' needs and providing the support and resources they require to thrive both personally and professionally,” said Greg Richardson, Vice President of Human Resources. “Our commitment to a family-inspired culture means empowering team members with opportunities to develop new skills and explore growth paths across the organization, ensuring they can evolve beyond their initial roles when joining Team Estes.”
Estes is an industry leader in supporting and empowering its workforce through resilience, grit, and teamwork. The company's strategic investment in employee well-being continues to shape its overarching goal of long-term growth and excellence.
To explore exciting career opportunities with Estes nationwide, visit Work4Estes.com.
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 more than 300 North American terminals and nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, as well as its fleet of more than 10,500 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 24,000 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.
