Estes Express Lines is a full-service transportation provider that offers coast-to-coast North American coverage. Founded in 1931, it is a Virginia-based, family-owned company. Estes Express Lines is a multiregional, less-than-truckload and truckload transportation system in the United States. The company employs more than 12,500 people and utilizes an inventory of over 30,000 pieces of power equipment and trailers. With a network of approximately 200 terminals, Estes Express Lines offers direct service throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition, the company provides offshore, international shipping, supply chain management and warehousing services. Estes Express Lines operates a nonasset-based freight forwarding subsidiary, Estes Forwarding Worldwide.