Richmond, VA—Estes, the largest privately owned freight carrier in North America, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, “A Year of Progress – Building a Culture of Sustainability and Partnership.”
The report outlines Estes’ long-term commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and highlights its recent environmental sustainability milestones, including:
- Establishing a Carbon Baseline: Estes calculated its first-ever carbon footprint for Scopes 1 and 2 (direct and indirect emissions from its operations) through use of Watershed’s enterprise climate platform for footprint calculation
- Improving Fuel Efficiency: Over the past six years, the company has achieved a 6.5% improvement in miles per gallon through a combination of fleet upgrades, aerodynamic enhancements, low-emission fuels, and its Driver Efficiency Score program
- Allocated Emissions Reporting: In collaboration with SMC³ and other LTL carriers, Estes helped launch the first phase of a standardized, allocated emissions calculator in January 2025
“Sustainability drives our progress and shapes so many aspects of our operations,” said Webb Estes, president and COO. “In the past year alone, we’ve leveraged new technologies to help us lower our emissions as we continue to expand our network, recognized 2,800 drivers through our Million Mile Driver Program, and steadily improved our fleet’s average miles per gallon. These efforts not only strengthen our business but also create a positive impact for our customers and communities.”
To learn more about Estes’ commitment to focusing on our planet—as well as its broader efforts to uplift people, serve customers, and live its principles—read the full 2024 Sustainability Report here.
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.
