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Established in 1931 in Richmond, Virginia, Estes Express is North America’s leading privately-owned freight shipping company. With a rich legacy of over 90 years, the company has been offering reliable shipping solutions to its valuable customers and has worked hard through the decades to build an award-winning safety record, a robust transportation network, and a reputation for dependability. Estes Express — asset-based freight transportation and custom logistics solutions provider — manages a fleet of 30,000 trailers and 7,000+ tractors and a network of 260+ terminals. Estes Express houses a well-knit team of 19,000 employees and fosters a family-inspired work culture. Each team member put their best foot forward to overcome challenges with courage, determination, and grit. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick time & holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, & vision insurance, and much more.

Company - Private

$2B to $5B

Large

Multiple locations

Truck Transportation Companies

1931

Departments

What departments Estes Express employees work at?

	Departments	Ratio
	other occupation	22.6%
	Sales Managers & Supervisors	22.2%
	Truck Drivers	12.9%
	Computer / IT	8.5%
	Administrative - Other	7.1%
	Transportation Managers & Supervisors	7%
	Management - Other	6.6%

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Professional experience

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How many years of experience do Estes Express employees have before joining?

Years of experience at Estes Express: Newcomers: 17%, Experiencers: 15%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 49%. Estes Express employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.

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Where did Estes Express employees work before joining?

Where they've worked before Estes Express: Central Transport, Circuit City, FedEx. Typical Estes Express employees have worked at Central Transport.

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Central Transport

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What industries did Estes Express employees work in previously?

Industry Background: The most typical industries of Estes Express: Truck Transportation Companies, Transportation Support Companies, Niche Retailers, Courier Companies, Truck / Trailer / RV Rental & Leasing Companies. Estes Express employees most likely come from a Truck Transportation Companies industry background.

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Where did Estes Express employees work before joining?

Past employers' size at Estes Express: Small: 27%, Medium: 10%, Large: 63%. Most Estes Express employees have previously worked at large companies.

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Employee data

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How long do people stay in a role at Estes Express?

Time employed at Estes Express: <1: 8%, 1-3: 20%, 4-8: 38%, 9-13: 17%, 14-20: 10%, 20+: 7%. Most Estes Express employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.

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How does Estes Express rank for age & gender diversity?

Gender ratio at Estes Express: 76.1% Male and 23.9% Female. Age ratio at Estes Express: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 29%, 31-40: 26%, 41-50: 20%, 51-60: 18%, 60+: 7%. Estes Express rates - 6.1% less female than the industry average. Most Estes Express employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.

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What are the top roles at Estes Express?

Top roles of Estes Express: Account Manager, CDL Truck Driver, Dock Worker, Terminal Manager, Driver. The top role at Estes Express is Account Manager.

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Account Manager

CDL Truck Driver

Terminal Manager

Career advancement

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How does Estes Express rank for career advancement?

Career advancement at Estes Express: very low. Estes Express ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.

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What companies do Estes Express employees go on to work at?

Future employers of Estes Express: AAA Cooper Transportation, Capital One, Dayton Freight, FedEx, Old Dominion Freight. People who work at Estes Express most typically go on to work for the AAA Cooper Transportation.

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Old Dominion Freight