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Industry Insights

Explore our white papers and additional resources to learn more about shipping industry trends and best practices.

NMFTA Freight Classification Overview

Get insights into the upcoming classification changes and links to NMFTA resources.

Freight Packaging Best Practices

Proper packaging is key to safe, sustainable freight transportation.

Shipping With Lower Environmental Impact

Transport your freight more sustainably and identify carriers that share your commitment.

Navigating Cross-Border Canada Shipping

Overcome the obstacles in cross-border shipping, and identify carriers that can help.

Peace of Mind Through Guaranteed Shipping

Would more control over timing benefit your freight shipping operation?

LTL Freight Shipping Explained

Explore this efficient, cost-saving freight solution and pick up tips for success.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management 101

Could dedicated, flatbed, or other logistics services optimize your supply chain?

How To Ship With Estes

Browse helpful how-to guides and videos designed to make shipping with Estes even easier.

How To Accurately Label Your Freight

Learn what details to include on your shipping labels and where to place them on your freight.

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eBOL Quick Overview

Learn how to use eBOLs to streamline your Bill of Lading creation process.

Canada Shipping Basics

Our guide to planning and managing every step in shipping to and from Canada.

Enhanced API Quick Overview

Learn how our APIs can elevate your experience with real-time access to shipping services.

Freight Labeling Guide

Follow these helpful steps to accurately label your freight shipments and avoid delays.

Can't Find Something?

Quickly find links to some of the most commonly searched topics on our website.

Pickup Request Quick Overview

Review our downloadable one-page overview to see how we’ve enhanced our Pickup Request tool.

Bill of Lading Quick Overview

View our one-page overview of our Bill of Lading tool to learn more about its enhanced features.

Rate Quote Quick Overview

Explore our one-page overview to see all the helpful features we’ve added to our Rate Quote tool.

Pickup Request How-To Guide

Review step-by-step instructions to get the most out of our enhanced Pickup Request tool.

Bill of Lading How-To Guide

View our guide to learn how our Bill of Lading tool can provide a seamless shipping experience.

Rate Quote How-To Guide

See how easy it is to get a quote with our enhanced Rate Quote tool by reviewing our helpful guide.

The Shipping Basics, Explained

Our comprehensive resource for new and experienced shippers.

Estes Terminal Network Map

Explore the names and locations of all our North American freight terminals.

Transportation Glossary

Review our downloadable reference list of freight industry terms and definitions.

Cross-Border Shipping Quick Start Guide

What you can expect when shipping to Canada and Mexico—and how to get started.

Offshore Quick Start Guide

See the forms required for shipments as well as contacts and links.

Canada Northbound Shipping Guide

Ensure that your northbound shipment clears Canadian customs quickly and efficiently.

Canada Southbound Shipping Guide

Ensure that your southbound shipment clears U.S. customs quickly and efficiently.

About Our Services

View our helpful guides, brochures, and videos to learn more about the comprehensive freight shipping services Estes offers.

Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Detailed, real-time pickup status updates for small businesses to large enterprises.

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Real-Time Shipment Details

From pickup to delivery, real-time data makes shipping as frictionless as possible.

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Next-Level Freight Visibility

Data solutions that improve staffing, scheduling, and supply chain management.

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Estes Logistics

Watch how Estes can help you build a more flexible and efficient supply chain.

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Final Mile Home Delivery

See what to expect - and what to watch for - when Estes delivers to residences.

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Volume LTL

Watch how Estes can help you build a more flexible and efficient supply chain.

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Estes Overview

Watch to learn about who we are and what we're doing to deliver a better freight shipping experience.

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How Estes Protects Your Freight In Transit

Learn how captive beams and Webb walls keep your freight safe and secure.

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Offshore Solutions Brochure

Discover everything you need to know about Estes’ cargo transport to AK, HI, PR, and the Caribbean.

Offshore Quick Overview

Take a quick look at Estes' streamlined and secure offshore shipping services.

Grocery Solutions Brochure

Everything you need to know about Estes' grocery freight shipping services.

Grocery Quick Overview

Take a quick look at how Estes can help deliver your grocery freight on time and as promised.

Dedicated Fleet Services

Estes can provide fully dedicated end-to-end support, equipment, and drivers.

Time Critical Guaranteed

On-time and as-promised delivery with industry-best guarantees.

Services Overview

Our full range of freight services and custom supply chain and logistics solutions.

Must Arrive By Date Delivery

Everything you need to know about our Time Critical Guaranteed MABD services.

Estes Retail Guarantee™

Start enjoying the added assurance of a stronger financial guarantee.

Read More about Estes Retail Guarantee™

International

Seamless shipping solutions to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Estes provides top-of-the-line solutions while remaining a good steward of the Earth.

Volume LTL and Truckload

High-capacity solutions for larger shipments and peak shipping periods.

Final Mile

Reliable solutions for delivery to residences and commercial locations without docks.

Pickup Visibility

The industry's most comprehensive pickup data—right at your fingertips.

Estes Logistics

Custom supply chain and logistics solutions that build faster, leaner supply chains.

Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Detailed, real-time pickup status updates for small businesses to large enterprises.

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Real-Time Shipment Details

From pickup to delivery, real-time data makes shipping as frictionless as possible.

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Next-Level Freight Visibility

Data solutions that improve staffing, scheduling, and supply chain management.

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Estes Logistics

Watch how Estes can help you build a more flexible and efficient supply chain.

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Final Mile Home Delivery

See what to expect - and what to watch for - when Estes delivers to residences.

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Volume LTL

Watch how Estes can help you build a more flexible and efficient supply chain.

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Estes Overview

Watch to learn about who we are and what we're doing to deliver a better freight shipping experience.

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A Day In The Life - Dispatchers

Behind every on-time delivery and smooth pickup, there’s an Estes dispatcher making it happen.

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2025 NMFTA Changes

Rob Estes shares the important changes coming to the NMFTA classification system.

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How Estes Protects Your Freight In Transit

Learn how captive beams and Webb walls keep your freight safe and secure.

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President's Message - August 2024

Webb reflects on Estes' continued investment in making freight shipping easier.

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How To Accurately Label Your Freight

Learn what details to include on your shipping labels and where to place them on your freight.

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Sustainability At Estes

See how Estes is working to make the world a better place through eco-friendly freight solutions.

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President's Message - December 2024

Webb shares the significant investments and impacts Estes made in 2024.

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President's Message - March 2025

Webb shares Estes' ongoing investment in building our network and capacity - and more.

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President's Message - June 2025

Webb shares how Estes remains strong amid shifting economic conditions - and more.

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Help Guides, Insights & Videos

NMFTA Freight Classification Overview

Freight Packaging Best Practices

Shipping With Lower Environmental Impact

Navigating Cross-Border Canada Shipping

Peace of Mind Through Guaranteed Shipping

LTL Freight Shipping Explained

Logistics and Supply Chain Management 101

How To Accurately Label Your Freight

eBOL Quick Overview

Canada Shipping Basics

Enhanced API Quick Overview

Freight Labeling Guide

Can't Find Something?

Pickup Request Quick Overview

Bill of Lading Quick Overview

Rate Quote Quick Overview

Pickup Request How-To Guide

Bill of Lading How-To Guide

Rate Quote How-To Guide

The Shipping Basics, Explained

Estes Terminal Network Map

Transportation Glossary

Cross-Border Shipping Quick Start Guide

Offshore Quick Start Guide

Canada Northbound Shipping Guide

Canada Southbound Shipping Guide

Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Real-Time Shipment Details

Next-Level Freight Visibility

Estes Logistics

Final Mile Home Delivery

Volume LTL

Estes Overview

How Estes Protects Your Freight In Transit

Offshore Solutions Brochure

Offshore Quick Overview

Grocery Solutions Brochure

Grocery Quick Overview

Dedicated Fleet Services

Time Critical Guaranteed

Services Overview

Must Arrive By Date Delivery

Estes Retail Guarantee™

International

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Volume LTL and Truckload

Final Mile

Pickup Visibility

Estes Logistics

Industry-Leading Pickup Visibility

Real-Time Shipment Details

Next-Level Freight Visibility

Estes Logistics

Final Mile Home Delivery

Volume LTL

Estes Overview

A Day In The Life - Dispatchers

2025 NMFTA Changes

How Estes Protects Your Freight In Transit

President's Message - August 2024

How To Accurately Label Your Freight

Sustainability At Estes

President's Message - December 2024

President's Message - March 2025

President's Message - June 2025

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