Estes Express Lines recently celebrated the grand opening of its new terminal in Florence, South Carolina, alongside the announcement of two more terminals in Reno, Nevada, and Cinnaminson, New Jersey. These properties, acquired recently, have been renovated to suit the company’s operational needs.

The terminals in Reno and Cinnaminson were part of the 24 terminals Estes acquired from Yellow, which went bankrupt the previous year. Along with these acquisitions, Estes has also expanded its fleet with the addition of over 130 tractors and 6,000 trailers, as well as various other equipment such as load bars, air bags, and freight tables. This expansion will incorporate a total of 985 doors into Estes’ network.

“These recent acquisitions represent the single biggest influx of terminals and equipment in Estes’ history,” said Webb Estes, president and COO. “I applaud our team for their speed and agility, which allowed us to integrate these assets into our operations quickly and seamlessly. It exemplifies the grit, resiliency, and can-do spirit of Team Estes and how we work together to provide exceptional service to our customers.”

Here are some key features of the newest terminals:

  • The Florence terminal boasts 58 doors, covering 20,500 square feet of dock area and 7,200 square feet of office space. Situated on a 13-acre plot adjacent to I-95 near I-20.
  • In Reno, the terminal offers 54 doors, with 18,000 square feet of dock space and 2,340 square feet of office area. It occupies a 10-acre parcel located off I-80.
  • The Cinnaminson terminal features an impressive 92 doors, spanning 32,000 square feet of dock space, 6,900 square feet of office space, and a maintenance shop with seven bay doors. Positioned near I-95, I-295, and US-130.
  • Other terminals from the Yellow acquisition include locations in Tacoma, Washington; San Fernando Valley, California; Boynton Beach, Florida; Detroit, Michigan; and Austin, Texas.

Estes has plans to unveil an additional seven terminals across the United States by the end of June, followed closely by the remaining properties acquired from Yellow.

“New terminal capacity doesn’t just ease congestion; it unlocks efficiency, reliability, and value for our customers, paving the way for smoother operations and an enhanced experience,” said Carrie Johnstone, vice president of customer experience and innovation. “Acquiring these terminals was just step one – we’re now focused on putting them to work as quickly as possible to better serve our customers, which is exactly what we’re doing with these first ones.”