Estes Express Lines

the people I see nearly every day — is one of the best parts of working at

I'm the second generation in my family to work at Estes as a driver. My dad recommended that | get hired as a dockworker and then attend the Estes Driving School, which I did. like being at Estes because it has an all-around good work environment where everyone tries to work things out together as a team.

I've been a Line-haul Driver with Estes for almost 21 years and this is the best place I've ever worked between the four companies in my career. I'm lucky to have a daytime run so I can be home every night.

Great pay for linehaul drivers. It’s refreshing to work for a company that treats you like a person rather than just another number.

What’s the best part about working here? Co-workers are friendly and supportive—until I encountered one of the worst people on a meet run. What’s the most stressful aspect? The terminal manager lacked authority and never stood up for drivers, plus he was constantly intoxicated at work. What’s the work environment and culture like? Even 18 years of accident-free driving won’t protect you—worn trailer tires got me fired. No union, no protection. What’s a typical day like? It’s generally relaxed, and you can work at a reasonable pace.

What’s the best part about working here? Hardworking people are the backbone of Estes. Without them, the company wouldn’t maintain its reputation. What’s the most stressful aspect? The trucks—they’re run into the ground, exceeding a million miles before replacement. I’ve driven some over 15 years old. What’s the work environment and culture like? It’s a family-like atmosphere. I spent nearly 25 years there and would drop everything to return if needed. Some colleagues feel as close as siblings. What’s a typical day like? As a linehaul driver, I worked nights, usually starting at 8pm and finishing around 8–9am. My time was spent traveling between terminals, hooking and dropping trailers until my 11-hour drive limit was up. After a 10-hour break, I’d do it all over again until hitting the 70-hour mark, then take a 34-hour reset at home. Some weeks were better than others, but I genuinely enjoyed the job.

Pay aligns with similar companies. If you keep up with your work, you won’t hear much from management. PTO was lacking, and equipment was comparable to other freight carriers.

What’s the best part about working here? Nothing—it was a bad environment, and I couldn’t leave fast enough. What’s the most stressful aspect? Upper management was condescending, and lower management was completely inept. What’s the work environment and culture like? Easily the worst freight company I’ve ever worked for. What’s a typical day like? Worked seven hours straight with no break, then finally took one—right before clocking out.

The worst company I’ve ever worked for. Their only concern is maximizing profits at the expense of drivers, who get no real work-life balance.

What’s the best part about working here? The job itself is simple, and I’m home at a reasonable time every day. What’s the most stressful aspect? Handling deliveries at military bases. What’s the work environment and culture like? It’s all about the beauty of Colorado’s outdoors, with a diverse workforce.

What’s the best part about working here? The pay was fair for the job’s requirements. What’s the most stressful aspect? Having enough time to complete assigned tasks. What’s the work environment and culture like? Decent—not amazing, but acceptable. What’s a typical day like? Steady workload that kept me busy.

What’s the best part about working here? The atmosphere is friendly, professional, and respectful. What’s the most stressful aspect? Occasionally harsh weather conditions. What’s the work environment and culture like? Pleasant—coming to work was genuinely enjoyable. What’s a typical day like? Time passes quickly when you’re engaged in your work.

What’s the best part about working here? Job stability, even during slow periods, unlike other LTL companies that furlough drivers. What’s the most stressful aspect? This is one of the least stressful LTL jobs. The biggest challenge is dealing with traffic. What’s the work environment and culture like? Supportive team environment with newer, well-maintained equipment. What’s a typical day like? Standard LTL duties—pre-tripping the truck, verifying the load, making deliveries, and picking up freight. Estes offers strong pay and doesn’t pressure drivers into excessive hours, but extra shifts are available if desired.

Broken freight, unrealistic working hours exceeding 12 hours plus weekends, and management that belittles employees to elevate themselves. Outdated equipment and a filthy building that smells awful.

Show up, do your work, go home—but don’t expect respect from supervisors. They don’t understand the job. Drivers have cliques like high school kids.

Operating a yard tractor—moving breakout loads for dockworkers, positioning empty trailers for loading, and pulling loaded and empty trailers. Yard has 150 doors. Biggest downside? No air conditioning in the tractors during hot summers.