Richmond, VA—Estes, North America’s largest, privately owned freight carrier, has relocated its metro Detroit terminal hub to a nearby facility with nearly double the capacity. Romulus, MI, Mayor Robert McCraight honored the 93-year-old shipper at the terminal’s grand opening event by declaring October 10 as Estes Day in the city.
Located at 27411 Wick Road, Estes’ new terminal features 144 doors, 67,000 square feet of dock area, 7,200 square feet of office space, and a 12-bay shop with a fueling station. It also has 147 employees and is one of Estes' five Michigan terminals. The facility sits on a 36-acre site near Interstate 94, close to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Coinciding with the terminal’s grand opening, Estes also donated a tractor and trailer to the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in nearby Ypsilanti. This much-needed equipment will help those enrolled in vocational programs gain hands-on experience in their field of study. Estes has made similar donations, most recently donating two Freightliner trucks earlier this year to a Virginia Community College’s driver training program.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to giving back to our communities and strengthening our industry’s workforce, and this is another wonderful opportunity for both,” said President and COO Webb Estes. “We know that programs like the Ypsilanti Vocational Village are vital to community success and safety, and it’s an honor for Estes to play a small role in that rehabilitation process.”
The Vocational Village programs, which offer trade-specific certifications and licensure, are for students who are approaching their return to society. Estes’ equipment will bolster the driver training program, specifically targeting pre-trip inspections.
“This donation means a great deal to us,” said Jake Gordon, a Michigan Department of Corrections vocational specialist. “The women in our Vocational Village are seeking opportunities to get back on track with their lives. The addition of a tractor and trailer—access we’ve never been able to offer—will make a meaningful, educational impact by opening doors for women who have been incarcerated to find purpose and successfully re-enter society and the workforce.”
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 280+ North American terminals, nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, and fleet of more than 10,000 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 23,000 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.
