TAMPA, FL (February 26, 2026) – BlueGrace Logistics, a leading Managed Logistics (3PL) provider operating throughout North America, has announced the recipients of its 2025 LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Carrier Awards. The annual recognition highlights carrier partners that demonstrate consistent performance, service reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting shipper success.
Following an evaluation of carrier performance across key service and operational metrics throughout the year, BlueGrace Logistics has named Estes Express Lines as its 2025 National Carrier of the Year and Dayton Freight Lines as its 2025 Regional Carrier of the Year.
“These awards recognize carriers that show up every day with consistency, accountability, and a shared focus on service,” said Bobby Harris, CEO of BlueGrace Logistics. “Estes Freight Lines and Dayton Freight Lines exemplify what it means to be dependable partners in the LTL space, and their performance continues to support strong outcomes for our customers.”
The Regional Carrier of the Year award is presented to Dayton Freight Lines in recognition of its dependable service, strong regional coverage, and commitment to operational excellence. Throughout the year, Dayton Freight Lines delivered reliable performance across its network, supporting customers with consistent transit and service execution.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by BlueGrace Logistics for the first time. This award highlights the strength of our partnership and commitment to deliver exceptional service to each of our customers,” shared Dave Brady, Dayton Freight’s Vice President of Sales. “We look forward to many more years of continued success, together!”
The National Carrier of the Year award is presented to Estes Express Lines for its performance across a nationwide LTL network. The carrier demonstrated consistent execution, scalable capacity, and service reliability that supported complex freight needs across multiple regions.
“We’re honored to be named BlueGrace Logistics’ 2025 National LTL Carrier of the Year,” said Estes President and COO Webb Estes. “BlueGrace sets a high standard for its carrier partners, and this award reflects the dedication of our teams and the trust we work hard to earn with every shipment. I’m so proud of our people and the care they bring to serving our customers and partners every day.”
BlueGrace Logistics extends its appreciation to both Estes Express Lines and Dayton Freight Lines for their collaboration and continued commitment to service excellence. These awards reflect the importance of strong carrier relationships and the role they play in delivering dependable transportation solutions.
The 2025 LTL Carrier Awards underscore BlueGrace Logistics’ ongoing focus on recognizing carrier partners that contribute to reliable service, operational consistency, and long-term value for customers.
About BlueGrace Logistics
BlueGrace Logistics is one of the nation’s largest Managed Logistics providers, delivering customizable transportation management solutions that help shippers control freight spend through advanced technology and a broad network of trusted carriers. With offices strategically located in major transportation hubs across the U.S. and Mexico, including national headquarters in Tampa, BlueGrace serves over 10,000 customers annually through its proprietary technology platform, BlueShip, that has connectivity with more than 250,000 carrier suppliers. BlueGrace is part of the technology portfolio of of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm. https://mybluegrace.com/
About Estes Express Lines
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 more than 300 North American terminals and nearly 7,000 next-day lanes, as well as its fleet of more than 10,500 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 24,000 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.
About Dayton Freight Lines
Celebrating 45 years in business, Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. provides high-quality supply chain services to thousands of cities within their network. With 73 owned Service Centers, and 6,000 employees, they are ranked as the country’s 13th largest LTL carrier. They uphold a standard of excellence to their customers when it comes to on-time, intact service. Learn more about Dayton Freight and their vision: Delivering Value Today. Driving the Standard for Tomorrow. Visit daytonfreight.com.