Saia News & Resources
Saia opens up a new Chicagoland-area terminal
September 8, 2022
Johns Creek, Georgia-based multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia recently announced it has set up shop with a new terminal in the Chicago area, in Franklin Park, Illinois.
Saia announces plans for Northeast expansion
October 27, 2016
Multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia, the ninth largest U.S. LTL carrier serving 34 states, announced this week that it plans to extend its network into the Northeast, effective next year.
LTL Re-engineers Customer Service for the “New Economy”
July 20, 2016
In this special edition, the editors of Logistics Management focus on the elements forcing the current shift in the shipper/carrier dynamic and how one carrier in particular, Saia LTL Freight, has taken a 21st century approach to re-engineer its customer communications to build more open, collaborative relationships with the shipper community. Less than Truckload Services Article, Freight Forwarders and Shipping Dynamics
Another Rate Increase from Less-than-Truckload Carriers
October 31, 2014
These increases come at a time when the LTL market is in a good spot, due to solid manufacturing and industrial production activity, coupled with decent retail-related volumes in advance of the holiday shopping season.
“Paperless dock” a reality for innovative Central Transport
September 16, 2013
Shippers who find their less-than-truckload (LTL) freight late, misrouted or only partially delivered may find solace in an innovation devised by Central Transport. Through innovative use of technology, the Warrren, Mich.-based LTL carrier is operating “paperless docks” at its 155 terminals.
Improving LTL carrier/shipper relations
March 27, 2013
It's no secret that shippers are coping with a new era of tighter capacity, higher rates, and tougher carrier negotiations. With this in mind, we offer this custom issue designed to help shippers get closer to their carriers.
After being battered by three years of recession that decimated profits, LTL carriers, not surprisingly, are now laser-focused on improving yields and profitability in order to make decent enough returns to recapitalize their businesses and rolling stock. However, smart carriers are also...