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  PRESS RELEASE
June 15, 2011
Saia Honors Employees with Chairman's Award

JOHNS CREEK, GA - June 15, 2011 - Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) presented seven employees with one of the company's highest accolades, the Chairman's Award. This honor continues the tradition of Saia recognizing employee excellence and is part of a series of programs designed to recognize the contributions of employees at all levels of the company.

This year's winners include:
  • Lisa Bennett of Toledo, Ohio
  • Christopher Fejeran of Boise, Idaho
  • Harold Gjoerloff of Middleburg, Fla.
  • Randy Parker of Ft. Worth, Texas
  • Bryan Rubio of Avondale, Ariz.
  • Paul Watkins of Tyler, Texas
  • Erich Wolff of Spencerville, Ind.

Originated in 1997, the Chairman's Award seeks to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of employees who exude excellence, a deep commitment to customer service and the company, as well as a dedication to their colleagues and communities. Criteria for being nominated for the award reflects, in part, the company's mission statement and its values of customer service, safety, integrity, teamwork, and regard for people and communities.

"All seven of our winners this year represent the best of Saia," said Rick O'Dell, Saia president and CEO. "Each one is a tremendous asset to their terminal as well as the company."

Every year, each nominee has to earn the Chairman's Award recognition through a specific deed, or series of deeds. Some employees are nominated and chosen because of actions that demonstrate their work ethic and commitment to the company and its customers while others are chosen because of a singular, life-saving heroic act.

About Saia, Inc.

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is a less-than-truckload provider of regional, interregional and guaranteed services covering 34 states. Saia is home to the industry-leading Xtreme Guarantee product, which guarantees total customer satisfaction from pick-up through invoicing. Saia offers complete North American coverage through partner agreements. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Ga., and a network of 147 terminals, the carrier employs 8,000 people. For more information on Saia, visit the Saia Website at www.saia.com.