For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE August 17, 2011
Saia Announces General Rate Increase
Saia, Inc. has announced that effective August 22, 2011 it will implement an average general rate increase (GRI) of 6.9 percent. Truckload rates will be increased by 6.9 percent as well. Minimum charges will also be increased by 6.9 percent (rounded up to the nearest 50 cents), subject to a $2 minimum increase. The Saia 5700 8/22/11 rates will be available at www.saia.com on August 22, 2011. Saia will also implement an increase on selected accessorial charges. For more information, customers can review Saia's rules tariff at www.saia.com for accessorial charges specifically affecting them. For over 87 years, Saia has provided its customers with the best possible service - the type of service our shippers have come to know and expect. While we have always worked to manage our costs, expenses continue to go up. The GRI was deemed necessary because of growing expenditures we have with regard to equipment maintenance and replacement, safety regulations, technology improvements and rising health care costs. If customers have any questions regarding this increase, they should contact their Saia sales representative or call 1-800-765-7242.