For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2003
Saia Opens Redding, CA Terminal
REDDING, CA –Saia has announced that a new terminal location will open in Redding on Monday, August 4. "We acquired a terminal in Redding, CA, to strengthen coverage in northern California," said Saia President and CEO Rick O’Dell. "The addition of this terminal will bring the total number of Saia terminals in California to 14, second only to Texas, which has 18 Saia terminals," O’Dell said. Earlier this year, Saia opened two locations in Colorado -- Pueblo and Grand Junction – which gave the company full state coverage in Colorado. "With this new location in northern California, we can extend operations and facilitate earlier deliveries," said O’Dell. "Our new location in Redding confirms Saia’s commitment to both the California market and to provide best in class service." The new phone number for customers to call is 1-800-765-7242. Also, customers may obtain additional information about Saia by visiting the company’s web site at www.saia.com. Saia is a provider of regional and interregional service from the southern coast, across the south and southwest to California, and into the northwest with partner service to the rest of the United States. Saia also provides service to Puerto Rico, and complete North American partner coverage is offered including Canada and Mexico. Saia has 5,100 employees networking from more than 100 locations. Saia and Jevic Transportation are wholly owned subsidiaries of SCS Transportation, Inc., (NASDAQ: SCST), a multi-regional carrier holding company based in Kansas City, Missouri. For more information visit the Saia website at www.saia.com or SCS Transportation at www.scstransportation.com.