For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE August 30, 2006
Saia Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week
DULUTH, GA - August 30, 2006 - (NASDAQ: SAIA) Saia President and CEO Rick O'Dell recently celebrated Employee Appreciation Week for the less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier's more than 7,300 employees. The celebration, held August 20-26, coincided with national Driver Appreciation Week. The week was set aside to honor all employees, Saia officials said. This year's theme "Saia Recognizing Employee Excellence" was selected to focus on the role employees play in the carrier's success. Saia employees are responsible for 18 consecutive quarters of growth; a stock price that has grown from $8 per share in 2002 to $28 per share today; successful integration of three companies over the course of five years; expansion of facilities from 23 terminals in 1993 to 128 terminals today; and remarkable growth from $490 million in revenue in 2002 to $754 million in revenue last year. "Every week should be employee appreciation week," said O'Dell. "Saia employees impress me every day with the hard work, dedication and commitment that they give to make Saia a successful company." "I couldn't be more pleased with our team," said O'Dell. "My personal gratitude goes to each employee for the work that they do each day for our company and for our customers." About Saia, Inc. Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is an less-than-truckload provider of regional, interregional and guaranteed services covering 30 states. Saia is home to the industry defining 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 Duluth, GA, general offices in Houma, LA and Boise, ID and a network of 128 terminals, the carrier employs 7,300 people. For more information on Saia, visit the Saia website at www.saia.com.