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Saia, Inc. Ranked on 2007 InformationWeek 500
LTL carrier named to list of most innovative users of business technology DULUTH, GA - October 05, 2007 - Leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) has been ranked 225th on the InformationWeek 500, a prestigious listing of the most innovative users of information technology in the United States. Saia's ability to deliver business value through technology innovation and execution was recognized in September at the InformationWeek 500 conference in Tucson, Arizona. Saia is a multi-year recognition recipient of this honorable ranking list. The annual InformationWeek 500 has helped track the most innovative business technology organizations for 19 years, documenting the business-technology strategies, investments and administrative practices of some of America's best-known companies. To be ranked, companies must complete a qualifying application that examines business technology strategies, including the company's initiative and priorities as well as a section of essay questions. The application is evaluated and scored, and the top 500 companies are ranked. Companies named to the list demonstrate a pattern of technological and organizational innovation. "The award signifies the advancements made by Saia this year in offering cutting-edge technological tools and innovative services," said Saia Vice President of Information Systems Mark Robinson. "As a leading provider of LTL services, our goal is to advance our information technology tools to enhance customer support and make our clients' jobs easier." Saia was recognized this year for the Web-enabled Career Opportunity Center and its new dock/yard management system. To view the complete InformationWeek 500, please click here. 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 Duluth, Ga., and a network of 151 terminals, the carrier employs 8,200 people. For more information on the company, visit the Saia Web site at www.saia.com.