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  PRESS RELEASE
July 13, 2007
Saia Announces Improved Transit Times

DULUTH, GA - Continuing to implement improvements to meet customers' needs, less-than-truckload carrier Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announces a reduction in transit times from key terminals to the company's Southern California facility. The transit time improvements will go into effect immediately.

The changes will mean that Saia customers will receive a one-day improvement in delivery times on freight moving between the following terminals and Fontana and Orange, Calif.:

  • Fayetteville, N.C.
  • Greenville, N.C.
  • Raleigh, N.C.
  • Houston, Texas
  • Norfolk, Va.
  • Richmond, Va.
  • Roanoke, Va.
  • "Any time we improve transit times, while still maintaining our high level of customer service, we offer companies another reason to utilize Saia's shipping services," said Saia President and CEO Rick O'Dell. "The one-day service improvements demonstrate Saia's ongoing pursuit of excellence."

    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, Saia employs 8,200 people. For more information on Saia, Inc., visit www.saia.com.