For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE January 23, 2008
Saia Facilities Receive RC14001/ISO14001 Certification
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce that a number of its facilities have recently been certified RC 14001/ISO14001 by Quality Systems Registrars, Inc. (QSR). Currently, Saia is the only less-than-truckload carrier in the United States to carry the distinction of being certified RC14001. Responsible Care® was launched in 1988 as the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) comprehensive environmental, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative. The need for a structured process to implement and manage Responsible Care® management principles resulted in the RC14001® technical standard, which incorporates all of the requirements of ISO14001. A major component of the certification process is a mandatory assessment by an independent, accredited auditing firm such as QSR. During the process, auditors reviewed Saia's policies, procedures and an array of records in order to document the company's conformance and implementation of applicable standards. Auditors singled out Saia's management staff for being personally involved in and committed to Responsible Care® principles. Nine facilities were certified during this first phase of Saia's planned certification process. "Though Saia always has been dedicated to running our operations in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of the company's internal and external stakeholders, receiving these certifications supports our drive to be best-in-class," said President and CEO Rick O'Dell. "Saia is committed to both corporate and social responsibility." With members representing 157 countries, the ISO, or the International Organization for Standardization, is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. For more information, visit www.iso.org. Since 1988, members of the ACC have significantly improved their environmental, health, safety and security performance through the Responsible Care® initiative. In fact, emissions have been reduced by 78 percent. To learn more, visit www.americanchemistry.com. 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 152 terminals, the carrier employs 8,200 people. For more information on Saia, visit the Saia Web site at www.saia.com.