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Saia Becomes First LTL Carrier to Receive RC14001® Certification
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce it is the first less-than-truckload, non-bulk carrier in the United States to receive the distinction of being certified RC14001®. Saia's decision to pursue the RC14001 was two-fold. It allowed the company to build a single environmental, health, and safety (EHS) management system and a demonstrable way to provide Saia's customers with an even greater level of confidence in the company's operations. Responsible Care® was launched in 1988 as the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) comprehensive environmental, health, safety and security performance improvement initiative. RC14001 builds on the Responsible Care Management Certification by including all of the requirements of the ISO 14001:2004, the international specification for an environmental management system. One critical additional requirement was a mandatory assessment by an independent, accredited auditing firm that reviewed Saia's policies, procedures and records for conformance and implementation of applicable standards. "Saia became the first non-bulk/LTL motor carrier within the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care Partnership Program to become fully certified to the technical specifications for RC14001. RC14001 is a robust voluntary environmental, health, safety and security management system combining the attributes of the Responsible Care Management System® and the ISO 14001 environmental standard. We are proud to have Saia in an active leadership role in our nationally recognized chemical industry supply chain partnership program and look forward to continual performance improvement in their already excellent environmental, health, safety and security programs," said Dave Gleason, senior director for the ACC's Responsible Care program. 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 Johns Creek, 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.