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Saia Named to 2011 InformationWeek 500
List honors top technology innovators JOHNS CREEK, GA - Sept. 27, 2011 - Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce that it has been listed on the 2011 InformationWeek 500. Honorees were recently revealed at an awards ceremony held during the InformationWeek 500 Conference at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, Calif. Saia is a multi-year recognition recipient of this honorable ranking list. "It is always exciting to be recognized by InformationWeek. We constantly look at ways to better utilize technology to improve our operations and service to our shippers," said Saia Vice President and Chief Information Officer Mark Robinson. Saia was recognized for its "Real-time Productivity" program. Phase one consisted of programming and implementing new time clock devices at each one of the company's 151 offices and terminals as well as the creation and utilization of the "Employee Management Center." The devices, coupled with the center, provide Saia managers with the ability to better maintain staffing levels and manage employee schedules with regard to: Clocking in and out Driver dispatch Creation of electronic daily schedules Attendance Paid time-off requests City driver lunch alert As a result of the program's implementation, Saia anticipates annual savings of approximately $2.04 million. InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America's best-known companies. 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 148 terminals, the carrier employs 8,000 people. For more information on Saia, visit the Saia Website at www.saia.com.