For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE May 10, 2016
Saia LTL Freight Celebrates Grand Opening of New Grayslake, Ill. Facility
JOHNS CREEK, GA - May 10, 2016 - Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) recently celebrated the completion of its new state-of-the-art Saia LTL Freight cross-dock facility near Grayslake, Ill. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. "We are very excited about this opportunity to expand Saia's presence in both Illinois and southern Wisconsin," said Ray Ramu, the company's chief customer officer, speaking at the ceremony. "The completion of this new terminal allows us to better serve our customers in the growing northern Chicago suburbs." In addition to company employees and several members of Saia's executive team, nearly 50 local customers; area dignitaries and community leaders, including Village of Grayslake Mayor Rhett Taylor; and project personnel, including Principle Construction Corp. President Jim Brucato attended the event. The standalone terminal is situated on over 30 acres and features an expansive dock with 100 doors, administrative space, a maintenance shop, and a fueling station. It is located on S. Midlothian Road in the Mundelein/Grayslake area and provides 70,000 square feet of combined work space. Improvements to the site also include an automated snow scraper, a truck scale and concrete pavement offering ample parking space. Aside from the completion of the Grayslake terminal, the company also recently finished an expansion of its Kansas City, Mo. facility, which involved adding 58 new doors to the dock and yard space as well. About Saia, Inc. Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), with 2015 revenues of $1.2 billion, offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistic services. The company operates 148 terminals in 34 states and is home to the industry-exclusive Customer Service Indicators and Xtreme Guarantee. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia employs 9,000 people nationwide. Saia LTL Freight has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council with first place honors for its outstanding safety record.