For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE September 29, 2000
Saia Now Offers One-Day Service From Charlotte, Greensboro and Hickory, NC To Tupelo, MS
Saia Motor Freight Line announced today that the company would offer one-day transit service from Charlotte, Greensboro and Hickory, NC to Tupelo, MS. "We have researched the local markets and anticipate there is a customer need for one-day service from those three key areas to Tupelo, and we are happy to announce this enhancement," said Tony Albanese, senior vice president of operations and sales. "Improving transit times has been a high priority for Saia this year and we have placed a strong emphasis on delivering the types of service that we believe will satisfy those customer needs," he said. "Also, as a part of the new transit time feature, we are continuously working to improve our on-time service," said Albanese. "On-time delivery and on-time pick-up are two of the major components in measuring how well we handle our customer’s freight." Saia measures six primary indicators developed as the result of in-depth research from customers making transportation buying decisions. Those six indicators, referred to as Saia’s Customer Service Indicators®, include, in addition to on-time delivery and on-time pickup, claims-free shipment percentage, claims settled within 30 days, proof of delivery (POD) turnaround and invoicing accuracy. Saia is the only carrier in its class to publish a Customer Service Indicator index, making those results available to its customers. "Our goal is to provide a higher level of service and customer satisfaction," said Albanese. "We believe this product will have great benefits for our customers, while at the same time provide some opportunities for us." Saia Motor Freight is a 76-year-old regional LTL carrier covering twelve southern states from Southern Virginia to Texas with partner service to the rest of the continental United States. Saia also provides unparalleled service to Puerto Rico out of Jacksonville, FL, and complete North American coverage is offered including Canada and Mexico. Saia has more than 4,500 employees networking from 77 locations. For more information, contact 1-800-765-7242 or visit www.saiamotor.com.