For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE October 20, 2000
Saia Provides 100% On Time Delivery In Successful Louisiana Overnight Guaranteed Product Launch
Saia Motor Freight said today that its new I-GO (Intrastate Guaranteed Offer) has had a tremendous launch, with 100 percent on-time delivery of those shipments during the first three days of the offer. By using I-GO, shippers can receive guaranteed overnight delivery to any point picked up and delivered in the state of Louisiana through December 31 at no extra cost. "No matter where the shipment is going in Louisiana through the end of this year, the intrastate shipment will be delivered by 5 p.m. the next day, or it’s free. That’s our guarantee," said Saia Vice President of Marketing and Customer Service Sally Buchholz. "This new program has gotten off to a great start, and gets better every day," she said. "There is still time for shippers to take advantage of this great offer. I honestly can’t think of a reason why shippers would want to use any other carrier." Those wanting to take advantage of the I-GO program should simply write ‘I-GO’ anywhere on the bill of lading and the shipment will receive the special overnight treatment – guaranteed. The new product offers guaranteed overnight delivery from eight terminals strategically located around the state of Louisiana. Those terminal locations participating in the promotion include: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans, and Shreveport, LA. Saia’s Louisiana shipments have increased by 5 percent over the same period last year, and Buchholz said I-GO is the primary reason for that increase. Buchholz added, We can offer this new service because: We have a comprehensive terminal network in the state of Louisiana We have a committed group of employees We have been providing service in the state of Louisiana for 76 years and know the state extremely well No one covers Louisiana like we do 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.