For More Information Contact: Customer Service Phone: 800-765-7242		PRESS RELEASE November 5, 2001
The Saia “10-10-31” Campaign For Victims and Families Of Terrorism Raises More Than $50,000
Saia has completed its six-week campaign to raise funds for the victims, families and communities affected by the Sept. 11th terrorists’ attacks in Washington D.C., New York and Pennsylvania. The company’s campaign was called "10-10-31" which stood for 10-cents contributed from each freight bill, with a goal of $10,000 a week in contributions, over 31 work days (which began Sept. 19) and continued through October 31. For the past month and a half, Saia and its customers raised $53,252 to go to The September 11th Fund, a fund to be used for the immediate and longer-term needs of the victims, their families and communities affected by the horrific events. "We appreciate the support of our customers during this campaign period," said Saia President and CEO Rick O’Dell. "We hope the funds will provide some relief to the victims and families of this horrible event." Saia is a provider of regional one and two day service from Southern Virginia, across the south and west to California, and northwest into Oregon and Washington with partner service to the rest of the continental United States. Saia also provides service to Puerto Rico, and complete North American coverage is offered including Canada and Mexico. Saia has more than 5,200 employees networking from 113 locations. Saia is a subsidiary of Yellow Corporation (NASDAQ: YELL), a holding company with operating subsidiaries specializing in national, regional and international transportation services. For more information visit the Saia website at www.saia.com and the Yellow Corporation website at www.yellowcorp.com.