Saia announces improved transit times

Transit time reductions were made possible because of continued network optimization, which has allowed for more direct moves, Saia said. These improvements build on reductions made earlier this year.

The Trucker News Services

11/3/2009

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Saia, Inc. reports the LTL carrier has reduced transit times from the company's Nashville, Tenn., terminal to facilities located in Kansas City and Springfield, Mo., Detroit and Jackson, Mich., and Cleveland, Toledo and Mansfield, Ohio.

Customers will now receive a one-day delivery improvement on freight moving between these points due to the reduced transit times. Transit times have also recently been reduced from 11 Saia terminals in the Midwest to over 30 other facilities in the company's 147-terminal network.

Transit time reductions were made possible because of continued network optimization, which has allowed for more direct moves, Saia said. These improvements build on reductions made earlier this year. Saia continues to provide customers with 97 percent plus on-time service in the company's one-day lanes and 98 percent on-time service in its intra-state lanes, according to the company.

Saia Inc.is a less-than-truckload provider of regional, interregional and guaranteed services covering 34 states. Saia offers complete North American coverage through partner agreements. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Ga., and a network of 147 terminals, the carrier employs 7,700 people.

Kevin Jones of The Trucker staff can be reached for comment at kevinj@thetrucker.com.

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