From One Truck to Industry Titan: Saia LTL Freight Celebrates 100 Years
Saia LTL Freight celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2024, marking a century of growth from a single truck operation in Houma, Louisiana, to a leading North American transportation company. The company currently operates 213 terminals, employs over 15,000 people, and maintains a fleet of over 6,500 tractors and 22,000 trailers.
To commemorate this milestone, Saia announced a planned $1 billion investment in operations and launched two mobile museums featuring interactive exhibits and driving simulators. The company celebrated with events at its Johns Creek, Georgia headquarters and Houma office, emphasizing its commitment to employees, innovation, and customer service.
Saia LTL Freight celebra il suo centenario nel 2024, segnando un secolo di crescita da un'operazione con un solo camion a Houma, Louisiana, a una delle principali compagnie di trasporto del Nord America. Attualmente, l'azienda gestisce 213 terminal, impiega oltre 15.000 persone e mantiene una flotta di oltre 6.500 trattori e 22.000 rimorchi.
Per commemorare questo traguardo, Saia ha annunciato un piano di investimenti da 1 miliardo di dollari nelle operazioni e ha lanciato due musei mobili con mostre interattive e simulatori di guida. L'azienda ha festeggiato con eventi presso la sua sede centrale a Johns Creek, in Georgia, e l'ufficio di Houma, sottolineando il suo impegno nei confronti dei dipendenti, dell'innovazione e del servizio clienti.
Saia LTL Freight celebra su centenario en 2024, marcando un siglo de crecimiento desde una operación de un solo camión en Houma, Louisiana, hasta convertirse en una de las principales empresas de transporte de América del Norte. Actualmente, la empresa opera 213 terminales, emplea a más de 15,000 personas y mantiene una flota de más de 6,500 tractores y 22,000 remolques.
Para conmemorar este hito, Saia anunció una inversión de 1,000 millones de dólares en operaciones y lanzó dos museos móviles con exhibiciones interactivas y simuladores de conducción. La empresa celebró con eventos en su sede de Johns Creek, Georgia y en su oficina de Houma, enfatizando su compromiso con los empleados, la innovación y el servicio al cliente.
Saia LTL Freight는 2024년에 100주년을 기념하여, 루이지애나주 호우마에서 한 대의 트럭 운영으로 시작해 북미의 주요 운송 회사로 성장한 100년을 돌아봅니다. 현재 이 회사는 213개의 터미널을 운영하고, 15,000명 이상의 직원을 고용하며, 6,500대 이상의 트랙터와 22,000대의 트레일러를 보유하고 있습니다.
이 이정표를 기념하기 위해 Saia는 운영에 대해 10억 달러의 투자를 계획하고, 인터랙티브 전시 및 운전 시뮬레이터를 갖춘 두 개의 모바일 박물관을 출시했습니다. 회사는 조지아주 존스 크릭의 본사와 호우마 사무소에서 이벤트를 개최하며 직원, 혁신, 고객 서비스에 대한 헌신을 강조했습니다.
Saia LTL Freight célèbre son centenaire en 2024, marquant un siècle de croissance d'une opération de camion unique à Houma, Louisiane, à une entreprise de transport leader en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise exploite actuellement 213 terminaux, emploie plus de 15 000 personnes et maintient une flotte de plus de 6 500 tracteurs et 22 000 remorques.
Pour commémorer cette étape, Saia a annoncé un investissement de 1 milliard de dollars dans ses opérations et a lancé deux musées mobiles avec des expositions interactives et des simulateurs de conduite. L'entreprise a célébré avec des événements à son siège de Johns Creek, en Géorgie, et à son bureau de Houma, soulignant son engagement envers les employés, l'innovation et le service à la clientèle.
Saia LTL Freight feiert sein 100-jähriges Bestehen im Jahr 2024 und markiert ein Jahrhundert des Wachstums von einem alleinstehenden Lkw-Betrieb in Houma, Louisiana, zu einem der führenden Transportunternehmen in Nordamerika. Das Unternehmen betreibt derzeit 213 Terminals, beschäftigt über 15.000 Personen und unterhält eine Flotte von mehr als 6.500 Traktoren und 22.000 Anhängern.
Zur Feier dieses Meilensteins kündigte Saia eine geplante 1-Milliarde-Dollar-Investition in die Betriebsabläufe an und eröffnete zwei mobile Museen mit interaktiven Ausstellungen und Fahr-Simulatoren. Das Unternehmen feierte mit Veranstaltungen in seiner Zentrale in Johns Creek, Georgia, und im Büro in Houma, wobei es sein Engagement für die Mitarbeiter, Innovation und Kundenservice betonte.
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Saia is excited to recognize the employees, customers and commitment that made this milestone possible
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) proudly celebrates Saia LTL Freight’s momentous 100th anniversary, reflecting on a remarkable journey that has established it as one of North America's leading transportation companies. From humble beginnings in Louisiana in 1924, Saia has grown into a titan in the industry. This milestone is a testament to the company's legacy of innovation, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Founded in response to the many requests Louis Saia Sr., of Houma, Louisiana, received from his customers to haul their goods to New Orleans where he'd travel to pick up produce, this anniversary is a celebration of not only Saia’s storied past but also its enduring commitment to the employees and customers who have been central to its longevity. From its earliest days, Saia has recognized that employees are the backbone of the company and emphasized the importance of creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. Saia strives to foster a family-like atmosphere, where every employee’s role is recognized as essential to its collective success.
The company held a recognition event at its Johns Creek, Georgia headquarters where employees, families, friends, and local dignitaries, including Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry, came together to celebrate team members and the company’s 100-year anniversary. Similar events recognizing employees were held throughout the company’s network. A centennial celebration was also held last week at the company’s Houma general office.
At the Johns Creek event, Bradberry shared a few remarks, saying, “Congratulations on your 100-year anniversary. We look forward to your continued success in Johns Creek over the next 100 years. Thank you for being a great member of our community."
Beyond investing in employees, Saia is also investing in real estate, equipment, technology, and more. In tandem with its 100th anniversary, Saia announced it would be making a planned
As Saia celebrates a century of success, the company is looking ahead to the next 100 years with plans for further expansion, technological advancements, and ongoing commitments to sustainability and community involvement. "Our centennial is not just about looking back at our achievements but also looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead," said President and CEO Fritz Holzgrefe.
To commemorate this incredible achievement, Saia launched two mobile museums that will stop at select venues for private events and visits. Guests can step into a real Saia truck and experience the company's 100-year history through interactive artifacts. Visitors can also get behind the wheel of an action-packed simulator to learn what it’s like to be a Saia driver.
As Saia continues to drive forward, the road ahead is promising. The dedication to evolving without losing sight of its core values of hard work, customer service, and reliability will surely pave the way for another century of success. For more information on Saia’s 100th anniversary and mobile museums, please visit saia100.com.
About Saia Inc.
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates over 213 terminals across the country and employs more than 15,000 people. Recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its outstanding safety record and by the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Saia is also a multi-year recipient of Women In Trucking’s “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation.” For more information on Saia Inc., visit saia.com.
For more information, contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Senior Marketing and Corporate Affairs Specialist
Phone: 770-232-4069
Email: jjump@saia.com
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