Saia Expands to Meet Customer Demand; Opens Terminal in West Virginia

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Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced the opening of a new terminal in Parkersburg, West Virginia, marking its first facility in the state. This terminal enhances service offerings and efficiency, providing customers with more direct shipping points amidst growing demand. In 2021, Saia achieved record growth, opening seven terminals and hiring nearly 1,500 employees, with plans to open 10 to 15 new terminals by year-end 2022. The company is seeking to hire workers for the new location, supporting local economic growth.

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• Opening a new terminal in Parkersburg, enhancing direct shipping capabilities.
• Continued expansion with plans to open 10 to 15 terminals in 2022.
• Record growth in 2021 and the hiring of nearly 1,500 employees.

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced today that Saia LTL Freight has opened its newest terminal near Parkersburg, West Virginia. This is the second terminal the carrier has opened this year and is the first terminal for the company in the state. Parkersburg is part of the Mid-Ohio Valley and is home to many important industries including manufacturing, education and healthcare. This newest location will allow Saia to offer its customers more direct coverage as demand for its shipping services continues to grow.

"By opening this new terminal, we are now able to offer our customers more direct shipping points, along with exceptional service through increased efficiencies in our network because of faster transit times and decreased freight handling,” said Vice President of Operations, East Jared Mull. “We are excited to join the Parkersburg/Mineral Wells business community and help support economic growth in the area.”

Last year, Saia saw record growth. It continued to expand its network, opening seven new terminals and hiring nearly 1500 employees. During the first half of this year, the company expects to open five to six new facilities with planned openings of 10 to 15 new terminals by year’s end.

Saia is seeking to hire several new employees for its Parkersburg location including drivers, dockworkers, and office and sales personnel. Interested candidates can visit Work for Us to learn more about available positions and apply.

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 178 terminals across the country and employs 12,000 people. Saia LTL Freight has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its outstanding safety record as well as by the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact. For more information on Saia Inc., visit www.saia.com.

For more information, contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Saia Corporate Public Relations
Phone: 770-232-4069 · E-mail jjump@saia.com

FAQ

What is the significance of Saia's new terminal in Parkersburg, West Virginia?

The new terminal enhances Saia's service offerings, providing more direct shipping points and improving operational efficiency.

How many terminals does Saia plan to open in 2022?

Saia plans to open 10 to 15 new terminals by the end of 2022.

What growth did Saia experience in 2021?

In 2021, Saia opened seven new terminals and hired nearly 1,500 employees.

What types of jobs is Saia looking to fill at the new Parkersburg terminal?

Saia is hiring drivers, dockworkers, and office and sales personnel for the new terminal.

How many total terminals does Saia operate across the country?

Saia operates 178 terminals nationwide.