Saia Named 2024 "Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation"

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Saia LTL Freight has been named a 2024 'Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation' by Redefining the Road magazine, marking its fourth recognition on this prestigious list. The recognition highlights Saia's commitment to gender diversity, competitive compensation, flexible work conditions, and career advancement opportunities. Additionally, two Saia executives, Heather Shirazi and Sarmona Miller, were named 2024 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation.' The company, which operates over 214 terminals and employs more than 15,000 people, demonstrated its commitment to diversity at the WIT Accelerate! Conference as a platinum sponsor, showcasing its 100-year history through an interactive mobile museum.

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• Fourth-time recognition as top company for women, indicating consistent commitment to workplace diversity
• Strong operational presence with 214+ terminals and 15,000+ employees
• Recognition of two executives in 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation' demonstrates successful female leadership

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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has been named a 2024 “Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation” by Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). This is the fourth time the company has been named to the prestigious list.

“We are tremendously honored to once again be recognized by WIT,” said Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Kelly Benton. “Saia understands the importance of amplifying every voice, including those of women at the company. We work exceedingly hard to foster an inclusive environment, one that empowers women while recognizing their many contributions to our success.”

There are a number of characteristics that distinguish companies on this list, according to Brian Everett, publisher of Redefining the Road. They include corporate cultures that foster gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours and work requirements, professional development opportunities, and career advancement opportunities.

The list is comprised of a broad range of businesses from the commercial freight transportation industry including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers. Recipients were recognized at the recent WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas.

Saia was a proud platinum sponsor of and exhibitor at this year’s WIT conference, where the company invited attendees to visit its interactive mobile museum and experience its 100-year history through videos, interactive artifacts, and more as part of its ongoing centennial anniversary celebration.

Earlier this year, Heather Shirazi, Saia’s engineering, and strategic analytics manager, and Sarmona Miller, the company’s director of revenue management, were both named a 2024 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” by WIT, which honors women in the industry who make a positive impact and support diversity. Each were recognized for embodying WIT’s mission, “personally striving to make the industry and Saia a better place for women to work.”

“At Saia, we value all of the unique perspectives that women bring to their roles,” stated President and CEO Fritz Holzgrefe. “We’re proud to be a company that connects, inspires, and helps women succeed – from educational initiatives and networking opportunities to professional development resources.”

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 214 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

FAQ

What recognition did Saia (SAIA) receive for women in transportation in 2024?

Saia was named a 2024 'Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation' by Redefining the Road magazine, marking its fourth time receiving this recognition.

How many terminals does Saia (SAIA) currently operate?

Saia operates over 214 terminals across the country.

Which Saia (SAIA) executives were named 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation' in 2024?

Heather Shirazi, Engineering and Strategic Analytics Manager, and Sarmona Miller, Director of Revenue Management, were named 2024 'Top Women to Watch in Transportation.'