Saia Recognizes Employees for Exceptional Commitment to Safety

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Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) has recognized nearly 8,000 employees for outstanding safety achievements, representing over 55,000 combined years of safety excellence. The recognition includes about 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics who contributed over 15,000 years of injury-free service, and more than 5,500 city and line drivers who achieved nearly 40,000 years of accident-free driving. Notably, six drivers reached the exceptional milestone of 40+ years of safe driving. The company's safety recognition program, announced during National Safety Month, demonstrates Saia's commitment to maintaining high safety standards across its network of over 213 terminals and 15,000+ employees. Over 70% of Saia's drivers and a significant portion of dockworkers and mechanics received recognition, highlighting the company's strong safety culture built on proactive education, training initiatives, and advanced safety technology.

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• Nearly 8,000 employees achieved significant safety milestones, demonstrating strong operational excellence
• Over 70% of Saia drivers received safety recognition awards
• Six drivers achieved exceptional milestone of 40+ years of safe driving
• Company maintains comprehensive safety programs with proactive education and advanced technology

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Nearly 8,000 team members were honored, representing over 55,000 combined years of safety excellence

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is proud to announce that nearly 8,000 Saia dockworkers, mechanics, city drivers, and line drivers were recently recognized for achieving a major safety milestone, reflecting the company’s steadfast dedication to fostering a safe and responsible work environment.

Safe Work Award: Honoring Dockworkers and Mechanics
Nearly 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics were presented with a Safe Work Award this year, collectively contributing over 15,000 years of injury-free service. These awards recognize employees who consistently demonstrate operational excellence and prioritize safety protocols in every aspect of their work. Saia honored individuals across a range of service milestones, including three employees who have achieved more than 40 years of safe work without a recordable incident.

Standout recipients included:

• Houma, Louisiana Lead Dockworker Harold Castell, Jr.
• Lafayette, Louisiana Lead Mechanic Lawrence Benoit
• New Orleans, Louisiana Mechanic Darryl Gay
  

Safe Drive Award: Celebrating Safer Roads
Saia also honored over 5,500 city and line drivers with a Safe Drive Award, recognizing a remarkable total of nearly 40,000 years of accident-free driving. Drivers were celebrated for reaching critical safety milestones ranging from one to more than 40 years without a preventable accident. This year, six drivers were recognized for achieving 40 or more years of safe driving, an exceptional accomplishment within the transportation industry:

• Dallas, Texas Line Driver Jack Ikey
• Hattiesburg, Mississippi Line Driver Frank Lee III
• Jacksonville, Florida Line Driver Charles Layman
• New Orleans, Louisiana City Driver Joseph Dominguez, Jr.
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Line Driver Michael Shumake
• Las Vegas, Nevada Line Driver Roy Coleman

Across the company, over 70% of Saia drivers and a significant percentage of dockworkers and mechanics were recognized, demonstrating Saia’s deeply ingrained culture of safety.

Commitment to a Culture of Safety
"Since June is ‘National Safety Month,’ this is the perfect opportunity to recognize how important safety is at Saia and across our industry," said Vice President of Safety Steve Greenhill. "The awards we present honor the commitment our employees make every day to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the communities we serve. Their achievements underscore our longstanding emphasis on training, accountability, and continuous improvement."

Safety is a core value at the company, where safety programs are built around proactive education, regular training initiatives, and advanced safety technology, helping employees maintain the highest standards of professionalism and service.

Looking Ahead
As Saia continues to grow and expand its service network, maintaining an industry-leading safety record remains a top priority. By recognizing the accomplishments of its employees, Saia reaffirms its commitment to providing a safe, efficient, and reliable experience for its customers across North America.

For more information about Saia and its career opportunities, visit saia.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
Saia Senior Marketing and Corporate Affairs Specialist
Phone: 770-232-4069 · E-mail: jjump@saia.com

FAQ

How many Saia employees received safety recognition awards in 2025?

Nearly 8,000 Saia employees received safety recognition awards, including about 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics, and over 5,500 city and line drivers.

What percentage of Saia drivers received safety recognition?

Over 70% of Saia drivers received safety recognition awards.

How many terminals does Saia (SAIA) operate across the country?

Saia operates over 213 terminals across the country and employs more than 15,000 people.

How many years of combined safety excellence did Saia employees achieve?

Saia employees achieved over 55,000 combined years of safety excellence, including 15,000 years of injury-free service from dockworkers and mechanics, and 40,000 years of accident-free driving.

How many Saia drivers achieved 40 or more years of safe driving?

Six Saia drivers achieved the exceptional milestone of 40 or more years of safe driving.