Saia Inc (SAIA) director granted 395 shares of common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

James Donald R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Director James Donald R of Saia Inc received a grant of 395 shares of common stock on May 4, 2026. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating it is a compensation-related grant rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, he directly holds 2,083 shares of Saia common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider James Donald R

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	395	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,083 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 395 shares Price per share: $0.00 per share Total holdings after grant: 2,083 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 395 shares Common stock grant on May 4, 2026

Price per share $0.00 per share Recorded value for stock grant

Total holdings after grant 2,083 shares Director’s direct ownership following transaction

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Transaction date May 4, 2026 Date of stock grant to director

Key Terms

Form 4, non-derivative, Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, +1 more

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Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4): {"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-derivative financial

""transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

grant/award acquisition financial

""transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""

transaction code A regulatory

""transaction_code": "A""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

James Donald R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY, STE 400

(Street)

JOHNS CREEK GEORGIA 30097

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SAIA INC [ SAIA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/04/2026		A		395	A	$0.00	2,083	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Kelly W. Benton	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Saia (SAIA) report for James Donald R?

Saia reported that director James Donald R received a grant of 395 shares of common stock. This was recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Saia (SAIA) shares does James Donald R hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, James Donald R directly owns 2,083 shares of Saia common stock. This total includes the newly granted 395 shares, reflecting his updated direct equity stake as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Saia (SAIA) insider transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant/award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, and the $0.00 per share price confirms it is a stock award given as part of compensation.

Did Saia (SAIA) director James Donald R sell any shares in this Form 4?

No sales were reported in this Form 4. The filing shows only a grant of 395 shares of common stock to James Donald R, with no corresponding sale or disposition transactions disclosed in the provided data.

What type of security was involved in the latest Saia (SAIA) insider grant?

The transaction involved Saia common stock as a non-derivative security. The Form 4 indicates a direct grant of 395 common shares, with no options, warrants, or other derivative instruments reported in this particular filing.