Saia Named "Best-in-Class" Carrier by GlobalTranz

JOHNS CREEK, GA--(Marketwire - Jun 13, 2011) - Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce that it has been named a "Best-in-Class" carrier by GlobalTranz, a logistics management firm based in Phoenix, AZ specializing in carrier, supply chain and warehouse management.

GlobalTranz rated carriers using several indicators including on-time pick-up and delivery, customer service, driver professionalism and attitude, terminal staff, exceptions and overall performance. Saia ranked at the top in each one of these categories.

"We are very honored by this award and proud of our relationship with GlobalTranz," said Mark Hamblin, Saia's vice president of western division sales. "This recognition validates the wonderful service Saia provides its customers every day."

Founded in 2003, GlobalTranz has been recognized as one of the nation's "Fastest Growing Private Companies" by Inc.com and continues to see tremendous growth.

At the end of May, Saia posted 96.8 percent on-time service and 99.6 percent pick-up performance. Saia's "Exception-free Delivery" performance was 98.5 percent.

About Saia, Inc.

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is a less-than-truckload provider of regional, interregional and guaranteed services covering 34 states. Saia is home to the industry-leading Xtreme Guarantee product, which guarantees total customer satisfaction from pick-up through invoicing. Saia offers complete North American coverage through partner agreements. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Ga., and a network of 147 terminals, the carrier employs 8,000 people. For more information on Saia, visit the Saia Website at www.saia.com.