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Forward Air Corporation Announces New LTL Service Offering in Vancouver

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) is executing a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, such as its ongoing LTL network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions of complementary businesses. Today, Forward announced that it will expand its expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) service in Vancouver, BC.

Key Points: 
  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the Company or Forward) is executing a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, such as its ongoing LTL network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions of complementary businesses.
  • Today, Forward announced that it will expand its expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) service in Vancouver, BC.
  • Using a local partner, Forward now offers expedited LTL service in and out of Vancouver.
  • Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company.

Saia to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Results on July 29, 2021

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 29.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 29.
  • Saia management will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • To participate in the call, please dial 877-886-2341 or 334-777-6979 referencing conference ID #9556386.
  • Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.

Saia LTL Freight Launches New CNG Tractors

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Freight transport, Saia, Transport, Human activities, Service industries

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announces its latest investment in alternative fuel technology with the launch of five compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors at its Fontana, California terminal.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announces its latest investment in alternative fuel technology with the launch of five compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors at its Fontana, California terminal.
  • Saia has a history of championing environmentally friendly initiatives, such as these tractors, that utilize forward-thinking technologies to reduce emissions.
  • 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 171 terminals across the country and employs over 10,500 people.

Saia LTL Freight Honors Employees for Safety Achievements

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight recently honored its drivers, dockworkers, mechanics, and other select personnel for the safety accomplishments they achieved during 2020.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight recently honored its drivers, dockworkers, mechanics, and other select personnel for the safety accomplishments they achieved during 2020.
  • "Safety is not only a Saia core value, it is our number one priority as a company," said Vice President of Safety Steve Greenhill.
  • With headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 171 terminals across the country and employs over 10,500 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 Agencys SmartWay program for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

Saia Opens Second Terminal in Maryland

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has opened a second terminal today in the state of Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has opened a second terminal today in the state of Maryland.
  • "We are excited to open this second facility in Maryland, especially as demand for our services continue to grow, stated Saia Vice President of Operations, East Jared Mull.
  • This whole area has shown tremendous potential, which is why it is our intent to eventually double the size of the terminal.
  • Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Second-Quarter 2021

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (LTL) operating metrics for May 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (LTL) operating metrics for May 2021.
  • Greg C. Gantt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, "Old Dominion produced strong revenue growth for the first two months of the second quarter due to an increase in demand for our services and the ongoing improvement in the domestic economy.
  • We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

Saia Provides Second Quarter LTL Operating Data

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the second quarter.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, is providing LTL shipment and tonnage data for the first two months of the second quarter.
  • In April 2021, final LTL shipments per workday increased 27.8%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 30.5% and LTL weight per shipment increased 2.2% to 1,364 pounds compared to 1,335 pounds in April 2020.
  • In May 2021, LTL shipments per workday increased 12.7%, LTL tonnage per workday increased 22.5% and LTL weight per shipment increased 8.6% to 1,404 pounds compared to 1,292 pounds in May 2020.
  • Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.

Saia LTL Freight Launches Hiring Initiative

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'JOHNS CREEK, Ga., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has launched a series of growth initiatives as it seeks to hire and develop over 500 Class A commercial driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (CDL) professional drivers and 300 dockworkers throughout the next several weeks.

Key Points: 
  • b'JOHNS CREEK, Ga., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced that Saia LTL Freight has launched a series of growth initiatives as it seeks to hire and develop over 500 Class A commercial driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (CDL) professional drivers and 300 dockworkers throughout the next several weeks.
  • As an organization, Saia strongly believes in the \xe2\x80\x98power of we\xe2\x80\x99 and the voice of all of our employees.
  • With headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 170 terminals across the country and employs over 10,500 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\xe2\x80\x99s SmartWay program for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.

Saia Reports Record First Quarter Results

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Saia, Freight transport, Less-than-truckload shipping, Transport, Service industries, Human activities

b'JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today reported first quarter 2021 financial results.

Key Points: 
  • b'JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, today reported first quarter 2021 financial results.
  • Diluted earnings per share in the quarter were $1.40 compared to $1.06 in the first quarter of 2020.\nHighlights from the first quarter operating results were as follows:\nOperating income was $48.7 million, a 25.6% increase\nFirst quarter effective tax rate was 22.3% compared to 23.7% in the same period last year.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThough first quarter results were impacted by severe winter weather in February, overall I am satisfied with how we handled the disruption to our network and delivered record first quarter revenue, operating income and operating ratio,\xe2\x80\x9d said Saia President and Chief Executive Officer, Frederick Holzgrefe.
  • This compares to $102.7 million in net capital investments in the first quarter of 2020, which included equipment acquired with finance leases.
  • The replay will be available by dialing 888-203-1112.\nSaia, Inc. (SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.

Saia to Announce First Quarter 2021 Results on April 28, 2021

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Saia, Freight transport, Less-than-truckload shipping, Transport, Service industries, Human activities

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 28.

Key Points: 
  • JOHNS CREEK, Ga., April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider offering multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services, announced that it will release its quarterly financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 28.
  • Saia management will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • To participate in the call, please dial 800-353-6461 or 334-323-0501 referencing conference ID #2579097.
  • Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited and logistics services.