Saia, Inc. Q3 2025 LTL Operating Data Shows Decline

By Hao Liu • Friday, September 05 15:33 • Permanent Link

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider, has released its third-quarter less-than-truckload (LTL) operating data, revealing some notable changes compared to the same period last year.

In July 2025, LTL shipments per workday declined by 1.2%, while LTL tonnage per workday increased by 0.9%. Additionally, the weight per LTL shipment increased by 2.1% to 1,359 pounds, compared to 1,331 pounds in July 2024.

Moving on to August 2025, there was a further decline in LTL shipments per workday, dropping by 2.2%. Similarly, LTL tonnage per workday saw a 2.2% decrease. However, the weight per LTL shipment only increased slightly by 0.1% to 1,355 pounds, compared to 1,354 pounds in August 2024.

Summarizing the quarter-to-date (QTD) changes for 2025 compared to 2024, LTL shipments per workday saw a 1.7% decline, LTL tonnage per workday experienced a 0.7% decrease, and the weight per LTL shipment increased by 1.0%.

These figures provide a comprehensive overview of the shifts in Saia's LTL operations, indicating fluctuations in shipment volume, tonnage, and weight per shipment over the past two months.

It's important to note that Saia, Inc. has emphasized that the actual third-quarter and annual shipments, tonnage, and weight per shipment could differ from the data expressed in the press release. The company has also highlighted the risk factors that could impact these metrics, as detailed in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Saia, Inc. continues to offer customers a wide range of transportation services, operating 213 terminals with national service from its headquarters in Georgia. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 5.45% to a price of $313.40. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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