Saia, Inc. Reveals Q3 2025 LTL Operating Data

By Philip Seaworth • Friday, September 05 10:33 • Permanent Link

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading transportation provider, has disclosed its less-than-truckload (LTL) operating data for the first two months of the third quarter of 2025. The data reveals some notable changes compared to the same period in 2024.

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

Moving on to August 2025, there was a 2.2% decrease in LTL shipments per workday, accompanied by a corresponding decline of 2.2% in LTL tonnage per workday. However, the LTL weight per shipment saw a marginal 0.1% increase, reaching 1,355 pounds compared to 1,354 pounds in August 2024.

When summarizing the changes for the quarter to date (QTD) in 2025 versus the same period in 2024, the following trends emerge: LTL shipments per workday declined by 1.7% LTL tonnage per workday decreased by 0.7% * LTL weight per shipment increased by 1.0%

It's important to note that the company has highlighted the possibility of actual third-quarter and annual shipments, tonnage, and weight per shipment differing from the data provided in the press release.

Saia, Inc. operates 213 terminals with national service and offers a wide range of LTL, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services to its customers. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 2.08% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $297.20. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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