Saia Reports Strong LTL Metrics Growth

By Chris Stiles • Tuesday, June 02 09:41 • Permanent Link

Saia said its less-than-truckload metrics improved in both April and May, with tonnage growth outpacing shipment growth in each month.

In April 2026, LTL shipments per workday rose 5.6% from April 2025, while LTL tonnage per workday increased 6.9%. Weight per shipment edged up 1.3%.

May showed a stronger tonnage gain. Shipments per workday increased 3.7% year over year, tonnage per workday climbed 8.4%, and weight per shipment rose 4.5%.

For the first two months of the second quarter combined, Saia reported LTL shipments per workday up 4.6% versus the same period a year earlier. LTL tonnage per workday increased 7.6%, and weight per shipment was up 2.9%.

The company operates 216 terminals with national service. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 1.56% to a price of $479.72. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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