Saia Reports Strong Tonnage Growth in July and August

By Tamara Parker • Thursday, September 03 10:52 • Permanent Link

Saia reported higher July and August less-than-truckload operating metrics versus a year earlier, with tonnage growth outpacing shipment growth in both months.

In July 2026, LTL shipments per workday rose 0.8% from July 2025, while tonnage per workday increased 7.8% and weight per shipment gained 7.0%.

In August 2026, the company posted a 1.1% increase in shipments per workday, an 8.7% increase in tonnage per workday, and a 7.5% increase in weight per shipment, each compared with August 2025.

For the first two months of the third quarter combined, shipments per workday were up 1.0% year over year, tonnage per workday increased 8.3%, and weight per shipment rose 7.2%. Today the company's shares have moved -0.39% to a price of $330.7575. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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