JOHNS CREEK, Ga., May 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) announced today that Saia LTL Freight has opened a terminal in the city of Fife, Washington. The facility is in close proximity to the Port of Tacoma.
“With the growth we have seen in the Seattle-Tacoma area, this second terminal will position us to provide additional capacity and enhanced service to our customers,” said Saia Executive Vice President of Operations Corey Thompson. “Aside from opening several terminals in the Northeast this year, which is a new market for us, we are also investing in states, like Washington, where we’ve had facilities. The economy in the Pacific Northwest has been growing exponentially so we are excited about this new location.”
Saia’s other Seattle-area terminal is located in Kent, Washington. It employs over 100 drivers, dockworkers, sales and office personnel. The facility in Fife will bring the total number of terminals the company operates in the state to four and will be the ninth new terminal Saia has opened since last year. It is projected to employ over 50 workers.
The terminal is currently hiring for several positions. Interested candidates can visit www.saiasecure.com/employment to learn more about the positions and apply.
About Saia, Inc.
Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA), with 2017 revenues of $1.4 billion, offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, and logistic services. The company operates 158 terminals in 40 states. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia employs nearly 10,000 people nationwide. Saia LTL Freight has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its outstanding safety record. For more information on Saia, Inc. or any of the service groups, visit www.saiacorp.com.
For more information, contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Saia Corporate Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: 770-232-4069 · E-mail jjump@saia.com