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Saia Expands Footprint with Six New Terminal Openings Across the Western U.S.
The new facilities will boost service to meet growing demand in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia
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[{"type":"text","content":"The new facilities will boost service to meet growing demand in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota\nJOHNS CREEK, Ga., Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA), a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is excited to announce the expansion of its network with the opening of six new terminals during the month of August. These new facilities are part of Saia's planned Western expansion to enhance service capabilities and support a growing customer base in this important region. The schedule for the terminal openings is as follows: Aug. 12: Cheyenne, WyomingSaia is thrilled to open its very first facility in the state of Wyoming, located in Cheyenne. This new terminal marks a milestone in the company’s Western expansion efforts. Saia looks forward to joining the \"Magic City of the Plains\" business community and providing industry-leading service from this new location. Aug. 19: Casper, Wyoming and Billings, MontanaContinuing the expansion, Saia will open its second terminal in Wyoming, in Casper, and another facility in Montana, located in Billings. These additional locations will further enhance Saia’s network, ensuring more efficient and reliable service for customers in these regions. A terminal in Missoula, Montana opened earlier this year. Aug. 26: Rapid City, South Dakota; Watertown, South Dakota; and Butte, MontanaAt the end of the month, Saia will open two new terminals in South Dakota, one in Rapid City and another in Watertown. These will be the second and third facilities in the state, respectively. They will complement Saia’s long-standing terminal in Sioux Falls. Additionally, Saia is pleased to announce the opening of its third location in Montana, situated in Butte. \"August marks a considerable highpoint in our efforts to expand our presence in the Western U.S. this year,\" said Saia Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Office Ray Ramu. \"Our ongoing expansion is key to our customer-first approach, making sure the investments we are making in our network are for the benefit of our shippers. The Cheyenne terminal is particularly noteworthy as it marks our first in Wyoming. The additional facilities in Casper, Billings, Rapid City, Watertown, and Butte further strengthen our presence in the West, allowing us to improve our service offerings and provide increased shipping flexibility and ef...