{
  "id": 5368257,
  "title": "Saia’s tonnage growth steps higher in August as comps ease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/saias-tonnage-growth-steps-higher-in-august-as-comps-ease",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/saias-tonnage-growth-steps-higher-in-august-as-comps-ease"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In August, less-than-truckload carrier Saia experienced an 8.7% year-over-year increase in tonnage, as daily shipments grew by 1.1% and weight per shipment rose by 7.5%. This acceleration in tonnage growth was likely due to easier prior-year comparisons compared to July. The carrier also implemented a 7.1% general rate increase on July 6, which may have created some near-term demand volatility. Looking ahead, Saia expects a slight year-over-year margin deterioration in the third quarter, but anticipates only 100 basis points of erosion this year, compared to the usual 150 to 200 basis points.",
  "summary": "August year-over-year tonnage growth accelerated for less-than-truckload carrier Saia, aided by a softer prior-year comparison than in July. The post Saia’s tonnage growth steps higher in August as comps ease appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}