Celebrating Saia’s Commitment to Safety
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is thrilled to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of nearly 8,000 employees, including dockworkers, mechanics, city drivers, and line drivers, who recently achieved a significant safety milestone. This recognition speaks volumes about the company's unwavering dedication to cultivating a safe work environment.
Honoring Excellence in Safe Work Practices
This year, Saia presented the Safe Work Award to approximately 2,400 dockworkers and mechanics, who collectively boast over 15,000 years of injury-free service. These distinguished awards honor employees who showcase unwavering commitment to operational excellence while strictly adhering to safety protocols. Among the honorees were remarkable individuals, including three long-serving employees with more than 40 years of safe work and no recorded incidents.
Notable Recipients of the Safe Work Award
Among the standout recipients recognized for their commitment to safety were:
- Harold Castell, Jr., Lead Dockworker from Houma, Louisiana
- Lawrence Benoit, Lead Mechanic from Lafayette, Louisiana
- Darryl Gay, Mechanic from New Orleans, Louisiana
Safe Driving Recognition for Drivers
Saia also awarded the Safe Drive Award to over 5,500 city and line drivers for their remarkable achievements, totaling nearly 40,000 years of accident-free driving. This recognition encourages drivers to continue on their impressive journeys of safety, with many reaching critical milestones of one year to over 40 years without a preventable accident. This year, six exceptional drivers were acknowledged for their outstanding four-decade-long commitments to safe driving.
Exceptional Safe Drive Award Recipients
- Jack Ikey, Line Driver from Dallas, Texas
- Frank Lee III, Line Driver from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Charles Layman, Line Driver from Jacksonville, Florida
- Joseph Dominguez, Jr., City Driver from New Orleans, Louisiana
- Michael Shumake, Line Driver from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Roy Coleman, Line Driver from Las Vegas, Nevada
Saia’s Safety-First Culture
At Saia, over 70% of its drivers, along with a significant portion of dockworkers and mechanics, were honored, reflecting the company’s deeply rooted culture of safety. Vice President of Safety, Steve Greenhill, emphasized that June—being ‘National Safety Month’—serves as a perfect backdrop to highlight the importance of safety at Saia and throughout the industry.
Greenhill stated, "The awards we distribute stand as a testament to our employees’ commitment to safeguarding themselves, their colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. These achievements showcase our enduring focus on training, accountability, and striving for continuous improvement." Saia’s commitment to safety is fundamental, and its programs involve proactive education, ongoing training, and use of progressive safety technology to uphold high professional service standards.
Future Vision for Saia
As Saia continues its expansion and growth across its service network, it maintains an unwavering focus on retaining an industry-leading safety record. By celebrating the accomplishments of its dedicated workforce, Saia reinforces its pledge to deliver a secure, efficient, and dependable experience for its customers throughout North America.
For more insights on Saia and available career opportunities, visit saia.com.
About Saia Inc.
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) delivers an extensive range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. With its headquarters based in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates over 213 terminals nationwide and employs over 15,000 individuals. The company has garnered recognition from the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its exceptional safety standards and from the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, highlighting its dedication to minimizing environmental impact. Additionally, Saia has been acknowledged multiple years in a row by Women In Trucking as one of the “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation.”
For inquiries, please contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Senior Marketing and Corporate Affairs Specialist
Phone: 770-232-4069 · E-mail: jjump@saia.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Safe Work Award?
The Safe Work Award recognizes employees' remarkable commitment to safety and injury-free service in their roles.
How many employees were acknowledged in the recent safety recognition event?
Nearly 8,000 employees were recognized for their dedication to safety, including dockworkers and drivers.
What milestones were celebrated for safe driving?
Drivers were honored for reaching significant milestones from one year up to over 40 years without preventable accidents.
Who are some of the notable Safe Drive Award recipients?
Noteworthy recipients include Jack Ikey from Dallas and Frank Lee III from Hattiesburg, recognized for their safe driving records.
What is Saia's commitment to safety?
Saia emphasizes safety through proactive education, ongoing training, and implementation of advanced safety technologies.
