Shipper demand drives openings as carrier expands network

Three new Saia LTL Freight terminals opened just this month — in Erie, Pennsylvania and Buffalo and Albany, New York. The facilities in Erie and near Buffalo opened Sept. 16. The third terminal, near Albany, opens today, Sept. 30. Additionally, Saia relocated its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania terminal to a larger facility on Sept. 20.

Saia’s three brand-new facilities located in Erie and Tonawanda and Colonie, New York will provide greater market coverage to meet customer demand. Thus far, over 135 employees have been hired and trained as part of the expansion. With the addition of these three terminals, the company will have opened 16 new facilities in the Northeast since expansion in this region began in May 2017. Three additional openings are planned through the end of the year, including a new facility in Southern California.  

The relocation of Saia’s Philadelphia-area terminal to a new site in Pennsauken, New Jersey came about as a result of capacity constraints. The bigger facility will consist of a warehouse/dock featuring 90 doors, as well as a three-story office and shop, all situated on a 14-acre site.

“Philadelphia has been a true success story for us,” explained Executive Vice President of Operation Paul Peck. “We had exceeded capacity at our Cinnaminson facility so it was crucial that we move in order to satisfy continued shipper demand. With more doors, the larger terminal will enable us to meet customer expectations in this thriving market for the foreseeable future.”

All 80-plus employees who worked at the Cinnaminson location relocated to the Pennsauken facility. The terminal is also actively hiring for several additional positions.