Saia says August LTL tonnage per workday rises 8.7% y/y
SAIA•Early third-quarter operating trends
Saia released early third-quarter 2026 LTL operating trends for July and August.
- July: LTL shipments per workday up 0.8% vs. prior year; tonnage per workday up 7.8%; weight per shipment up 7%.
- August: LTL shipments per workday up 1.1% vs. prior year; tonnage per workday up 8.7%; weight per shipment up 7.5%.
- Quarter-to-date through August: shipments per workday up 1% vs. prior year; tonnage per workday up 8.3%; weight per shipment up 7.2%.
