Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia cubic capacity / density minimum fee

Saia charges calculated weight (cubic feet x 6 lbs) at class 100 rate less 85% discount for cubic capacity / density minimum. Shipments 750 cu ft+ with density under 6 pcf, or 350-749 cu ft with density under 4 pcf The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 111, effective Oct 21, 2024.

calculated weight (cubic feet x 6 lbs) at class 100 rate less 85% discount

Shipments 750 cu ft+ with density under 6 pcf, or 350-749 cu ft with density under 4 pcf

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 111 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“Carrier will multiply the total cubic feet by 6 pounds to get the calculated weight of the shipment... Carrier will apply a 85% discount.” (p. 27)

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Excessive / declared value

$1.00 per $100 of invoice value, $79.00 minimum charge per shipment

Reconsignment / diversion

$5.18 per 100 lbs, $46.50 minimum, $481.00 maximum

Detention (without power)

$236.50 per day (within terminal area); $4.57/mile, $623.00 min (outside terminal); $101.50 for LTL no-freight

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

35% upcharge of net line haul charges, $179.50 minimum

Peak / demand surcharge

$135 per shipment

Reclassification / inspection

$44 per shipment

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