Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia detention (with power) fee

Saia charges $69 per 15 minutes for detention (with power). $69.00 per vehicle each 15 min beyond free time (30-180 min by weight), $77.00 minimum per freight bill. The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 500, effective Oct 21, 2024.

$69 per 15 minutes

$77 min

$69.00 per vehicle each 15 min beyond free time (30-180 min by weight), $77.00 minimum per freight bill

“a charge of $69.00 per vehicle for each 15 minutes or fraction thereof shall be made for the time consumed for the delay, subject to a minimum charge of $77.00 per freight bill” (p. 53)

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 500 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

5th lowest of 7 carriers · median $65.25 per 15 minutes

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Detention (without power)

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

Driver assist (load/unload)

$252.00 first 3 hours; $64.00/hr over 3 up to 8 hours; $88.00/hr over 8 hours

Protect from freezing

$4.01 cwt, $48.50 minimum

Fuel surcharge

28.8% of charges

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

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

Hazardous materials

$44 per shipment

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