Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia detention (without power) fees

Saia publishes 2 distinct detention (without power) charges in its SAIA 170-D — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

Detention - Vehicles Without Power Units - Spotting or Dropping Trailers

$67 per day

Per 24-hour period after 24 hours free time; Saturdays/Sundays/holidays included

“For each 24-hour period (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays included) $67.00.” (p. 56)

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 501 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

Vehicles Furnished But Not Used

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

Vehicle dispatched but not used through no fault of carrier

“a charge of $236.50 per day or fraction thereof per vehicle, will be assessed against the consignor making such request” (p. 123)

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 985 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

2nd lowest of 7 carriers · median $150 per day

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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

Inside delivery

$14.95 per cwt, $145.50 minimum, $752.00 maximum

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