Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia driver assist (load/unload) fee

Saia charges $252.00 first 3 hours; $64.00/hr over 3 up to 8 hours; $88.00/hr over 8 hours for driver assist (load/unload). Per laborer when extra labor furnished for loading/unloading The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 560, effective Oct 21, 2024.

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

Per laborer when extra labor furnished for loading/unloading

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 560 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“For the first 3 hours or less $252.00 ... in excess of 3 hours, but not over 8 hours $ 64.00 ... over 8 hours $ 88.00” (p. 57)

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