Saia · SAIA 170-D
Saia protect from freezing fee
Saia charges $4.01 cwt, $48.50 minimum for protect from freezing. Oct 1 - Apr 30, single-line and Canada shipments meeting stated conditions. The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 810, effective Oct 21, 2024.
$4.01 cwt, $48.50 minimum
Oct 1 - Apr 30, single-line and Canada shipments meeting stated conditions
“The charge for Protect from Freezing Service is $4.01 cwt, subject to a minimum charge of $48.50 per shipment.” (p. 111)
Source: SAIA-170-D Item 810 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026
What other carriers charge for protect from freezing
AAA Cooper
Protect from freezing Oct 1-Apr 30; 20% of line haul, min $63, max $262.50
20% of charges
Dayton Freight
When protection from freezing requested; applies Nov 1-Apr 30; conditions apply.
$4.00/cwt, $50.00 min, $500.00 max
Estes
$4.00/cwt with $48.00 minimum
$4.00/cwt, $48.00 minimum charge
FedEx Freight
When pickup and delivery both Nov 1–Apr 30; in addition to other charges
$5.17 cwt., $53.00 minimum per shipment
R+L Carriers
Guaranteed freezable pickup during embargo periods; requires signed pricing agreement addendum
$8.40 per cwt, $200.90 minimum per shipment
Roadrunner
Protective service for cold or hot freight
$4.50/cwt, $80 min charge
XPO
Offered Oct 1–Apr 30; min $46.50 per shipment; no weekend/holiday layovers or Friday pickups
$3.70 per cwt
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