Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia notification / appointment fee

Saia charges $64 per shipment for notification / appointment. On shipments under 20,000 lbs when telephone/written notice or appointment required. The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 647-1, effective Oct 21, 2024.

$64 per shipment

On shipments under 20,000 lbs when telephone/written notice or appointment required

“a charge of $64.00 per shipment will be assessed when the Carrier is required to give telephone or written notice of pick up, arrival, or to schedule a delivery appointment” (p. 64)

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 647-1 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

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Overlength / excessive length

$350.00 for 8-<12 ft; $1,000.00 for 12 ft and greater

Peak / demand surcharge

$135 per shipment

Reclassification / inspection

$44 per shipment

Reconsignment / diversion

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

Redelivery

$14.95 per 100 lbs, $153.50 minimum, $752.00 maximum per shipment ($709.00 per vehicle)

Residential delivery

$70.86 per 100 lbs, $355.50 minimum

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