Is Saia LTL Freight a good company to work for?

Saia LTL Freight has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 882 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Saia LTL Freight to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Saia LTL Freight have been left by employees working as Customer Service Representative , Linehaul Driver and Forklift Operator .

Does Saia LTL Freight pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Saia LTL Freight employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Saia LTL Freight. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Saia LTL Freight?

59% of Saia LTL Freight employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Saia LTL Freight 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Saia LTL Freight?

Dock Worker (67) , Line Haul Driver (39) , Truck Driver (34) , Class A Truck Driver (32) , Account Executive (26) , City Driver (25) , Linehaul Driver (22) , Dockworker (21) , Forklift Operator (20) , Customer Service Representative (19) , Dock Supervisor (18) , Driver (17) , Operations Supervisor (11) , City Pick Up and Delivery Driver (10) , Sales Representative (9)

What are the pros of working at Saia LTL Freight according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good for not requiring a degree and for starting at part" ((in 222 reviews)); "Great benefits for self and family" ((in 124 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good money and benefit cook out" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good coworkers and new trucks with cameras watching your every move." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Saia LTL Freight according to real employee reviews?

"Driver facing camera and poor management…" ((in 59 reviews)); "long hours and no definitive schedule" ((in 30 reviews)); "There is no work life balance" ((in 18 reviews)); "The managers there are abusive and rude" ((in 16 reviews)); "No training." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Saia LTL Freight layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Saia LTL Freight layoffs and their outlook for job security at Saia LTL Freight in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Saia LTL Freight locations?

Johns Creek , Atlanta , Dallas , Memphis , Houston , Indianapolis , Ellenwood , Chicago , Phoenix , Burr Ridge , Kansas City , Charlotte , Saint Louis , Cincinnati , Fontana , Elk Grove , Portland , Carlisle , Nampa , Boise , Saint Peters , Tucson , Nashville , Toledo , Orlando , Salt Lake City , Louisville , Raleigh , Austin , Fort Worth

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Saia LTL Freight reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(865 total reviews)

Frederick Holzgrefe

63% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Saia LTL Freight has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 865 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Saia LTL Freight employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

865 reviews

3.0

Apr 7, 2025

Good pay very long hours

Terminal manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Health insurance is free after 10 years

Cons

Very long hours No work life balance Unrealistic goals Not much training Very heavy work load

Saia LTL Freight Response

Your feedback helps us understand what's working and where improvements are possible, so we truly appreciate you sharing these details. Thank you so much for the time you spent working with us and we wish you all the best in the future.

1.0

Apr 6, 2025

BAD SAFETY

Night linehaul driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is very good but Benefits are Fabulous

Cons

Management/ Central Dispatch can be Unsafe

Saia LTL Freight Response

"Safety" and "Taking Care of Each Other" are two of our core values, so we feel terrible that this has been your experience. We take your concerns seriously and would love the opportunity to learn more. If you're willing to share additional details, will you please email us at humanresources@saia.com? Thank you!

5.0

Apr 6, 2025

Saia is a great place to work

City driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to sleep in your own bed, good life work balance, great pay and benefits, management easy to communicate with.

Cons

Slip seating, freight fluctuates (as in all trucking jobs).

Saia LTL Freight Response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We're grateful you're a part of the Saia family and we greatly appreciate you helping us keep the freight moving!

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