July 27, 2012 3:00 PM, EDT

Saia’s 2Q Income Rises

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Saia Inc. said its second-quarter net income increased to $11.9 million, from $3.4 million in the prior-year period.

Earnings per share rose to 72 cents, from 21 cents, while revenue rose to $288 million from $266 million, the less-than-truckload carrier reported.

Saia is ranked No. 22 on the Transport Topics 100 listing of largest U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.