Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. reported large revenue and profit gains for the fourth quarter and year.

To stay in top shape, your fleet needs to be well maintained. But that in itself can pose challenges – from managing several local providers to paying inconsistent rates and not being able to get your truck in the shop at a moment’s notice. 

ArcBest Corp. and Saia Inc. followed Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. in producing impressive second-quarter results among less-than-truckload fleets.

LTLs benefited from a robust second quarter with revenue growth and stronger volumes and yields year-over-year, according to industry analysts and executives.

Saia Inc. opened four new terminals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey on May 1, entering the Northeast to battle regional and national less-than-truckload carriers for market share.

Less-than-truckload earnings season began on a positive note with growth in shipments and revenue growth compared with the lackluster year-over-year results in the truckload sector.

Saia Inc. has signed a deal to partner with TST Overland Express to provide cross-border less-than-truckload service between the United States and Canada, effective May 22.

Two publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers reported higher year-over-year results for the first two months of 2017 in terms of shipments and revenue.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. announced plans to expand into the Northeast, with four terminals opening in the beginning of May remaining on track and on time.