Saia Inc. Monday reported a fourth-quarter profit compared with a loss a year earlier, as tonnage improved.

Saia Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings fell from a year ago, citing impacts of a softer economy.

Saia Inc. said Thursday it earned a profit in the second quarter of $2 million, or 12 cents a share, compared with a loss of $1.8 million, or 13 cents a year ago.

Saia Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter loss narrowed to $3.2 million, or 21 cents a share, from a loss of $6.3 million, or 47 cents a year ago.