Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia detention (with power) fee

Saia charges $69 per 15 minutes for detention (with power). $69.00 per vehicle each 15 min beyond free time (30-180 min by weight), $77.00 minimum per freight bill The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 500, effective Oct 21, 2024.

$69 per 15 minutes

$69.00 per vehicle each 15 min beyond free time (30-180 min by weight), $77.00 minimum per freight bill

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 500 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“a charge of $69.00 per vehicle for each 15 minutes or fraction thereof shall be made for the time consumed for the delay, subject to a minimum charge of $77.00 per freight bill” (p. 53)

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