Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia detention (without power) fees

Saia publishes 2 distinct detention (without power) charges in its SAIA 170-D — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

Detention - Vehicles Without Power Units - Spotting or Dropping Trailers

$67 per day

Per 24-hour period after 24 hours free time; Saturdays/Sundays/holidays included

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 501 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“For each 24-hour period (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays included) $67.00.” (p. 56)

Vehicles Furnished But Not Used

$236.50 per day (within terminal area); $4.57/mile, $623.00 min (outside terminal); $101.50 for LTL no-freight

Vehicle dispatched but not used through no fault of carrier

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 985 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“a charge of $236.50 per day or fraction thereof per vehicle, will be assessed against the consignor making such request” (p. 123)

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Excessive / declared value

$1.00 per $100 of invoice value, $79.00 minimum charge per shipment

Reconsignment / diversion

$5.18 per 100 lbs, $46.50 minimum, $481.00 maximum

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

35% upcharge of net line haul charges, $179.50 minimum

Peak / demand surcharge

$135 per shipment

Cubic capacity / density minimum

calculated weight (cubic feet x 6 lbs) at class 100 rate less 85% discount

Reclassification / inspection

$44 per shipment

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