Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia notification / appointment fee

Saia charges $64 per shipment for notification / appointment. On shipments under 20,000 lbs when telephone/written notice or appointment required The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 647-1, effective Oct 21, 2024.

$64 per shipment

On shipments under 20,000 lbs when telephone/written notice or appointment required

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 647-1 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“a charge of $64.00 per shipment will be assessed when the Carrier is required to give telephone or written notice of pick up, arrival, or to schedule a delivery appointment” (p. 64)

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