Building a solid foundation
so we can all reach new heights.
DRIVE WITH US
At Saia, we take care of our drivers. It’s more than just the great compensation and benefits that you deserve. We offer schedules and runs that get you home more often. We also deliver when it comes to support, respect and our commitment to safety. That’s just the way we do things – the right way – since 1924. So when it comes to building a future with us, there’s only one thing to do. Let’s go further.
Drive Your Way
When you choose to drive with Saia, you get the confidence that comes with a supportive team, well-maintained equipment, the tools you require, and a stable company. So whether you like longer hauls or enjoy the variety of multiple customer pickups and deliveries, we have a role that works for you. Search for yours.
City Drivers
This is a day filled with variety. As a Saia city driver, you’ll take customer shipments between our company terminals, customer facilities or even to residential locations. Along with Saia’s great benefits, the best part is your set radius, so you’re always home after your final pickup.
Line Haul Drivers
Line haul at Saia is different. About 80% of our line haul drivers have set runs and are home most days of the week. You’ll move freight throughout our network and average about 2,500 miles per week.
Team Drivers
This is an opportunity to maximize your miles on the road, as well as your paycheck. Our team drivers average 5,600-6,000 miles per week. You’ll move our freight between terminal locations within our network and, most importantly, you’ll be home more often.
Driver Hiring Process
Ready to go further with Saia? There are a few stops on the road to becoming a driver. Your recruiter will be here to walk you through the entire process, every step of the way. Complete the following steps:
Online application
Phone interview with recruiting
In-person interview with hiring manager
Onsite road test
Digital offer letter
DOT physical and drug screen at designated clinic
Digital on-boarding documents
Driver Academy
Some of our best drivers didn’t come to Saia as drivers, some started off as dockworkers. Our Driver Academy Program serves as a training ground for non-drivers and CDL drivers with less than 12 months of experience. Our Saia Driver Academy is designed to help you earn your commercial license (CDL). It’s an incredible opportunity to move your career forward with competitive compensation and benefits while securing your financial future. Within weeks, you can get the training and safe driving skills to become a professional driver. It’s just another example of how we go further.
Supporting Women In Transportation
Women are underrepresented in our industry, and we’re looking to change that. At Saia, our goal is simple: get more women behind the wheel. It starts with the welcoming and supportive environment we’ve created – then it’s elevated by our industry-leading training program. We’re excited to have been repeatedly named one of Women In Trucking’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by Redefining the Road magazine.
Check out our latest Corporate Responsibility Report to learn more about our commitment to the environment, those with whom we work, and the communities that sustain us.
It’s been a long and exciting road. We look forward to driving business as a company and community partner for another 100 years.
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