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monthly news for Saia employees
September 2019

Letters

This month's Letters highlight Saia employees that have received special thanks from some of our customers or the public.

Richard Soliman
Regional Sales Manager
CGO

I would like to compliment BLM City Driver Frank Marin who is our regular at CU Hardware Company. We receive many trucks a day and Frank is, far and away, the best driver of any company we deal with. He is always polite and helpful and every staff member is happy to see him.

Prices and rates are one thing, but the quality of the employees — your ambassadors - that we see on a daily basis makes perhaps a bigger difference. With Frank, you have a winner.

Scott
GM DIB
CU Hardware Company
Champaign, Illinois

Tom Rowlands
Business Development Executive
MBL

Just so you know, MBL Zone Manager Gary Crawford handled a potentially disastrous situation recently with perfection. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated him reaching out when there was even the slightest chance that load might not be delivered on time.

Even though we pulled one tote, just to be on the safe side, at least we had that option. What if it hadn’t delivered this morning? I know without a shadow of a doubt other carriers wouldn’t have taken that personal step to ensure our satisfaction. Gary is my best friend now…just ask him.  

Thank you again for all your help.  

Lee Stringer
Warren Adhesives
Mobile, Alabama

Phil Mott
Vice Present of Operations
CGO

Good Morning!

I was not sure exactly who to send this to, but I just wanted to give a kudos to GBY City Driver Patrick Brennan who came into our facility. He had notified us of damaged product on the dock.

It was late in the day and I told him that he could just leave the load (a total of four pallets for that shipment) and we’d have it fixed up so it could be picked up the next day. He said he had a bit of time while we loaded the rest of our product. I gathered a few people to help re-pack the six cases that had wet cartons. He even handed over the knock-down cartons to help speed it on a bit.

It is unfortunate, but you don’t see that many individuals now days who go above and beyond - true go-getters. This driver is a great asset to Saia and I wanted you to know. He was just a really nice man and just did a great job.

Thank you!
Tanya Berkebile
Customer Service Manager
Wisconsin Converting, Inc.
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Mike Whitwell
Regional Manager
DLS

I wanted to let you know that FTS City Driver Mark Austin is a patient, professional and friendly driver. I deal with a lot of drivers and I don't compliment often, but he is a good one.

Thanks!
Nick Gramlich
General Manager
TJ Smith Box Company
Fort Smith, Arkansas