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monthly news for Saia employees
September–October 2021

Letters

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

Below is a customer email, along with a copy of the "Green Apron Award," that was sent to CRD Zone Manager John Radjen regarding one of his terrific drivers!

Hi John,

We just wanted to express our gratitude to CRD City Driver Eric Johnson for the small act of “self-control” he demonstrated. These are great to recognize, especially in the environment we are in today. Please let him and the rest of the team know that they have a tough enough job as it is. You are obviously leading the way!

Thank you again for all your do,

Elena Palmer
Director, Operations
Global Transportation, Global Supply Chain
Starbucks Coffee Company

The email below was sent to DLS Terminal Manager Ken Eriksen who forwarded it DLS Regional Manager Mike Whitwell who, in turn, forwarded it to us for publication.

Hi Ken,

I hope this email finds you well. I imagine you are slammed with month-end, but wanted to take a moment to give your DLS dispatch team some kudos.

I know in our industry we hear complaints before compliments, especially now, so I wanted to make sure I reached out. We have a “CSP” for Battery Systems with Saia and truly appreciate the partnership with your terminal. The Dallas location is one of the largest shipping locations and our entire team - from our shipper/warehouse team, to my customer service representatives, along with myself, all greatly appreciate your dispatch team and drivers.

We do our best to send emails advising of big shipping days (which have been frequent lately) and your team is so quick to respond and get it picked up. The team does a fantastic job! The drivers are also very much liked by our shipper and they tell us regularly how they prefer to use Saia.

Again, thank you for your awesome dispatch team and city drivers who truly make this a great partnership.

If there is ever anything we can do to help please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks again!

Mary Gorzeman
Authorized Agent
Long Beach, California
GlobalTranz