Around Saia
This month, we're featuring a story on an account executive helping Scouts. Also featured are long-time employees that all recently retired and a story on a line driver being honored by Lytx.
Account Executive Volunteers to Help Scouts
CHS Account Executive Jason Sullivan recently volunteered at the 2021 Chicora Merit Badge College to assist 16 Scouts in attendance obtain their “Truck Transportation” merit badge. The badge seeks to teach Scouts the value of the transportation industry by describing it this way: Trucking is a large and important industry. No matter where you live, a day is unlikely to go by when you will not see a truck. We use these vehicles to deliver almost every material item we buy. Without trucks, our economy would not work efficiently.
Jason said, “It was a Saturday well spent... (there was) a lot of engagement from the kids too as they were super interested in our industry.”
Long-time Terminal Manager Retires
After 43 years of service, LAF Terminal Manager Craig Bordelon has retired. He was honored with a reception by his colleagues, friends and family. We, at Saia, want to thank Craig for his hard work and dedication for all of these years. We will miss you and wish you all the best! Here’s to a long and wonderful retirement!
ATL Operations Clerk Retires
ATL Operations Clerk Christene Stephens recently retired after 28 years with the company. A celebration in honor of Christene was held at the ATL terminal by her colleagues and friends. Thank you for your years of service, Christene…We wish you a terrific retirement!
Line Driver Retires
KNX Line Driver Eddie Bowman retired after 26 years with the company! Thank you Eddie – for the years and all the miles! We wish you a long and happy retirement!
Driver Honored by Lytx
HST Line Driver Lawrence Killingsworth was honored recently by Lytx for his safe, skilled driving as he was able to avoid a collision that could have resulted in a disastrous accident.
HST Regional Safety Manager Stephen Magee said, “You can see from the video that Mr. Killingsworth had already slowed down, which enabled him to avoid both vehicles when they spun across the road.” He said that it was excellent driving that allowed him to avoid what could have been a serious and costly accident.