President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, SAIA INC
Search every verified Frederick Holzgrefe interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Frederick "Fritz" Holzgrefe, president and CEO of Saia, discussed the company's network expansion and current freight market conditions in an August 2026 interview. He described the market as feeling "pretty good" with room to grow, noting that customers understand the operating environment and are investing in their businesses. Holzgrefe said Saia's growth has been supported by a multi-year network buildout that began in earnest in 2017, including expansion into the Northeast, and cited the company's doubling of market share in Atlanta over about five years following the addition of two facilities there. Holzgrefe also addressed labor costs and rate increases, stating that Saia delayed a wage increase in the prior year to October before returning to its normal schedule in July, and that the company invests in its team as a reason for its performance. He acknowledged that customers generally dislike rate increases but said the company is better positioned to recover inflationary costs when it provides strong service.
Saia President and CEO, Fritz Holzgrefe, shares insights into the current LTL freight market, including customer sentiment and Saia's strategic network expansion. Discover how Saia's investment in new terminals and workforce is cutting transit times, offering unparalleled service, and driving growth in competitive markets across the U.S.
04/25/2025 Q&A: 11:44 Saia, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 100 and 10,000 pounds. It also offers other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2024, it operated 214 owned and leased terminals; and owned approximately 6,600 tractors and 26,200 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is…
Saia CEO Fritz Holzgrefe discusses the impact of tariffs, Fed policy, and competition in the LTL trucking industry. He notes that ...
Fritz Holzgrefe, President and CEO of Saia, discusses the company's second quarter update, demand for freight and trucking, and the global supply chain.
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