Saia, Inc. (Form: 8-K)  

 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   August 10, 2009

Saia, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware 0-49983 48-1229851
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
11465 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Johns Creek, Georgia   30097
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   770-232-5067

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 10, 2009, Herbert A. Trucksess, III, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saia, Inc. (the "Company") adopted a stock trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Rule 10b5-1 permits individuals who are not in possession of material, non-public information at the time the plan is adopted to establish pre-arranged plans to buy or sell Company securities. The plan is part of Mr. Trucksess’ tax and financial planning strategy to provide diversification and liquidity.

The plan adopted by Mr. Trucksess provides for the sale of up to 220,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to minimum price thresholds specified in the plan. The first sale under the plan may not take place until October 1, 2009. Sales under the plan will be reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with applicable securities laws, rules and regulations. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake to report Rule 10b5-1 plans that may be adopted by any officers or directors in the future, or to report any modifications or termination of any publicly announced plan.






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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Saia, Inc.
          
August 14, 2009   By:   James A. Darby
       
        Name: James A. Darby
        Title: Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer