Saia Joins Tesla Semi Fleet, Marks Step Towards Sustainable Freight
Saia, a century-old freight transportation company, has taken a step into the future by adding two Tesla Semis to its fleet. These electric trucks, based in California, have been actively serving for over a month now.
Tesla, the automaker behind the popular TSLA stock, has been delivering its Semis to various companies, with Saia joining the likes of PepsiCo, Costco, Walmart, Sysco, US Foods, DHL, and Martin Brower. The company is expanding its production capabilities, constructing a Semi manufacturing facility at Giga Nevada. Expected to be completed in 2025, this plant will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 units once operational.
Saia's evaluation of the Tesla Semi revealed impressive results. The truck achieved an efficiency of 1.73 kWh per mile, aligning with Tesla's announced figures. Drivers praised the Semi's smooth acceleration, comfortable interior, and ability to maintain speeds on steep inclines even with heavy payloads.
Saia's adoption of the Tesla Semi marks a significant step towards sustainable freight transportation. With Tesla's expanding production and positive feedback from Saia's drivers, the future of electric trucking looks promising.
