Saia Inc

Item 1A. Risk Factors  In addition to the other information included in this report and in our other reports and statements that we file with the SEC, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

TOthere ha than the following risk factor, which replaces the risk factor titled We face litigation risks that could have beea material adverse effect on the operation of our business, there have been no material changes to the risk factors identified in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

We face litigation risks that could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We face litigation risks regarding a variety of issues, including accidents involving our trucks and employees, workers compensation claims, federal and state labor and employment law claims, securities claims, privacy claims, contract claims, environmental liability, and other matters. There has also been an increase in the number of, and potential legal exposure associated with, state law claims asserted against freight brokers from accidents involving motor carriers the freight broker has engaged to haul a shipment, often on the grounds the broker was negligent in selecting the carrier. We could be held liable for personal injury, property damage, and other liabilities arising not only in connection with the trucks we operate, but also from trucks that are operated by contracted and brokered third-party transportation providers. Legal claims could result in the diversion of our managements time and be disruptive to normal business operations. Costs we incur to defend or settle claims or satisfy a judgment could result in significant expense that may not be covered by insurance or could exceed the amount of that coverage or increase our insurance costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.

In recent years, several insurance companies have completely stopped offering coverage to trucking companies for automobile liability claims, have significantly reduced the amount of coverage they offer or have significantly raised premiums as a result of increases in the severity of automobile liability claims and sharply higher costs of settlements and verdicts. This trend could adversely affect our ability to obtain suitable insurance coverage, could significantly increase our cost of obtaining such coverage or could subject us to significant liabilities for which no insurance is in place, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.