Saia, Daimler Trucks North America Partner To Test Electric Box Vehicle

Saia Inc's SAIA Saia LTL Freight has partnered with Daimler AG's DMLRY Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) to test a battery-electric Freightliner eM2 box truck in its Portland, Oregon pickup and delivery operations.
Saia sits on DTNA's Electric Vehicle Customer Council and evaluates how electric vehicles can support sustainability goals.
Saia is charging the box truck at a local commercial charging station, resulting from a partnership formed by DTNA and Portland General Electric Co POR. The charging site, called Electric Island, has eight charging stations for electric cars, buses, box vans, and semi-trucks.
Price Action: SAIA shares are trading higher by 3.99% at $313.50 on the last check Tuesday.