DBA: SAIA LTL FREIGHT

SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC

DOT 29124 MC 087511 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
6290 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 12.85% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 7.3% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7428 units

Drivers: 7315

Trailers: 24477 (24477 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400, JOHNS CREEK, GA, 30097

Phone Number

(770) 232-5067

Mailing Address

11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400, JOHNS CREEK, GA, 30097

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
49 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 years

Broker

Active
30 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-05-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2022-05-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2021-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-01-16 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2008-01-07 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2008-01-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-12-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-04-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-04-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC087511 2008-01-07

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-02-26 Bond LPM8748431 N/A FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… - - ACTIVE
2021-02-26 Bond LPM8748431 N/A FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… - - ACTIVE
2021-02-16 BIPD 016052736 N/A LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2021-02-16 BIPD 016052736 N/A LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2018-03-01 BIPD/Excess U5Z00011181 $5,000,000 AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2018-03-01 BIPD/Excess U5Z00011181 $5,000,000 AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary MMT H25545692 $1,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-02-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-01 BIPD/Excess U5Z000011181 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2021-03-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY LPM8748431 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2021-02-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD 016052736 $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2021-02-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 3878534-00 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2013-03-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-03-01 CARGO 026159752 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-06-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-01 BIPD/Primary D002A00677 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 CARGO 021437899 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 CARGO 21437889 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary D002A00632 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2010-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 CARGO 1116053 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 BIPD/Primary D002A00590 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-01-07 SURETY 08748431 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-11-29 BIPD/Primary D003A00246 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 CARGO 1115949 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-01-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 BIPD/Primary D003A00246 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2007-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 BIPD/Primary D003A00208 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2007-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-03-04 SURETY 103545979 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2008-01-07 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

12.85%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

6290 inspections · 808 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

7.3%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

644 inspections · 47 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

3.36%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

2054 inspections · 69 OOS

Total inspections: 6290 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 4023

FMCSA Inspection Records (6290 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

V262505819

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUBHSDV...

Jul 24, 2026

4249300084

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Jul 24, 2026

1319360079

Level 3 CO VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 24, 2026

I037830116

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKBHKDR...

Jul 24, 2026

E930620509

Level 3 PA VOLVO 4V4W19EH...

Jul 23, 2026

9008002027

1 viol.
Level 2 FL FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Jul 23, 2026

P603620409

1 viol.
Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKBHKDR...

Jul 23, 2026

3175Q5OL1L

Level 2 NM FREIGHTLIN 1FUBHSDV...

Jul 23, 2026

T447000251

Level 3 NE KENWORTH M 1XKYAP8X...

Jul 22, 2026

PSC0560831

Level 3 WV VOLVO 4V4W19EH...

Jul 22, 2026

0688440855

1 viol.
Level 3 CO INTERNATIO 3HSDYAPN...

Jul 22, 2026

8400000279

Level 2 AR VOLVO 4V4W19EH...

Jul 22, 2026

8792001030

Level 2 VA KENWORTH 1XKYA48X...

Jul 22, 2026

NCEB010068

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA VOLV 4V4M19EH...

Jul 21, 2026

XE11910458

Level 3 AZ VOLVO 4V4W19EH...
Total Inspections

6290

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

6290

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4023 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 13, 2026

MN • MN0261940050

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2026

NC • NC0108552615

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 28, 2026

LA • LA2026078151

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2026

CO • CO2026000969

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 24, 2026

SD • SD0202607711

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2026

TN • TN0400572041

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2026

TN • TN0400568606

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 19, 2026

NC • NC0108536661

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2026

LA • LA2026075468

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2026

TX • TX7GODHQE10G

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 11, 2026

NC • NC0108528738

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2026

LA • LA2026071373

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2026

AR • AR2026533338

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2026

CA • CA6502602005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 30, 2026

IN • IN0904963279

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

169

Injury Crashes

2110

Total Crashes

4023

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

2079

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Alert
Violations: 304
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Alert
Violations: 186
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 1401
OOS: 434

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 27
OOS: 26

Hazardous Materials Compliance

Alert
Violations: 161
OOS: 55

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

6290
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7428
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7428

7273 owned

Trailers

24477

24477 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7315

CDL Drivers: 7262
Interstate: 7262
Intrastate: 53
Driver Inspections

644

Out of Service: 47
OOS Rate: 7.3%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 3189
Interstate (<100 mi): 4073
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 53

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Chemicals Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7428

Power Units

7428

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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