Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 29124 · MC87511 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

DBA Saia LTL Freight · Johns Creek, GA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$6M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsPassengersOilfield Equipment+6 more
7,428
Power units
7,315
Drivers
3,940
Inspections · 24 mo
395
Crashes · 24 mo
496M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 11 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
15.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 415 of 2,750 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 28 of 3,925 inspections
Crashes
395
11 fatal124 injury384 tow-away
Crash rate 0.40 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3,940
Driver inspections
3,925
Vehicle inspections
2,750
People injured
169
Fatalities
11
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1991)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC87511
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$6,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2018Liability (BIPD) · American Automobile Insurance Company · $5,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7,428
Power units
7,428
Trucks
7,273
Tractors owned
24,477
Trailers owned
7,315
Drivers
7,262
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsPassengersOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
496,095,692 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
29124
MC / docket
MC-87511
Legal name
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
DBA
Saia LTL Freight
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 5, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
7,315 (7,262)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (770) 232-5067
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC's USDOT number?

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC's USDOT number is 29124 and its docket number is MC87511.

Is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3,940 roadside inspections, a 15.1% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 395 reportable crashes (11 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC's fleet?

7,428 power units and 7,315 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2026.

What insurance does Saia Motor Freight Line LLC carry?

$6,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with American Automobile Insurance Company.

Where is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC located?

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is located at 11465 Johns Creek Pkwy Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA, 30097. Phone: (770) 232-5067.

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