Saia Motor Freight Line LLC (DBA Saia Ltl Freight)
USDOT 29124· MC87511· Johns Creek, GA
No issues on file
At a glance
- Active for-hire operating authority (MC87511), first granted May 27, 1977 — about 49 years in business under FMCSA authority.
- MCS-150 registration updated 6 months ago (FMCSA requires every 24 months).
- With 7,428 power units, it ranks #5 of 47 for-hire carriers LoadLookout tracks in GA.
- 3,939 roadside inspections in FMCSA's 24-month SMS window: driver out-of-service rate 0.7% (national average 5.51%); vehicle out-of-service rate 14.9% (national average 20.72%).
- 392 reportable crashes in the SMS window (11 fatal, 166 with injuries, 381 tow-away). Crash counts include crashes that were not preventable.
- Current filings with 3 insurers: American Automobile Insurance Company, Fidelity & Deposit CO. Of Maryland, Lm Insurance Corporation.
Computed by LoadLookout from FMCSA operating-authority, insurance, MCS-150 and SMS records.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | BIPD on file / required |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC87511 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) Granted May 27, 1977 |
Active | $5,075,000 / — |
| MC87511 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) Granted May 27, 1977 |
Active | $6,000,000 / $1,000,000 |
Source: FMCSA Motus / L&I operating-authority records.
Safety snapshot (24 months)
Inspections3,939
Driver OOS rate0.7%nat. avg 5.51%
Vehicle OOS rate14.9%nat. avg 20.72%
Crashes39211 fatal · 166 injury
Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System public inputs (inspections and crashes). BASIC percentiles for property carriers are not published by FMCSA and are not shown.
Carrier profile
OperationAuthorized for hire
Power units7,428
Drivers7,315
HazmatYes
Safety ratingSatisfactory
MCS-150 updatedMay 5, 2026
Registered with FMCSAJun 1, 1974
CargoGeneral freight, Household goods, Metal / sheets / coils, Building materials, Oilfield equipment, Chemicals, Commodities dry bulk, Beverages, Paper products, Agricultural / farm supplies, Construction
Insurance on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD BMC-91X | American Automobile Insurance Company U5Z00011181 | $5,000,000 | Active |
| BOND BMC-84 | Fidelity & Deposit CO. Of Maryland LPM8748431 | $75,000 | Active |
| BOND BMC-82 | Lm Insurance Corporation 016052736 | $1,000,000 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus & L&I open datasets. Coverage amounts are maximum limits filed with FMCSA.
FMCSA activity timeline
- Oct 5, 1995 · 11353 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER · GRANTED
- Jul 17, 1986 · 14720 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER · GRANTED
- Nov 16, 1982 · 16059 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Dec 21, 1981 · 16389 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Nov 17, 1981 · 16423 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Mar 23, 1981 · 16662 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Mar 12, 1981 · 16673 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Sep 5, 1980 · 16861 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Jul 25, 1980 · 16903 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- May 8, 1979 · 17347 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- Apr 5, 1978 · 17745 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
- May 27, 1977 · 18058 days agoOperating authority grantedMOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER · GRANTED
Live FMCSA verification & verification record
Allowed to operateY
Common authorityACTIVE
BIPD on file$1,000,000
Out-of-serviceNone
Verification record #LV-000000 · generated 00:00 UTC
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