SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (USDOT 29124) in JOHNS CREEK, GA — carries a hard disqualifier. FMCSA authority, fleet size, BASIC safety measures, crash and inspection history.
- Has active operating authority that's tenderable today (common or contract).
- No pending authority revocation.
- Not under an uncleared federal out-of-service or safety action.
- BIPD on file: $5,000,000.
- No cargo insurance on file. Required for many shipper contracts.
- 1 prior insurance lapse(s) on record, most recent began 2013-03-30 — the carrier let required coverage lapse before.
- Satisfactory safety rating.
- No BASIC alerts in any of the five public SMS categories.
- Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are at or below the national roadside average.
- 294 preventable crash(es) in the last 24 months; recordable crash rate not available.
- 13 fatal crash(es) in the last 24 months.
- No link to a prior revoked authority.
- Authority involuntarily revoked 8 times, most recent 2022-04-05 — recurring instability (typically insurance-lapse / reinstate cycles).
- 1 other active carrier(s) operate from this exact street + ZIP. High counts are often legitimate registered-agent / virtual-office addresses — treat as context, not a verdict.
- FMCSA compliance review on file dated 1990-06-28 (C).
- Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — their absence is not a clean record; use the crash-risk signals above instead. The Hazmat Compliance BASIC is also withheld for this hazmat carrier.
Built from FMCSA's public Safety Management System data — guidance, not legal advice. Verify directly with the carrier and your cargo policy before tendering.
Authority
- Common authority
- Active
- Contract authority
- Active
Safety & BASIC scorecard
BASIC safety measures
Under the FAST Act, FMCSA publishes an absolute per-category measure (not a 0–100 percentile) for these five BASICs — the alert flag, not the raw number, is the risk signal. The Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public view.
Last 24 months
Insurance
- BIPD on file
- $5,000,000
- Cargo insurance
- No
- Bond on file
- Yes
Fleet
- Power units
- 7,428
- Total drivers
- 7,315
- Years in business
- 52
- Hazmat authority
- Yes
Crash risk
- Preventable crashes (24 mo)
- 294 of 378 total crash(es)
- Recordable crash rate
- Not available
- Driver OOS rate
- 0.7%
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.4%
The official Crash Indicator BASIC is withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — these derived signals stand in for it; their absence is not a clean record.
Compliance & history
- Reincarnation / chameleon
- No prior revoked authority
- Involuntary revocations
- 8 times last 2022-04-05
- Physical address
- 1 other carrier(s) at this address
- Federal OOS / safety action
- None on file
- MCS-150 self-report
- 2026-05-05
- Insurance lapse history
- 1 lapse(s) most recent 2013-03-30
- Last compliance review
- 1990-06-28 · C
Inspection history (all-time)
Record spans 2023-06-16 → 2026-06-12.
Crash history (last 24 months)
Violation pattern (all-time, by area)
| Area (49 CFR part) | Violations | Out of service | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393
|
2,039 | 607 | 2026-06-12 |
Unsafe driving 392
|
1,013 | 15 | 2026-06-11 |
Hours of service 395
|
326 | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
Vehicle inspection & repair 396
|
274 | 110 | 2026-06-05 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 172
|
148 | 10 | 2026-05-28 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 177
|
145 | 85 | 2026-06-11 |
CDL standards 383
|
21 | 17 | 2026-05-13 |
Driver qualifications 391
|
19 | 18 | 2026-05-13 |
General safety regulations 390
|
16 | 0 | 2026-03-17 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 173
|
14 | 8 | 2026-06-11 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 107
|
12 | 0 | 2026-06-03 |
Hazmat driving & parking 397
|
7 | 0 | 2026-06-11 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 171
|
4 | 0 | 2025-05-15 |
FMCSR part 999 999
|
3 | 0 | 2025-11-06 |
Operating authority / leasing 376
|
1 | 0 | 2024-05-17 |
Financial responsibility (insurance) 387
|
1 | 0 | 2025-05-22 |
Recent violations (last 24 months, worst first)
| Date | Category | Violation | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | — |
| 2026-05-14 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | — |
| 2026-05-13 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | OOS |
| 2026-05-13 | Driver Fitness | Driving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license iss | OOS |
| 2026-05-13 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | — |
| 2026-05-13 | Vehicle Maintenance | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | — |
| 2026-05-12 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | — |
| 2026-05-11 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped | OOS |
| 2026-05-11 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | — |
| 2026-05-08 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | OOS |
| 2026-05-08 | Vehicle Maintenance | Wiring Systems - Bare loose dangling chafing or poorly connected wires | — |
| 2026-05-07 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | — |
| 2026-05-07 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | — |
| 2026-05-07 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | — |
| 2026-05-05 | Vehicle Maintenance | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1 1999 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | Vehicle Maintenance | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | Vehicle Maintenance | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | — |
| 2026-05-04 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adve | OOS |
| 2026-05-04 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Package not secure in vehicle | OOS |
| 2026-05-04 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | — |
| 2026-05-04 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | OOS |
| 2026-05-04 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-05-04 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | — |
| 2026-05-02 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | OOS |
| 2026-05-02 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | — |
| 2026-05-01 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | — |
| 2026-05-01 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | — |
| 2026-05-01 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | — |
| 2026-04-30 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | OOS |
| 2026-04-30 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | OOS |
| 2026-04-30 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | — |
| 2026-04-30 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | OOS |
| 2026-04-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | — |
| 2026-04-28 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | — |
| 2026-04-28 | Vehicle Maintenance | Inoperable tail lamp | — |
| 2026-04-28 | Vehicle Maintenance | Coupling - Trailer safety devices wire/chain damaged. | OOS |
| 2026-04-27 | Unsafe Driving | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | — |
| 2026-04-27 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | — |
| 2026-04-24 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | — |
| 2026-04-23 | Vehicle Maintenance | Power steering violations | — |
| 2026-04-23 | Vehicle Maintenance | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | — |
| 2026-04-22 | Vehicle Maintenance | Flat tire or fabric exposed | OOS |
| 2026-04-22 | Vehicle Maintenance | Steering system components worn welded or missing | OOS |
| 2026-04-22 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped | — |
| 2026-04-21 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | OOS |
Recent inspections (with violations, newest first)
Showing the 25 most-recent inspections that had violations. Clean inspections aren't listed here — they're counted in the all-time inspection totals above.
2026-06-12 3 viols· 1 OOS
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 207A-SAPPAS | OOS | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 47E | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 53B-B | — | — |
2026-06-11 2 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 173 | 24C-HMGP | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 834A-HMC | OOS | — |
2026-06-11 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazmat driving & parking 397 | 3-SLL | — | — |
2026-06-11 1 viol
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 55C2-B | — | — |
2026-06-11 4 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLTL | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 801-HMHCNP | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 834A-HMC | OOS | — |
2026-06-11 3 viols
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 11A1-LCHL | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 11A1-LCHL | — | — |
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLEWA1 | — | — |
2026-06-10 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLIFTA | — | — |
2026-06-10 4 viols
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of service 395 | 22H4-ELDBRODS | — | — |
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLLR | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 24 | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 30B1-ELDDFR | — | — |
2026-06-10 2 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 173 | 25A-HMGP | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 834A-HMC | OOS | — |
2026-06-10 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 55E-B | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 55E-B | — | — |
2026-06-10 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 100B-C | OOS | — |
2026-06-10 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 75A3-TAOLTIS | OOS | — |
2026-06-10 5 viols
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLLR | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 22H4-ELDBRODS | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 95A4-EENA | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 30-B | — | — |
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLSR | — | — |
2026-06-10 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 23-LEU | OOS | — |
2026-06-10 1 viol
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLTCD | — | — |
2026-06-10 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-LSLI | — | — |
| Unsafe driving 392 | 8-D | — | — |
2026-06-10 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of service 395 | 22G-ELDMFV | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 22H4-ELDBRODS | — | — |
2026-06-09 4 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of service 395 | 22H4-ELDBRODS | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 24 | — | — |
2026-06-09 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 834A-HMC | OOS | — |
2026-06-09 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 95A4-EEUS | — | — |
| Hours of service 395 | 8D3-HOSF | — | — |
2026-06-09 1 viol
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of service 395 | 32B-ELDDFR | — | — |
2026-06-08 3 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-LSLI | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-LSLI | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-LSLIWR | OOS | — |
2026-06-08 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 173 | 24B1-HMNBP | OOS | — |
2026-06-07 2 viols· 1 OOS
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-HLLH | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 9A-LSLIWR | OOS | — |
2026-06-05 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45DLPC | — | — |
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