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Carrier profile · USDOT 29124 · MC-87511 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
DBA SAIA LTL FREIGHT
7,428 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 49 statesJOHNS CREEK, GA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-87511 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7,428Power units
3,170 observed · MCS-150
4,566Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 6324 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal143143
394 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC (USDOT 29124) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 3,937 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2,754 vehicle-level and 3,922 driver-level — across 49 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 394 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 143 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 7,428 power units and 7,315 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 29, 1991 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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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 motor carrier number is MC-87511.
Is SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC's safety record?
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC has a 15.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6,324 roadside inspections, with 394 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC's fleet?
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC operates 7,428 power units and 7,315 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC based?
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC is based in JOHNS CREEK, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 49 states.
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