HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/29124-saia-motor-freight-line-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
Doing business as SAIA LTL FREIGHT
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC87511
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (770) 232-5067, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC87511.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC87511 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016052736 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC87511 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016052736 · BMC-82 | $75,000 | Feb 16, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC87511 | Excess over $2,000,000 | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy U5Z00011181 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Mar 1, 2018 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC87511 | — | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland Policy LPM8748431 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Feb 26, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
406 of 2,785 · Georgia avg 22.6%
29 of 3,929 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | OK | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1,869 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 472 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2,529 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,249 | 392 | 66.8% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 282 | 0 | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 171 | 4 | 9.1% | 15.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 139 | 51 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 28 | 25 | 1.5% | 5.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 79 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 73 | 2 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 62 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 58 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 56 | 54 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 50 | 49 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 50 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 46 | 46 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 43 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 36 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Beaumont, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Lake (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Rural (Lonoke County), AR | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Rural St. Clair, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Not Reported, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Fairburn, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Baker City, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Union Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 29124 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC87511 |
| Legal name | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC |
| DBA name | SAIA LTL FREIGHT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7,428 |
| Drivers | 7,315 |
| Annual mileage | 496,095,692 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 29, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsPassengersOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
5 changes
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | — | Liability (BI&PD) LM Insurance Corporation 75000 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | — | Liability (BI&PD) LM Insurance Corporation 1000000 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond LM Insurance Corporation 75000 | No longer on file |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond LM Insurance Corporation 1000000 | No longer on file |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC87511: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC87511: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
Is SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC87511: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 29124. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (770) 232-5067, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC87511, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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