Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
7,428 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 29124 · MC-87511 ·
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
DBA SAIA LTL FREIGHT
7,428 power unitsavg 5.2 yrNational · 49 statesJOHNS CREEK, GA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-87511 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7,428Power units
3,073 observed · MCS-150
4,386Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 6353 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1,903 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 3,796 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2,678 vehicle-level and 3,781 driver-level — across 49 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 381 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 143 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 7,428 power units and 7,315 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 29, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6,353 roadside inspections, with 381 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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