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SAIA LTL FREIGHT

11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400 · Johns Creek, GA 30097

Authorized: Property
(770) 232-5067 Tap to call
  • MC #87511
  • USDOT #29124 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAIA LTL FREIGHT is a Johns Creek, GA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Georgia. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-87511 and their USDOT number is 29124.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 496,095,692 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — home base

Home base   Based in Johns Creek, Georgia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

256 Severe Violations Updated May 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 14
    Fatal
  • 113
    Injury
  • 279
    Tow
  • 406
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.32 269 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 115 Vehicle Maintenance 2.11 831 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 23

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 102

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation14× OOS×13 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle8× OOS×7 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package2× OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS49× OOS×48 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth15× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS9× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV6× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on46× OOS×45 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.15× OOS×14 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal18× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.27× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative10× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.848D-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operate a motor vehicle transporting incompatible commodities. (Other than Class 1).1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages9× OOS×9 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material4× OOS×4 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.505(c)Not placarded for subsidiary dangerous when wet1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPIHMNBPMHM (Poison Inhalation Hazard (PIH) Markings) - Required markings are missing on a non-bulk package1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.45× OOS×43 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection13× OOS×13 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy7× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured55× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking13× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch5× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit16× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured13× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle8× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle8× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHBHydraulic Brake Hose bulges or swells under pressure1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHSHydraulic Seeping, bulge or swelling of Hydraulic Brake Hose1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit10× OOS×9 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.5× OOS×5 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.5× OOS×5 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B2-CDOHNCCoupling - Operating handle is not closed/locked1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 22

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit23× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other53× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device7× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving5× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.4× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.3× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit41× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation75× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation11× SW 3

Hours of Service 15

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes4× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD8× SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier6× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically4× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 80

  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative15× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative14× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit6× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 31

Locations

Physical Address
SAIA LTL FREIGHT
11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
Mailing Address
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John Creek, GA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—1698072212441

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