Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Johns Creek, GA

SAIA LTL FREIGHT

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

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(770) 232-5067 Tap to call
  • MC #87511
  • USDOT #29124 USDOT Active
  • 7428
    Power Units
  • 7315
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAIA LTL FREIGHT is a Johns Creek, GA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 7428 truck(s) in their fleet and 7315 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-87511 and their USDOT number is 29124.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
  • 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 California — 132 inspections (past 24 months) California — 132 inspections (past 24 months) California — 132 inspections (past 24 months) California — 132 inspections (past 24 months) California — 132 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 118 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 118 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 54 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 54 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 40 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 28 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 25 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 12 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 47 states over the past 24 months: CA (132), TX (118), NC (54), MO (46), TN (40), SC (39), FL (38), CO (35), AZ (31), AR (29), OH (28), GA (28), +35 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Johns Creek, Georgia.

Safety Record

262 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 13
    Fatal
  • 116
    Injury
  • 272
    Tow
  • 401
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.31 260 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.09 115 Vehicle Maintenance 2.17 834 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.04 22

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 104

  • 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 transportation17× OOS×16 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle OOS×6 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×3 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package OOS×3 SW 10
  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving SW 10
  • 173.24C-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - Using an unauthorized non-bulk packaging for the transportation of HM SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS46× OOS×46 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 ATIS16× OOS×16 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×8 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement 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. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL 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 issuance 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 issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference 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 ATIS SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. 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 apart SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×7 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring OOS×2 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 missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on48× OOS×47 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.14× OOS×13 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal14× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.30× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative10× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.848D-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operate a motor vehicle transporting incompatible commodities. (Other than Class 1). OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×8 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material OOS×4 SW 5
  • 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.505(c)Not placarded for subsidiary dangerous when wet OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPIHMNBPMHM (Poison Inhalation Hazard (PIH) Markings) - Required markings are missing on a non-bulk package OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.46× OOS×44 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection15× OOS×13 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured62× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit17× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHBHydraulic Brake Hose bulges or swells under pressure 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/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHSHydraulic Seeping, bulge or swelling of Hydraulic Brake Hose OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit10× OOS×10 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. OOS×5 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×4 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported 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 less OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B2-CDOHNCCoupling - Operating handle is not closed/locked OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 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 CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 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 device SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit38× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation75× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation 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 minutes SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 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 Time 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status 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. Time 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 minutes SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed 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: 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 carrier SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 79

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative15× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative14× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted SW 6

Hazardous Materials 31

Locations

Physical Address
SAIA LTL FREIGHT
11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

Related Companies