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Asset-based
7,428 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 29124 · MC-87511 · Updated Jul 18, 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
3,172 observed · MCS-150
4,565Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 6154 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal142142
398 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 Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 3,949 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2,750 vehicle-level and 3,934 driver-level — across 49 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 398 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 142 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 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 14.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6,154 roadside inspections, with 398 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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