Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
USDOT 29124 · MC-87511 · Johns Creek, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC (dba Saia LTL Freight) is a corporation based in Johns Creek, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 7,428 power units and 7,315 drivers, which ranks it #2 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 3,939 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 394 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (165 injuries, 12 fatalities, 381 tow-away), or 5.3 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, passengers, oilfield equipment, chemicals, commodities dry bulk and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Saia Motor Freight Line LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Saia LTL Freight |
| USDOT number | 29124 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-87511 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 11465 Johns Creek Pkwy Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097 |
| Phone | (770) 232-5067 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 29124.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 7,273 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 24,477 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 496,095,692 miles reported for 2025 – about 66,787 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 7,262 CDL drivers; 3,189 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4,073 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Saia Motor Freight Line LLC | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.9% | 14.8% | 16.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 102% higher than average |
| Inspections | 3,939 | 3,924 with a driver check, 2,770 with a vehicle check, 1,869 BASIC violations recorded, 1,456 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 29, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Georgia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Georgia carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Siteone Landscape Supply LLC USDOT 1027143 | Roswell | 2,465 | 1,748 | 1,056 | 16.9% | 35 |
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| HD Supply Inc USDOT 88111 | Atlanta | 1,665 | 2,097 | 971 | 7.3% | 46 |
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Other carriers near Johns Creek
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Logistics LLC USDOT 305173 | Conyers | 1,730 | 828 | 1,049 | 17.5% | 49 |
| Bluelinx Corporation USDOT 1231913 | Marietta | 606 | 451 | 655 | 24.2% | 27 |
| Veritiv Operating Company USDOT 310582 | Norcross | 584 | 555 | 391 | 14.9% | 11 |
| Brown Trucking Company USDOT 186265 | Lithonia | 528 | 528 | 983 | 18.8% | 33 |
| National DCP LLC USDOT 2258283 | Duluth | 457 | 748 | 569 | 16.9% | 30 |
| Stafford Transport of Michigan Inc USDOT 2323865 | Smyrna | 310 | 274 | 562 | 53.1% | 30 |
| TQ Logistics Inc USDOT 767495 | Marietta | 308 | 207 | 194 | 13.0% | 9 |
| Standard Forwarding Freight LLC USDOT 4323593 | Tucker | 307 | 230 | 26 | 42.9% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Saia Motor Freight Line LLC?
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is registered with USDOT number 29124 and operating authority MC-87511.
How many trucks does Saia Motor Freight Line LLC have?
It reports 7,428 power units (7,273 tractors, 155 straight trucks) and 24,477 trailers, with 7,315 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 5, 2026).
Where is Saia Motor Freight Line LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Johns Creek, Georgia 30097.
What is the out-of-service rate of Saia Motor Freight Line LLC?
Over 24 months, 14.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.