SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
SAIA LTL FREIGHT
- 29124
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11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097 - 6,896
- 7,586
- 3,946
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 12/09/2025 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 14.8 | 23.2 |
| Driver | 0.8 | 6.4 |
| Hazmat | 1.9 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 12/09/2025 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-87511 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-87511 |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending November 28, 2025
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
On-Road Performance
0.10
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Jul 04 2025 | Jul 25 2025 | Aug 29 2025 | Sep 26 2025 | Oct 31 2025 | Nov 28 2025 | |
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| Measure | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
HOS Compliance Violations: 167
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton. | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver''s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions. | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.32B | Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier''s and ELD provider''s recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time: | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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: | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.8(a) | HOS (Form) - Paper Log / Logging Programs Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1)PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.3-FPROP | Fatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue. | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time: | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.3A2HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.3A3HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.3A3HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 395.3AII | Driving 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 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 395.8(e) | False report of drivers record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Inspection History
Driver Inspections: 3,923
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
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Total Weight (TotW) |
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 376 | 6,857 | 703 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
HOS Compliance Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Hours-of-Service Compliance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 5/5/2005 (Non-Ratable Review)
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3,946
- 2,682
- 1,264
- : 412
*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
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