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Generated Nov 6, 2026
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SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC
USDOT 29124 · MC87511 · EIN 72-0524060 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11465 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE 400, JOHNS CREEK, GA, 30097
(770) 232-5067 · FRITZ HOLZGREFE
50
High risk
Risk factors
12 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
7428 / 7315
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 9052
Crashes (24 mo)
393 · 12 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy U5Z00011181 · eff 03/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance6349 pts
Unsafe Driving1369 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance893 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance326 pts
Other214 pts
Driver Fitness179 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 1 | 586 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 33 | 558 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 22 | 456 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 400 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 370 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 276 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 258 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 252 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 8 | 8 | 240 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 204 |
Most inspected states
CA200
TX143
NM84
TN73
GA66
NC63
CO49
SC48
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.32 | ≈1–8% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈32–36% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.13 | 2.15 | ≈37–41% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.31 | 0.31 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-11-04 · 139 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 2 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Speeding 39% · Other 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 69% · False log / RODS 17% · Other 7% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (48 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% (31 OOS) · Tires 19% (38 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 510 inspections, 284 violations, 53 OOS, 333 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance157 viol · 40 OOS · 55%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×22, 393.45B2-BHTD ×16, 393.45D-B ×13
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 322 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.598).
2. Other50 viol · 6 OOS · 18%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×10, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×7, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×4
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving40 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD ×12, 392.2-SLLLR ×10, 392.2-SLLS2 ×6
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 448 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.255).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×22, 393.45B2-BHTD ×16, 393.45D-B ×13, 392.2-SLLTCD ×12, 392.2-SLLLR ×10, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×10, 395.24 ×7, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×7
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 393 in 24 months · 12 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | PINEVILLE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2026 | WESTLAKE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 10/17/2026 | Not Reported, NV | ✓ | ||
| 10/16/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2026 | LOWELL, AR | ✓ | ||
| 10/07/2026 | BEAUMONT, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/06/2026 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/03/2026 | FORT WORTH, TX | 2 | ||
| 10/02/2026 | LAKE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 09/30/2026 | RURAL(LONOKE COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 152 vehicles seen in inspections
95 trailer56 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
FRITZ HOLZGREFE
Annual mileage
496.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
7262
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAIA LOGISTICS LLC | 2212441 | mailing, email | strong |
| SAIA LOGISTICS LLC | 2229899 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SAIA METROGO LLC | 2728171 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
496.1M mi reported (2025)
04/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2022)
04/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2022)
04/05/2022 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/12/2022)
04/04/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy U5Z00011181
04/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25545692
03/29/2021 — Insurance name changed — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM8748431
03/29/2021 — Insurance name changed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy U5Z000011181
03/29/2021 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016052736
03/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 016052736
02/26/2021 — Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM8748431
02/26/2021 — Insurance ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
policy LPM8748431
02/26/2021 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM8748431
02/22/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2021)
02/22/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2021)
02/22/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2021)
02/16/2021 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MMT H25545692
02/16/2021 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy U5Z000011181
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