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Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC ranks #7,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty57% serious
$39,573
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC in Birmingham, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,573. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC 3 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nexen Logistics in Romulus, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#7,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC runs far above peers (6.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$39,573 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11A & C PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AMSCAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5GATX RAIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LINEAGE LOGISTICS SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GEORGIA-PACIFIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNION PACIFIC RAILRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SSA GULF, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STATES LOGISTICS SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTH STAR RANCH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GENES TOWING INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HUBBELL DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KINGS RIVER FARMING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Saia Motor Freight L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC ranks #319 at $39,573 current penalty.

How Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC Compares

Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (6.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-14

Last Inspection

2022-07-07

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,191

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 12 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $13,191 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$69,184

Current Penalty Amount

$39,573

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,611 from the initial assessment of $69,184. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $39,573 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,191 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,573 here).

Siu's Products and Distributor, INC. $39,625 CA Albertson's LLC $39,633 NV U.S. Postal Service $39,780 WA San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District $39,785 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Williams-Sonoma, INC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH A & C Products 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Amscan, INC. 3 insp. Chester, NY Gatx Rail Corporation 3 insp. Hearne, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wilkerson's Trucking
Leland, MS
0 inspections $0
Pan Pacific Express Corp.
Torrance, CA
0 inspections $0
Ideas Express Services LLC - 12517
Cherry Hill, NJ
0 inspections $0
Caddo Movers, Inc.
Lawton, OK
0 inspections $0
Nexen Logistics
Romulus, MI
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC have? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,573.
How many OSHA inspections has Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC had? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-14 and the most recent on 2022-07-07. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC has been assessed $39,573 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,184 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC has 8 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC operate in? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC ranks #7,127 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $39,573 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nexen Logistics in Romulus, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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