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Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Saia Motor Freight Line LLC ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in LA Vergne, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Saia Motor Freight Line LLC 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #97,721 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Castner Trucking INC in Oregon City, OR is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#97,721
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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 well below peers (0.03x 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

$200 Top 2% most affordable more affordable than 98% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLOGISTICS INSIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JENNIFER CONVERTIBLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALASKA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21NUPRECON LP DBA NCM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GUMMER WHOLESALE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN COMMERCIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WNA TRUCKING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CONTAINER MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INTERSTATE DISTRIB CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BELDING FRUIT STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLMAN LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ABF FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL RAILROAD PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DXP ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Saia Motor Freight L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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

In Transportation & Warehousing, Saia Motor Freight Line LLC sits at penalty rank #3,982 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($200 assessed).

How Saia Motor Freight Line LLC Compares

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC's 1.00 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-10

Last Inspection

2015-09-15

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $100 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$200

Current Penalty Amount

$200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

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 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $200 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $100 $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 TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($200 here).

Xpress Global Systems INC $200 OR U. S. Postal Service $200 NH Mobile Care INC $200 OR CMS Logistics INC $200 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Logistics Insight CORP DBA Universal Value Added Services 2 insp. Romulus, MI DHL Supply Chain 2 insp. Carlisle, PA Unis LLC 2 insp. El Paso, TX Jennifer Convertibles, INC. 2 insp. Monroe Township, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Xpress Global Systems INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $200
U. S. Postal Service
Nashua, NH
3 inspections $200
Mobile Care INC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $200
CMS Logistics INC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $200
Castner Trucking INC
Oregon City, OR
2 inspections $200

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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 2 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $200.
How many OSHA inspections has Saia Motor Freight Line LLC had? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-10 and the most recent on 2015-09-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Saia Motor Freight Line LLC? ▼
Saia Motor Freight Line LLC has been assessed $200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Saia Motor Freight Line LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Saia Motor Freight Line LLC has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 484121). 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 #97,721 (the lower half 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 $200 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Castner Trucking INC in Oregon City, OR is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $200 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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