- USDOT
- 77557
- Carrier Type
- Ltl
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 6,500
- Drivers
- 7,000
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 11465 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:37:17.443016+00:00)
Saia LTL Freight Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
6,500
Power units
7,000
Drivers
77557
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for Saia LTL Freight: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTL Line-Haul Driver | A | 12 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
| LTL City P&D Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
LTL Line-Haul Driver — required endorsements: T. Preferred: H.
Where Saia LTL Freight hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Johns Creek, GA, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL
Source: Saia careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
Saia LTL Freight pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.65–$0.82 per mile
- Detention: Line-haul detention per dispatch; city P&D hourly
- Layover: Layover rare for LTL
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True
Source: Saia LTL Freight recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to Saia LTL Freight
- Start application: Saia LTL Freight driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- CDL-A tenure?
- Doubles experience?
- Line-haul or P&D preference?
- MVR / DAC?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic tractor with double trailers truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review Saia LTL Freight's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Saia LTL Freight on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:37:17.549777+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Saia LTL Freight pay CDL drivers?
- Saia LTL Freight advertises company-driver pay of $0.65–$0.82 per mile. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for Saia LTL Freight?
- For the LTL Line-Haul Driver track, Saia LTL Freight lists CDL Class A; 12 months experience; minimum age 21; endorsements T. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does Saia LTL Freight hire CDL drivers?
- Saia LTL Freight lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for Saia LTL Freight?
- Apply through Saia LTL Freight's official driver portal at https://www.saia.com/careers/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00.
- What is Saia LTL Freight's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Saia LTL Freight operates 6,500 power units and 7,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:37:17.549796+00:00.
