SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1597813 • 4354 LILBURN INDUSTRIAL WAY, LILBURN, GA, 30047
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I 285 W AT MILEPOST 32.00 | ...015161 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | MARIETTA BLVD NW NEAR CORONET WAY NW | ...GT5071 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 9, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MCGINNIS FERRY RD AT SETTLES WALK LN | ...015164 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | OLD ALPHARETTA RD AT SPRINGMONTE PL | ...027314 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW N AT MILEPOST 1.00 | ...AM4610 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | PEACHTREE PKWY 100 FT NO MCGINNIS FERRY RD | ...025311 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 23, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ATLANTA | CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW . VAN HEUSEN BLVD | ...215248 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 21, 2022 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | I 285 EXPY | ...AK1175 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 21, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 124 CENTERVIELLE HIGHWAY / SR 264 | ...034293 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 9, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUWANEE | MCGINNIS FERRY RD / SR 13 | ...034291 | SAWA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 31, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2016 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2013 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2009 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records