Sauer Transport Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Caldwell, ID.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 48 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 48 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 80% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 73% | 93% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 13 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 11 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | OR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 2.16 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 15 | 0.40 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 4.09 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 27 states. Top state CA accounts for 16% of activity. Activity outside home state (ID): 85%.
+22 other states with fewer inspections
| 17 |
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 |
| NV |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ID | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 393201AFRWC | Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39355C1B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39375A1TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 39323LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |