Contract Freighters Inc
Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh
Authority and insurance are in order. 3 fatal crashes in 24 months. High crash count for fleet size: 79 crashes across 91 power units.
How we scored it · 5 factors
Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.
Safety
FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026- Total inspections
- 1,487
- Driver inspections
- 1,487
- Vehicle inspections
- 719
- People injured
- 43
- Fatalities
- 3
- FMCSA rating
- Satisfactory (2010)
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 70289
- MC / docket
- MC-119399, FF-5228, MC-137015
- Legal name
- Contract Freighters Inc
- DBA
- Heartland Express Inc of Iowa
- Entity type
- Carrier & Broker
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- Jun 1, 1974
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 19, 2026
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Drivers (CDL)
- 27 (27)
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Business type
- Corporation
Fraud & network signals
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Frequently asked
What is Contract Freighters Inc's USDOT number?
Contract Freighters Inc's USDOT number is 70289 and its docket number is MC119399.
Is Contract Freighters Inc authorized to operate?
Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.
What is Contract Freighters Inc's safety record?
Over the last 24 months: 1,487 roadside inspections, a 29.1% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 79 reportable crashes (3 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
How big is Contract Freighters Inc's fleet?
91 power units and 27 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 19, 2026.
What insurance does Contract Freighters Inc carry?
$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file, plus cargo insurance.
Where is Contract Freighters Inc located?
Contract Freighters Inc is located at 4701 E 32ND Street, Joplin, MO, 64804. Phone: (417) 623-5229.
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