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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 134697 · MC115554 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa

DBA Heartland Express · North Liberty, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$6M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 626-3350
3,320
Power units
2,539
Drivers
2,943
Inspections · 24 mo
121
Crashes · 24 mo
229M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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4 fatal crashes in 24 months. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
15.6%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 248 of 1,587 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 22 of 2,942 inspections
Crashes
121
4 fatal32 injury119 tow-away
Crash rate 0.26 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2,943
Driver inspections
2,942
Vehicle inspections
1,587
People injured
41
Fatalities
4
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC115554
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$6,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 10, 2006Liability (BIPD) · Self-Insured · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3,320
Power units
3,320
Trucks
3,268
Tractors owned
9,769
Trailers owned
2,539
Drivers
2,539
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
228,821,425 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
134697
MC / docket
MC-115554
Legal name
Heartland Express Inc of Iowa
DBA
Heartland Express
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 12, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2,539 (2,539)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (319) 626-3350
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa's USDOT number?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa's USDOT number is 134697 and its docket number is MC115554.

Is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2,943 roadside inspections, a 15.6% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 121 reportable crashes (4 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa's fleet?

3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 12, 2026.

What insurance does Heartland Express Inc of Iowa carry?

$6,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Self-Insured.

Where is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa located?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is located at 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA, 52317. Phone: (319) 626-3350.

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