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Carrier profile · USDOT 65754 · MC-173458 · Updated 06/18/2026

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC

22 power unitsavg 4.9 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSPENCER, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173458 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo5.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.9 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 52-yr authority, 5% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC safe to work with?

Is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC safe to load? HEITER TRUCK LINE INC (USDOT 65754, MC-173458) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SPENCER, IA, operating 22 power units and 23 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 63 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
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Frequently asked

What is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's USDOT number?

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's USDOT number is 65754, and its motor carrier number is MC-173458.

Is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-18, HEITER TRUCK LINE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's safety record?

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC has a 5.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 63 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's fleet?

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC operates 22 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC based?

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC is based in SPENCER, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.