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Carrier profile · USDOT 70289 · MC-119399 · Updated 06/13/2026

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC

DBA HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA

91 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 37 statesJOPLIN, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-119399 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
91Power units
1,014 observed · MCS-150
1,265Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(417) 623-5229Email dispatchBRETT.SCHWAB@CFIDRIVE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal123
88 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

91 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.3 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 30% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC safe to work with?

Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC safe to load? CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC (USDOT 70289, MC-119399) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in JOPLIN, MO, operating 91 power units and 27 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 3,343 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 88 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's USDOT number?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's USDOT number is 70289, and its motor carrier number is MC-119399.

Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's safety record?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC has a 29.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3,343 roadside inspections, with 88 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's fleet?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC operates 91 power units and 27 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC based?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is based in JOPLIN, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 37 states.

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