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Carrier profile · USDOT 70289 · MC-119399 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
DBA HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
91 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 37 statesJOPLIN, MO81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-119399 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
91Power units
1,009 observed · MCS-150
1,253Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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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
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo29.529.5 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal123123
87 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC (USDOT 70289) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 30, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 1,594 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 776 vehicle-level and 1,594 driver-level — across 37 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 87 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 123 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 91 power units and 27 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 19, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 16, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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 87 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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