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Carrier profile · USDOT 134697 · MC-115554 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Heartland Express Inc of Iowa
DBA HEARTLAND EXPRESS
3,320 power unitsavg 4.9 yrNational · 47 statesNORTH LIBERTY, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-115554 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3,320Power units
1,717 observed · MCS-150
2,252Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 4476 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal112112
123 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA (USDOT 134697) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2006 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 2,945 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,589 vehicle-level and 2,944 driver-level — across 47 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 123 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 112 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 31, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 motor carrier number is MC-115554.
Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA's safety record?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA has a 15.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4,476 roadside inspections, with 123 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 HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA's fleet?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA operates 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA based?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is based in NORTH LIBERTY, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 47 states.
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