HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/134697-heartland-express-inc-of-iowa/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
Doing business as HEARTLAND EXPRESS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (319) 626-3350, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC115554.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC115554 | — | Self-Insured Policy 0 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 10, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC115554 | Primary | Palisades Insurance Company Policy NA · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 10, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC115554 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Ace American Insurance Company Policy XSA H08223026 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2006 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
264 of 1,624 · Iowa avg 22.1%
22 of 3,019 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 16, 2026 | MS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CT | 1 | 7 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NV | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1,093 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 307 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,583 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 644 | 284 | 58.9% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 301 | 0 | 27.5% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 126 | 4 | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 19 | 16 | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 134 | 134 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 54 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 48 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 47 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 43 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 31 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 27 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 26 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 26 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 22 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Coal Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Charleston, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | West Chester Township, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Newton, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Medford, OR | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Rural St. Clair, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Yucaipa, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 134697 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC115554 |
| Legal name | HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA |
| DBA name | HEARTLAND EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3,320 |
| Drivers | 2,539 |
| Annual mileage | 228,821,425 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 31, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC115554: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive | MC115554: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
What does HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA's operating authority allow?
MC115554: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 134697. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 626-3350, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC115554, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (319) 626-3350
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLIS TRANSFER LLC Review Carrier · DBA MILLIS TRANSFER |
Black River Falls, WI | 46749 | MC111310 | 583 | Active Current · Motus |
| HEARTLAND EXPRESS SERVICES INC Review Broker |
North Liberty, IA | 2239430 | MC606447 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| GORDON TRUCKING INC High risk Carrier |
North Liberty, IA | 2447074 | MC842776 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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