Heartland Express Inc of Iowa
USDOT 134697 · MC-115554 · North Liberty, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Heartland Express Inc of Iowa (dba Heartland Express) is a corporation based in North Liberty, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers, which ranks it #3 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 2,992 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 16.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 129 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (44 injuries, 6 fatalities, 124 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Heartland Express Inc of Iowa |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Heartland Express |
| USDOT number | 134697 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-115554 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA 52317 |
| Phone | (319) 626-3350 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 134697.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3,268 | 52 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9,769 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 228,821,425 miles reported for 2025 – about 68,922 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,539 CDL drivers; 2,539 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Heartland Express Inc of Iow | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.3% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 10% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 35% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 48% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,992 | 2,991 with a driver check, 1,609 with a vehicle check, 1,093 BASIC violations recorded, 43 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 31, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Heartland Express Inc of Iowa?
Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is registered with USDOT number 134697 and operating authority MC-115554.
How many trucks does Heartland Express Inc of Iowa have?
It reports 3,320 power units (3,320 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 9,769 trailers, with 2,539 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2026).
Where is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa located?
Its registered physical address is in North Liberty, Iowa 52317.
What is the out-of-service rate of Heartland Express Inc of Iowa?
Over 24 months, 16.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.