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Contract Freighters INC

DBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA

DOT# 70289 | MC# 119399 | Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

91

Power Units

27

Drivers

Est. 1974 (51 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in JOPLIN, MO, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Power Only.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Contract Freighters INC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer Power Only

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 91 0 0 91

Authorized Cargo Types

Contract Freighters INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:

General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 27

MCS-150 Mileage: 92,427,172 miles (2025)

Driver Information

27

Total Drivers

27

CDL Drivers

27

Interstate Drivers

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Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

1,964

Inspections

24 months

1,500

Violations

Total found

347

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.9%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-6.1%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.8%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-4.7%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
03/07/2026 MS Driver Only 0
03/02/2026 KY Walk-Around 1
02/28/2026 NC Driver Only 0
02/24/2026 SC Driver Only 1
02/24/2026 NV Walk-Around 1 1
02/13/2026 LA Driver Only 0
02/11/2026 IA Driver Only 1
02/06/2026 NC Driver Only 0
02/05/2026 MD Walk-Around 0
02/05/2026 KY Driver Only 1
02/05/2026 LA Driver Only 0
02/05/2026 KY Walk-Around 2 2
02/04/2026 LA Driver Only 0
02/02/2026 TX Walk-Around 0
01/30/2026 TN Driver Only 1

Showing 15 of 1,964 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

1,500 Total Violations 1,964 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
220
0.11 violations per inspection 18 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
613
0.31 violations per inspection 329 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
1
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 17.7% (347 / 1,964)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

Self-Insured / N/A

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Cargo

Self-Insured / N/A

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Bond

Self-Insured / N/A

LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 82 016239480 Self-Insured / N/A 04/01/2023
Cargo LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 83 016059664 Self-Insured / N/A 10/27/2016
Bond / Surety LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 84 016230357 Self-Insured / N/A 12/22/2020
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 016230357 12/22/2020 12/22/2020 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6531011 02/05/2008 12/22/2011 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6524239 03/30/2016 12/19/2016 TERM/CANCL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 016045961 03/30/2016 12/19/2016 TERM/CANCL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6524239 03/30/2016 10/27/2016 TERM/REPL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 016045961 03/30/2016 10/27/2016 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6531020 10/01/2009 10/22/2009 TERM/CANCL
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 6760756 01/01/2008 10/01/2009 TERM/REPL
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY LMT H08246373 10/01/2008 10/01/2009 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6531020 10/01/2009 10/01/2009 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 016060267 04/17/2014 10/01/2009 TERM/REPL
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY LMT H08244169 04/01/2008 10/01/2008 TERM/REPL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 016060267 04/17/2014 05/21/2014 TERM/CANCL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 016067969 10/27/2016 05/10/2023 TERM/CANCL
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 6524239 10/01/2009 05/02/2016 TERM/CANCL
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 016045961 12/22/2011 05/02/2016 TERM/CANCL
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. D002A00471 04/01/2006 04/29/2007 TERM/CANCL
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 6760708 04/01/2006 04/29/2007 TERM/CANCL
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. B-11484 04/01/2002 04/26/2006 TERM/CANCL
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. B-11484 04/01/2002 04/26/2006 TERM/CANCL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

109

Total Crashes

4

Fatalities

66

Injuries

103

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
03/13/2026 MS JACKSON, MS 0 1 No
02/24/2026 TX SELMA, TX 0 2 Yes
01/21/2026 MO NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO 0 0 Yes
01/20/2026 MI Watervliet Twp, MI 0 0 Yes
01/16/2026 FL UNINCORPORATED, FL 0 1 Yes
12/29/2025 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 1 No
12/02/2025 MO GRANDVIEW, MO 0 1 Yes
12/02/2025 IL CHERRY VALLEY TWP, IL 0 0 Yes
12/01/2025 NC CLEMMONS, NC 0 0 Yes
11/29/2025 NE Not Reported, NE 0 0 Yes
11/19/2025 MO NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO 0 0 Yes
11/15/2025 TX FORT WORTH, TX 0 1 No
11/11/2025 SC GILBERT, SC 0 1 Yes
10/22/2025 SC GREER, SC 0 0 Yes
10/19/2025 LA RURAL, LA 0 0 Yes
09/30/2025 LA HAMMOND, LA 0 1 Yes
09/29/2025 VA Not Reported, VA 0 1 Yes
09/23/2025 GA Not Reported, GA 0 0 Yes
09/02/2025 AR NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 0 0 Yes
08/29/2025 TN NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN 0 0 Yes
08/18/2025 GA SANDERSVILLE, GA 1 0 Yes
08/04/2025 KS KANSAS CITY, KS 0 0 Yes
07/11/2025 SC SUMMERVILLE, SC 0 0 Yes
07/10/2025 TX HOUSTON, TX 0 1 No
07/02/2025 MS CLINTON, MS 1 1 Yes

Showing 25 of 109 crash records.

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Power Only.

Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's authority currently active?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC been in business?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 51 years, 10 months old.

Where is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC located?

CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is physically located at 4701 E 32ND STREET, JOPLIN, MO 64804.

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