Heartland Express INC Of Iowa
North Liberty, IA
DBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS
Profile data updated Jun 18, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3,320
Power Units
2,539
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in North Liberty, IA, they operate a fleet of 3,320 power units with 2,539 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Heartland Express INC Of Iowa operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3,268 | 52 | 0 | 3,320 |
| Trailers | 9,769 | 0 | 0 | 9,769 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Heartland Express INC Of Iowa is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,539
MCS-150 Mileage: 228,821,425 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2,539
Total Drivers
2,539
CDL Drivers
2,539
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
3,857 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Kenworth, Hytr. Equipment breakdown: 2170 SEMI-TRAILER, 1624 TRUCK TRACTOR, 53 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 7%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2,170 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1,624 | 42% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 53 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 10 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 242 | 26% |
| Kenworth | 204 | 22% |
| Hytr | 77 | 8% |
| Wanc | 66 | 7% |
| Hyundai Tr | 63 | 7% |
| Wabash Nat | 52 | 6% |
| Wabash Vans | 37 | 4% |
| Stou | 30 | 3% |
| Stoughton | 30 | 3% |
| International | 30 | 3% |
| Unpublishe | 20 | 2% |
| Conway | 14 | 2% |
| Comm | 10 | 1% |
| Internatio | 9 | 1% |
| Othr | 8 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 8 | 1% |
| Hyun | 6 | 1% |
| Cowy | 6 | 1% |
| Con-way Manufacturing | 6 | 1% |
| Trlr | 5 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 3,857 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3196472 | IN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 28A018 | MO | ROAD SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| DX9582 | IA | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| 127164A | MS | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| DX9298 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| DH1897 | IA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3268934 | IN | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 85KT3D | MO | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PA94573 | IN | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 12KT9A | MO | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| DH4714 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PA95862 | IN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 36A391 | MO | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 25B020 | MO | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| TEMP | IA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 06B904 | MO | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| DH3645 | IA | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| TLR139908A | MS | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 13KT5A | NY | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 94KT8D | MO | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: MS (1553) · IA (1439) · IN (442) · MO (351) · ME (15) · UK (14) · IL (6) · AR (6) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 3,857)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2,930
Inspections
24 months
1,542
Violations
Total found
291
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.6%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | SD | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | CA | Full | 5 | 2 |
| 07/14/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 2,930 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
SELF-INSURED
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SELF-INSURED | 91X | NA | $1 Million | 04/10/2006 |
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSA H08223026 | $5 Million | 04/01/2006 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELF-INSURED | 00000 | 04/10/2006 | 12/06/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00018 | 04/01/2004 | 11/06/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00014 | 04/01/2003 | 11/06/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-3523A936-TIL-04 | 04/01/2004 | 10/15/2015 | CANCEL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 30S103813881 | 03/01/2002 | 06/20/2007 | CANCEL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAH08223026 | 04/01/2006 | 04/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H08223026 | 04/01/2006 | 04/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00018 | 04/01/2004 | 04/20/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA | 04/01/2006 | 04/19/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SELF-INSURED | 00000 | 04/10/2006 | 04/10/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAH08223026 | 04/01/2006 | 04/10/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 406-48-03 | 04/01/1996 | 04/06/2003 | CANCEL | |
| SELF-INSURED | 01/04/1995 | 04/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | ||
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA | 04/01/2006 | 04/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSA H08223026 | 04/01/2006 | 04/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00018 | 04/01/2004 | 04/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| SELF-INSURED | 01/04/1995 | 04/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | ||
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00018 | 04/01/2004 | 04/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002V00014 | 04/01/2003 | 04/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 314J1369 | 04/27/1994 | 03/01/2002 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
128
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
46
Injuries
125
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2026 | GA | ATLANTA, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/21/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/23/2026 | CA | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/23/2026 | OR | WILSONVILLE, OR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/20/2026 | AL | RURAL LOWNDES, AL | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/17/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/13/2026 | MS | LAUREL, MS | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 05/13/2026 | CA | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 05/12/2026 | GA | MARIETTA, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/08/2026 | AZ | PHOENIX, AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/07/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 05/06/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/05/2026 | TX | BELLMEAD, TX | 0 | 2 | No |
| 04/13/2026 | OH | MOUNT EATON, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/12/2026 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/02/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/01/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/31/2026 | AZ | BUCKEYE, AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/20/2026 | WI | EAU CLAIRE, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/19/2026 | GA | VILLA RICA, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/15/2026 | AR | ALMA, AR | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/30/2026 | AR | EUDORA, AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/30/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/26/2026 | NC | GREENSBORO, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/13/2026 | OH | VALLEY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 128 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is inferred to operate: Reefer, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA's authority currently active?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA been in business?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA located?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is physically located at 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317.
Roadside Inspection History 2,930 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA has been inspected 2,930 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NM, TN. Out of these, 261 inspections (about 9%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 123 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | SD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-14 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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