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Freight Carrier · Spencer, IA

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC

Name: HEITER TRUCK LINE INC
Address: 1835 340TH STREET WEST, SPENCER, IA, 51301-0713, US
Telephone: (712) 262-2845

1835 340TH STREET WEST · Spencer, IA 51301-0713

Authorized: Property

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MC #173458
USDOT #65754 USDOT Active

22
Power Units
23
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC is a Spencer, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-173458 and their USDOT number is 65754.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,770,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: TX (11), KS (10), IA (6), MO (3), MN (3), NE (2), WI (1), SD (1), IL (1). Home base: Spencer, Iowa.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 8 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.88 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.94 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

38
Total
28
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 3

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC
1835 340TH STREET WEST
SPENCER, IA 51301-0713

Mailing Address

HEITER TRUCK LINE INC
PO BOX 713
SPENCER, IA 51301-0713

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HEITER TRUCK LINE INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 3

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 6

Locations

Location on Map

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