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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA

4701 E 32ND STREET · Joplin, MO 64804

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #119399
  • USDOT #70289 USDOT Active
  • 91
    Power Units
  • 27
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA is a Joplin, MO freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Missouri. This company has 91 truck(s) in their fleet and 27 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-119399 and their USDOT number is 70289.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/19/2026 · last updated May 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 92,427,172 (2025)

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 104 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 89 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 89 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 81 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 71 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 64 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 64 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 40 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 22 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 19 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) California — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 35 states over the past 24 months: NM (104), TX (89), LA (81), TN (73), MS (71), NC (64), KY (50), MO (50), AR (45), IL (40), SC (36), OK (31), +23 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Joplin, Missouri.

Safety Record

288 Severe Violations Updated 10 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 37
    Injury
  • 64
    Tow
  • 105
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.7 145 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 61 Vehicle Maintenance 5.03 445 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 17

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 626
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 203 unique codes

Critical 68

  • 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS95× OOS×92 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak64× OOS×64 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS15× OOS×15 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed10× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation4× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged6× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.15× OOS×15 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× OOS×9 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal22× OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps7× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition7× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit5× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp28× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(b)Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination27× OOS×25 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 23

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device14× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other14× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change4× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close2× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit27× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation18× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers10× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers5× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 28

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time4× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes4× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically9× SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.5× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 83

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
4701 E 32ND STREET
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Mailing Address
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
PO BOX 2547
JOPLIN, MO 64803

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