HEARTLAND EXPRESS
Legal name: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
- DOT
- 134697
- MC Docket
- 115554
- Authority
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE · Hazmat
- Safety
- Satisfactory
About HEARTLAND EXPRESS
Heartland Express is an enterprise carrier based in North Liberty, IA, registered with the FMCSA since 1974 (52 years). The carrier operates 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers, placing it in the top 99th percentile of US for-hire carriers by fleet size. Operating authority: AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE, with hazardous-materials endorsement. Reported 228,821,425 annual miles for 2025 — approximately 68,922 miles per power unit. Cargo carried includes building materials, drybulk, coldfood, beverages, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (issued January 2008).
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Fleet & operations
- Power units
- 3,320
- Drivers
- 2,539
- Annual miles
- 228,821,425
reported for 2025
Cargo carried
Equipment owned
- Tractor
- 3,268
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Data sourced from FMCSA Company Census (public domain). Last refreshed May 4, 2026. MCS-150 last updated Feb 2026. Safety rating issued Jan 2008.