CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC

DOT #70289 • MC #137015 • DBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
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CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is a motor carrier based in JOPLIN, MO registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 70289 and MC number 137015. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC reports a fleet of 91 power units and 27 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Meat, Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, Beverages, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1550 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.71% and 84 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, and FL. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of February 2010. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.

Company Information

Legal Name
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
DBA Name
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
DOT Number
70289
MC Number
137015
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
4701 E 32ND STREET
JOPLIN, MO 64804
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2547
JOPLIN, MO 64803

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
91
Total Drivers
27
Truck Units
91
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Meat Fresh Produce Refrigerated Food Beverages Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

1,550
Total Inspections
623
Inspections with Violations
230
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.71%
Driver OOS Rate
29.4%
Vehicle OOS Rate
84
Reportable Crashes
3
Crashes with Fatalities
30
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Feb 16, 2010

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 137015 Inactive None None
FF 5228 None Inactive None
MC 119399 Active Inactive Active 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2026-03-30 00:00:00
Bond 2026-03-30 00:00:00
Cargo 2026-03-30 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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