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Contract Freighters Inc

Doing business as Heartland Express Inc of Iowa

USDOT activeAuthority activeFreight forwarder & Carrier & Shipper & Broker · InterstateHazmat
  • USDOT70289
  • MC119399
  • FF5228
  • MC137015
  • LocationJoplin, MO
  • Phone(417) 623-5229
  • Fleet91 power units · 27 drivers

Contract Freighters Inc (USDOT 70289, MC-119399) is an interstate motor carrier based in Joplin, Missouri with 91 power units and 27 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 1,202 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-119399Broker of PropertyLiability insurance$75,000 on fileRequired: $0Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Feb 16, 2010Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Feb 19, 20268 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileNational Resident Agent Services, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-119399Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Active
FF-5228Contract carrierInactive
MC-137015Common carrierInactive

First granted on October 5, 1976 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 11, 2026

  • Liability (BIPD) required$0
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$75,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileYes / Yes

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Form BMC-82 BMC-82Liberty Mutual Insurance Company$5,000,000Aug 3, 2026
Form BMC-82 BMC-82Lm Insurance Corporation$75,000Mar 30, 2026
Form BMC-83 BMC-83Lm Insurance Corporation$5,000Mar 30, 2026
Broker surety bond BMC-84Lm Insurance Corporation$75,000Mar 30, 2026
Insurance history: 49 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Form BMC-82Lm Insurance CorporationMar 30, 2026Aug 3, 2026Cancel
Form 82Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2023Mar 30, 2026Replaced
Broker surety bondLiberty Insurance CorporationDec 22, 2020Jan 29, 2021Term / cancl
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Dec 22, 2020Mar 30, 2026Replaced
Form 82Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Nov 8, 2018May 21, 2023Cancel
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Jun 9, 2017May 21, 2023Cancel
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Feb 17, 2017Feb 14, 2017Replaced
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Feb 14, 2017Jun 9, 2017Transfer
Form 82Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Feb 14, 2017Jun 9, 2017Transfer
Form 82Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Oct 27, 2016Feb 14, 2017Replaced
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Oct 27, 2016Mar 22, 2017Term / cancl
Form 83Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Oct 27, 2016Apr 1, 2026Namechg
Form 82Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaMar 30, 2016Dec 19, 2016Term / cancl
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Mar 30, 2016Oct 27, 2016Replaced
Form 83Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Mar 30, 2016Oct 27, 2016Replaced
Form 82Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaApr 17, 2014May 21, 2014Term / cancl
Broker surety bondLiberty Mutual Insurance Co.Oct 1, 2013Mar 30, 2016Replaced
Form 83Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Dec 22, 2011Mar 30, 2016Replaced
Form 82Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaOct 1, 2009Oct 22, 2009Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2008Oct 1, 2009Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2008Oct 1, 2008Replaced
Form 83Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaFeb 5, 2008Dec 22, 2011Replaced
Form 83Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaJan 24, 2008Feb 8, 2012Cancel
Form 83Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaJan 1, 2008Feb 5, 2008Namechg
Liability (BIPD)Lexington Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2008May 2, 2016Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2008Mar 30, 2016Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2007Jan 8, 2008Transfer
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2007Feb 5, 2008Term / cancl
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2007Jan 1, 2008Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Lexington Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2007Jan 1, 2008Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2007Replaced
Form 83Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaJul 6, 2006Jan 8, 2008Transfer
Liability (BIPD)Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2006Apr 29, 2007Term / cancl
CargoLexington Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2006Apr 1, 2007Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Lexington Insurance CompanyApr 1, 2006Apr 29, 2007Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2006Replaced
Form 83Safeco Insurance Company of AmericaOct 14, 2004Jul 3, 2006Namechg
Liability (BIPD)Ace American Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2004Jul 3, 2006Namechg
Form 82Protective Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2002Apr 26, 2006Term / cancl
Form 83Protective Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2002Apr 26, 2006Term / cancl
Form 83Gulf Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2000Apr 1, 2002Replaced
Form 82Gulf Insurance Co.Apr 1, 2000Apr 1, 2002Replaced
Form 82Travelers Indemnity CompanyApr 1, 1997Apr 1, 2000Replaced
Form 83Travelers Indemnity CompanyApr 1, 1997Apr 1, 2000Replaced
CargoLiberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1996Apr 1, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.Feb 1, 1996Apr 1, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Security Insurance Co. of HartfordApr 1, 1994Mar 8, 1996Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New YorkApr 1, 1994Apr 1, 1997Replaced
CargoSecurity Insurance Co. of HartfordApr 1, 1994Feb 1, 1996Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

National Resident Agent Services, Inc., West Chester, PA

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

1,202
Inspections
721 with no violations
0.7%
Driver out-of-service
8 of 1,202 inspections
29.6%
Vehicle out-of-service
170 of 574 inspections
64
Crashes
4 fatal · 24 injury · 36 tow-away

Inspected most often in: New Mexico (123), Texas (110), Louisiana (86), Tennessee (83), Mississippi (77).

Most recent inspection on file: September 29, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated February 16, 2010)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 31, 2026
  2. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on May 13, 2022
  3. Granted — Property Broker
  4. Discontinued revocation — Broker of Property (except Household Goods)
  5. Granted — Freight forwarder authorityRevoked on December 11, 2019
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 17, 2017
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 14, 2016
  8. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 31, 2016
Show 63 earlier events
  1. Granted — Freight forwarder authorityTransfer consummated on June 13, 2017
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 16, 2008
  3. Discontinued revocation — Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
  4. Reinstated — Freight forwarder authorityTransfer consummated on January 10, 2008
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
  6. Granted — Freight forwarder authorityRevoked on July 3, 2006
  7. Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
  8. Granted — Common carrier authority
  9. Granted — Contract carrier authority
  10. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 22, 1987
  11. Granted — Common carrier authority
  12. Granted — Common carrier authority
  13. Rejected — Common carrier authority
  14. Granted — Common carrier authority
  15. Granted — Common carrier authority
  16. Rejected — Common carrier authority
  17. Granted — Common carrier authority
  18. Granted — Common carrier authority
  19. Granted — Common carrier authority
  20. Granted — Common carrier authority
  21. Granted — Common carrier authority
  22. Granted — Common carrier authority
  23. Granted — Common carrier authority
  24. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  25. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on June 24, 1982
  26. Granted — Common carrier authority
  27. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  28. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  29. Granted — Common carrier authority
  30. Granted — Common carrier authority
  31. Granted — Common carrier authority
  32. Granted — Common carrier authority
  33. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on June 24, 1982
  34. Granted — Common carrier authority
  35. Granted — Common carrier authority
  36. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  37. Granted — Common carrier authority
  38. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on June 24, 1982
  39. Granted — Common carrier authority
  40. Granted — Common carrier authority
  41. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  42. Granted — Common carrier authority
  43. Granted — Common carrier authority
  44. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on June 24, 1982
  45. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  46. Granted — Common carrier authority
  47. Granted — Common carrier authority
  48. Granted — Common carrier authority
  49. Granted — Common carrier authority
  50. Granted — Common carrier authority
  51. Granted — Common carrier authority
  52. Granted — Common carrier authority
  53. Granted — Common carrier authority
  54. Granted — Common carrier authority
  55. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  56. Granted — Common carrier authority
  57. Granted — Common carrier authority
  58. Granted — Common carrier authority
  59. Granted — Common carrier authoritySuperseded on October 6, 1981
  60. Granted — Common carrier authority
  61. Granted — Common carrier authority
  62. Denied — Common carrier authority
  63. Granted — Common carrier authority

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated February 19, 2026

Power units
91
Trucks
91
Tractors owned
91
Drivers
27
CDL drivers
27
Interstate drivers
27
Miles traveled
92,427,172 (2025)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
Yes
USDOT registered
June 1, 1974
Address
4701 E 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(417) 623-5229

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Fresh produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Paper products

Key facts

  • USDOT number 70289 was registered on June 1, 1974.
  • Operating authority MC-119399 was first granted on October 5, 1976.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on February 19, 2026.
  • It reported 92,427,172 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
  • 4 insurance filings are on file, including Form BMC-82 coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.
  • It had 1,202 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 721 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 64 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on February 16, 2010.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with National Resident Agent Services, Inc..

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