What is MC number 115554?

MC number 115554 is assigned to Heartland Express Inc of Iowa, a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 134697.

Is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa Safe? DOT 134697 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Heartland Express Inc of Iowa?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa has a safety rating of "Satisfactory" as of January 31, 2008, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Heartland Express Inc of Iowa had?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa has recorded 2771 total inspections, with 250 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 134697. The company operates from North Liberty, IA and maintains an active operating status with 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: January 31, 2008

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

2,771

Total

250

OOS

Driver OOS

237

Vehicle OOS

2,771 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate9.02%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 9.0% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

120

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

120 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

1.4

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.1

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.0

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

1.9

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is a large motor carrier operating in Iowa. With 2,771 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 9.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 120 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that Heartland Express Inc of Iowa meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 3,320 power units and employs 2,539 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 134697?

USDOT number 134697 is assigned to Heartland Express Inc of Iowa, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in North Liberty, IA.

What is the safety rating of Heartland Express Inc of Iowa?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of January 31, 2008.

How many inspections has Heartland Express Inc of Iowa had?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa has recorded 2,771 total inspections with 250 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 9.02%.

Where is Heartland Express Inc of Iowa located?

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is headquartered at 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA 52317.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

What is the MC number for Heartland Express Inc of Iowa?

The MC number for Heartland Express Inc of Iowa is MC# 115554. The MC number is issued by the FMCSA and authorizes carriers to operate in interstate commerce.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 134697 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Heartland Express Inc of Iowa (DOT# 134697 · MC# 115554) – FMCSA Carrier Profile