DBA: Heartland Express
Heartland Express Inc Of Iowa is an active interstate carrier based in North Liberty, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3,320 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 3,268 | 52 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9,769 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 3,320 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 3,320 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 83% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 100% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 94% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0% | 85% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 15 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 192 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 18 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 20 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 17 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 533 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 278 | 0.97 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 111 | 0.11 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 399 | 2.11 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 0.03 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 47 states. Top state CA accounts for 30% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 100%.
+42 other states with fewer inspections
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 15 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 18 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| 229 |
| Unsafe Driving | 301 | 90 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 153 | 19 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 13 | 8 | 11 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2026 |
| NM |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | WV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | WI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 38323A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39348A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3965B | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3953A1HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |