According to FMCSA records, Heartland Express (DOT# 134697) in North Liberty, Iowa has 3,953 inspections on record with 1,939 violations and a 8.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 133 crashes, including 3 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
3,953Inspections
8.5%Vehicle OOS Rate
133Crashes
3,320Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate8.5%
Carrier: 8.5% (335 of 3,953)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (19 of 3,953)National: 6.4%
55%OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Iowa
30%crash rate better than 30% of carriers in Iowa
Violation Categories · 1,939 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
1,939total violations across 3,953 inspections
378violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
809
Unsafe Driving
851
Hours of Service
251
Driver Fitness
16
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
11
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC115554
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityInactive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Excess
Ace American Insurance Company
$5,000
04/01/2006
BIPD/Primary
Self-insured
$1,000
04/10/2006
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.