Heartland Carriers INC Safety Record
DOT# 780268 · Brandon, SD 57005 · 6057824612
Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 12/09/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Heartland Carriers INC (DOT# 780268) in Brandon, South Dakota has 19 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 10.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 16 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.
Inspection History · 19 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/13/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/11/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/28/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2025 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/06/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/06/2024 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.