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CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
DBA: Heartland Express Inc Of Iowa
Joplin, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 70289 · MC 119399
Active
Authority Active
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-119399 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.4% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
3 fatalities across 88 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC119399
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., since March 30, 2026
Authority Age
34 yrs, 1 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC119399
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 016059664
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Bond · $0 · Policy 016230357
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $0 · Policy 016239480
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
70289
MC Number
MC-119399
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 5, 1992
Annual Mileage
92,427,172 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4701 E 32nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Josh Helmich
Officer 2
Brett Schwab
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
1428 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.5%
Ranks in the 58th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate29.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR4TSWU0409 | 0 | Clean |
| March 7, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X7NJ483748 | 0 | Clean |
| March 2, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X4NJ483514 | 1 | Passed |
| February 28, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5NJ484090 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKYD49X5NJ483568 | 1 | Passed |
| February 24, 2026 | NV | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X6NJ157231 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 13, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X4NJ483559 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X9NJ483623 | 1 | Passed |
| February 6, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49XXNJ483548 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXRJ344624 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5NJ483697 | 1 | Passed |
| February 5, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X1PJ230038 | 2 | 2 OOS |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
379 of 779 inspections
Unsafe Driving
119 of 1598 inspections
Hours of Service
50 of 1598 inspections
Driver Fitness
12 of 1598 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1598 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| April 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| April 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 8 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 100 recorded violations
Crash History (88)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
88
Crashes
3
Fatalities
46
Injuries
82
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 16, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Ice |
| March 13, 2026 | MS | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 6, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 24, 2026 | TX | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 19, 2026 | FL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 21, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| January 20, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| January 16, 2026 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 29, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 88 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY6
LA6
NC5
TN5
AR4
TX4
and 15 more states
Fleet & Equipment (86)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~46
of 91 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~40
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
46
Dry Van
40
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ230017 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6NJ157231 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7NJ483748 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9NJ483623 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321TSC00323 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321TSC00838 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322TBC09810 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323TBC10223 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324TSC00669 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329TBC09917 | 1 | — |
Show all 86 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0NL296210 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2LL193416 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL909018 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL194350 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4LL194843 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL194768 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL296378 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL194696 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9LL194028 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXLL193700 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C1G2001012 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C2G2000208 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C5F2004431 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C5F2004512 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C6E2003836 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C6F2004258 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C6G2000986 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C7G2000057 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C7G2000978 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C7G2000981 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C8E2003420 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Con-way Manufacturing | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1RZ19F2C8G2000228 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0PJ230354 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1NJ483633 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1NJ483650 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1NJ483700 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1NJ483759 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ230038 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ230606 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1RJ344575 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ483611 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ483849 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2PJ230601 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2RJ344617 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3PJ230607 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3RJ344500 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3RJ344531 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ483514 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ483559 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ230499 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ344702 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ483568 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ483697 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ483702 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ484073 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ484090 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5NJ488494 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ230477 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6NJ483613 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6PJ230164 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7NJ483622 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7PJ230433 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8NJ483872 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9LJ408644 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9RJ344422 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ483548 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ483713 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ484070 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ485185 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXRJ344624 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXRJ344672 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X97N674357 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4TSWU0409 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVB7855 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KT427088 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2KT427494 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2MR406032 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4LT546410 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KT427572 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LT414081 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLT546704 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS531658 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PS531873 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2535S8331820 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323PM034390 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Xpo | Dry Van · 53 ft | 7F21C5322H2000232 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 21, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 24, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 6, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 6, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 6, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 4, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 25, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Cargo | On file |
| March 30, 2026 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| March 30, 2026 | BI&PD | On file |
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