FMCSA Carrier Profile
HEARTLAND TRANSPORT INC
Strasburg, ND
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 707386 · MC 298531
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-298531 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC298531
Surety Bond
Bond on file
Authority Age
4 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC298531
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA986705560
STRASBURG STATE BANK OF STRASBURG
Trust Fund · $75,000 · Policy NA
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
707386
MC Number
MC-298531
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 29, 1997
Authority Reinstated
January 14, 2022
Annual Mileage
0 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
95 North 2nd Street, Strasburg, ND 58573
Email
Owner / Officer
Elwin Nieuwsma
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWDR9X0WR766824 | 1 | Passed |
| October 25, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWDR9X0WR766824 | 0 | Clean |
| May 11, 2025 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X86N878971 | 1 | Passed |
| January 29, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP7DU9X98D750669 | 0 | Clean |
| June 6, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSCHSCR26C226349 | 1 | Passed |
| May 31, 2024 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCHSCR26C226349 | 3 | 1 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD3
CO1
NE1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Car Hauler
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1744DG437701 | 3 | — |
| 2028 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X0WR766824 | 2 | — |
| 2006 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHSCR26C226349 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1745FG653401 | 2 | — |
| Cottrell T | — | 1W9H853246H157534 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86N878971 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DU9X98D750669 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 14, 2022 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| January 14, 2022 | Inactive GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 9, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| October 17, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 17, 1997 | Active Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 29, 2013 | Broker's Trust Fund | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Co | |
| Broker's Trust Fund | Cancelled · STRASBURG STATE BANK OF STRASBURG | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| November 5, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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