Heartland Express
North Liberty, IA · USDOT 134697 · MC-115554 · Website
Registered as Heartland Express Inc Of Iowa
- USDOT
- 134697
- Docket
- MC-115554
- Headquarters
- North Liberty, IA
- Segment
- Truckload
- Power units
- 3,320
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Dry van
- Reefer
- Regional truckload
- Dedicated
- Temperature-controlled
Snapshot from the FMCSA motor carrier census, pulled 2026-10-11. Ratings and authority status change — verify before you tender. Check the live SAFER record ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDOT number for Heartland? +
Heartland Express operates under USDOT number 134697. Its operating authority docket is MC-115554. That number identifies the carrier in the FMCSA register and on every rate confirmation, BOL and insurance certificate it issues — use it to verify authority and safety history before you tender a load.
How do I track a Heartland shipment? +
Enter your Heartland PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no Heartland login required and no carrier portal to chase.
How big is the Heartland fleet? +
Heartland Express reports 3,320 power units and 2,539 drivers on its most recent MCS-150 filing with the FMCSA, operating from North Liberty, IA. Fleet size is a useful proxy for how much capacity a carrier can commit on a given lane.
What equipment does Heartland run? +
Heartland Express hauls with dry van, reefer. Match your load's equipment requirement against a carrier's fleet before requesting a rate — an equipment mismatch is the most common reason a tender gets rejected.
What is the Heartland safety rating? +
The FMCSA lists Heartland Express with a satisfactory safety rating. Ratings come from compliance reviews and can change — check the carrier's current SAFER snapshot before booking high-value or hazmat freight.