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Audit Generated: January 2026

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA

USDOT Number: 134697

⚠️ CRITICAL RISK

The carrier HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA (USDOT #134697) is a federally registered trucking company based in NORTH LIBERTY, IA. They currently operate a fleet of 1770 power units and employ approximately 1769 drivers.

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Safety & Crash Forensics (24 Months)

137 Fatalities
2244 Injuries
0 Tow-Aways

Warning: Federal records indicate 3686 accidents on record in the last 24 months.

These incidents resulted in 137 fatalities and 2244 injuries. Victims involved in accidents with carriers holding high crash records often require specialized legal analysis to determine liability.

Fleet & Operations Data

Physical Address 901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Mailing Address Same as Physical
Power Units (Trucks) 1770
Drivers 1769

Trucking Record Safety Score™

Proprietary risk assessment based on 24-month crash history.

10/100

💸 Estimated Liability Coverage

$750,000

Based on FMCSA 49 CFR § 387.9 regulations for interstate carriers, a fleet of this size is typically required to maintain this minimum in public liability insurance. Cases involving hazardous materials or severe bodily injury may trigger higher coverage limits up to $5,000,000.

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Tow-away Crash

A crash severe enough to disable the vehicle, requiring it to be towed from the scene. This classification often indicates high-impact collisions with significant property damage probability.

Injury Crash

Incidents requiring immediate medical attention away from the scene. These events frequently lead to complex personal injury claims and medical liability assessments.

Power Units

The number of truck tractors (sources of motive power) registered. A higher number indicates a clear Asset Profile for potential litigation recovery.

MCS-150 Form

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