Trucking Lens

Contract Freighters Inc

USDOT 70289MC-119399USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Heartland Express Inc of Iowa· Joplin, MO

Contract Freighters Inc (USDOT 70289) runs 91 power units and 27 drivers based in Joplin, MO, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-119399. The earliest grant on file is from October 1976, 50 years, 1 month ago. No liability insurance filing is on file.

Operating authority

DocketAuthorityStatusInsurance requiredOn file
MC-119399BrokerActivebond$75,000 liability, bond
MC-119399Motor carrier of propertyActive$1,000,000 liability$5,000,000 liability
MC-137015Motor carrier of propertyInactive$750,000 liability—

Earliest grant on file: Oct 5, 1976 (50 years, 1 month ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffectiveCancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 82Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.—Mar 30, 2026—
Cargo · form 83Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.—Mar 30, 2026—
Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.—Mar 30, 2026—

Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.

Authority history

DateDocketAction
Jun 17, 2026MC-119399Administrative status adjustment · motor carrier of property
Jun 9, 2026MC-119399Administrative status adjustment · motor carrier of property
Mar 31, 2026MC-119399Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Mar 31, 2026MC-119399Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Mar 31, 2026MC-119399Discontinued revocation · broker
Feb 27, 2026MC-119399Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Feb 27, 2026MC-119399Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Feb 27, 2026MC-119399Involuntary revocation · broker
May 13, 2022MC-119399Discontinued revocation · broker
May 13, 2022MC-119399Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
May 13, 2022MC-119399Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Apr 5, 2022MC-119399Involuntary revocation · broker
Apr 5, 2022MC-119399Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Apr 5, 2022MC-119399Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jan 13, 2021MC-119399Discontinued revocation · broker
Jan 13, 2021MC-119399Granted · broker
Nov 16, 2016MC-119399Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Nov 16, 2016MC-119399Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Nov 14, 2016MC-119399Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 14, 2016MC-119399Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Mar 31, 2016MC-119399Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Mar 31, 2016MC-119399Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Mar 29, 2016MC-119399Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Mar 29, 2016MC-119399Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Jan 16, 2008MC-119399Discontinued revocation · motor carrier of property
Jan 3, 2008MC-119399Discontinued revocation · motor carrier of property
Jan 3, 2008MC-119399Involuntary revocation · motor carrier of property
Jan 7, 1993MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Aug 5, 1992MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Dec 21, 1989MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Oct 22, 1987MC-119399Discontinued revocation · motor carrier of property
Jul 27, 1987MC-119399Involuntary revocation · motor carrier of property
Jul 27, 1984MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Apr 25, 1984MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Jul 13, 1982MC-119399Rejected · motor carrier of property
Jun 24, 1982MC-119399Superseded · motor carrier of property
Jun 24, 1982MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
May 21, 1982MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property
Apr 1, 1982MC-119399Rejected · motor carrier of property
Feb 5, 1982MC-119399Granted · motor carrier of property

Registration

USDOT number70289
USDOT statusActive
DocketsMC-119399, MC-137015
Legal nameContract Freighters Inc
DBA nameHeartland Express Inc of Iowa
OperationInterstate
ClassificationAuthorized for hire
Business typeCorporation
LocationJoplin, Missouri 64804
USDOT addedJun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150 updateFeb 19, 2026
Safety ratingSatisfactory · Feb 16, 2010
Hazardous materialsYes

Fleet

Power units91
Trucks91
Drivers27 · 27 with a CDL
Annual miles92,427,172 · 2025

Cargo carried

General freight, Fresh produce, Meat, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products

Check it yourself

Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources

Other carriers in Joplin, MO

All carriers with authority in Joplin