CONTRACT FREIGHTERS, INC.
DBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
DOT# 70289
MC# 119399
Broker
Trust Score
86 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 60
Insurance · 25% 100
4 reported fatal crash(es)
Confidence: high · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Potential Chameleon Carrier
This carrier shares strong identity signals with a carrier that had safety concerns. This is a heuristic flag, not a confirmed finding.
low
DOT# 783—May be a successor to DOT 783 (CFI TEMP-CONTROL, LLC., inactive). Linked by: address, phone
Overview
Address
Contact
Company Officers
JOSH HELMICH
BRETT SCHWAB
Business Info
Organization: CORPORATION
D&B #: 56385438
HazMat: HazMat Carrier
Fleet
91
Power Units
27
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Tractors91
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Jun 1, 1974
Common authority: Jun 24, 1982
Contract authority: Dec 21, 1989
Broker authority: ACTIVE
Authority History (25)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) | ADMINISTRATIVE STATUS ADJUSTMENT → ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2026 |
| MOTOR CARRIER OF PROPERTY (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) | ADMINISTRATIVE STATUS ADJUSTMENT → INACTIVE | Jun 9, 2026 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 → Mar 31, 2026 |
| BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 → May 13, 2022 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 → May 13, 2022 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2022 → May 13, 2022 |
| PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 2021 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2016 → Nov 14, 2016 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2016 → Nov 14, 2016 |
| COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 → Mar 31, 2016 |
| CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 → Mar 31, 2016 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2008 → Jan 16, 2008 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2008 → Jan 16, 2008 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1993 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1993 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1992 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 1989 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 1987 → Oct 22, 1987 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION → DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 1987 → Oct 22, 1987 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 1984 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 1984 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Jul 13, 1982 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 1982 |
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Feb 19, 2026
Mileage: 92,427,172 (2025)
Operation Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFI TEMP-CONTROL, LLC. | 783 | 111812 | JOPLIN, MO | INACTIVE | AddressDomainPhone |
| D & D SEXTON, INC. | 323768 | 199846 | CARTHAGE, MO | INACTIVE | Domain |
| TFORCE LSM LLC | 2232910 | — | JOPLIN, MO | ACTIVE | Phone |
Recent Changes
Safetytotal crashes: 65 → 64Nov 8, 2026
Safetytotal crashes: 66 → 65Nov 7, 2026
Safetytotal crashes: 67 → 66Nov 2, 2026
Safetytotal crashes: 68 → 67Oct 31, 2026
Safetyfatal crashes: 3 → 4Oct 26, 2026
Safety
Out-of-Service Rates
Driver1216 inspections
0.7%
6.3%
Carrier
National avg
Vehicle581 inspections
29.4%
22.9%
Carrier
National avg
Hazmat
No hazmat inspections
Overall1216 inspections
14.5%
Carrier
Crash Summary
4
Fatal
27
Injury
64.0
per 1M miles
58
Towaway
64
Total
BASIC Violations
Unsafe Driving261
Driver Fitness9
Hours of Service74
Drug / Alcohol0
Vehicle Maintenance583
Safety Measurement System (SMS)
FMCSA's official per-BASIC roadside-performance measures over the trailing 24 months, computed from the 1379 inspections below. A measure of 0 means no recorded violations in that BASIC — not necessarily a strong safety record on a small sample. FMCSA does not publish peer-group percentiles for property carriers, so the underlying measures — not percentile rankings — are shown; Hazmat Compliance and Crash Indicator are not published.
SMS Inspections (24 mo)
1379
Total
10
Driver OOS
193
Vehicle OOS
BASIC Measures
Unsafe Driving0.5699 insp w/ viol
Hours of Service0.1045 insp w/ viol
Driver Fitness0.0511 insp w/ viol
Controlled Substances0.000 insp w/ viol
Vehicle Maintenance5.15326 insp w/ viol
Insurance
3 policies on file3 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETY | Active | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 016230357 | Not published | Mar 30, 2026 | — | 84 |
| CARGO | Active | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 016059664 | Not published | Mar 30, 2026 | — | 83 |
| BIPD | Active | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 016239480 | Not published | Mar 30, 2026 | — | 82 |
Insurance History (25)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD · F82 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BIPD · F82 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2023 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| SURETY · F84 | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 |
| SURETY · F84 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2020 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| SURETY · F84 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2020 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| SURETY · F84 | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| BIPD · F82 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Oct 27, 2016 | May 10, 2023 |
| CARGO · F83 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | $5,000,000 | Oct 27, 2016 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| BIPD · F82 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Oct 27, 2016 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| CARGO · F83 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Mar 30, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Mar 30, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Mar 30, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| CARGO · F83 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Mar 30, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Apr 17, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Apr 17, 2014 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CARGO · F83 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2011 | May 2, 2016 |
| CARGO · F83 | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Dec 22, 2011 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2009 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CancelledTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2009 | Apr 17, 2014 |
| BIPD · F82 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | Name ChangedTERM/CANCL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2009 | May 2, 2016 |
| BIPD · F91X | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| BIPD · F91X | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Apr 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| CARGO · F83 | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $5,000,000 | Feb 5, 2008 | Dec 22, 2011 |
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