HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC

USDOT 780268 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects +4 more Based in BRANDON, SD Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Aug 26, 2019
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC (USDOT 780268)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/780268/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 780268
In FMCSA records since Nov 6, 1998 (~27y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Utilities, Construction
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 377,868 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1301 S PARKVIEW BLVD
BRANDON, SD 57005
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 780268
In FMCSA records since Nov 6, 1998 (~27y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 377,868 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 3 0
Trailers 0 4 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 19 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
4
Inspections
19
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
9 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC is a corporation based in BRANDON, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 780268. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Brandon, SD. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 180% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (5) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 393.60D (Glazing/window obstructions) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Bigt, Ram, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 4 0 0.0% Dec 5, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Oct 6, 2024
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Dec 9, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2024
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Mar 11, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Mar 28, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 1 1 100.0% Dec 9, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Dec 6, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Big Tex 12
Ram 7
Dodge 5
International 2
Custom Scott 1
Doon 1
Knwt 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 3 1.09 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 2.09 2 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 4.16 4 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86577065 Dec 9, 2025 MN 3 CLOQUET MN
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
86536606 Dec 9, 2025 AZ 2 SANDERS AZ
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86507052 Dec 5, 2025 IA 2 ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9, 395.24C2III, 393.60D No
86047272 Oct 13, 2025 IA 2 HWY 151 NB
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 395.22G, 393.60D, 395.8E No
85207324 Jul 11, 2025 IA 1 M27 SB
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84267004 Mar 28, 2025 NM 3 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84128250 Mar 11, 2025 MT 3 HARDIN MT
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
83788241 Feb 4, 2025 IL 1 80
RAM OTHER
1 393.9H No
83337653 Dec 6, 2024 SD 3 BURBANK SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
83123747 Nov 5, 2024 MO 2 ODESSA MO
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
1 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
82848695 Oct 6, 2024 KS 2 ks-trego-county---195
BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER
0 No
82557777 Sep 1, 2024 IA 3 ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 390.21T(b) No
82177164 Jul 17, 2024 IA 1 ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.41, 393.95(a) Yes
81636080 May 16, 2024 AR 1 CONWAY AR
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
81106254 Mar 13, 2024 KS 1 ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80546508 Jan 3, 2024 KS 3 ks-lyon-county---111
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80095803 Nov 4, 2023 SD 3
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79378282 Aug 10, 2023 SD 3 MIDWAY SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79367494 Aug 7, 2023 WA 3 WB I90
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knwt
2 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA1801050587 Jun 1, 2018 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001116297 Mar 26, 2018 IL 0 1 No No Injury
WY090101A281 Jan 28, 2009 WY 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0207010154 Feb 2, 2007 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0008263474 Oct 14, 2006 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0061110254 Apr 13, 2006 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2005237431 Aug 11, 2005 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2453025007 Dec 14, 2003 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
MO0001330006 Nov 7, 2001 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC348992 common N
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 4, 2019 MC348992-P TRANSFER PERMIT TRANSFER →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP97060A 91X $1,000,000 Aug 26, 2019 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP97060A BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2012 Aug 26, 2019 TRANSFERRED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0000380 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2010 Jun 27, 2012 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0000380 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2010 Jun 4, 2012 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751466-3608-081 BIPD/Primary Jun 4, 2008 Jun 4, 2010 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751466-3608-081 CARGO Jun 4, 2008 Jul 14, 2010 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6005943-1 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2007 Jun 4, 2008 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6005943-1 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2007 Jun 12, 2008 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7504281602-021 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2002 Jun 12, 2007 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0035928 BIPD/Primary Dec 14, 2001 Jun 12, 2002 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0035928 CARGO Dec 14, 2001 Jun 12, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN285077 BIPD/Primary Dec 14, 1999 Dec 14, 2001 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7500361198-981 BIPD/Primary Dec 14, 1998 Jan 8, 2000 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7500361198-981 BIPD/Primary Dec 14, 1998 Dec 14, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 4, 2019
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 28, 2019
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 26, 2019
    insurance
    TRANSFER — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 27, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Jun 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. Jul 14, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 4, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 5, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jun 4, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jun 13, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jun 12, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 12, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Dec 14, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 8, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Dec 14, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CONWAY AR AR 1 0
SANDERS AZ AZ 1 1
HWY 151 NB IA 1 0
M27 SB IA 1 0
80 IL 1 0
CLOQUET MN MN 1 0
ODESSA MO MO 1 0
HARDIN MT MT 1 0
RATON PORT OF ENTRY NM 1 0
BURBANK SD SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC

Is HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 780268 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC had?
19 roadside inspections are on file for HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rate?
HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC based?
HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1301 S PARKVIEW BLVD, BRANDON, South Dakota 57005. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC have valid operating authority?
HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC operate?
HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC self-reports 3 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HEARTLAND CARRIERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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