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    Heartland Express

    Temperature-controlled and dry van truckload services with 98.6% on-time delivery rate

    Founded 1978
    Public
    North Liberty, IA
    5001-10000
    www.heartlandexpress.com
    Size:
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
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    Best For:
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Platform Overview

    Heartland Express is a leading truckload carrier operating approximately 4,276 tractors and 9,345 trailers across refrigerated and dry van services. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa, the company serves primarily the food and agricultural sectors which comprise 65% of revenue. Operating through four brands including legacy Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI, the company handles 14,500 loads weekly through 14 strategic terminals. With an average fleet age of 2.6 years for tractors, Heartland maintains one of the youngest fleets in the industry while achieving 98.6% on-time delivery performance.

    Core Strengths
    • Temperature-controlled refrigerated freight expertise
    • Young fleet averaging 2.6 years for tractors
    • FedEx Express National Carrier of Year 13 consecutive years
    • 98.6% on-time delivery performance
    Best Suited For
    • Food and beverage manufacturers
    • Agricultural product shippers
    • Temperature-sensitive cargo needs
    • Enterprise-level volume shippers
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    Why Choose Heartland Express

    Temperature-controlled and dry van truckload services with 98.6% on-time delivery rate

    Best For
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    Manufacturers and Shippers
    Retailer / eCommerce

    Heartland Express Features (6)

    Verified
    Refrigerated truckload services
    Dry van truckload shipping
    Dedicated fleet services
    Expedited shipping options
    Freight brokerage services
    SmartWay certified carrier

    Heartland Express Integrations (6)

    Unverified
    TMS platform integration
    EDI connectivity
    Real-time shipment tracking
    Load board systems
    Freight visibility platforms
    ELD compliance systems

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1978
    Location:North Liberty, IA
    Employees:5001-10000
    Company History
    1978 Founded in Coralville, Iowa by Russell and Eldora Gerdin
    1986 IPO on NASDAQ under ticker HTLD
    2024 Top 20 carrier with 6,500 employees and 200M annual miles

    Source: heartlandexpress.com, investor relations

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