Truckload carrier with refrigerated and dry van fleet serving 65% food/ag sectors
About Heartland Express
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.
Listed capabilities
Refrigerated truckload services
Dry van truckload shipping
Dedicated fleet services
Expedited shipping options
Freight brokerage services
SmartWay certified carrier
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Listed integrations
TMS platform integration
EDI connectivity
Real-time shipment tracking
Load board systems
Freight Visibility Platforms
ELD compliance systems
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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.
Listed service proposition
Temperature-controlled and dry van truckload services with 98.6% on-time delivery rate
FedEx Express National Carrier of Year 13 consecutive years
98.6% on-time delivery performance
Listed buyer fit
Food and beverage manufacturers
Agricultural product shippers
Temperature-sensitive cargo needs
Enterprise-level volume shippers
Geographic coverage and service restrictions
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heartlandexpress.com, investor relations
AI verification (GPT-4o) - 2026-01-12
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