CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
USDOT
70289
MC Number
119399
Fleet Size
91
Total Drivers
27
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in JOPLIN, Missouri, operating 91 power units with 27 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 88 crashes on file (3 fatal, 31 with injuries). FMCSA records show 1598 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Missouri is 12.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.5% across 25,609 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
1598
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Apr 1, 2023
Cargo
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Oct 27, 2016
Surety Bond
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Dec 22, 2020
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
88
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC (USDOT #70289) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's safety record?
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC has 1598 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 88 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC operate?
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC operates 91 power units with 27 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC located?
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC is based in JOPLIN, Missouri at 4701 E 32ND STREET, 64804. Phone: (417) 623-5229.
What are CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's out-of-service rates?
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.