CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC OF IOWA
USDOT
70289
MC Number
119399
Fleet Size
91
Total Drivers
27
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 0.8% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 113 crashes on file (5 fatal, 41 with injuries). FMCSA records show 2220 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 11.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 24,338 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
2220
Total
66%
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
Crash history
113
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC (USDOT #70289) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC's safety record?
CONTRACT FREIGHTERS INC has 2220 inspections on file and 113 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 0.8%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.7% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.