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Heartland Express Company Profile


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 General Company Information
Heartland Express
901 N Kansas Ave.
North Liberty, Iowa 52317

Phone: 1 (800) 441-4953
Fax: 1 (319) 616-3340
Heartland Express Website



HIGH PAYING DRIVING JOBS

The National Survey of Driver Wages reports that Heartland Express driver pay is $0.13 per mile higher than the average trucking company, and $0.06 per mile higher than the next highest paying carrier. The $0.13 difference in pay can easily add up to more than $15,000 per year in additional income. Our President Mike Gerdin has been a champion for higher driver pay in the industry and believes that drivers deserve to be paid well for the difficult job that they do. Our business model is based on higher driver pay, and it is verifiable that Heartland offers terrific pay for drivers.

GET IT DONE THEN GET IT HOME!

Heartland redesigned its operations around a regional freight strategy back in 1992 in order to keep drivers running closer to their homes and closer to shippers. This wasn't just a home-time claim, it was a strategy - and it defines the freight that we haul and the markets that we pursue. Heartland Express will get you home on a regular basis.

DEBT-FREE STRENGTH

Heartland continues to have zero debt. The trucks are paid for, that means no truck payment. Our drivers are secure in knowing that their paycheck will always be there, and that the company makes decisions for the long-term in strength, not in desperation to meet a truck payment. The financial strength of Heartland Express is unmatched in the trucking industry. This gives Heartland the financial strength to offer exceptional pay to our drivers.

NEWER THAN EVER EQUIPMENT

Heartland continues to take delivery of new 2012 model year trucks, and new 2012 trailers. While many carriers have been struggling during the down economic times and holding on to old equipment, we have been busy building on our strengths and upgrading our fleet. This is important to our drivers for reliability, comfort, and most importantly - how it impacts their CSA scores with the Federal DOT. Whether you agree with CSA or not, it is here and affects our entire industry. Driving with Heartland Express will actually improve your personal CSA score, because our equipment is new and has a reputation for being among the least cited. In a measurement released by Bank of America, Heartland Express had the best CSA scores among peers.

COME DRIVE FOR THE FUTURE

Now more than ever, great people are needed to get the job done. At Heartland Express, our vision is to be the best. We want you to be a part of it. We're offering regional, dedicated, salaried and over-the-road driving opportunities backed by industry leading CSA scores, a fleet of new equipment and the best pay available for solo or team drivers. Go where you're needed.
Call or apply online today.


Heartland Express Website

 Driver Requirements
Age:   23
Total Driving Exp:   1 year 0 months
Max Accidents:   3 in the last 3 years
Max Moving Violations:   3 in the last 3 years
DWI/DUI Restrictions:   5 years or older
Convicted of a Felony:   Will Hire
Driver Types:   Solo
 Team
 Husband/Wife
 Owner/Operator
Endorsements:   None Required

 Hiring Locations
 United States
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District Of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
 Canada
Not hiring in any province.




 General Information
Type of Driving Runs:   Regional
 OTR
 Dedicated
Offer Lease/Purchase:   No
Offer Paid Orientation:   No
Spouse Rider Program:   Yes
Child Rider Program:   Yes
Pets:   No
Other Information:

Heartland Express Driver Requirements

•Minimum Experience Required: 1 Year
•Minimum Age Required: 23
•DUI Accepted: Yes, if not within last 5 years.
•Maximum Moving Violations: No more than 4 in last 3 years
•Maximum Accidents: No more than 4 in last 3 years
•HazMat Endorsement Required: No

Heartland Express is currently hiring from the following states:

AL/AZ/AR/CA/CO/CT/DE/
FL/GA/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/
ME/MD/MA/MN/MS/MO/NV/NH/
NJ/NY/NC/OH/OK/PA/RI/SC/
TN/TX/UT/VA/DC/WV/WI

Heartland Express trailer types: Dry Van

•Company Driver
•Owner Operator
•Team

Trailers pulled - all 53 foot dry vans

Expected home time – 3 out of 4 weekends for Regional, every-other weekend for OTR

Weekly pay - direct deposit (optional)

Tolls/scales - all authorized are paid

Toll card/EZ pass - given depending on division

95% no touch freight

85% drop and hook freight

Salary Pay - depending on location

HAZMAT - Heartland announced that they will be paying an additional penny per mile for those drivers who hold the HAZMAT endorsement. They are not requiring drivers to have it but encourage their drivers to get it to have a chance to earn additional pay of up to $6,500 over the 5 year timeframe the endorsement usually lasts.



 Owner/Operator Info
Maximum Age of Tractor:   8 years
O/O Pay:   $.93 base pay / $.94 with HazMat Plus fuel surcharge
Paid Permits/Plates:   Yes
Furnished Fuel Cards:   Yes
Other O/O Info:

Solo and Team Owner Operators

$.93 base pay / $.94 with HazMat Plus fuel surcharge

$.01 per mile annual safety bonus

Owner Operator Truck Qualifications

Name on title or on app for title

Truck under 8 years & good shape

265” or less on wheel base

Stacks 13’ to 13’6 / elbows out

Under 19,600# with half tanks

Owner Operator Financial Information

Heartland covers base plates,
licensing, permits, & cargo liability

Heartland files IFTA fuel tax

O/O covers physical damage, bobtail, and must have PeopleNet

Advance: $1,500 per week after first week/ $2,000 for O/O team



 Company Benefits
Offer Medical Plan:   Yes
Offer Dental Plan:   Yes
Offer Retirement Plan:   Yes

 Company Driver Pay
Starting Pay:   OTR $.43 + .01 for hazmat endorsement
1 Year Experience Pay:   OTR $.43 + .01 for hazmat endorsement
2 Years Experience Pay:   OTR $.435 + .01 for hazmat endorsement
3 Years Experience Pay:   OTR $.44+ .01 for hazmat endorsement
4 Years Experience Pay:   OTR $.445 + .01 for hazmat endorsement
5 Years Experience Pay:   OTR $.45 + .01 for hazmat endorsement
10 Years Experience Pay:   OTR $.46 + .01 for hazmat endorsement

 Misc. Pay
Layovers:  varies by situation
Breakdowns:  varies by situation
Loading/Unloading:  varies by situation
Tarp:  N/A
Extra Pickups & Dropoffs:  $15 ea. after the 1st one
Hiring Bonus: 
Annual Bonus: 
Mileage Bonus: 
Safety Bonus:  $.01 per mile
Per Diem: 



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