| 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
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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
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| Canada |
| Not hiring in any province. |
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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: |
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| Annual Bonus: |
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| Mileage Bonus: |
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| Safety Bonus: |
$.01 per mile |
| Per Diem: |
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