Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 65754 · MC-173458 ·
Heiter Truck Line Inc
22 power unitsavg 5.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSPENCER, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173458 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 68 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
17 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
HEITER TRUCK LINE INC (USDOT 65754) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2005 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 23 vehicle-level and 42 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 23, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 15, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's USDOT number?
HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's USDOT number is 65754, and its motor carrier number is MC-173458.
Is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. HEITER TRUCK LINE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's safety record?
HEITER TRUCK LINE INC has a 4.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC's fleet?
HEITER TRUCK LINE INC operates 22 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HEITER TRUCK LINE INC based?
HEITER TRUCK LINE INC is based in SPENCER, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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