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HEARTLAND EXPRESS
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Heartland Express Owner Operators
OTR System Owner Operators, OTR Team Owner Operators, and Regional Owner Operators Wanted |
Ask yourself if you're getting home, getting the type of loads that suit you, and getting paid well. If not, then ask a Heartland Express driver the same question.
Heartland Express OTR Owner Operators:
| Loaded miles |
$.90 |
| Empty miles |
$.90 |
| Safe driving bonus |
$.01 |
| Base plates, permits |
$.01 |
| Unloading pay avg. |
$.01 |
| Stop pay avg. |
$.005 |
| Fuel tax |
$.01 |
| Net realized per mile |
$.945 + Fuel Stabilization |
Also, during high fuel price periods, our Fuel Stabilization Program pays additionally, to pass on relief from fuel surcharge collected from our customers.
Heartland Express Regional Owner Operators:
Regional drivers are home weekly and drive excellent miles. Regional Divisions: Southeast Regional, Ohio Regional, Mississippi Regional, Tennessee Regional, Virginia Regional, Northeast Regional.
| Loaded miles |
$.90 |
| Empty miles |
$.90 |
| Safe driving bonus |
$.01 |
| Base plates, permits |
$.01 |
| Unloading pay avg. |
$.01 |
| Stop pay avg. |
$.005 |
| Fuel tax |
$.01 |
| Net realized per mile |
$.945 + Fuel Stabilization |
Also, during high fuel price periods, our Fuel Stabilization Program pays additionally, to pass on relief from fuel surcharge collected from our customers.
Heartland Express Independent Contractor Benefits:
Tire purchase program. Tires are a major expense for any truck owner. Our tire purchase program allows owner operators to take advantage of our volume discounts.
Optional Terminal Fueling. Owners at Heartland are encouraged to save by purchasing discounted fuel at our facilities.
All licensing, base plates, and permits are paid for by Heartland. This is a one cent per mile value.
No up-front escrow money is required. No fuel-tax deductions. Weekly settlements, Direct-deposit is optional. Physical damage insurance is available. Safety bonus of one cent per mile is paid out annually.
GREEN MILE$ PROGRAM
Owner Operators running in the Northeast part of the country make $.95 per dispatched mile, loaded or empty, PLUS their added fuel stabilization program pay.
Heartland Express Hiring Area:

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Heartland Express Owner Operator Requirements:
- Must be 23 years of age
- 1 year of verifiable over-the-road driving experience
- No Felony convictions
- Must be able to operate in Canada
- A stable employment history
- Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement in the state of the drivers residence
- Pass a DOT physical and meet Heartland's standards
- Completion of a 3 day orientation (in Iowa City, IA; Atlanta, GA; Kingsport, TN; Columbus, OH; Carlisle, PA; or Chester, VA)
- No DWI or DUI in the last 5 years
- No reckless or careless driving in the last 5 years
- No major accident in the last 3 years (no preventable accident over $6,000. No personal injury preventable still pending accident)
- No more than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 12 months
- No more than 1 serious violation in the last 5 years (Excessive speed of 15mph or over the posted speed limit. Following too close)
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Contact Recruiting at 1-800-441-4953 or click on the job pages below.


Below are Heartland Express' Divisions. Click the link for more information.
Heartland Express Company Drivers
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Heartland Express General Information
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