Our Commitment to Community

Through our business practices and in our personal lives, we want to ensure a better future for the people who work for us, those we do business with, and the communities that we are a part of.

	Environmental Sustainability Heartland Express has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption, by investing in a more fuel efficient fleet, managing and reducing idling time, and other initiatives to reduce consumption. SmartWay has recognized Heartland's initiatives with the highest score possible.
	Public Safety Safe operations take precedence over any other objective within Heartland Express. This commitment is demonstrated by hiring only the safest drivers (verified by their driving and accident records), routine testing, operating one of the newest fleets of equipment on the road with rigorous maintenance schedules, and vigilantly practicing safe driving habits. Independent scoring by the FMCSA has ranked Heartland Express as one of the safest carriers in the nation.
	Giving Back Giving back to the community has long been a tradition by Heartland and its employees alike. In 2010 our people gave in many ways - over 65 employees gathered to donate for the Red Cross Blood Drive, we shared resources with Habitat for Humanity, and together we raised $32,000 for The University of Iowa Children's Hospital.  Each year our people give time to speak with groups of students from K-12 about what we do, and also about skills, education, and career development that will be valuable in their lives.