DBA: HEARTLAND CARRIERS
DARREN E PLETCHER
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 4
Trailers: 10 (10 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
JCT HWY 40 K27, SHARON SPRINGS, KS, 67758
Phone Number
(785) 852-4299
Mailing Address
PO BOX 11, SHARON SPRINGS, KS, 67758
Cell Phone
(758) 821-2009
Email Address
Fax Number
(785) 852-4178
Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | A0284557001 | $750,000 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | GRT23353A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2025-07-04 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZA2995 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | 2018-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | CPKS0560115162 | $750,000 | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURAN… | 2018-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | TMC0102838 | $750,000 | TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY I… | 2017-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0049814 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2016-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0043878 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2015-06-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | PRA9397329-01 | $750,000 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… | 2014-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | PRA9397329 | $750,000 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… | 2013-06-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | 50 KSA100194 | $750,000 | OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 2012-06-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-12-02 | BIPD/Primary | 50 KSA100048 | $750,000 | OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-06-24 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-07-28 | CARGO | 50 KSA000465 | $750,000 | OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-12-25 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-12-02 | BIPD/Primary | 50 KSA000465 | $750,000 | OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-12-25 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-12-02 | BIPD/Primary | 04CA8574 | $750,000 | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 2003-06-24 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-12-02 | CARGO | SP61496 | $750,000 | MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO. | 2003-06-24 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1996-07-01 | CARGO | 9LL29 | $750,000 | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… | 1999-12-02 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No inspection records available |
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No inspection records available
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | KS2025E30271 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2024 | KS2024E28826 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2015 | CO2015001068 | CO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2014 | KS2014E07507 | KS | Fatal | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2014 | KS2014E07428 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2014 | KS2014E07427 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2011 | KS2011E03954 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2011 | KS2011E03203 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2003 | KS2003007781 | KS | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 19, 2002 | KS2002006332 | KS | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 5, 2001 | KS2001004612 | KS | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 6, 1997 | CO0000019200 | CO | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Jul 14, 2025
KS • KS2025E30271
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 4, 2024
KS • KS2024E28826
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 14, 2015
CO • CO2015001068
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 16, 2014
KS • KS2014E07507
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 16, 2014
KS • KS2014E07428
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 16, 2014
KS • KS2014E07427
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 11, 2011
KS • KS2011E03954
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 2, 2011
KS • KS2011E03203
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 1, 2003
KS • KS2003007781
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 19, 2002
KS • KS2002006332
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jul 5, 2001
KS • KS2001004612
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Mar 6, 1997
CO • CO0000019200
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
5
Total Crashes
12
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 11 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 8 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
11
8 owned
Trailers
10
10 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
4
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
11
Power Units
11
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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