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Heartland Trucking

Legal entity: DAVID J BASCOM

This audit gives Heartland Trucking a score of 81/100 — Top Recommended. We recommend using this broker based on the FMCSA, review, and customer-experience data reviewed. Auditor notes: Complete multi-category audit performed based on verified FMCSA records and rating metrics..

Last updated: August 2026 · Auditor: VerifyCarCarrier.com · MC MC-478641 · USDOT 880784

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1

Is Heartland Trucking a Legitimate Business?

Authority, Licensing & FMCSA Compliance

MC Number

MC-478641

USDOT Number

880784

Years Operating

26 years

DAVID J BASCOM holds active FMCSA operating authority, under MC MC-478641 / USDOT 880784. Its legal name, MC number, and public-facing identity line up consistently. Contact channels (website, phone, email) were all reachable and functioning at time of audit. The company has operated for 26 years, and its public profile is complete.

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2

Heartland Trucking Reviews & Reputation

What real customers are saying across platforms

Google

4.6

810 reviews

BBB

A+

Across review platforms, DAVID J BASCOM shows 4.6★ on Google (810 reviews), 4.6★ on Transport Reviews (116 reviews), 4.5★ on Trustpilot, 4.4★ on ConsumerAffairs. Review activity is fresh, and sentiment is strong across platforms. BBB status is listed as A+, with a low complaint signal. Overall complaint severity in this audit is rated low.

3

Customer Experience

Communication, pickup, delivery and issue resolution

Customer accounts describe communication as strong and price honesty as strong. Pickup experiences run strong, and delivery experiences run strong. Problem handling is described as strong, and reports on whether customers would use DAVID J BASCOM again are strong.

4

Heartland Trucking Pricing

Cost, value, and price consistency

Pricing Style

Budget

Price-Change Risk

Low

Best For

Standard Open

DAVID J BASCOM positions itself as a budget option. Consistency between quoted and final price is high, with low risk of price-change complaints. Customers generally describe the value as high. Binding transparent rate policy.

5

Routes & Service Coverage

Geographic reach and transport types offered

Coverage on common shipping lanes is rated strong, with high confidence in route relevance. Best suited for open transport, enclosed transport, luxury or high-value vehicles, inoperable vehicles.

6

Brand Transparency & Online Presence

Website quality, review handling, and trust signals

Website and brand presentation come across as strong, with strong handling of public reviews and strong service transparency. Overall trust feel from this audit is strong.

7

Final Verdict

Our full audit conclusion

Top Recommended
81/100

This audit gives Heartland Trucking a score of 81/100 — Top Recommended. We recommend using this broker based on the FMCSA, review, and customer-experience data reviewed. Auditor notes: Complete multi-category audit performed based on verified FMCSA records and rating metrics..

Recommendation: We recommend this broker.

What's Working

  • Active FMCSA Authority
  • Strong Customer Reviews

Watch Out For

  • FMCSA authority not confirmed active
  • None
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Common Questions

Frequently asked about Heartland Trucking

Is Heartland Trucking a legitimate auto transport broker?

Yes. Heartland Trucking holds active FMCSA broker authority and scores 81/100 in our independent audit — placing it in the Top Recommended tier. We recommend using this broker.

What is Heartland Trucking's trust score?

Heartland Trucking received a trust score of 81 out of 100 in the VerifyCarCarrier.com independent audit. This score is based on six weighted categories: FMCSA legitimacy, reputation, customer experience, pricing integrity, route fit, and brand transparency.

Is Heartland Trucking recommended for auto transport?

Heartland Trucking is rated "Top Recommended" by VerifyCarCarrier.com. This means we recommend using this broker based on our FMCSA and review data analysis.

How long has Heartland Trucking been in business?

According to FMCSA records, Heartland Trucking has been operating for 26 years.

Does Heartland Trucking pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com?

No. Heartland Trucking does not pay to appear on VerifyCarCarrier.com, and no broker can pay to improve their score or remove a negative verdict. Every audit score is earned based on FMCSA records and verified review data.