Heartland Express INC
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Heartland Express announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, marking its 92nd consecutive quarterly payout.
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Dr. Benjamin J. Allen will not stand for re-election to the Heartland Express Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting after 31 years of service.
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Heartland Express, Inc. reported significant net losses for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, alongside a trade name impairment, despite operational improvements.
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Heartland Express, Inc. announced the appointment of Joshua Helmich as Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2026, as part of the integration of Contract Freighters, Inc.
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Heartland Express, Inc. announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, marking its ninetieth consecutive payout.
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Heartland Express announces the integration and rebranding of Contract Freighters, Inc.'s U.S. operations into Heartland Express, effective December 31, 2025.
Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)
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Heartland Express Inc. reported a reduced net loss for the first quarter of 2026, driven by improved operating ratios and strategic fleet adjustments, despite a significant increase in fuel costs.
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Heartland Express reported a net loss of $8.3 million in Q3 2025, with revenue declining 24.4% year-over-year, as a soft freight market and integration challenges impacted performance.
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Heartland Express Inc. reported a significant net loss and revenue decline for Q2 2025, attributing the results to a weak freight environment and operational challenges.
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Capital raise
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Heartland Express reports a net loss for Q1 2025, impacted by adverse weather, tariff uncertainties, and ongoing industry challenges.
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Heartland Express experienced a net loss in the third quarter of 2024 due to weak freight demand and increased operating costs, despite implementing strategic changes.
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Heartland Express experienced a net loss in the second quarter of 2024 due to a challenging freight environment and increased operating costs.
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Annual Reports (10-K)
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Heartland Express faced a challenging 2024, reporting a net loss of $29.7 million due to a weak freight environment, despite strategic acquisitions and cost control efforts.
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Heartland Express reported a decrease in net income for 2023, impacted by a soft freight market and integration costs from recent acquisitions, despite record revenue.
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Insider Trading (Form 4)
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Heartland Express Director David Paul Millis reported a sale of common stock valued at approximately $492,000.
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Director David P. Spalding purchased 2,000 shares of Heartland Express common stock at a weighted average price of $15.69.
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CEO Michael J. Gerdin reported a transfer of 4,474,456 shares of Heartland Express common stock between trusts.
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The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust reported a transfer of 4,474,456 shares of Heartland Express common stock via annuity distribution.
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CAO and Secretary Joshua Stefan Helmich acquired 500 shares of Heartland Express common stock via a restricted stock award.
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CFO Christopher Alan Strain acquired 500 shares of Heartland Express common stock through a restricted stock award.
Proxy Statements (Def-14A)
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Heartland Express has filed its 2026 proxy statement, outlining director elections, executive compensation, and a proposal to increase shares under its 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan.
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Heartland Express has filed definitive additional materials related to its proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Heartland Express will hold its annual meeting on May 8, 2025, to elect directors, ratify the accounting firm, and conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation.
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Heartland Express has filed definitive additional materials related to its proxy statement with the SEC.
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Heartland Express will hold its annual stockholders meeting on May 9, 2024, to vote on the election of directors, ratification of the accounting firm, and executive compensation.
Schedule 13D - Activist Investments
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SCHEDULE 13D/A: Heartland Express CEO Michael J. Gerdin Increases Stake to 40.7% Through Open Market Purchases
Heartland Express, Inc. CEO Michael J. Gerdin has increased his beneficial ownership in the company to 40.7% of outstanding common stock, including a recent open market purchase of 148,272 shares by his revocable trust.
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Schedule 13G - Passive Investments
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Key family members and trusts disclose substantial beneficial ownership in Heartland Express, Inc., with two individuals holding over 20% each.
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The Vanguard Group has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 3.91% in Heartland Express Inc. common stock.
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The Vanguard Group updated its beneficial ownership in Heartland Express Inc., reporting a 5.02% stake as of September 30, 2025.
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BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed an 8.1% beneficial ownership in Heartland Express Inc., holding 6,293,357 shares of common stock.
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Key individuals and trusts associated with Heartland Express have updated their beneficial ownership stakes, collectively holding significant control.