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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 26, 2011
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada | 000-15087 | 93-0926999 |
(State of other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA | 52317 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
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(319) 626-3600 |
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Officers.
On January 26, 2011, Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Russell Gerdin, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will be taking a leave of absence for health reasons, effective immediately. During Russell Gerdin's absence, Michael Gerdin, the Company's President, will assume all of Russell Gerdin's responsibilities including the responsibilities of Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer for SEC reporting purposes.
Mr. Michael Gerdin, 41, has served as President since May of 2006 and as a Board member since May of 1996. Mr. Michael Gerdin served as the Company's Vice President of Regional Operations from January 2001 until May 2006. In addition he previously served as President of A & M Express, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, from September 1998 through December 2000. From July 1997 to September 1998, Mr. Michael Gerdin coordinated the operations departments of Heartland Express and A & M Express. From 1992 until July 1997, Mr. Michael Gerdin held a variety of positions within the Company, including positions in the operations, sales, safety, and driver recruiting departments. Michael J. Gerdin is the son of Russell A. Gerdin. With respect to Section 404(a) of Regulation S-K, there are no relationships or related transactions between Mr. Michael Gerdin and the Company that are required to be reported.
The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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EXHIBIT | |
NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 | Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated January 26, 2011 with |
| respect to the Company's CEO and Chairman of the Board taking a |
| leave of absence for health reasons |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. | |
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Date: | January 27, 2011 | | BY:/s/John P. Cosaert | |
| | | John P. Cosaert | |
| | | Executive Vice President - Finance, | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT | |
NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 | Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated January 26, 2011 with |
| respect to the Company's CEO and Chairman of the Board taking a |
| leave of absence for health reasons |