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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):
October 16, 2018
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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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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company [ ]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02(f)
On October 16, 2018, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the following compensation increases to four of the Company's named executive officers. The increases were effective immediately.
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Named Executive Officer | Previous Annualized Salary | New Annualized Salary | Increase |
K. Eric Eickman, Vice President of Information Technology | $147,420 | $156,000 | $8,580 |
Kent D. Rigdon, Vice President, Sales | $234,000 | $250,016 | $16,016 |
Christopher A. Strain, Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary | $235,000 | $250,016 | $15,016 |
Todd A. Trimble, Vice President, Midwestern Operations | $160,004 | $170,040 | $10,036 |
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: | October 18, 2018 | | By:/s/Christopher A. Strain | |
| | | Christopher A. Strain | |
| | | Vice President-Finance, | |
| | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | |