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    Heartland Express Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

    7/29/25 7:55:33 AM ET
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    htld-20250724
    0000799233FALSE901 HEARTLAND WAY,NORTH LIBERTYIA319645-706000007992332025-07-242025-07-24

    UNITED STATES
    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549
    --------------------------------------------------------------


    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):
    July 24, 2025

    ----------------------------------------------------------------
    HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
    (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

    Nevada000-1508793-0926999
    (State of other Jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
    of Incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

    901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA
    52317
    (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
    319 645-7060
    Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):


    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

    ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

    ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

    ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

    ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

    Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
    Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
    Common Stock, $0.01 par valueHTLDNASDAQ


    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 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

    On July 24, 2025, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

    Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

    (d) Exhibits
    EXHIBIT 
    NUMBEREXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
      
    99.1
    Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated July 24, 2025 with
     respect to the Company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended
     
    June 30, 2025


    The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act:”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

    The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph following the financial and operating information in the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.



    SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

      HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
       
    Date:July 29, 2025 By:/s/Christopher A. Strain
      Christopher A. Strain
      Vice President-Finance,
      Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer


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