HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 09/02/11 for the Period Ending 09/02/11 Address 901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE NORTH LIBERTY, IA, 52317 Telephone 3196263600 CIK 0000799233 Symbol HTLD SIC Code 4213 - Trucking (No Local) Industry Ground Freight & Logistics Sector Industrials Fiscal Year 12/31 http://www.edgar-online.com Copyright 2018, EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Terms of Use.
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): September 2, 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------- HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 000-15087 93-0926999 (State of other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (319) 626-3600 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))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Officers. On September 2, 2011, Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Russell Gerdin, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer retired for health reasons, effective immediately. Michael Gerdin, the Company's President, was named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. 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 EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION 99.1 Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated September 2, 2011 with respect to the retirement of the Company's CEO and Chairman of the Board and appointment of the Company's new CEO and Chairman of the Board.
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. HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. Date: September 2, 2011 BY:/s/John P. Cosaert John P. Cosaert Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION 99.1 Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated September 2, 2011 with respect to the retirement of the Company's CEO and Chairman of the Board and appointment of the Company's new CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Friday, September 2, 2011, For Immediate Release Press Release Heartland Express, Inc. Chairman of the Board and CEO Retires NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA - September 2, 2011 - The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today that Russell Gerdin, 70, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, has retired due to health reasons. He will continue to be recognized by the Company as Chairman Emeritus. Michael Gerdin, 41, President and Director, was named Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Michael Gerdin has served as President since May of 2006, as a Board member since May of 1996, and has been acting Chairman of the Board since January 2011. Mr. Gerdin has been employed by the Company since 1992 and prior to becoming President, held other positions within the organization including Vice President of Regional Operations, President of A&M Express Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as well as other positions within the Company's operations, sales, safety and driver recruiting departments. In addition to Mr. Gerdin's experience, the Company's other senior corporate officers have a combined 142 years of experience with the organization. John P. Cosaert, will continue in his role as Executive Vice President, Finance and Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer and has 33 years of experience with the organization. Richard L. Meehan, will continue in his role as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations and has 26 years of experience with the organization. Thomas E. Hill, will continue in his role as Vice President, Controller, and Secretary and has 28 years of experience with the organization. Dennis J. Wilkinson, will continue in his role as Vice President of Operations and has 21 years of experience with the organization. Todd A. Trimble, will continue in his role as Vice President of Regional Operations and has 18 years of experience with the organization. Lindsay D. Rains, will continue in his role as Vice President of Marketing and has 16 years of experience with the organization. Heartland Express, Inc. is an irregular route truckload carrier of general commodities. The Company has built a solid reputation for providing superior service in the short to medium haul truckload market. For more information regarding Heartland Express visit the Company's website at www.heartlandexpress.com. For further information contact Michael J. Gerdin, President and CEO John P. Cosaert, ExecVP; CFO Heartland Express, Inc. 319-626-3600