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Heartland Express director Pratt retires after 20 years

Effective Sept. 1, 2026, James G. Pratt retired and Brenda S. Neville joined the Audit and Risk Committee, with Amanda Hupfeld as chair.

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. (HTLD) reports board and committee changes. On September 1, 2026, long‑serving director James G. Pratt retired from the Board, effective immediately. The company states his retirement did not result from any disagreement with management, the Board, or the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Effective the same date, current director Brenda S. Neville replaced Mr. Pratt as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee, and current director Amanda M. Hupfeld, also an Audit and Risk Committee member, assumed duties as the committee’s Chairperson.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Director service tenure 20 years Length of service of James G. Pratt on the Board before retirement
Retirement effective date September 1, 2026 Effective date of James G. Pratt’s retirement from the Board
Audit and Risk Committee change date September 1, 2026 Effective date for committee role changes involving Brenda S. Neville and Amanda M. Hupfeld
Audit and Risk Committee financial
"replaced Mr. Pratt as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee"
A board committee that oversees a company’s financial reporting, internal controls, compliance and major business risks, and coordinates with external auditors. It acts like a building inspector and alarm system for investors, checking that the company’s books are accurate, controls are working, and potential threats (financial, legal or operational) are identified and managed, which helps protect shareholder value and reduces the chance of surprises.
Chairperson other
"assumed the duties as the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee"
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What board change did HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) announce on September 1, 2026?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC announced that director James G. Pratt retired from the Board effective September 1, 2026. The company stated that his retirement was not due to any disagreement with management, the Board, or the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Why did director James G. Pratt retire from the HEARTLAND EXPRESS (HTLD) Board?
The company reports that James G. Pratt retired from the Board and that his decision was not the result of any disagreement with management, the Board, or the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Who replaced James G. Pratt on the Audit and Risk Committee at HTLD?
Effective September 1, 2026, Brenda S. Neville, a current Board member, replaced James G. Pratt as a member of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Who is now Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee at HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD)?
Amanda M. Hupfeld, a Board member and existing Audit and Risk Committee member, assumed the duties as Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee effective September 1, 2026.

How long did James G. Pratt serve on the HEARTLAND EXPRESS (HTLD) Board?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC notes that James G. Pratt provided dedicated service on the Board for approximately 20 years before his retirement effective September 1, 2026.

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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):
September 1, 2026

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


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


901 HEARTLAND WAY,NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
(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))

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On September 1, 2026, James G. Pratt, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Heartland Express, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision retire from the Board. Mr. Pratt’s retirement is effective immediately and was not the result of any disagreement with management or the Board or related to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Company thanks Mr. Pratt for his dedicated service over the last 20 years.

Effective September 1, 2026, current Board member, Brenda S. Neville, replaced Mr. Pratt as a member of the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee. Board and current Audit and Risk Committee member, Amanda M. Hupfeld, assumed the duties as the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee.








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 hereunto duly authorized.


HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
Date:September 2, 2026By:/s/Christopher A. Strain
Christopher A. Strain
Vice President-Finance,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer


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