How many HTLD shares does the Pratt-related trust hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, the revocable trust associated with director James G. Pratt held 35,000 shares of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock as an indirect ownership position.

Heartland Express director granted 5,000 shares

Q: What insider transaction did HTLD director James G. Pratt report?

Director James G. Pratt reported a grant or award acquisition of 5,000 shares of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock on August 31, 2026, held indirectly through a revocable trust.

Q: Was the HTLD insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the reported transaction involving 5,000 HEARTLAND EXPRESS shares acquired by the revocable trust.

Q: Is James G. Pratt’s ownership in HTLD direct or indirect?

The reported holdings are indirect. The 35,000 HEARTLAND EXPRESS shares are held by a revocable trust, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote and ownership nature field.

Pratt’s revocable trust was awarded 5,000 HTLD shares at a reported $0.00 price, boosting its indirect holding to 35,000.

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) director James G. Pratt reported an acquisition of company stock through a trust. On August 31, 2026, a revocable trust associated with him received a grant or award of 5,000 shares of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock at a reported price of $0.00 per share. After this award, the trust held 35,000 shares of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock indirectly for Pratt. No transactions were reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 5,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider PRATT JAMES G

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock ^F1	5,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 35,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Shares held in revocable trust.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 5,000 shares Price per share for award: $0.00 per share Shares held after transaction: 35,000 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 5,000 shares Grant or award of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock on August 31, 2026

Price per share for award $0.00 per share Reported for the 5,000-share grant or award

Shares held after transaction 35,000 shares Indirectly held by revocable trust associated with James G. Pratt after the award

Number of acquire-type transactions 1 transaction Non-derivative acquisition reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

revocable trust, indirect ownership, grant or award acquisition, Rule 10b5-1

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revocable trust financial

"Shares held in revocable trust."

A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.

indirect ownership financial

"total shares following transaction were 35,000, reported as indirect ownership"

grant or award acquisition financial

"The transaction is described as a grant or award acquisition of 5,000 shares"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

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What insider transaction did HTLD director James G. Pratt report?

Director James G. Pratt reported a grant or award acquisition of 5,000 shares of HEARTLAND EXPRESS common stock on August 31, 2026, held indirectly through a revocable trust.

Was the HTLD insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the reported transaction involving 5,000 HEARTLAND EXPRESS shares acquired by the revocable trust.

What was the reported price for the HTLD shares acquired by the Pratt trust?

The 5,000 HEARTLAND EXPRESS shares acquired by the revocable trust were reported at a price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a grant or award rather than an open-market purchase.

Is James G. Pratt’s ownership in HTLD direct or indirect?

The reported holdings are indirect. The 35,000 HEARTLAND EXPRESS shares are held by a revocable trust, as disclosed in the Form 4 footnote and ownership nature field.

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Available on EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 01:09 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/02/2026 - 01:08 PM EDT

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PRATT JAMES G

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

901 HEARTLAND WAY

(Street)

NORTH LIBERTY

IOWA

52317

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/31/2026		A		5,000	A	$0	35,000	I⁽¹⁾	By Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares held in revocable trust.

Remarks:

	/s/ James G. Pratt, by Chris Strain, attorney-in-fact, pursuant to a POA previously filed	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR