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Heartland Express CAO and Secretary Joshua Stefan Helmich reported compensation-related stock activity involving the company’s common stock. He received 500 restricted shares under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, which vested immediately, and 167 shares were deemed withheld to cover tax obligations on the vesting. After these transactions, he directly holds 7,946 shares.
Strain Christopher Alan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Heartland Express Inc reported that its Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer, Christopher Alan Strain, received a grant of 500 shares of common stock. The award was issued as restricted stock under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan and vested immediately. Following this compensation-related award, his direct holdings increased to 21,500 shares of Heartland Express common stock.
Heartland Express Chief Operating Officer Rigdon Kent Daryl received 500 restricted shares of common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, which vested immediately. To satisfy tax withholding obligations on this vesting, 167 shares were withheld at $13.30 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 1,360 common shares.
Heartland Express VP of Information Technology Kris Eric Eickman reported a routine stock compensation event involving restricted shares and related tax withholding. He received 500 shares of common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, which vested immediately. To cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting, 167 shares were deemed withheld. Following these transactions, he directly holds 8,320 shares of Heartland Express common stock.
Heartland Express, Inc. filed a Form 4 showing an indirect acquisition of 500 restricted shares of common stock by the spouse of co‑trustee Angela Janssen. The award was granted under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan and vested immediately, increasing her spouse’s indirect holdings to 9,313 shares held by him.
The filing also updates the reporting of several large indirect positions in Heartland Express common stock held through family trusts and partnerships, where various co‑trustees, including Ann S. Gerdin, Angela Janssen, and Julie Durr, note their roles and in several cases disclaim beneficial ownership beyond their economic interests.
Heartland Express, Inc. reported that its Compensation Committee approved immediate base salary increases for three named executive officers. The annual salary for CFO Christopher A. Strain rose from $364,000 to $375,024, COO Kent D. Rigdon from $327,600 to $338,000, and Chief Administrative Officer Joshua S. Helmich from $286,000 to $295,100.
Effective May 15, 2026, each of these executives also received an equity grant of 500 shares under the company’s 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan, with all awards vesting immediately.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC director David P. Spalding has filed an initial Form 3, which is the required statement of beneficial ownership for company insiders. The data provided shows no reported purchases, sales, gifts, or derivative transactions, and no derivative positions listed for him in this filing excerpt.
Heartland Express, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2026, where all proposals on the ballot were approved. Stockholders elected seven directors to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 58 million votes in favor.
They ratified Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with more than 70.8 million votes for. Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers and approved an amendment to the 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan.
Heartland Express reported weaker demand but improved profitability trends in Q1 2026. Operating revenue fell to $176.3 million from $219.4 million, reflecting a smaller fleet and fewer miles in a soft freight market. Net loss narrowed to $4.8 million (basic and diluted loss per share $0.06) from a $13.9 million loss (loss per share $0.18) a year earlier.
The operating ratio improved to 101.9% from 106.8%, and the non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio improved to 101.3% from 107.1%, helped by cost reductions and a $7.3 million gain on asset sales. Cash flow from operations was $23.2 million, and cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash rose to $58.0 million, while outstanding debt stood at $149.9 million under its credit facilities.
Management highlights continued industry overcapacity, higher diesel prices and rising insurance costs as key headwinds, but notes signs of improving freight rates and ongoing debt paydown and fleet modernization.
Heartland Express, Inc. reported a first-quarter 2026 net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.06 per share, on operating revenue of $176.3 million, down from $219.4 million a year earlier.
The operating ratio improved to 101.9% from 106.8%, and non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio improved to 101.3%. The company reduced acquisition-related debt and finance lease obligations to $149.9 million, fully eliminating Smith Transport debt, while ending the quarter with $44.5 million in cash and stockholders’ equity of $749.0 million.