HTLD · Heartland Express Inc
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The price reflects a weighted average sale price for multiple transactions ranging from $15.6300 to $15.7300 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. |
Common Stock
|
31,402 |
| 2026-06-10 | SPALDING DAVID P |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from $15.42 to $15.79 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. |
Common Stock
|
2,000 |
| 2026-05-19 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Julie Durr, Angela Janssen, and Mrs. Gerdin are among the co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. As co-trustees, Ms. Durr and Ms. Janssen disclaim beneficial ownership with respect to this trust. |
Common Stock
|
4,474,456 |
| 2026-05-19 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is a co-trustee of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. As a co-trustee, Mr. Gerdin disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to this trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
4,474,456 |
| 2026-05-19 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of GRATs established by Ann S. Gerdin for her benefit. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
4,474,456 |
| 2026-05-15 | EICKMAN KRIS ERIC |
VP of Information Technology |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 500 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
500 |
| 2026-05-15 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 500 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
500 |
| 2026-05-15 | Rigdon Kent Daryl |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 500 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
500 |
| 2026-05-15 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
167 |
| 2026-05-15 | Strain Christopher Alan |
Vice President/CFO/Treasurer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 500 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
500 |
| 2026-05-15 | EICKMAN KRIS ERIC |
VP of Information Technology |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
167 |
| 2026-05-15 | Rigdon Kent Daryl |
Chief Operating Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
167 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Angela Janssen's husband received 500 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. Mrs. Janssen's husband owns these shares. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
500 |
| 2026-05-14 | SPALDING DAVID P |
Director |
Other↑
|
No Securities Owned
|
0 |
| 2026-04-24 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 2,000 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
2,000 |
| 2026-04-24 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
746 |
| 2026-04-22 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
1,069 |
| 2026-04-22 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 2,866 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
2,866 |
| 2025-12-01 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust transferred shares to four grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) for the benefit of Ann S. Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of GRATs established by Ann S. Gerdin for her benefit. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
10,000,000 |
| 2025-12-01 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust transferred shares to four grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) for the benefit of Ann S. Gerdin. Julie Durr, Angela Janssen, and Mrs. Gerdin are among the co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. As co-trustees, Ms. Durr and Ms. Janssen disclaim beneficial ownership with respect to this trust. |
Common Stock
|
10,000,000 |
| 2025-12-01 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust transferred shares to four grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) for the benefit of Ann S. Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is a co-trustee of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. As a co-trustee, Mr. Gerdin disclaims beneficial ownership with respect to this trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
10,000,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
3,929 |
| 2025-10-22 | Millis David Paul |
Director, President of Millis Transfer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 11,947 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan. The award vested immediately. |
Common Stock
|
11,947 |
| 2025-10-01 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
70 |
| 2025-10-01 | Rigdon Kent Daryl |
Chief Operating Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
70 |
| 2025-08-18 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from $8.16 to $8.20 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of the Michael J. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
24,798 |
| 2025-08-15 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of the Michael J. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
3,888 |
| 2025-08-14 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of the Michael J. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
1,314 |
| 2025-07-01 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
86 |
| 2025-07-01 | Rigdon Kent Daryl |
Chief Operating Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. Reflects the disposition of 1,133 shares for which disposition records are no longer available. |
Common Stock
|
86 |
| 2025-05-14 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Mrs. Durr, Mrs. Janssen, and Mrs. Gerdin are among the co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
|
5,525,544 |
| 2025-05-14 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of GRATs established by Ann S. Gerdin for her benefit. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
5,525,544 |
| 2025-05-14 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin. Mr. Gerdin is a co-trustee of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
5,525,544 |
| 2025-05-14 | PRATT JAMES G |
Director |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Ownership form updated to reflect change in form of beneficial ownership from directly owned to shares held in his revocable trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
6,571 |
| 2025-05-12 | Hupfeld Amanda |
Director |
Buy↑
|
Common Stock
|
2,000 |
| 2025-05-12 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 8.7600 to 9.0450 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Julie Durr is the trustee of the Julie J. Durr Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
167,644 |
| 2025-05-09 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 8.4000 to 8.5800 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Mr. Gerdin's spouse is the trustee of the Michael J. Gerdin Family Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
148,272 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 7.9300 to 8.3500 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Angela Janssen is the trustee of the Angela K. Janssen Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
100,149 |
| 2025-05-08 | Hupfeld Amanda |
Director |
Other↑
|
No Securities Owned
|
0 |
| 2025-05-07 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 7.6400 to 7.7500 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Julie Durr is the trustee of the Julie J. Durr Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
148,272 |
| 2025-05-06 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 7.5150 to 7.6700 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Angela Janssen is the trustee of the Angela K. Janssen Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
148,272 |
| 2025-05-05 | GERDIN MICHAEL J |
Director, Chief Executive Officer, 10% Owner |
Buy↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
The price reflects a weighted average purchase price for multiple transactions ranging from 7.7400 to 7.9200 per share, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a stockholder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price. Mr. Gerdin is the trustee of the Michael J. Gerdin Revocable Trust. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
148,272 |
| 2025-04-01 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
83 |
| 2025-04-01 | Trimble Todd Allan |
VP of Safety and Security |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
83 |
| 2025-04-01 | Rigdon Kent Daryl |
Chief Operating Officer |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
78 |
| 2025-01-01 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust |
10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Indirect)
Angela Janssen's husband received 1,000 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, of which 250 shares immediately vested, 250 shares will vest on April 1, 2025, 250 shares will vest on July 1, 2025, and 250 shares will vest on October 1, 2025. The award is subject to certain other vesting and forfeiture provisions. Mrs. Janssen's husband owns these shares. Beneficial ownership of these shares is disclaimed. |
Common Stock
(I)
|
1,000 |
| 2025-01-01 | Strain Christopher Alan |
Vice President/CFO/Treasurer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 1,000 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, of which 250 shares immediately vested, 250 shares will vest on April 1, 2025, 250 shares will vest on July 1, 2025, and 250 shares will vest on October 1, 2025. The award is subject to certain other vesting and forfeiture provisions. |
Common Stock
|
1,000 |
| 2025-01-01 | Trimble Todd Allan |
VP of Safety and Security |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the number of shares deemed withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock granted to the reporting person. |
Common Stock
|
83 |
| 2025-01-01 | Helmich Joshua Stefan |
SVP and CFO of CFI |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 1,000 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, of which 250 shares immediately vested, 250 shares will vest on April 1, 2025, 250 shares will vest on July 1, 2025, and 250 shares will vest on October 1, 2025. The award is subject to certain other vesting and forfeiture provisions. |
Common Stock
|
1,000 |
| 2025-01-01 | Trimble Todd Allan |
VP of Safety and Security |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Common Stock (Direct)
The reporting person received 1,000 restricted shares of Heartland Express, Inc. common stock as an award under the 2021 Restricted Stock Plan, of which 250 shares immediately vested, 250 shares will vest on April 1, 2025, 250 shares will vest on July 1, 2025, and 250 shares will vest on October 1, 2025. The award is subject to certain other vesting and forfeiture provisions. |
Common Stock
|
1,000 |