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):
May 8, 2014
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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): |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02(b)
Effective May 8, 2014, Richard L. Meehan transitioned out of his role as Heartland Express, Inc.'s (the Company") Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations but still remains an employee of the Company.
Item 5.02(f)
On May 8, 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the following compensation increases to two of the Company's named executive officers. The increases were effective May 12, 2014.
Named Executive Officer | Previous Annualized Salary | New Annualized Salary | Increase |
Michael J. Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | $300,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 |
Thomas E. Hill, Vice President, Controller, and Secretary | $150,000 | $156,500 | $6,500 |
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: | May 14, 2014 | By: /s/ John P. Cosaert | ||
John P. Cosaert | ||||
Executive Vice President - Finance, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||