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):
February 16, 2017

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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.

On February 16, 2017, Lawrence D. Crouse, a member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Heartland Express, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), provided notice to the Company of his resignation as a Board member effective immediately. Mr. Crouse's decision to resign is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

After giving effect to Mr. Crouse's decision to resign his position as a Board member, the majority of the members of the Board will continue to be independent.

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:
February 21, 2017
 
By:/s/John P. Cosaert
 
 
 
 
John P. Cosaert
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President Finance, Treasurer
 
 
 
 
and Chief Financial Officer