NEO changes May 2015


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 14, 2015

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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 14, 2015, Thomas E. Hill transitioned out of his role as Heartland Express, Inc.'s (the Company") Vice President, Controller, and Secretary but still remains an employee of the Company.

Item 5.02(f)

On May 14, 2015, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the following compensation increases to one of the Company's named executive officers. The increase was effective May 14, 2015.

Named Executive Officer
Previous Annualized Salary
New Annualized Salary
Increase
Michael J. Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
$500,000
$575,000
$75,000
  



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 18, 2015
 
By: /s/ John P. Cosaert
 
 
 
 
John P. Cosaert
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President - Finance,
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer