Heartland Express, Inc. (Heartland), incorporated on August 8, 1986, is a holding company. The Company is a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier. The Company focuses primarily on short- to medium-haul, asset-based dry van truckload services in regional markets near its terminals. Its primary customers include retailers and manufacturers. The Company provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers from Washington to Florida and New England to California. The Company provides truckload services across the United States and parts of Canada. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had operated 20 terminal facilities throughout the contiguous United States in addition to its terminal and corporate headquarters in North Liberty, Iowa.
The Company's truckload services are primarily asset-based transportation services in the dry van truckload market, and it also offers truckload temperature-controlled transportation services and non-asset based brokerage services. All tractors are equipped with mobile communication systems. This technology allows for communication with its drivers regarding freight and safety, and provides the ability to manage the needs of its customers based on real-time information on load status. Its mobile communication systems also allow it to obtain information regarding equipment for planning and maintenance time, as well as information regarding driver performance. The Company's subsidiaries include Heartland Express, Inc. of Iowa, Heartland Express Services, Inc., Heartland Express Maintenance Services, Inc., and A & M Express, Inc.
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The company trades on NASDAQ exchange. The company headquarter is located in Iowa, IA. The company was established in the 1978.| Ticker | HTLD |
| Long Name | Heartland Express, Inc. |
| Short Name | Heartland Express |