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):
September 14, 2010
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Nevada | 000-15087 | 93-0926999 |
| (State of other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA | 52317 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
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| (319) 626-3600 |
| Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): |
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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On September 14, 2010, Heartland Express, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A co py of the press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
The Exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index accompanying Form 8-K is furnished herewith.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchang e Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. | |
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| Date: | September 16, 2010 | | By: /s/ John P. Cosaert | |
| | | | J ohn P. Cosaert | |
| | | | Executive Vice President - Finance, | |
| | | ; | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| EXHIBIT | |
| NUMBER | EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION |
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| 99.1 | Press release issued by the Company on September 14, 2010, announcing the |
| | declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. |
