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):
November 7, 2008
HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number - 0-15087
NEVADA 93-0926999
(State of other Jurisdiction (IRS Employer ID No.)
of Incorporation)
901 N Kansas Avenue, North Liberty, Iowa 52317
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): 319-626-3600
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On November 6, 2008, Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") announces
Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period. A copy 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.
SIGNATURES
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: November 7, 2008 BY: /s/ John P. Cosaert
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JOHN P. COSAERT
Vice-President
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued by the Company on November 7, 2008 announced
termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period.
Exhibit No. 99.1
Thursday, November 6, 2008, For Immediate Release
Press Release
HEARTLAND EXPRESS ANNOUNCES TERMINATION OF HART-SCOTT-RODINO WAITING PERIOD
NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA - November 6, 2008 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD)
received notification on November 5, 2008, that the United States Department of
Justice and Federal Trade Commission had granted early termination of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period with respect to a filing made by the Company
and Russell A. Gerdin, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Under
applicable law, Mr. Gerdin was required to make the filing before he could
purchase any shares of our Common Stock. Mr. Gerdin wanted the flexibility to be
able to purchase our Common Stock in the open market or through negotiated
transactions if the price was acceptable. There is no assurance that Mr. Gerdin
will purchase any shares. If any such purchases occur, the number of shares and
timing of such purchases are uncertain.
Contact: Heartland Express, Inc.
Mike Gerdin, President
John Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer
319-626-3600