Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 05, 2016 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced that on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, Michael Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and Chris Strain, Controller will present at the Stifel 2016 Transportation & Logistics Conference at 6:35 am (central time).

Mr. Gerdin and Mr. Strain will also present at the 2016 BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 6:45 am (central time).

Interested investors can access a live audio webcast of the Heartland Express, Inc. presentation at the Stifel 2016 Transportation & Logistics Conference at http://wsw.com/webcast/stifel/htld.

Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States. Heartland focuses on medium to short haul regional freight, offering shippers industry leading on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals for their customers. More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com.

This press release and the webcast announced in this press release may contain statements that might be considered as forward-looking statements or predictions of future operations. Such statements are based on management’s belief or interpretation of information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual events may differ from these expectations as specified from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Heartland Express, Inc.
Michael Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer
319-626-3600

John P. Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer
319-626-3600

Chris Strain, Controller
319-626-3600