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 22, 2005
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)
2777 HEARTLAND DRIVE, CORALVILLE, IOWA 52241
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): 319-545-2728
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On September 22, 2005, Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") announced
plans for a new corporate headquarters. 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: September 22, 2005 BY: /s/ John P. Cosaert
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JOHN P. COSAERT
Vice-President
Finance and Treasurer
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press release issued by the Company on September 22, 2005 announced plans
for a new corporate headquarters.
Exhibit No. 99.1
September 22, 2005, For Immediate Release
Press Release
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces New Corporate Headquarters.
CORALVILLE, IOWA - September 22, 2005 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD)
announced today the planned construction of a new corporate headquarters. The
new headquarters and an adjacent shop facility will be built on 40 acres of land
in North Liberty, Iowa, approximately five miles from the current location. The
new headquarters building will consolidate our operations under one roof and
accommodate future growth. The shop facility will be designed to increase
accessibility and improve operational efficiencies. The North Liberty location
is on Interstate 380 and will provide a centralized location in the Cedar
Rapids/Iowa City business corridor.
Site preparation will begin immediately with ground breaking and the beginning
of construction set for the spring of 2006. The construction period will be
approximately twelve months with completion anticipated in the spring of 2007.
The new facilities will be funded with the proceeds from the sale of the current
corporate headquarters location. The Company's current facilities are situated
on approximately 26 acres of land.
The company currently has regional operating centers in Atlanta, GA, Carlisle,
PA, Chester, VA, Columbus, OH, Coralville, IA, Jacksonville, FL, Kingsport, TN,
Olive Branch, MS, and Phoenix, AZ.
The Company reported gross revenues of $457.1 million and a 79.5% operating
ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of gross revenues) in 2004 with $517.0
million in total assets.
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.
John Cosaert or Mike Gerdin
319-545-2728
End of Report