52. Heartland Express
Data through Dec 31, 2025
Location
North Liberty, Iowa
Stock
Nasdaq: HTLD
Leadership
Michael Gerdin, Chairman, President and CEO; Christopher Strain, CFO
Revenue (000)
$612,937
Net Income (000)
$56,386
Services
Heartland Express (dry van and refrigerated TL, dedicated contract carriage, freight brokerage)
Smith Transport, Millis Transfer (dry van TL)
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