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):
July 11, 2011
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 000-15087 | 93-0926999 |
(State of other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
901 NORTH KANSAS AVE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA | 52317 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(319) 626-3600 |
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code): |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On July 11, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc., (the "Company"), approved salary increases for the following named executive officers:
Named Executive Officer | New Annualized Salary |
Michael J. Gerdin, President and Director | $280,000 |
John P. Cosaert, Executive Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | $260,000 |
Richard L. Meehan, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Operations | $260,000 |
Thomas E. Hill, Vice President, Controller, and Secretary | $150,000 |
There were no other changes to named executive officer compensation.
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On July 11, 2011, a Special Meeting of Stockholders of Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company") was held, at which meeting the approval of the Heartland Express, Inc. 2011 Restricted Stock Award Plan (the "Plan") was ratified.
The voting tabulation on the ratification of the Plan was as follows:
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-votes | |||
79,552,261 | 618,223 | 1,508,640 | 4,380,477 | |||
SIGNATURE
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: | July 14, 2011 | By: /s/ John P. Cosaert | ||
John P. Cosaert | ||||
Executive Vice President - Finance, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||