---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000799233-26-000002"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HTLD"
cik: "0000799233"
company_name: "HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:28:28.549933+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Joshua Helmich appointed CAO of Heartland Express; ceases as CFI CFO

## Summary
- Helmich appointed Chief Administrative Officer effective Jan 1, 2026.
- He continues as Secretary; ceased as SVP and CFO of CFI on Dec 31, 2025.
- Role change is part of integration of CFI's U.S. operations into Heartland Express.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000799233-26-000002
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HTLD
- cik: 0000799233
- company_name: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/799233/000079923326000002/0000799233-26-000002-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/799233/000079923326000002/htld-20251231.htm

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