Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 09, 2018 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced that on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, Michael Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Stifel 2018 Transportation & Logistics Conference at 7:35 am (eastern time).

Interested investors can access a live audio webcast of the Heartland Express, Inc. presentation at the Stifel 2018 Transportation & Logistics Conference at http://wsw.com/webcast/stifel12/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 may contain statements that might be considered as forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.  Such statements are based on management's belief or interpretation of information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Actual events may differ from these expectations as a result of numerous factors, including, without limitation, those specified in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak as of their respective dates.

Contact:

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

Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer
319-626-3600