# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001664211
**File Stem:** 0001664211-23-000002
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001664211-23-000002.hdr.sgml**: 20230214

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001664211-23-000002

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 5

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230214

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230214

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Durr Julie J
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001664207

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 5
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-15087
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23631954

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Gerdin Ann S
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001483283

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 5
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-15087
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23631955

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Janssen Angela K
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001664284

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 5
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-15087
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23631956

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001664211
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 5
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-15087
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23631957

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 319-645-7060

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000799233
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 930926999
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3196457060

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 901 HEARTLAND WAY
- **CITY:** NORTH LIBERTY
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 52317

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 5

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>901 HEARTLAND WAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-12-31 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [X] Other (specify below)<br>_Co-Trustee of 10% Owner_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Janssen Angela K<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>901 HEARTLAND WAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-12-31 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [X] Other (specify below)<br>_Co-Trustee of 10% Owner_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Gerdin Ann S<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>901 HEARTLAND WAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-12-31 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>Durr Julie J<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>901 HEARTLAND WAY<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2022-12-31 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [ ] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [X] Other (specify below)<br>_Co-Trustee of 10% Owner_ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 2022-07-12 |  | G<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 2550306 | A | $0 | 11256095 | D<sup>(2)</sup> |  |
| Common Stock | 2022-12-01 |  | G<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 1665340 | A | $0 | 12921435 | D<sup>(2)</sup> |  |
| Common Stock | 2022-12-01 |  | G<sup>(1)</sup> |  | 38700 | A | $0 | 4283975 | I | Co-Trustee of Trust<sup>(3)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38424 | I | Trustee of Trusts<sup>(4)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 38424 | I | Trustee of Trusts<sup>(5)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5003805 | I | Co-Trustee of Trust<sup>(6)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7813 | I | By Spouse<sup>(7)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1936276 | I | Co-General Partner of Partnership<sup>(8)</sup> |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 681124 | D<sup>(9)</sup> |  |
| Common Stock |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 681124 | D<sup>(10)</sup> |  |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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### Footnotes:

(1) Annuity distributions made from grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs) created for the benefit of Ann Gerdin.

(2) Michael Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, Mrs. Janssen, and Mrs. Gerdin serve as co-trustees over shares held by the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. As co-trustees, they have shared voting and dispositive powers with respect to this trust. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed for Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen.

(3) Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen are the beneficiaries of the 2009 Gerdin Heartland Trust. Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen serve as co-trustees over shares held by the trust. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed with respect to this trust because none of the trustees have the power to vote or dispose shares without consent of the other two trustees.

(4) Mrs. Janssen is the trustee of trusts created for the benefit of her children. As trustee, Mrs. Janssen has voting and dispositive powers with respect to this trust. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed.

(5) Mrs. Durr is the trustee of trusts created for the benefit of her children. As trustee, Mrs. Durr has voting and dispositive powers with respect to this trust. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed.

(6) Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen are the beneficiaries of the 2007 Gerdin Heartland Trust. Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen serve as co-trustees over shares held by the trust. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed with respect to this trust because none of the trustees have the power to vote or dispose shares without the consent of the other two trustees.

(7) Mrs. Janssen's husband owns these shares. Beneficial ownership of these shares is disclaimed.

(8) The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, and Mrs. Janssen are co-general partners of Gerdin Family Investments LP. None of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, Mr. Gerdin, Mrs. Durr, or Mrs. Janssen has voting and dispositive powers with respect to this partnership without consent of the majority of the other co-general partners. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed except to the extent of each such reporting person's percentage ownership of general and limited partner shares in the partnership.

(9) Mrs. Janssen's directly owned shares.

(10) Mrs. Durr's directly owned shares.

**Signature:** /s/Michael Gerdin, Co-Trustee of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney previously filed  
**Date:** 2023-02-14

**Signature:** /s/Angela K. Janssen, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney previously filed  
**Date:** 2023-02-14

**Signature:** /s/Julie J. Durr, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney previously filed  
**Date:** 2023-02-14

**Signature:** /s/ Ann S. Gerdin, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney previously filed  
**Date:** 2023-02-14

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**