HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC 8-K

What Happened
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Joshua Helmich has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer of the company, effective January 1, 2026, in connection with the integration of the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) into Heartland Express. Mr. Helmich will continue to serve as the company’s Secretary and ceased serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CFI, effective December 31, 2025. The filing was signed on January 7, 2026.

Key Details

• Appointment: Joshua Helmich named Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2026.
• Role continuity: Helmich will remain Secretary of Heartland Express.
• Prior change: He stopped serving as SVP and CFO of CFI as of December 31, 2025.
• Filing: Reported on Form 8-K under Item 5.02; signed January 7, 2026.

Why It Matters
This is an executive-level personnel change tied to the operational integration of CFI into Heartland Express. For investors, it signals management reorganization as the companies combine U.S. operations; Helmich’s appointment and continued secretary role show internal continuity in governance during the integration. The filing contains no new financial results or compensation changes.