<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001008886-25-000245.txt : 20250814
<SEC-HEADER>0001008886-25-000245.hdr.sgml : 20250814
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20250814174214
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001008886-25-000245
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SCHEDULE 13G/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		6
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250814
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250814

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000799233
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) [4213]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				930926999
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-39197
		FILM NUMBER:		251221381

	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

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Gerdin Ann S
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001483283
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SCHEDULE 13G/A

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		901 HEARTLAND WAY
		CITY:			NORTH LIBERTY
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			52317
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>SCHEDULE 13G/A
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>primary_doc.xml
<TEXT>
<XML>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><edgarSubmission xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/schedule13g" xmlns:com="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">
<headerData>
<submissionType>SCHEDULE 13G/A</submissionType>
<filerInfo>
<filer>
<filerCredentials>
<cik>0001483283</cik>
<ccc>XXXXXXXX</ccc>
</filerCredentials>
</filer>
<liveTestFlag>LIVE</liveTestFlag>



</filerInfo>
</headerData>
<formData>
<coverPageHeader>
<amendmentNo>20</amendmentNo>
<securitiesClassTitle>Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share</securitiesClassTitle>
<eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>06/30/2025</eventDateRequiresFilingThisStatement>
<issuerInfo>
<issuerCik>0000799233</issuerCik>
<issuerName>HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.</issuerName>
<issuerCusip>422347104</issuerCusip>
<issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>
<com:street1>901 Heartland Way</com:street1>
<com:city>North Liberty</com:city>
<com:stateOrCountry>IA</com:stateOrCountry>
<com:zipCode>52317</com:zipCode>
</issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>
</issuerInfo>
<designateRulesPursuantThisScheduleFiled>
<designateRulePursuantThisScheduleFiled>Rule 13d-1(d)</designateRulePursuantThisScheduleFiled>
</designateRulesPursuantThisScheduleFiled>
</coverPageHeader>
<coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>

<reportingPersonName>Gerdin Ann S</reportingPersonName>
<memberGroup>b</memberGroup>
<citizenshipOrOrganization>X1</citizenshipOrOrganization>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<soleVotingPower>0</soleVotingPower>
<sharedVotingPower>16401352</sharedVotingPower>
<soleDispositivePower>0</soleDispositivePower>
<sharedDispositivePower>16401352</sharedDispositivePower>
</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>16401352</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>
<aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
<classPercent>21.2</classPercent>
<typeOfReportingPerson>IN</typeOfReportingPerson>
<comments>The percentage indicated in Row (11) is based on 77,408,229 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025.</comments>
</coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>
<coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>

<reportingPersonName>Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust</reportingPersonName>
<memberGroup>b</memberGroup>
<citizenshipOrOrganization>IA</citizenshipOrOrganization>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<soleVotingPower>0</soleVotingPower>
<sharedVotingPower>16401352</sharedVotingPower>
<soleDispositivePower>0</soleDispositivePower>
<sharedDispositivePower>16401352</sharedDispositivePower>
</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>16401352</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>
<aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
<classPercent>21.2</classPercent>
<typeOfReportingPerson>OO</typeOfReportingPerson>
<comments>The percentage indicated in Row (11) is based on 77,408,229 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025.</comments>
</coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>
<coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>

<reportingPersonName>Durr Julie J</reportingPersonName>
<memberGroup>b</memberGroup>
<citizenshipOrOrganization>X1</citizenshipOrOrganization>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<soleVotingPower>1252924</soleVotingPower>
<sharedVotingPower>25689132</sharedVotingPower>
<soleDispositivePower>1252924</soleDispositivePower>
<sharedDispositivePower>25689132</sharedDispositivePower>
</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>26942056</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>
<aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
<classPercent>34.8</classPercent>
<typeOfReportingPerson>IN</typeOfReportingPerson>
<comments>The percentage indicated in Row (11) is based on 77,408,229 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025.</comments>
</coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>
<coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>

<reportingPersonName>Janssen Angela K</reportingPersonName>
<memberGroup>b</memberGroup>
<citizenshipOrOrganization>X1</citizenshipOrOrganization>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<soleVotingPower>1738673</soleVotingPower>
<sharedVotingPower>25697945</sharedVotingPower>
<soleDispositivePower>1738673</soleDispositivePower>
<sharedDispositivePower>25697945</sharedDispositivePower>
</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedNumberOfShares>
<reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>27436618</reportingPersonBeneficiallyOwnedAggregateNumberOfShares>
<aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>N</aggregateAmountExcludesCertainSharesFlag>
<classPercent>35.4</classPercent>
<typeOfReportingPerson>IN</typeOfReportingPerson>
<comments>The percentage indicated in Row (11) is based on 77,408,229 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025.</comments>
</coverPageHeaderReportingPersonDetails>
<items>
<item1>
<issuerName>HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.</issuerName>
<issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, Iowa, 52317</issuerPrincipalExecutiveOfficeAddress>
</item1>
<item2>
<filingPersonName>This Schedule 13G/A is being filed on behalf of (i) Ann S. Gerdin, (ii) the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, (iii) Julie J. Durr, and (iv) Angela K. Janssen (collectively, the "Reporting Persons").</filingPersonName>
<principalBusinessOfficeOrResidenceAddress>The principal business office of the Reporting Persons is 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA 52317.</principalBusinessOfficeOrResidenceAddress>
<citizenship>Ann S. Gerdin, Julie J. Durr, and Angela K. Janssen: United States of America. The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust: Iowa.</citizenship>
</item2>
<item3>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item3>
<item4>
<amountBeneficiallyOwned>Ann S. Gerdin may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 14,465,076 shares of Common Stock owned by the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust and 1,936,276 shares of Common Stock owned by Gerdin Family Investments, LP ("GFI"). Ann S. Gerdin, Michael J. Gerdin, Julie J. Durr, and Angela K. Janssen serve as co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust and have shared voting and dispositive power over shares held by such trust. As co-general partner of GFI, the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust has shared voting and dispositive power over the shares owned by GFI. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed, because as one of the co-general partners, the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of at least one other co-general partner. &#13;
&#13;
The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 14,465,076 shares of Common Stock and 1,936,276 shares of Common Stock owned by GFI. Ann S. Gerdin, Michael J. Gerdin, Julie J. Durr, and Angela K. Janssen serve as co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust and have shared voting and dispositive power over shares held by such trust. As co-general partner of GFI, the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust has shared voting and dispositive power over the shares owned by GFI. Beneficial ownership is disclaimed, because as one of the co-general partners, the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of at least one other co-general partner.&#13;
&#13;
Julie J. Durr may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 26,942,056 shares of Common Stock, comprised of (i) 1,214,500 shares of Common Stock owned by the Julie J. Durr Revocable Trust, over which Mrs. Durr serves as trustee, (ii) 38,424 shares of Common Stock owned by trusts established for the benefit of Mrs. Durr's children, over which Mrs. Durr serves as trustee, (iii) 14,465,076 shares of Common Stock owned by the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, (iv) 5,003,805 shares of Common Stock owned by the 2007 Gerdin Heartland Trust, (v) 4,283,975 shares of Common Stock owned by the 2009 Gerdin Heartland Trust, and (vi) 1,936,276 shares owned by GFI.  Mrs. Durr is one of the co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. Mrs. Durr is one of the co-trustees of the 2007 Gerdin Heartland Trust and the 2009 Gerdin Heartland Trust (collectively, the "Heartland Trusts"). Mrs. Durr disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Heartland Trusts, because as one of the co-trustees, she does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of the other co-trustees. Mrs. Durr is a co-general partner of GFI and has shared voting and dispositive power over the shares owned by GFI. Mrs. Durr disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by GFI, because as one of the co-general partners, she does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of at least one other co-general partner. &#13;
&#13;
Angela K. Janssen may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 27,436,618 shares of Common Stock, comprised of (i) 1,700,249 shares of Common Stock owned by the Angela K. Janssen Revocable Trust, over which Mrs. Janssen serves as trustee, (ii) 38,424 shares of Common Stock owned by trusts established for the benefit of Mrs. Janssen's children, over which Mrs. Janssen serves as trustee, (iii) 14,465,076 shares of Common Stock owned by the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, (iv) 5,003,805 shares of Common Stock owned by the 2007 Gerdin Heartland Trust, (v) 4,283,975 shares of Common Stock owned by the 2009 Gerdin Heartland Trust, (vi) 1,936,276 shares owned by GFI, and (vii) 8,813 shares of Common Stock owned by Mrs. Janssen's husband. Mrs. Janssen is one of the co-trustees of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust. Mrs. Janssen is one of the co-trustees of the Heartland Trusts. Mrs. Janssen disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Heartland Trusts, because as one of the co-trustees, she does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of the other co-trustees. Mrs. Janssen is a co-general partner of GFI and has shared voting and dispositive power over the shares owned by GFI. Mrs. Janssen disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by GFI, because as one of the co-general partners, she does not have the power to vote or dispose of those shares without the consent of at least one other co-general partner. &#13;
&#13;
Beneficial ownership in the foregoing shares is disclaimed except to the extent of each such Reporting Person's pecuniary interest.</amountBeneficiallyOwned>
<classPercent>See Row (11) of each Reporting Person's cover page. The percentage indicated in Row (11) of each Reporting Person's cover page is based on 77,408,229 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of August 6, 2025, as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 8, 2025.</classPercent>
<numberOfSharesPersonHas>
<solePowerOrDirectToVote>See Row (5) of each Reporting Person's cover page.</solePowerOrDirectToVote>
<sharedPowerOrDirectToVote>See Row (6) of each Reporting Person's cover page.</sharedPowerOrDirectToVote>
<solePowerOrDirectToDispose>See Row (7) of each Reporting Person's cover page.</solePowerOrDirectToDispose>
<sharedPowerOrDirectToDispose>See Row (8) of each Reporting Person's cover page.</sharedPowerOrDirectToDispose>
</numberOfSharesPersonHas>
</item4>
<item5>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item5>
<item6>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item6>
<item7>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item7>
<item8>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item8>
<item9>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item9>
<item10>
<notApplicableFlag>Y</notApplicableFlag>
</item10>
</items>
<exhibitInfo>Exhibit 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement &#13;
Exhibit 99.2 Power of Attorney- Ann S. Gerdin&#13;
Exhibit 99.3 Power of Attorney- Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust&#13;
Exhibit 99.4 Power of Attorney- Julie J. Durr&#13;
Exhibit 99.5 Power of Attorney- Angela K. Janssen</exhibitInfo>
<signatureInformation>
<reportingPersonName>Gerdin Ann S</reportingPersonName>
<signatureDetails>
<signature>/s/ Ann S. Gerdin, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</signature>
<title>Ann S. Gerdin</title>
<date>08/14/2025</date>
</signatureDetails>
</signatureInformation>
<signatureInformation>
<reportingPersonName>Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust</reportingPersonName>
<signatureDetails>
<signature>/s/ Ann S. Gerdin, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</signature>
<title>Ann S. Gerdin, co-trustee of the Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust</title>
<date>08/14/2025</date>
</signatureDetails>
</signatureInformation>
<signatureInformation>
<reportingPersonName>Durr Julie J</reportingPersonName>
<signatureDetails>
<signature>/s/ Julie J. Durr, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</signature>
<title>Julie J. Durr</title>
<date>08/14/2025</date>
</signatureDetails>
</signatureInformation>
<signatureInformation>
<reportingPersonName>Janssen Angela K</reportingPersonName>
<signatureDetails>
<signature>/s/ Angela K. Janssen, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</signature>
<title>Angela K. Janssen</title>
<date>08/14/2025</date>
</signatureDetails>
</signatureInformation>
</formData>

</edgarSubmission>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99.1
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>exhibit991.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.1
<TEXT>
<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <!-- Licensed to: scudder
         Document created using Broadridge PROfile 25.3.1.5296
         Copyright 1995 - 2025 Broadridge -->
  </head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; color: #000000;">
  <div>
    <hr align="center" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid black; border-top: 4px solid black; height: 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></div>
  <div style="text-align: right;">Exhibit 99.1<br>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
  <div>
    <div style="text-align: center;">JOINT FILING AGREEMENT</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing
      on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13G (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of Heartland Express, Inc. and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement this 14th day of August 2025.</div>
    <div style="margin-bottom: 5pt;"><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="z59094d12a661449b892bbbaec22875c9" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>ANN S. GERDIN, individually</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">
            <div>/s/ Ann S. Gerdin, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>ANN S. GERDIN, co-trustee of the ANN S. GERDIN REVOCABLE TRUST</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">
            <div>/s/ Ann S. Gerdin, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>JULIE J. DURR, individually</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">
            <div>/s/ Julie J. Durr, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>ANGELA K. JANSSEN, individually</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">
            <div>/s/ Angela K. Janssen, by Chris Strain, pursuant to power of attorney filed herewith</div>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 47.78%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 52.22%; vertical-align: bottom;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99.2
<SEQUENCE>3
<FILENAME>exhibit992.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.2
<TEXT>
<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <!-- Licensed to: scudder
         Document created using Broadridge PROfile 25.3.1.5296
         Copyright 1995 - 2025 Broadridge -->
  </head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; color: #000000;">
  <div>
    <hr align="center" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid black; border-top: 4px solid black; height: 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></div>
  <div style="text-align: right;">Exhibit 99.2<br>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
  <div>
    <div style="text-align: center;">POWER OF ATTORNEY</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Michael Gerdin, Chris Strain, and Adam Lamos,
      signing singly, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="zbf6a333ef57d459cab7b884c19315368" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(1)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity as an officer, director, and/or ten percent stockholder of Heartland
              Express, Inc. (the "Company"), Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 and amendments thereto in accordance with Section&#160;16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder, and all Schedules 13D and 13G and amendments thereto that the
              undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="zf884e572730b4645b9000c3dd1a202b7" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(2)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Form&#160;3, 4,
              or 5, including a Form&#160;ID, or Schedule&#160;13D or 13G, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="z337561e045d7432f80cd60dbbf930409" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(3)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing that, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to,
              in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain
              such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's sole discretion.</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing
      whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or
      revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The
      undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, are not assuming, nor is the Company or any of its personnel assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply
      with Sections&#160;13 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">In consideration of the attorneys-in-fact acting on the undersigned's behalf pursuant to this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby
      agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each attorney-in-fact, each substitute attorney-in-fact, and each of their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns from and against the entirety of any and all losses, claims,
      causes of action, damages, fines, defense costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (collectively, "Losses"), relating to, arising out of, or based up on any untrue, inaccurate,
      incomplete, or otherwise deficient or erroneous statements or omissions of necessary facts in the information provided by the undersigned to such attorney-in-fact or substitute attorney-in-fact for purposes of executing, acknowledging, or filing Form
      3, 4, or 5 or Schedule 13D or 13G (including any amendments thereto), and will reimburse each such indemnified person for all Losses as they are incurred by such indemnified person in connection with any pending or threatened claim, action, suit,
      proceeding, or investigation with which such indemnified person is or is threatened to be made a party, including without limitation, liability for short-swing profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
      undersigned will not, however, be responsible for any Losses that are finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from an attorney-in-fact's or substitute attorney-in-fact's bad faith or willful misconduct.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 or
      Schedules&#160;13D or 13G with respect to the undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities issued by the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 14th day of August 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="ze54d54f867f9426cb67eec0317172d5f" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">&#160;/s/ Ann S. Gerdin<br>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>Ann S. Gerdin</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99.3
<SEQUENCE>4
<FILENAME>exhibit993.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.3
<TEXT>
<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <!-- Licensed to: scudder
         Document created using Broadridge PROfile 25.3.1.5296
         Copyright 1995 - 2025 Broadridge -->
  </head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; color: #000000;">
  <div>
    <hr align="center" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid black; border-top: 4px solid black; height: 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></div>
  <div style="text-align: right;">Exhibit 99.3<br>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
  <div>
    <div style="text-align: center;">POWER OF ATTORNEY</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Michael Gerdin, Chris Strain, and Adam Lamos, signing singly, the undersigned's true and lawful
      attorney-in-fact to:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="z8d1fab3f391b479d89da7b491e2d14c5">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(1)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity as an officer, director, and/or ten percent stockholder of Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company"), Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 and amendments
              thereto in accordance with Section&#160;16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder, and all Schedules 13D and 13G and amendments thereto that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
              Commission;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="zc427ee6df6174c6b9cca4727dbd598d8">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(2)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Form&#160;3, 4, or 5, including a Form&#160;ID, or Schedule&#160;13D or 13G, complete
              and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="zec55e6f032424b79b80eddc5dd93fa29">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(3)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing that, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the
              undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact
              may approve in such attorney-in-fact's sole discretion.</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the
      exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such
      attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing
      attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, are not assuming, nor is the Company or any of its personnel assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Sections&#160;13 or 16 of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">In consideration of the attorneys-in-fact acting on the undersigned's behalf pursuant to this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each attorney-in-fact,
      each substitute attorney-in-fact, and each of their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns from and against the entirety of any and all losses, claims, causes of action, damages, fines, defense costs, amounts paid
      in settlement, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (collectively, "Losses"), relating to, arising out of, or based up on any untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise deficient or erroneous statements or
      omissions of necessary facts in the information provided by the undersigned to such attorney-in-fact or substitute attorney-in-fact for purposes of executing, acknowledging, or filing Form 3, 4, or 5 or Schedule 13D or 13G (including any amendments
      thereto), and will reimburse each such indemnified person for all Losses as they are incurred by such indemnified person in connection with any pending or threatened claim, action, suit, proceeding, or investigation with which such indemnified person
      is or is threatened to be made a party, including without limitation, liability for short-swing profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The undersigned will not, however, be responsible for any Losses that are
      finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from an attorney-in-fact's or substitute attorney-in-fact's bad faith or willful misconduct.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 or Schedules&#160;13D or 13G with respect to the undersigned's holdings
      of and transactions in securities issued by the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 14th day of August 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="zc7c71b9fccee42dc86e532153f0e8927">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">&#160;/s/ Michael Gerdin<br>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust</div>
            <div>Michael Gerdin, Co-Trustee</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99.4
<SEQUENCE>5
<FILENAME>exhibit994.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.4
<TEXT>
<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <!-- Licensed to: scudder
         Document created using Broadridge PROfile 25.3.1.5296
         Copyright 1995 - 2025 Broadridge -->
  </head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; color: #000000;">
  <div>
    <hr align="center" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid black; border-top: 4px solid black; height: 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></div>
  <div style="text-align: right;">Exhibit 99.4<br>
  </div>
  <div><br>
  </div>
  <div>
    <div style="text-align: center;">POWER OF ATTORNEY</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Michael Gerdin, Chris Strain, and Adam Lamos,
      signing singly, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="zcd4d0b65a7004173a57debcfb7d40335" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(1)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity as an officer, director, and/or ten percent stockholder of Heartland
              Express, Inc. (the "Company"), Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 and amendments thereto in accordance with Section&#160;16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder, and all Schedules 13D and 13G and amendments thereto that the
              undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="zaf2c5f1e106e46aeae731fcf3d9ecab3" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(2)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Form&#160;3, 4,
              or 5, including a Form&#160;ID, or Schedule&#160;13D or 13G, complete and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="z3ac8ab1fb2d745a28e23c7c46bfd8bed" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(3)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing that, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to,
              in the best interest of, or legally required by, the undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain
              such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact may approve in such attorney-in-fact's sole discretion.</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing
      whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or
      revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The
      undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, are not assuming, nor is the Company or any of its personnel assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply
      with Sections&#160;13 or 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">In consideration of the attorneys-in-fact acting on the undersigned's behalf pursuant to this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby
      agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each attorney-in-fact, each substitute attorney-in-fact, and each of their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns from and against the entirety of any and all losses, claims,
      causes of action, damages, fines, defense costs, amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (collectively, "Losses"), relating to, arising out of, or based up on any untrue, inaccurate,
      incomplete, or otherwise deficient or erroneous statements or omissions of necessary facts in the information provided by the undersigned to such attorney-in-fact or substitute attorney-in-fact for purposes of executing, acknowledging, or filing Form
      3, 4, or 5 or Schedule 13D or 13G (including any amendments thereto), and will reimburse each such indemnified person for all Losses as they are incurred by such indemnified person in connection with any pending or threatened claim, action, suit,
      proceeding, or investigation with which such indemnified person is or is threatened to be made a party, including without limitation, liability for short-swing profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
      undersigned will not, however, be responsible for any Losses that are finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from an attorney-in-fact's or substitute attorney-in-fact's bad faith or willful misconduct.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 or
      Schedules&#160;13D or 13G with respect to the undersigned's holdings of and transactions in securities issued by the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 14th day of August 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="z9d0526154df64179aa6e1c6c4bfff539" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">&#160;/s/ Julie J. Durr<br>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>Julie J. Durr</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-99.5
<SEQUENCE>6
<FILENAME>exhibit995.htm
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.5
<TEXT>
<html>
  <head>
    <title></title>
    <!-- Licensed to: scudder
         Document created using Broadridge PROfile 25.3.1.5296
         Copyright 1995 - 2025 Broadridge -->
  </head>
<body bgcolor="#ffffff" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; color: #000000;">
  <div>
    <hr align="center" style="border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid black; border-top: 4px solid black; height: 10px; color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></div>
  <div style="text-align: right;">Exhibit 99.5<br>
  </div>
  <div style="text-align: right;"> <br>
  </div>
  <div>
    <div style="text-align: center;">POWER OF ATTORNEY</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Michael Gerdin, Chris Strain, and Adam Lamos, signing singly, the undersigned's true and lawful
      attorney-in-fact to:</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="z5ac33d376f51401bbaed098c36bfb0a0">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(1)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">execute for and on behalf of the undersigned, in the undersigned's capacity as an officer, director, and/or ten percent stockholder of Heartland Express, Inc. (the "Company"), Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 and amendments
              thereto in accordance with Section&#160;16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder, and all Schedules 13D and 13G and amendments thereto that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
              Commission;</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="z8c882125699747489cae37d45030221d">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(2)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">do and perform any and all acts for and on behalf of the undersigned that may be necessary or desirable to complete and execute any such Form&#160;3, 4, or 5, including a Form&#160;ID, or Schedule&#160;13D or 13G, complete
              and execute any amendment or amendments thereto, and timely file such form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and any stock exchange or similar authority; and</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="zb43dd242247543a1bab14f1ea3ecc22b">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 7.14%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">(3)</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 85.71%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div style="text-align: justify;">take any other action of any type whatsoever in connection with the foregoing that, in the opinion of such attorney-in-fact, may be of benefit to, in the best interest of, or legally required by, the
              undersigned, it being understood that the documents executed by such attorney-in-fact on behalf of the undersigned pursuant to this Power of Attorney shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions as such attorney-in-fact
              may approve in such attorney-in-fact's sole discretion.</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">The undersigned hereby grants to each such attorney-in-fact full power and authority to do and perform any and every act and thing whatsoever requisite, necessary, or proper to be done in the
      exercise of any of the rights and powers herein granted, as fully to all intents and purposes as the undersigned might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that such
      attorney-in-fact, or such attorney-in-fact's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights and powers herein granted. The undersigned acknowledges that the foregoing
      attorneys-in-fact, in serving in such capacity at the request of the undersigned, are not assuming, nor is the Company or any of its personnel assuming, any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Sections&#160;13 or 16 of the Securities
      Exchange Act of 1934.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">In consideration of the attorneys-in-fact acting on the undersigned's behalf pursuant to this Power of Attorney, the undersigned hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each attorney-in-fact,
      each substitute attorney-in-fact, and each of their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns from and against the entirety of any and all losses, claims, causes of action, damages, fines, defense costs, amounts paid
      in settlement, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (collectively, "Losses"), relating to, arising out of, or based up on any untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise deficient or erroneous statements or
      omissions of necessary facts in the information provided by the undersigned to such attorney-in-fact or substitute attorney-in-fact for purposes of executing, acknowledging, or filing Form 3, 4, or 5 or Schedule 13D or 13G (including any amendments
      thereto), and will reimburse each such indemnified person for all Losses as they are incurred by such indemnified person in connection with any pending or threatened claim, action, suit, proceeding, or investigation with which such indemnified person
      is or is threatened to be made a party, including without limitation, liability for short-swing profits under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The undersigned will not, however, be responsible for any Losses that are
      finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted solely from an attorney-in-fact's or substitute attorney-in-fact's bad faith or willful misconduct.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until the undersigned is no longer required to file Forms&#160;3, 4, and 5 or Schedules&#160;13D or 13G with respect to the undersigned's holdings
      of and transactions in securities issued by the Company, unless earlier revoked by the undersigned in a signed writing delivered to the foregoing attorneys-in-fact.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;">IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Power of Attorney to be executed as of this 14th day of August 2025.</div>
    <div><br>
    </div>
    <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #000000;" id="z87635f77280948378777e0856fee5926">

        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: #000000 2px solid;">&#160;/s/ Angela K. Janssen<br>
          </td>
        </tr>
        <tr>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>&#160;</div>
          </td>
          <td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">
            <div>Angela K. Janssen</div>
          </td>
        </tr>

    </table>
    <div><br>
    </div>
  </div>
</body>
</html>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>
