fleet capacity to cover commitments scaled to their needs, leadership in providing information about their shipments, and its performance in moving beyond the transactional to the strategic relationship to solve problems.

Heartland Express is supported by talented teams located throughout the nation. People from all disciplines come together to make Heartland a best-in-class transportation and logistics organization.

Heartland Express has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce emissions and reduce fuel consumption, by investing in a more fuel efficient fleet, managing and reducing idling time, and other initiatives to reduce consumption. SmartWay has recognized Heartland's initiatives with the highest score possible.

Safe operations take precedence over any other objective within Heartland Express. This commitment is demonstrated by hiring only the safest drivers (verified by their driving and accident records), routine testing, operating one of the newest fleets of equipment on the road with rigorous maintenance schedules, and vigilantly practicing safe driving habits. Independent scoring by the FMCSA has ranked Heartland Express as one of the safest carriers in the nation.