Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

November 21, 2016

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	000-15087	93-0926999
(State of other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

901 NORTH KANSAS AVE,  NORTH LIBERTY, IA	52317
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

[phone]

Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On November 21, 2016, Heartland Express, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(c)      Exhibits

The Exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index accompanying Form 8-K is furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
Date:	November 22, 2016		By: /s/ John P. Cosaert
			John P. Cosaert
			Executive Vice President - Finance,
			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER	EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1	Press release issued by the Company on November 21, 2016, announcing the
	declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.