NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq:HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine’s Quest for Quality Award.

Heartland Express has received Logistics Management Magazine’s 2016 Quest for Quality Award within the Dry Freight Carrier classification for the thirteenth time in fourteen years.  To determine the best of the best, Logistics Management’s readers vote on carriers’ service quality based on 5 criteria – On-Time Performance, Value, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Equipment & Operations.  The drive and determination to achieve this award comes from our professional drivers and employees of Heartland Express who live our “Service for Success” motto each day.

Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States.  Heartland focuses on medium to short haul regional freight, offering shippers industry leading on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals for their customers.  More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com.  

Logistics Management is the premier information source for logistics and transportation professionals. Since 1962, Logistics Management has been serving the information needs of logistics, transportation and distribution professionals. More information can be found at www.logisticsmgmt.com.

Contact:
Heartland Express, Inc.
Michael Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer
319-626-3600
or
John P. Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer
319-626-3600