{"id":1002797,"date":"2026-09-10T18:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T22:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/heartland-express-inc-earns-21st-quest-for-quality-award\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T18:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T22:25:08","slug":"heartland-express-inc-earns-21st-quest-for-quality-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/heartland-express-inc-earns-21st-quest-for-quality-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartland Express Inc. Earns 21st Quest for Quality Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"justify\">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept.  10, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Heartland Express, Inc. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=hVYpoQG2QW506TKutUuJ9oGdtoF3oIhRfPQVq0t0Ya8AtdUYe3shEOvYPLGZHNJJjuFfX8FrUiCfr06_CFoRbOKdcwYBBlZ3xPubE07nhzKjuL4ZAgsdanLW3NgKbXLH\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.heartlandexpress.com<\/a>) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine\u2019s Quest for Quality Award for the twenty-first time in the last twenty-three years.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Heartland Express has received Logistics Management Magazine\u2019s 2026 Quest for Quality Award within the Expedited Motor Carriers classification. To determine the best of the best, Logistics Management\u2019s readers vote on carriers\u2019 service quality based on 5 criteria \u2013 On-Time Performance, Value, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Equipment &amp; Operations.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Mike Gerdin, CEO stated, \u201cOur professional drivers and supporting office\/shop employees embody our \u201cService for Success\u201d motto and strive to deliver safe and efficient service each and every day. We believe that our service standards, safety record, maintenance program, and investments in our modern fleet of equipment, have made us a dependable core carrier to our customers who demand only the highest levels of consistent on-time service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States and Mexico. Heartland focuses primarily on 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=hVYpoQG2QW506TKutUuJ9oGdtoF3oIhRfPQVq0t0Ya_qasyQfmAnPMQFowh5-r9F9Rbp6EblpvWAxs5CZEhE1s2Y-PLoDh5D7cOPRyOpyG5vnEWPclPLhClTP-tVNEIe\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>www.heartlandexpress.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Contact:<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Heartland Express, Inc.<br \/>Michael Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer<br \/>or<br \/>Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer<br \/>319-645-7060<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTgyNDk5NiM3ODI4MzQxIzIwMTkwNDE=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/NWJlMGY3M2UtNDVhMi00OTU2LTgzZmYtZGI1MzUyNTBjYmFiLTEwMzA2MTMtMjAyNi0wOS0xMC1lbg==\/tiny\/Heartland-Express-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine\u2019s Quest for Quality Award for the twenty-first time in the last twenty-three years. Heartland Express has received Logistics Management Magazine\u2019s 2026 Quest for Quality Award within the Expedited Motor Carriers classification. To determine the best of the best, Logistics Management\u2019s readers vote on carriers\u2019 service quality based on 5 criteria \u2013 On-Time Performance, Value, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Equipment &amp; Operations. Mike Gerdin, CEO stated, \u201cOur professional drivers and supporting office\/shop employees embody our \u201cService for Success\u201d motto and strive to deliver safe and efficient service each and every day. 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