Cover
Cover | Oct. 29, 2021 | Jul. 19, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 29, 2021 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | |
Entity File Number | 000-15087 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-0926999 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 901 HEARTLAND WAY, | |
Entity Address, City or Town | NORTH LIBERTY, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | IA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 52317 | |
City Area Code | 319 | |
Local Phone Number | 645-7060 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | HTLD | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Registrant Name | HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000799233 | |
Amendment Flag | false |