Tag: Heartland Express

Business

News roundup, Sept. 17: Uber Freight expands trailer-pool program, adds loads packages

Uber Freight has expanded its trailer-pooling program, Powerloop, to California and is rolling out its new Bundles feature, which allows drivers to book multiple loads at once. Also: Winners from the IFDA Truck Driving Championship and a new Heartland terminal opens.

September 17, 2019

Business

Heartland Express announces acquisition of Millis Transfer

Millis, based in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, is a dry van truckload carrier. Heartland said in a press release the Millis management team will remain with the company in their current roles.

August 27, 2019

Business

Donations collected during driver-led GATS auction benefiting St. Christopher matched by Heartland Express

Shortly after donations were tallied from auction benefiting St. Christopher, Heartland Express stepped up to match the full amount. More details here.

September 25, 2018

Business

Five more fleets announce driver pay bumps

CFI, Heartland Express, Roehl Transport, Paschall Truck Lines and K.L. Harring each announced pay increases that are either already in place or go into effect later this month.

July 18, 2018

Business

Heartland Express buys Interstate Distributor for $113M

Heartland Express (No. 36, CCJ Top 250) announced Thursday it has acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Tacoma, Washington-based Interstate Distributor Co. (No. 74, CCJ Top 250) from Saltchuk Resources in a reported $113 million deal.

July 10, 2017

Business

Mega-carriers combine: Gordon Trucking acquired by Heartland Express

One of the country’s largest carriers, Heartland Express, has acquired 100 percent of the stock of another major carrier, Gordon Trucking, in a transaction valued at around $300 million.

November 12, 2013

Business

Fleet Focus

Celadon wins Alcoa’s top award plus honors, pay issues and industry outreach are featured.

June 1, 2012

Business

LogBook

The Arrow Truck Sales 2012 Back on the Road winner is named, the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners is required, a woman’s rescuer is named Goodyear’s Highway Hero, cargo theft increases and other industry news items are featured.

May 1, 2012

Overdrive Extra

Big fleet earnings could mean bigger paychecks

Carriers who have seen big growth over the last year could be passing some of it on to owner-operators.

April 20, 2012

Business

Arrow Back on the Road winner named

Billy Basenburg will soon be driving cross-country in a new truck, with a new job and renewed spirit.

March 23, 2012

Business

Fleet Focus

Truckers and carriers receive recognition and awards.

February 1, 2012

Business

Back on the Road nominations open

Arrow Truck Sales is seeking nominations for truck drivers who are looking for a second chance.

November 8, 2011