Dimensional Fund Advisors reports 3,873,653 shares of Heartland Express Inc common stock, representing 5.0%. The filing states Dimensional has sole voting power over 3,778,182 shares and sole dispositive power over 3,873,653 shares, and that the reported shares are owned by managed Funds while Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership.
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Large passive manager holds a 5.0% position via client funds.
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports a 3,873,653-share position in Heartland Express, with voting and dispositive powers held in its advisory capacity for multiple pooled vehicles. The filing emphasizes that the securities are owned by the Funds and that Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership.
Because this is a Schedule 13G disclosure by an investment adviser, it is consistent with passive or investment-management holdings; subsequent filings would show changes if trading activity occurs.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:3,873,653 sharesPercent of class:5.0%Sole voting power:3,778,182 shares+1 more
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Shares beneficially owned3,873,653 sharesreported on Schedule 13G
Percent of class5.0%ownership percentage reported
Sole voting power3,778,182 sharesshares with sole voting power
Filing signature date04/09/2026signature by Global Chief Compliance Officer
Key Terms
disclaims beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, Section 13(d)
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disclaims beneficial ownershipregulatory
"Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities."
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 3,873,653"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Section 13(d)regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Heartland Express Inc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
422347104
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
422347104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
3,778,182.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
3,873,653.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,873,653.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Heartland Express Inc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
901 North Kansas Avenue, North Liberty, IA 52317
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
422347104
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
3,873,653 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
5.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
3,778,182** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
3,873,653** see Note 1 **
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does Dimensional Fund Advisors report in Heartland Express (HTLD)?
Dimensional reports 3,873,653 shares of Heartland Express common stock, representing 5.0% of the class. The filing lists sole voting power for 3,778,182 shares and sole dispositive power for 3,873,653 shares.
Does Dimensional claim beneficial ownership of the HTLD shares?
No. Dimensional states the shares are owned by client Funds and explicitly disclaims beneficial ownership. It reports voting and dispositive power in its advisory role while attributing legal ownership to the Funds.
Who holds the voting authority for the reported Heartland Express shares?
The filing shows Dimensional has sole voting power over 3,778,182 shares. This reflects Dimensional's voting control as adviser for the client Funds that own the securities.
Are the reported HTLD holdings held on behalf of a single fund or multiple accounts?
The filing explains the position is held across multiple client vehicles: registered investment companies, commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts. Dimensional says no single Fund is known to exceed 5.0% of the class.
When was this Schedule 13G signed for Dimensional's HTLD position?
The signature block shows the filing was signed on 04/09/2026 by Selwyn Notelovitz, Global Chief Compliance Officer, confirming the reported ownership as of the filing period.
