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Michael J. Gerdin received $1.1M in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC in FY2025. The largest component was $1.1M in base salary. That’s down 0% from FY2024. Source: SEC DEF 14A.
In fiscal year 2025, Michael J. Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD), received total compensation of $1.1 million.
Michael J. Gerdin's compensation breakdown includes: base salary of $1.1 million, and other compensation of $20K.
Compared to fiscal year 2024, Michael J. Gerdin's total compensation decreased 0% from $1.1 million to $1.1 million.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's top 5 named executive officers received combined total compensation of $2.4 million in fiscal year 2025.
The named executive officers disclosed in HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's 2025 proxy statement are:Michael J. Gerdin (Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director) with total compensation of $1.1 million, Christopher A. Strain (Vice President of Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer) with total compensation of $392K, Kent D. Rigdon (Chief Operating Officer) with total compensation of $345K, Joshua S. Helmich (Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary) with total compensation of $311K, and David P. Millis (Director and Millis Transfer President) with total compensation of $295K.
Michael J. Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD), received $1,070,362 in total compensation for FY2025, down 0.0% from the prior year. Base salary of $1,050,000 was the largest component. Figures come from HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's DEF 14A 0000799233-26-000017 filed 2 Apr 2026.
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Michael J. Gerdin
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director
Reported Pay
$1.1MSummary compensation table total · FY2025
Findings
Reviewing FY2025 compensation of $1.1M against -20% shareholder return and the latest filing-backed pay disclosures.
Reported pay changed -0%; spread versus stock performance is pending computation.
Evidence is sourced from the latest executive compensation filing and return series for HTLD.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) — Key Facts
Last updated Sep 3, 2026 · DEF 14A filed Apr 2, 2026
| CEO | Michael J. Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director |
|---|---|
| Fiscal year | FY2025 |
| Total compensation | $1.1M |
| Base salary | $1.1M |
| Other compensation | $20K |
| Year-over-year change | -0% |
| Source | DEF 14A, 2026-04-02 |
Michael J. Gerdin, the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, President and Director of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC, received total compensation of $1,070,362 in fiscal year 2025. This includes base salary of $1,050,000. Figures come from HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's DEF 14A 0000799233-26-000017 filed 2 Apr 2026.
Michael J. Gerdin's base salary at HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC is $1,050,000 per year as of fiscal year 2025. However, total compensation including stock awards, bonuses, and other benefits is $1,070,362. Figures come from HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's DEF 14A 0000799233-26-000017 filed 2 Apr 2026.
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's CEO, Michael J. Gerdin, earned $1,070,362 in total compensation for fiscal year 2025. Figures come from HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's DEF 14A 0000799233-26-000017 filed 2 Apr 2026.
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