HEARTLAND EXPRESS EARNS 1.25 RANKING BY EPA’S SMARTWAY

NORTH LIBERTY, IA. – Heartland Express, Inc. of Iowa (www.heartlandexpress.com) is pleased to announce that they have achieved the highest level of environmental performance by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the SmartWay program. Heartland’s 1.25 score given by SmartWay is a testament to our commitment to being environmentally responsible and an industry leader in fuel saving strategies.

To achieve a score of 1.25 SmartWay considers Heartland Express an example of a partner who “utilizing most of the commercially available fuel saving strategies and are actively evaluating the latest emerging technologies”

According to the SmartWay website, “All SmartWay Partners are recognized for their commitment to reducing emissions in their fleets.” It also states, “These scores indicate the relative fuel efficiency and environmental performance of our Carrier and Logistics partners. SmartWay Truck Carrier and Logistics Company Partners can and do improve their score by adopting various fuel-efficiency and emission control technologies, policies, and strategies for their fleets.”

Michael Gerdin, President of Heartland Express Inc. states, “We’ve worked diligently with SmartWay to achieve a 1.25 level of environmental performance. We will maintain a focus on energy savings long into the future because it’s the right thing to do for the environment and our industry.”

Heartland continues to advance in the usage of various technologies, policies, and techniques to achieve positive results including aerodynamic devices on equipment, advanced tire technology, weight reduction practices, advanced lubrication technology, engine upgrades, trailer specifications, speed management, and idle control strategies by their driver fleet.

Heartland is proud to be partnered with the SmartWay initiative and maintain a leadership position in eco-friendly and greener policies.

Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving the continental U.S. Heartland is considered a leader in on-time service specializing in mission critical levels of service for leading shippers throughout the United States. Organizations or individuals seeking more information can contact Heartland Express at 1-800-451-4621 or access the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com.