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Heartland Express, Inc. Overview

Address

901 N. Kansas Ave. North Liberty, 
IA 52317 United States
Phone: 319-626-3600
Fax:319-626-3619
Toll Free:800-654-1175

Heartland Express, Inc. Rankings

S&P 600 
#Russell 2000 (June 2011)

Company Description

Home is where the heart is, and Heartland Express stays close to home as a short- to medium-haul truckload carrier -- its average trip is just over 500 miles. With the exception of traffic from its Phoenix hub, the company mainly operates east of the Rockies; it also offers service in the southwestern US. Although most of its loads go directly from origin to destination, Heartland also operates from about 10 regional distribution hubs, which are located near major customers. The company regional hubs focus on short-haul freight movements (less than 500 miles). Heartland transports general commodities, including appliances, auto parts, consumer products, food, and paper products.

Heartland Express, Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US general freight trucking industry includes about 65,000 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of $130 billion. Major companies include Con-way, JB Hunt, Schneider National, Swift Transportation, and YRC Worldwide. The US industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for 40 percent of revenue. Major trucking companies based outside the US include Norbert Dentressangle (France), Hitachi Transport System and Seino Transportation (Japan), TransForce (Canada), and Stobart Group (UK).

SIC: 4213, 4212

NAICS: 484122, 484121, 484110

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for shipping?

Profitability in the trucking industry is closely tied to the overall health of the national economy, which varies from year to year. Drops in construction spending, consumer confidence, and industrial production can negatively impact trucking...

 

How does the company deal with changing fuel costs?

Fuel costs rival labor as the trucking industry's highest operating cost. Diesel fuel can account for 20 percent of revenues or more. Some companies buy fuel in bulk or hedge on fuel prices. Trucking companies also charge shippers fuel surcharges.

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunities

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

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    • Web Links & Acronyms

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    Heartland Express, Inc. Overview

    Top 3 Competitors

    Company: Arnold Transportation Services, Inc.
    Location: Jacksonville, FL

    Company: Celadon Group, Inc.
    Location: Indianapolis, IN

    Company: Con-way Truckload Inc.
    Location: Joplin, MO

    Industries where Heartland Express, Inc. Competes

    Truckload Carriers
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    Transportation Services Sector
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    Trucking
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    Competitive Landscape Brief

    Demand is driven by consumer spending and manufacturing output. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in account relationships, bulk fuel purchasing, fleet size, and access to drivers. Small operations can compete effectively by providing quick turnaround, serving a local market, or transporting unusually sized goods. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee is $145,000. In addition to domestic consumption and production, US truck transportation depends heavily on free trade through NAFTA. Trade with Canada and Mexico represents about one-third of all US trade. The top gateway for truck transport between the US and Canada is Detroit; the top gateway for US-Mexico truck transport is Laredo, Texas. Cross-border congestion is a problem for trucking companies specializing in NAFTA-related trade. Movement to or from Canada and Mexico can often be hampered by long lines and lengthy inspection processes. Trucking competes with other forms of cargo transportation, including rail, air, and water. However, the shift toward intermodal transportation means that these modes of delivery are often more complementary than competitive.

    Heartland Express, Inc. Competitive Landscape

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    Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Key Numbers
    • Profitability
    • Valuation
    • Operations
    • Financial Ratios
    • Per Share Data ($)
    • Growth Statistics
    • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

      Company Landscape Report Highlights

      • Competitors List

        Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of successfully introducing new products.

      • Competitive Landscape

        Access detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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