On January 27, 2017 the Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. elected Brenda Neville as a director of the company, effective immediately. Ms. Neville will serve as a member of the company's nominating committee and compensation committee. Brenda Neville is the President and CEO of the Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA). Brenda has worked with the IMTA for thirty years and has an extensive background in the transportation industry, including public policy development, marketing, transportation research, and advocacy for the industry at both the state and national levels.