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Heartland Express Company Culture
Heartland Express Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Heartland Express' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A+CEO Rating
ALeadership
BManager
BExecutive Team
C+Heartland Express CEO
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Michael Gerdin
80 /100
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Diversity at Heartland Express
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-6
Heartland Express employees are -6% more likely to recommend Heartland Express as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Heartland Express
Working at Heartland Express is rated average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Heartland Express employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting Heartland Express’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Iowa City, IA. See below in detail how working at Heartland Express was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Heartland Express
C+
Overall Company Culture at Heartland Express is rated C+
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Heartland Express ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHeartland Express Employee Reviews
Out of 19 Heartland Express employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Heartland Express Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The way it was handled was good experance
- What makes you most happy at work?Being on my on doing my job
- What are some of the best things about your team?Works very hard with upper management but not everyone on same page
Heartland Express Company Information
Heartland Express Company Overview
Heartland Express is a Leader in Transportation and Logistics.
Heartland Express Mission, Vision & Values
Heartland Express Mission & Values
As an organization, Heartland Express is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and safety in the trucking industry. Excellence in service and safety are company goals. We measure ourselves by the high standards of our customers, and value their input. Mutual progress towards defined goals is our objective in working with our customers. In order to provide this service to our external customers, Heartland is committed to internal quality processes. We are dedicated to achieving maximum efficiency and productivity in every area of operation. Every employee must understand how their job contributes to the overall operation and directly affects the customer, their ultimate employer. Heartland Express is committed to continuous improvement and responsiveness to customer needs in all departments. We have made a long term commitment to developing programs that will enable our employees to function more efficiently. This will enable us to provide our customers with superior service and work with them to obtain mutual efficiencies. At Heartland, “Service for Success” enables ourselves and our customers to succeed in achieving overall quality that reflects organizational excellence!
Heartland Express Vision Statement
Heartland Express strives to offer superior Service for Success. This is achieved by Employing The Best People and Maintaining a Modern Fleet, committed to supporting our customers with the highest quality of service and safety in the industry. Daily Bottom Line thinking and keeping a Long Term Mindset, is the foundation Heartland Express is built on to stay Financially Strong and Debt Free.
| Headquarter | 901 N. Kansas Avenue North Liberty, IA 52317 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.heartlandexpress.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Tel | (319) 626-3600 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HTLD |
| Jobs | www.heartlandexpress.com/corporate-careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Heartland Express Competitors
Heartland Express competitors include Yodel Delivery Network, USA Truck, and Transport America. Heartland Express ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Heartland Express compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Heartland Express Employees
18 employees at Heartland Express have reviewed Heartland Express across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 18 Heartland Express employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Heartland Express are not very pleased with their total compensation at Heartland Express, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Heartland Express are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Heartland Express are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Heartland Express believe the environment at Heartland Express is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Heartland Express is comfortably fast. About 26% of the employees at Heartland Express work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Heartland Express are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Heartland Express - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Iowa City, IA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Iowa City, IA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Heartland Express KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Heartland Express' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Heartland Express employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Heartland Express CEO & Leadership
Heartland Express CEO - Michael Gerdin
80 /100
Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Iowa City, IA. Compared to Heartland Express’s competitors, Michael Gerdin ranks right above Transport America CEO Scott C. Arves. Under Gerdin’s leadership, Heartland Express employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Leadership. Environment and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Heartland Express could stand to see real improvement.
Heartland Express Leadership
The Heartland Express Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Michael Gerdin, VP of Finance, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Christopher Alan Strain, and Vice President of Midwestern Operations Todd Allan Trimble
Michael Gerdin CEO / President
Michael Gerdin serves as the CEO / President of Heartland Express.
Christopher Alan Strain VP of Finance, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary
Mr. Christopher Alan Strain has been Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Heartland Express, Inc. since November... read more
Todd Allan Trimble Vice President of Midwestern Operations
Mr. Todd Allan Trimble has been vice president of midwestern operations at Heartland Express, Inc. since November 19,... read more
Kent Daryl Rigdon Vice President of Sales
Mr. Kent Daryl Rigdon has been Vice President of Sales of Heartland Express, Inc. since May 2014. Mr. Rigdon has been... read more
David Brallier Director
David Brallier serves as the Director of Heartland Express. David started at Heartland Express in September of 2016.... read more
Eric Eickman Vice President, IT
Eric Eickman serves as the Vice President, IT of Heartland Express. Eric started at Heartland Express in November of... read more
Josh Helmich Vice President and Controller
Josh Helmich serves as the Vice President and Controller of Heartland Express. Josh started at Heartland Express in May... read more
jr bergman Vice President
jr bergman serves as the Vice President of Heartland Express.
Ted Fountas Director of Regional Sales
Ted Fountas serves as the Director of Regional Sales of Heartland Express. Ted started at Heartland Express in February... read more
Heartland Express Salaries
How much does Heartland Express pay?
How much do people at Heartland Express get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Heartland Express is $118,548, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,573, or $56 per hour.
At Heartland Express, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $208,331 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,405 annually. Average Heartland Express salaries by department include: IT at $95,322, Marketing at $122,591, Operations at $111,173, and Design at $115,258. Half of Heartland Express salaries are above $116,573.
11 employees at Heartland Express rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at Heartland Express rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$118,548*
Average Compensation
$116,573*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Heartland Express Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Heartland Express
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Heartland Express across various culture dimensions.
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Heartland Express Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Heartland Express PTO
Heartland Express' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Heartland Express' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Heartland Express Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Heartland Express
What is Heartland Express address?
Heartland Express location is at 901 N. Kansas Avenue
Who is the CEO of Heartland Express?
Heartland Express CEO is Michael Gerdin, their score by employees is 80
What is Heartland Express eNPS?
The eNPS for Heartland Express is -6
What is Heartland Express revenue?
Heartland Express revenue is $607M
What is the salary for Director of Product in Heartland Express?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 198k
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