Heartland Express Integrates CFI U.S. Operations to Enhance Efficiency
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 09 2025
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- Integration Announcement: Heartland Express plans to integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters, Inc. by December 31, 2025, aiming to enhance overall operational and financial performance, aligning with the company's strategic acquisition history.
- Operational Improvement: CFI's operating performance has improved in 2025, supported by the completion of the transportation management system conversion and the transition to a unified electronic logging device with Heartland Express, highlighting the necessity and timing of the integration.
- Driver Compensation Enhancement: Post-integration, CFI drivers will receive compensation and benefits packages aligned with those of Heartland Express drivers, which is expected to attract and retain more skilled drivers, thereby enhancing the company's competitiveness.
- Customer Service Optimization: The integration is expected to increase fleet capacity, ensuring that customers continue to receive timely service, further solidifying the company's market position in the transportation industry.
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Analyst Views on HTLD
Wall Street analysts forecast HTLD stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HTLD is 9.33 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 12.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 10.050
Low
8.00
Averages
9.33
High
12.00
Current: 10.050
Low
8.00
Averages
9.33
High
12.00
About HTLD
Heartland Express, Inc. is a holding company. The Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a short, medium and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services provider. It primarily provides a nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for various shippers across the United States, along with cross-border freight and other transportation services offered through third-party partnerships in Mexico. The Company’s primary customers include retailers, manufacturers and parcel carriers. Its over-the-road tractors are equipped with mobile communication systems. It operates 28 terminal facilities throughout the contiguous United States and one in Mexico. The Company’s subsidiaries include Heartland Express, Inc. of Iowa, Heartland Express Services, Inc., Heartland Express Maintenance Services, Inc., Midwest Holding Group, LLC, Millis Transfer, LLC, Smith Transport, Inc., Transportation Resources, Inc., Contract Freighters, Inc., and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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