Heartland Express director Benjamin Allen will not stand for re-election in 2026
Heartland Express director Dr. Benjamin J. Allen notified the company on March 25, 2026, that he will not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He will remain on the board, chair the Compensation Committee and sit on the Audit and Risk Committee until that meeting; the company says the decision was not tied to any disagreement or to its operations, policies or practices.
Key points
- Dr. Benjamin J. Allen notified the company on March 25, 2026 of his decision not to stand for re-election
- He will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including as Chairperson of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee
- The company states the departure was not the result of any disagreement with management or the board
- Allen served the company for 31 years, per the company's statement of thanks
The filing
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