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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 1 of 4

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                              (Amendment No._____)

                             HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   422347 10 4
                                 (CUSIP Number)

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement | X |


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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 2 of 4

1)       Names of Reporting Persons S. S. or I. R. S. Identification Nos. of
         Above Persons
                                             RUSSELL A. GERDIN  SS# ###-##-####

2)       Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group                   N/A

                  (a)  |__|

                  (b)  |__|

3)       SEC Use Only


4)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:         UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Number of                  5)       Sole Voting Power                 3,130,000
                                                                      ---------
Shares
Beneficially               6)       Shared Voting Power                       0
                                                                           ----
Owned by
Each Reporting             7)       Sole Dispositive Power            3,130,000
                                                                      ---------
Person
With                       8)       Shared Dispositive Power                  0
                                                                           ----


9)       Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,130,000
                                                                      ---------


10)      Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares   N/A
                                                                            ---


11)      Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9                  62.6%
                                                                       --------


12)      Type of Reporting Person                                            IN



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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 3 of 4

                                  SCHEDULE 13G


Item 1.

         a.  Name of Issuer:                            Heartland Express, Inc.
         b.  Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241


Item 2.

         a.  Name of Person Filing:                           Russell A. Gerdin
         b.  Address of Principal Business Office:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241

         c.  Citizenship:                              United States of America

         d.  Title of Class of Securities:                         Common Stock

         e.  CUSIP Number:                                          422347 10 4
                                                                    -----------


Item 3.  If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b),
         check whether the Person filing is a:                              N/A


Item 4.  Ownership.  The following information pertains as of December 31, 1986:

         a.  Amount Beneficially Owned:                        3,130,000 shares
         b.  Percent of Class:                                            62.6%
         c.  Number of shares as to which such person has:

                  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:     3,130,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (ii)  shared power to vote or to direct the vote:           0
                  (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                           3,130,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (iv)  shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                                   0


Item 5.  Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.                      N/A


Item 6.  Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.   N/A


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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 4 of 4
Item 7.  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired
         the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.      N/A


Item 8.  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.         N/A


Item 9.  Notice of Dissolution of Group.                                    N/A


Item 10. Certification.                                                     N/A



         After reasonable  inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information  set forth in this statement is true,  complete and
correct.

                                               January 31, 1997
                                               --------------------------------
                                               Date


                                               /s/ Russell A. Gerdin
                                               --------------------------------
                                               Signature


                                               Russell A. Gerdin
                                               Name and Title




CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 1 of 4

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                               (Amendment No. 1 )

                             HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   422347 10 4
                                 (CUSIP Number)

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement |__|


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 2 of 4

1)       Names of Reporting Persons S. S. or I. R. S. Identification Nos. of
         Above Persons
                                             RUSSELL A. GERDIN  SS# ###-##-####

2)       Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group                   N/A

                  (a)  |__|

                  (b)  |__|

3)       SEC Use Only


4)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:         UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Number of                  5)       Sole Voting Power                 3,199,000
                                                                      ---------
Shares
Beneficially               6)       Shared Voting Power                       0
                                                                           ----
Owned by
Each Reporting             7)       Sole Dispositive Power            3,199,000
                                                                      ---------
Person
With                       8)       Shared Dispositive Power                  0
                                                                           ----


9)       Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,199,000
                                                                      ---------


10)      Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares   N/A
                                                                            ---


11)      Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9                  64.0%
                                                                       --------


12)      Type of Reporting Person                                           IN



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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 3 of 4

                                  SCHEDULE 13G


Item 1.

         a.  Name of Issuer:                            Heartland Express, Inc.
         b.  Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241


Item 2.

         a.  Name of Person Filing:                           Russell A. Gerdin
         b.  Address of Principal Business Office:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241

         c.  Citizenship:                              United States of America

         d.  Title of Class of Securities:                         Common Stock

         e.  CUSIP Number:                                          422347 10 4
                                                                    -----------


Item 3.  If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b),
         check whether the Person filing is a:                              N/A


Item 4.  Ownership.  The following information pertains as of December 31, 1988:

         a.  Amount Beneficially Owned:                        3,199,000 shares
         b.  Percent of Class:                                            64.0%
         c.  Number of shares as to which such person has:

                  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:     3,199,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (ii)  shared power to vote or to direct the vote:           0
                  (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                           3,199,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (iv)  shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                                   0


Item 5.  Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.                      N/A


Item 6.  Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.   N/A


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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 4 of 4
Item 7.  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired
         the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.      N/A


Item 8.  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.         N/A


Item 9.  Notice of Dissolution of Group.                                    N/A


Item 10. Certification.                                                     N/A



         After reasonable  inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information  set forth in this statement is true,  complete and
correct.

                                                 January 31, 1997
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Date


                                                 /s/ Russell A. Gerdin
                                                 ------------------------------
                                                 Signature


                                                 Russell A. Gerdin
                                                 Name and Title




CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 1 of 4

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                               (Amendment No. 2 )

                             HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   422347 10 4
                                 (CUSIP Number)

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement |__|


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 2 of 4

1)       Names of Reporting Persons S. S. or I. R. S. Identification Nos. of
         Above Persons
                                             RUSSELL A. GERDIN  SS# ###-##-####

2)       Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group                   N/A

                  (a)  |__|

                  (b)  |__|

3)       SEC Use Only


4)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:         UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Number of                  5)       Sole Voting Power                 3,200,000
                                                                      ---------
Shares
Beneficially               6)       Shared Voting Power                       0
                                                                           ----
Owned by
Each Reporting             7)       Sole Dispositive Power            3,200,000
                                                                      ---------
Person
With                       8)       Shared Dispositive Power                  0
                                                                           ----


9)       Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,200,000
                                                                      ---------


10)      Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares   N/A
                                                                            ---


11)      Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9                  64.0%
                                                                       --------


12)      Type of Reporting Person                                            IN



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CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 3 of 4

                                  SCHEDULE 13G


Item 1.

         a.  Name of Issuer:                            Heartland Express, Inc.
         b.  Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241


Item 2.

         a.  Name of Person Filing:                           Russell A. Gerdin
         b.  Address of Principal Business Office:
                               2777 Heartland Dr.
                              Coralville, IA 52241

         c.  Citizenship:                              United States of America

         d.  Title of Class of Securities:                         Common Stock

         e.  CUSIP Number:                                          422347 10 4
                                                                    -----------


Item 3.  If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b),
         check whether the Person filing is a:                              N/A


Item 4.  Ownership.  The following information pertains as of December 31, 1990:

         a.  Amount Beneficially Owned:                        3,200,000 shares
         b.  Percent of Class:                                            64.0%
         c.  Number of shares as to which such person has:

                  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:     3,200,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (ii)  shared power to vote or to direct the vote:           0
                  (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                           3,200,000
                                                                      ---------
                  (iv)  shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                                   0


Item 5.  Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.                      N/A


Item 6.  Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.   N/A


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 4 of 4
Item 7.  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the
         Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.          N/A


Item 8.  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.         N/A


Item 9.  Notice of Dissolution of Group.                                    N/A


Item 10. Certification.                                                     N/A



         After reasonable  inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information  set forth in this statement is true,  complete and
correct.

                                                  January 31, 1997
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Date


                                                  /s/ Russell A. Gerdin
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Signature


                                                  Russell A. Gerdin
                                                  Name and Title





CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 1 of 4

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                               (Amendment No. 3 )

                             HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   422347 10 4
                                 (CUSIP Number)

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement |__|


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 2 of 4

1)       Names of Reporting Persons S. S. or I. R. S. Identification Nos. of
         Above Persons
                                             RUSSELL A. GERDIN  SS# ###-##-####

2)       Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group                   N/A

                  (a)  |__|

                  (b)  |__|

3)       SEC Use Only


4)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:         UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Number of                  5)       Sole Voting Power                 3,751,650
                                                                      ---------
Shares
Beneficially               6)       Shared Voting Power                       0
                                                                           ----
Owned by
Each Reporting             7)       Sole Dispositive Power            3,751,650
                                                                      ---------
Person
With                       8)       Shared Dispositive Power                  0
                                                                           ----


9)       Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 3,751,650
                                                                      ---------


10)      Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares   N/A
                                                                            ---


11)      Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9                  50.0%
                                                                       --------


12)      Type of Reporting Person                                            IN



<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 3 of 4

                                  SCHEDULE 13G


Item 1.

         a.  Name of Issuer:                            Heartland Express, Inc.
         b.  Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
                                                             2777 Heartland Dr.
                                                          Coralville, IA  52241


Item 2.

         a.  Name of Person Filing:                           Russell A. Gerdin
         b.  Address of Principal Business Office:
                                                             2777 Heartland Dr.
                                                          Coralville, IA  52241

         c.  Citizenship:                              United States of America

         d.  Title of Class of Securities:                         Common Stock

         e.  CUSIP Number:                                          422347 10 4
                                                                    -----------


Item 3.  If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b),
         check whether the Person filing is a:                              N/A


Item 4.  Ownership.  The following information pertains as of December 31, 1991:

         a.  Amount Beneficially Owned:                        3,751,650 shares
         b.  Percent of Class:                                            50.0%
         c.  Number of shares as to which such person has:

                  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:     3,751,650
                                                                      ---------
                  (ii)  shared power to vote or to direct the vote:           0
                  (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                           3,751,650
                                                                      ---------
                  (iv)  shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition
                        of:                                                   0


Item 5.  Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.                      N/A


Item 6.  Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.   N/A


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 4 of 4
Item 7.  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the
         Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.          N/A


Item 8.  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.         N/A


Item 9.  Notice of Dissolution of Group.                                    N/A


Item 10. Certification.                                                     N/A



         After reasonable  inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information  set forth in this statement is true,  complete and
correct.

                                               January 31, 1997
                                               --------------------------------
                                               Date


                                               /s/ Russell A. Gerdin
                                               --------------------------------
                                               Signature


                                               Russell A. Gerdin
                                               Name and Title





CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 1 of 4

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13G

                    Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

                               (Amendment No. 4 )

                             HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
                                (Name of Issuer)

                                  COMMON STOCK
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                   422347 10 4
                                 (CUSIP Number)

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with this statement |__|


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 2 of 4

1)       Names of Reporting Persons S. S. or I. R. S. Identification Nos. of 
         Above Persons
                                             RUSSELL A. GERDIN  SS# ###-##-####

2)       Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group                   N/A

                  (a)  |__|

                  (b)  |__|

3)       SEC Use Only


4)       Citizenship or Place of Organization:         UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Number of                  5)  Sole Voting Power                    12,794,990*
                                                             ------------------
Shares
Beneficially               6)  Shared Voting Power
owned by
Each                       7)  Sole Dispositive Power               12,794,990*
                                                            -------------------
Reporting
Person With                8)  Shared Dispositive Power

         *The difference  from the 3,751,650  shares reported on Amendment 
         No. 3 reporting  ownership as of December 31, 1991) is attributable 
         to: (1) the purchase of 53,319 shares in a private  transaction on 
         January 16, 1996; (2) the acquisition of approximately 10,715,021 
         shares in four pro rata stock dividends (paid in each of 1992, 1993, 
         1995, and 1996); (3) the transfer of 600,000 shares to the Gerdin 
         Charitable Foundation on or about October 1, 1996 (which were 
         subsequently sold); and (4) the sale of 1,125,000 shares in a 
         registered offering declared effective October 11, 1996.

9)       Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting 
         Person                                                      12,794,990
                                                                     ----------


10)      Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares   N/A
                                                                            ---


11)      Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row 9                  42.7%
                                                                       --------


12)      Type of Reporting Person                                            IN



<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 3 of 4

                                  SCHEDULE 13G


Item 1.

         a.  Name of Issuer:                            Heartland Express, Inc.
         b.  Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
                                                             2777 Heartland Dr.
                                                          Coralville, IA  52241


Item 2.

         a.  Name of Person Filing:                           Russell A. Gerdin
         b.  Address of Principal Business Office:
                                                             2777 Heartland Dr.
                                                          Coralville, IA  52241

         c.  Citizenship:                              United States of America

         d.  Title of Class of Securities:                         Common Stock

         e.  CUSIP Number:                                          422347 10 4
                                                                    -----------


Item 3.  If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b) or 13d-2(b), 
         check whether the Person filing is a:                              N/A


Item 4.  Ownership.  The following information pertains as of December 31, 1996:

         a.  Amount Beneficially Owned:                              12,794,990
         b.  Percent of Class:                                            42.7%
         c.  Number of shares as to which such person has:

                  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:    12,794,990
                                                                     ----------
                  (ii)  shared power to vote or to direct the vote:           0
                  (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition 
                        of:                                          12,794,990
                                                                     ----------
                  (iv)  shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition 
                        of:                                                   0


Item 5.  Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.                      N/A


Item 6.  Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.   N/A


<PAGE>


CUSIP No. 422347 10 4                                               Page 4 of 4
Item 7.  Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the 
         Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding Company.          N/A


Item 8.  Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.         N/A


Item 9.  Notice of Dissolution of Group.                                    N/A


Item 10. Certification.                                                     N/A



         After reasonable  inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, 
I certify that the information  set forth in this statement is true,  complete 
and correct.

                                             January 31, 1997
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Date


                                             /s/ Russell A. Gerdin
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Signature


                                             Russell A. Gerdin
                                             Name and Title




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