Heartland Express Inc. said it has expanded to the western United States, with operations in Phoenix, Ariz. and plans to expand to other western markets.

The company now has eight regional operating centers plus its corporate headquarters. A new terminal will be built on land purchased in Phoenix. A leased facility is currently being utilized in Phoenix.
The western operation commenced during the third quarter of 2005.
The company has achieved much success while serving its customer base in the eastern half of the United States during its 27 years of operations. The opening of the western half of the United States will allow for service to existing customers and the expansion of its current customer base into western markets. Heartland Express has successfully integrated five acquisitions since 1987 and is now expanding through the opening of this new market.
Current regional operations that account for approximately 60 percent of the company's business are located in Atlanta, Ga., Carlisle, Pa., Chester, Va., Columbus, Ohio, Jacksonville, Fla., Kingsport, Tenn., and Olive Branch, Miss.
National, regional, and dedicated services are also conducted from the company's headquarters in Coralville, Iowa.