UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2013


o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from __________to__________


Commission File Number: 0-15057



P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

 

71-0633135

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification no.)


297 West Henri De Tonti, Tontitown, Arkansas 72770

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(479) 361-9111


N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  þ

☑ 

No  o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  þ

☑ 

No  o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer o

   

Accelerated filer þ

☑ 

Non-accelerated filer  o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Smaller reporting company o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  o

No  þ

☑ 


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:


Class

 

Outstanding at April 30,July 25, 2013

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

 8,665,677

8,653,382


 

 

P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended March 31,June 30, 2013

Table of Contents




Part I. Financial Information

  

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited).

  

 

  

  

Item 2.

Item 3.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

  

Part II. Other Information

Item 4.1.

Legal Proceedings.

  
Part II.  Other Information
Item 1.

Item 2.

  

Item 6.





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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2013  2012 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $873  $507 
Accounts receivable-net:        
Trade  58,688   50,017 
Other  4,978   3,558 
Inventories  1,622   1,770 
Prepaid expenses and deposits  9,292   11,274 
Marketable equity securities  19,000   17,320 
Income taxes refundable  332   354 
Total current assets  94,785   84,800 
         
Property and equipment:        
Land  4,924   4,924 
Structures and improvements  15,975   15,952 
Revenue equipment  331,671   331,197 
Office furniture and equipment  7,078   6,719 
Total property and equipment  359,648   358,792 
Accumulated depreciation  (123,162)  (128,353)
Net property and equipment  236,486   230,439 
         
Other assets  2,430   2,430 
         
TOTAL ASSETS $333,701  $317,669 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $22,633  $19,025 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  23,744   21,308 
Current maturities of long-term debt  25,219   28,918 
Deferred income taxes-current  3,911   3,272 
Total current liabilities  75,507   72,523 
         
Long-term debt-less current portion  91,472   78,583 
Deferred income taxes-less current portion  44,045   44,368 
Total liabilities  211,024   195,474 
         
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued  -   - 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,384,207 and        
11,384,207 shares issued; 8,665,677 and 8,701,607 shares outstanding        
at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively  114   114 
Additional paid-in capital  78,676   78,448 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  5,286   4,235 
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,718,530 and 2,682,600 shares, respectively  (37,580)  (37,239)
Retained earnings  76,181   76,637 
Total shareholders’ equity  122,677   122,195 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $333,701  $317,669 
         
  
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
    
    
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
OPERATING REVENUES:      
Revenue, before fuel surcharge $77,828  $75,168 
Fuel surcharge  22,154   20,987 
Total operating revenues  99,982   96,155 
         
OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS:        
Salaries, wages and benefits  41,109   32,041 
Fuel expense  26,970   30,847 
Rents and purchased transportation  6,384   6,998 
Depreciation  10,094   9,247 
Operating supplies and expenses  8,849   9,325 
Operating taxes and licenses  1,271   1,240 
Insurance and claims  3,438   3,335 
Communications and utilities  601   590 
Other  1,660   1,410 
(Gain) loss on disposition of equipment  (142)  36 
Total operating expenses and costs  100,234   95,069 
         
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME  (252)  1,086 
         
NON-OPERATING INCOME  283   594 
INTEREST EXPENSE  (815)  (561)
         
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  (784)  1,119 
         
FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE:        
Current  -   34 
Deferred  (328)  411 
Total federal and state income tax (benefit) expense  (328)  445 
         
NET (LOSS) INCOME $(456) $674 
         
(LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:        
Basic $(0.05) $0.08 
Diluted $(0.05) $0.08 
         
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
Basic  8,688   8,696 
Diluted  8,688   8,698 
         
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE $-  $1.00 
         
         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.        





Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    
    
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
       
NET (LOSS) INCOME $(456) $674 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:        
         
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on marketable        
securities included in net income (1)
  (4)  (142)
         
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized losses on marketable        
securities included in net income (2)
  15   - 
         
Changes in fair value of marketable securities (3)
  1,040   795 
         
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $595  $1,327 
         
         
         
         
__________        
(1) Net of deferred income taxes of $(2) and $(87), respectively.        
(2) Net of deferred income taxes of $(9) and $0, respectively.        
(3) Net of deferred income taxes of $655 and $486, respectively.        
         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.        

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
       
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net (loss) income $(456) $674 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  10,094   9,247 
Bad debt expense  301   153 
Stock compensation-net of excess tax benefits  228   99 
(Benefit from) provision for deferred income taxes  (328)  411 
Reclassification of unrealized loss on marketable equity securities  24   - 
Recognized gain on sale of marketable equity securities  (20)  (315)
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of equipment  (142)  36 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (8,424)  (11,241)
Prepaid expenses, inventories, and other assets  2,130   695 
Income taxes refundable  23   29 
Trade accounts payable  3,966   2,013 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  2,592   1,726 
Net cash provided by operating activities  9,988   3,527 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Purchases of property and equipment  (23,676)  (22,336)
Proceeds from disposition of equipment  7,320   4,657 
Change in restricted cash  (1,969)  1,716 
Sales of marketable equity securities  13   526 
Purchases of marketable equity securities, net of return of capital  (3)  46 
Net cash used in investing activities  (18,315)  (15,391)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Borrowings under line of credit  31,204   104,347 
Repayments under line of credit  (25,986)  (101,729)
Borrowings of long-term debt  16,776   18,795 
Repayments of long-term debt  (12,804)  (9,691)
Borrowings under margin account  49   734 
Repayments under margin account  (205)  (562)
Repurchases of common stock  (341)  - 
Exercise of stock options  -   55 
Net cash provided by financing activities  8,693   11,949 
         
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  366   85 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period  507   180 
         
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period $873  $265 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION-        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $831  $567 
Income taxes $7  $5 
         
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES-        
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable $2,437  $2,226 
Common stock dividends declared included in accrued expenses and other liabilities $-  $8,702 
         
         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.        




Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
                   
                   
  
Common Stock
Shares / Amount
  Additional Paid-In Capital  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income  Treasury Stock  Retained Earnings  Total 
                      
Balance at January 1, 2013  8,702  $114  $78,448  $4,235  $(37,239) $76,637  $122,195 
                             
Net loss                      (456)  (456)
                             
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $644              1,051           1,051 
                             
Treasury stock repurchases  (36)              (341)      (341)
                             
Share-based compensation          228               228 
                             
Balance at March 31, 2013  8,666  $114  $78,676  $5,286  $(37,580) $76,181  $122,677 
                             
                             
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

  

June 30,

2013

  

December 31,

2012

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $65  $507 

Accounts receivable-net:

        

Trade, less allowance of $1,577 and $1,157, respectively

  61,140   50,017 

Other

  6,251   3,558 

Inventories

  1,508   1,770 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

  7,409   11,274 

Marketable equity securities

  18,947   17,320 

Income taxes refundable

  365   354 

Total current assets

  95,685   84,800 
         

Property and equipment:

        

Land

  4,924   4,924 

Structures and improvements

  15,994   15,952 

Revenue equipment

  335,884   331,197 

Office furniture and equipment

  7,220   6,719 

Total property and equipment

  364,022   358,792 

Accumulated depreciation

  (118,250)  (128,353)

Net property and equipment

  245,772   230,439 
         

Other assets

  2,463   2,430 
         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $343,920  $317,669 
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

 $30,744  $19,025 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  24,803   21,308 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  26,448   28,918 

Deferred income taxes-current

  3,918   3,272 

Total current liabilities

  85,913   72,523 
         

Long-term debt-less current portion

  86,999   78,583 

Deferred income taxes-less current portion

  45,756   44,368 

Total liabilities

  218,668   195,474 
         

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

  -   - 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,384,207 and 11,384,207 shares issued; 8,653,382 and 8,701,607 shares outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

  114   114 

Additional paid-in capital

  78,724   78,448 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  5,260   4,235 

Treasury stock, at cost; 2,730,825 and 2,682,600 shares, respectively

  (37,709)  (37,239)

Retained earnings

  78,863   76,637 

Total shareholders’ equity

  125,252   122,195 
         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $343,920  $317,669 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 

OPERATING REVENUES:

                

Revenue, before fuel surcharge

 $80,657  $73,700  $158,485  $148,868 

Fuel surcharge

  23,751   20,456   45,904   41,443 

Total operating revenues

  104,408   94,156   204,389   190,311 
                 

OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS:

                

Salaries, wages and benefits

  43,847   33,764   84,955   65,805 

Fuel expense

  24,232   27,389   51,202   58,235 

Rent and purchased transportation

  5,733   6,326   12,117   13,324 

Depreciation

  9,766   9,307   19,860   18,554 

Operating supplies and expenses

  8,812   10,118   17,661   19,443 

Operating taxes and licenses

  1,230   1,240   2,501   2,479 

Insurance and claims

  3,810   3,260   7,248   6,595 

Communications and utilities

  519   537   1,120   1,127 

Other

  1,666   1,223   3,326   2,633 

Gain on disposition of equipment

  (213)  (280)  (355)  (243)

Total operating expenses and costs

  99,402   92,884   199,635   187,952 
                 

OPERATING INCOME

  5,006   1,272   4,754   2,359 
                 

NON-OPERATING INCOME

  289   895   573   1,489 

INTEREST EXPENSE

  (880)  (605)  (1,695)  (1,167)
                 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  4,415   1,562   3,632   2,681 
                 

FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE:

                

Current

  -   52   -   86 

Deferred

  1,733   575   1,406   986 

Total federal and state income tax expense

  1,733   627   1,406   1,072 
                 

NET INCOME

 $2,682  $935  $2,226  $1,609 
                 

INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

                

Basic

 $0.31  $0.11  $0.26  $0.18 

Diluted

 $0.31  $0.11  $0.26  $0.18 
                 

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                

Basic

  8,658   8,702   8,673   8,699 

Diluted

  8,659   8,703   8,675   8,701 
                 

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE

 $-  $-  $-  $1.00 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
                 

NET INCOME

 $2,682  $935  $2,226  $1,609 
                 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

                
                 

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on marketable securities included in net income (1)

  -   (292)  (4)  (434)
                 

Reclassification adjustment for unrealized losses on marketable securities included in net income, net of income taxes (2)

  2   27   17   27 
                 

Changes in fair value of marketable securities(3)

  (28)  (381)  1,012   413 
                 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 $2,656  $289   3,251  $1,615 

__________

(1) Net of deferred income taxes of $0, $(178), $(2) and $(265), respectively.

(2) Net of deferred income taxes of $(1), $17, $(10), and $17, respectively.

(3) Net of deferred income taxes of $(16), $(201), $639 and $285, respectively.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $2,226  $1,609 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

  19,860   18,554 

Bad debt expense

  420   2 

Stock compensation-net of excess tax benefits

  276   254 

Provision for deferred income taxes

  1,406   986 

Reclassification of unrealized loss on marketable equity securities

  27   44 

Recognized gain on sale of marketable equity securities

  (27)  (1,043)

Gain on sale or disposal of equipment

  (355)  (243)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

  (11,263)  (5,617)

Prepaid expenses, deposits, inventories, and other assets

  4,094   2,617 

Income taxes payable

  (10)  (71)

Trade accounts payable

  3,548   3,346 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  3,823   1,923 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  24,025   22,361 
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (40,545)  (42,986)

Proceeds from disposition of equipment

  13,879   10,936 

Change in restricted cash

  (2,973)  771 

Sales of marketable equity securities

  13   2,152 

Purchases of marketable equity securities, net of return of capital

  11   45 

Net cash used in investing activities

  (29,615)  (29,082)
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Borrowings under line of credit

  209,926   209,827 

Repayments under line of credit

  (206,986)  (219,156)

Borrowings of long-term debt

  22,177   35,498 

Repayments of long-term debt

  (19,171)  (13,479)

Borrowings under margin account

  78   8,773 

Repayments under margin account

  (406)  (2,392)

Repurchases of common stock

  (470)  - 

Dividends paid

  -   (8,702)

Exercise of stock options

  -   55 

Net cash provided by financing activities

  5,148   10,424 
         

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  (442)  3,703 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of period

  507   180 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of period

 $65  $3,883 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION-

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $1,722  $1,190 

Income taxes

 $46  $158 
         

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES-

        

Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable

 $10,966  $4,231 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Common Stock

Shares / Amount

  

Additional

Paid-In Capital

  

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

  

Treasury

Stock

  

Retained Earnings

  

Total

 
                             

Balance at January 1, 2013

  8,702  $114  $78,448  $4,235  $(37,239) $76,637  $122,195 
                             

Net income

                      2,226   2,226 
                             

Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $627

              1,025           1,025 
                             

Treasury stock repurchases

  (48)              (470)      (470)
                             

Share-based compensation

          276               276 
                             

Balance at June 30, 2013

  8,654  $114  $78,724  $5,260  $(37,709) $78,863  $125,252 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

March 31,

June 30, 2013



NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Operating results for the three-monthsix-month period ended March 31,June 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and the footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.


NOTE B: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2013, the FinancialtheFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issuedAccounting Standards Update No. 2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This guidance requires an organization to present the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”), but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013, did not have a significant impact on the Company’sfinancial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11,Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. The objective of the disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013, did not have a significant impact on the Company’sfinancial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.


NOTE C: MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES

The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with ASC Topic 320,Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. ASC Topic 320 requires companies to classify their investments as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. The Company’s investments in marketable securities are classified as either trading or available-for-sale and consist of equity securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of these securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method and interest and dividends on securities are included in non-operating income.


Marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses, declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities, and increases or decreases in value on trading securities, if any, are included in the determination of net income. A quarterly evaluation is performed in order to judge whether declines in value below cost should be considered temporary and when losses are deemed to be other-than-temporary. Several factors are considered in this evaluation process including the severity and duration of the decline in value, the financial condition and near-term outlook for the specific issuer and the Company’s ability to hold the securities.

For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company determined thatevaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $24,000 was necessary.$3,000 in the Company’s non-operating income in its statement of operations. For the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2012, the Company determined thatevaluation resulted in an impairment charge was not necessary.


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approximately $44,000 in the Company’s non-operating income in its statement of operations.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2013, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $27,000 in the Company’s non-operating income in its statement of operations. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2012, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $44,000 in the Company’s non-operating income in its statement of operations.

 


The following table sets forth cost, market value and unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and equity securities classified as trading as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.


  March 31, 2013  December 31, 2012 
  (in thousands) 
Available-for-sale securities      
Fair market value $18,855  $17,188 
Cost  10,334   10,361 
Unrealized gain $8,521  $6,827 
         
Trading securities        
Fair market value $145  $132 
Cost  157   158 
Unrealized loss $(12) $(26)
         
Total        
Fair market value $19,000  $17,320 
Cost $10,491   10,519 
Unrealized gain $8,509  $6,801 
         

  

June 30, 2013

  

December 31, 2012

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Available-for-sale securities

        

Fair market value

 $18,796  $17,188 

Cost

  10,317   10,361 

Unrealized gain

 $8,479  $6,827 
         

Trading securities

        

Fair market value

 $151  $132 

Cost

  157   158 

Unrealized loss

 $(6) $(26)
         

Total

        

Fair market value

 $18,947  $17,320 

Cost

  10,474   10,519 

Unrealized gain

 $8,473  $6,801 

The following table sets forth the gross unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s marketable securities that are classified as available-for-sale as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.


  March 31, 2013  December 31, 2012 
  (in thousands) 
Available-for-sale securities:      
Gross unrealized gains $8,578  $6,960 
Gross unrealized losses  57   133 
Total unrealized gains $8,521  $6,827 
         

  

June 30, 2013

  

December 31, 2012

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Available-for-sale securities:

        

Gross unrealized gains

 $8,568  $6,960 

Gross unrealized losses

  89   133 

Total unrealized gains

 $8,479  $6,827 

As of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total net unrealized gain, net of deferred income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income was approximately $5,286,000$5,260,000 and $4,235,000, respectively.


For the quartersix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company had net unrealized gains in market value on securities classified as available-for-sale of approximately $986,000,$1,046,000, net of deferred income taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had net unrealized losses in market value on securities classified as available-for-sale of approximately $459,000, net of deferred income taxes.


For the quarter ended March 31,

As of June 30, 2013, the Company's marketable securities that are classified as trading had gross recognized losses of approximately $12,000$6,000 and no gross recognized gains. For the quarter ended March 31,As of June 30, 2012, the Company's marketable securities that are classified as trading had gross recognized gains of approximately $4,000 and gross recognized losses of approximately $2,000.$13,000 and no gross recognized gains. The following table shows recognized gains (losses) in market value for securities classified as trading duringfor the first three months of 2013 and 2012.


  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2013  March 31, 2012 
  (in thousands) 
Trading securities      
Recognized loss at beginning of period $(26) $(16)
Recognized (loss) gain at end of period  (12)  2 
Net recognized gain $14  $18 
         
Net recognized gain (loss), net of taxes $9  $11 
         

periods indicated.

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 

Trading securities

                

Recognized (loss) gain at beginning of period

 $(12) $2  $(26) $(16)

Recognized loss at end of period

  (6)  (13)  (6)  (13)

Net recognized gain (loss) for the period

 $6  $(15) $20  $3 
                 

Net recognized gain (loss) for the period, net of taxes

 $4  $(9) $12  $2 

There were no reclassifications of marketable securities during the first threesix months of 2013 or 2012.

 
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The following table shows the Company’s realized gains duringfor the first three months of 2013 and 2012periods indicated on certain securities which were held as available-for sale. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method and interest and dividends on securities are included in non-operating income.


  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2013  March 31, 2012 
  (in thousands) 
Realized gains      
Sale proceeds $13  $526 
Cost of securities sold  6   229 
Realized gains $7  $297 
         
Realized gains, net of taxes $4  $179 
         

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(in thousands)

  

(in thousands)

 

Realized gains

                

Sale proceeds

 $-  $1,625  $13  $2,151 

Cost of securities sold

  -   882   6   1,111 

Realized gains

 $-  $743  $7  $1,040 
                 

Realized gains, net of taxes

 $-  $445  $4  $624 

The following table shows the Company’s investments’ approximate gross unrealized losses and fair value of those securities in a loss position at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. These investments consist of equity securities. As of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 there were no investments that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.


  March 31, 2013  December 31, 2012 
  (in thousands) 
  
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
  
Fair
Value
  
Unrealized
Losses
 
Equity securities – Available-for-sale $1,392  $57  $1,567  $133 
Equity securities – Trading  145   12   129   26 
Totals $1,537  $69  $1,696  $159 

  

June 30, 2013

  

December 31, 2012

 
  

(in thousands)

 
  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

  

Fair

Value

  

Unrealized

Losses

 

Equity securities – Available-for-sale

 $1,350  $88  $1,567  $133 

Equity securities – Trading

  84   6   129   26 

Totals

 $1,434  $94  $1,696  $159 

The market value of the Company’s equity securities are periodically used as collateral against any outstanding margin account borrowings. As of March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding borrowings of approximately $10,554,000$10,382,000 and $10,711,000,$10,771,000, respectively, under its margin account. Margin account borrowings arewhich were used for the purchase of marketable equity securities and as a source of short-term liquidity.


NOTE D: STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains a stock option plan under which incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options may be granted. On March 2, 2006, the Company’s Board of Director’sDirectors (the “Board”) adopted, and shareholders later approved, the 2006 Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”). Under the 2006 Plan 750,000 shares are reserved for the issuance of stock options to directors, officers, key employees, and others. The option exercise price under the 2006 Plan is the fair market value of the stock on the date the option is granted. The fair market value is determined by the average of the highest and lowest sales prices for a share of the Company’s common stock, on its primary exchange, on the same date that the option is granted.


Outstanding incentive stock options at March 31,June 30, 2013, must be exercised within either five or ten years from the date of grant. Stock options granted to Company employees generallygrant and vest in increments of 20% each year whileyear. Outstanding nonqualified stock options issued to non-employee directors provide for immediate vesting.


at June 30, 2013, must be exercised within either five or ten years from the date of grant.

During the first threesix months of 2013, options for 35,000 shares were issued under the 2006 Plan at ana per-share option exercise price of $10.44 per share, and at March 31,$10.44. As of June 30, 2013, 366,000 shares were available for granting future options.


The total grant date fair value of options vested during the first threesix months of 2013 was approximately $179,000.$180,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the second quarter of 2013 was approximately $49,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first threesix months of 2013 was approximately $228,000$276,000 and includes approximately $179,000$180,000 recognized as a result of the increased annual grant of 5,000 shares to each non-employee director during the first quartersix months of 2013. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense increaseddid not have a recognizable impact on diluted or basic earnings per share reported for the second quarter ending June 30, 2013 but did decrease diluted and basic lossearnings per common share by approximately $0.01$0.02 during the threesix months ending March 31,June 30, 2013. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $700,000$651,000 which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period. As a result, the Company expects to recognize approximately $146,000$97,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the remainder of 2013 and to recognize approximately $195,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during 2014, $189,000 129,000,in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during 2015, $128,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during 2016, and $42,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the years 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, respectively.

2017.

 

The total grant date fair value of options vested during the first threesix months of 2012 was approximately $82,000.$199,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the second quarter of 2012 was approximately $155,000 and includes approximately $116,000 recognized as a result of the additional grant of 3,000 shares to each non-employee director during the second quarter of 2012. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first threesix months of 2012 was approximately $99,000$254,000 and includes approximately $82,000$199,000 recognized as a result of the increased annual grant of 2,0005,000 shares to each non-employee director during the first quartersix months of 2012. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense did not have a recognizable impact ondecreased diluted orand basic earnings per common share reported forby approximately $0.01 during the second quarter ending June 30, 2012 and by approximately $0.02 during the first quartersix months ending March 31,June 30, 2012.


As of June 30, 2012, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $846,000 which was being amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the first threesix months of 2013 and 2012 was $5.13 per share and $5.88$5.96 per share, respectively.


The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model using the following assumptions:


 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2013 2012
Dividend yield0% 0%
Volatility62.69% 64.92%
Risk-free rate0.61% 0.68%
Expected life4.3 years 4.3 years
Fair value of options$5.13 $5.88

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

 

Dividend yield

  0% 0% 

Volatility

  62.69%  57.88%-65.89% 

Risk-free rate

  0.61%  0.64%-1.09% 

Expected life (years)

  

4.3

  4.2-

6.5

 

Fair value of options

 $5.13  $5.54-$6.06 

The Company does not anticipate paying any additional cash dividends in the foreseeable future other than those dividends declared and paid in 2012. The estimated volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock. The risk free rate for the periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life of the options was calculated based on the historical exercise behavior.


Information related to option activity for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 is as follows:

  

Shares Under Options

  

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining Contractual

Term

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value*

 
      

(per share)

  

(in years)

     

Outstanding-beginning of year

  235,379  $11.38         

Granted

  35,000   10.44         

Exercised

  -   -         

Cancelled/forfeited/expired

  (19,376)  13.94         

Outstanding at June 30, 2013

  251,003  $11.05   6.5  $25,640 
                 

Exercisable at June 30, 2013

  137,600  $11.10   4.9  $25,640 

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* The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The per share market value of our common stock, as determined by the closing price on June 30, 2013, was $10.25.


  Shares Under Options  Weighted-Average Exercise Price  Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term  Aggregate Intrinsic Value* 
     (per share)  (in years)    
Outstanding-beginning of year  235,442  $11.38       
Granted  35,000   10.44       
Exercised  -   -       
Cancelled/forfeited/expired  (19,313)  13.95       
Outstanding at March 31, 2013  251,129  $11.05   6.8  $60,740 
                 
Exercisable at March 31, 2013  116,826  $11.13   4.4  $50,340 
___________________________                
* The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The per share market value of our common stock, as determined by the closing price on March 31, 2013, was $11.00. 

The number, weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2013 and the number and weighted average exercise price of options exercisable as of March 31,June 30, 2013 are as follows:


Exercise Price Shares Under Outstanding Options Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Shares Under Exercisable Options
    (in years)  
$3.84 4,000 0.9 4,000
$10.44 35,000 4.9 35,000
$10.90 21,000 4.2 21,000
$10.90 104,000 9.2 -
$11.22 49,129 7.7 18,826
$11.54 12,000 3.9 12,000
$11.75 12,000 2.9 12,000
$14.32 14,000 1.9 14,000
  251,129 4.4 116,826

 

Exercise Price

  

Shares Under

Outstanding

Options

  

Weighted-Average

Remaining Contractual

Term

  

Shares Under

Exercisable

Options

 
         

(in years)

     
 $3.84   4,000   0.7   4,000 
 $10.44   35,000   4.7   35,000 
 $10.90   21,000   3.9   21,000 
 $10.90   104,000   8.9   20,800 
 $11.22   49,003   7.4   18,800 
 $11.54   12,000   3.7   12,000 
 $11.75   12,000   2.7   12,000 
 $14.32   14,000   1.7   14,000 
      251,003   4.9   137,600 

There were no options exercised during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. Cash received from option exercises totaled approximately $55,000 during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2012. The Company issues new shares upon option exercise.

NOTE E: SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company follows the guidance provided by ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting,in its identification of operating segments. The Company has determined that it has a total of two operating segments whose primary operations can be characterized as either Truckload Services or Brokerage and Logistics Services, however in accordance with the aggregation criteria provided by FASB ASC Topic 280, the Company has determined that the operations of the two operating segments can be aggregated into a single reporting segment, motor carrier operations. Truckload Services revenues and Brokerage and Logistics Services revenues, each before fuel surcharges, were as follows:


  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2013  2012 
  Amount  %  Amount  % 
  (in thousands, except percentage data) 
             
Truckload Services revenue $70,908   91.1  $68,535   91.2 
Brokerage and Logistics Services revenue  6,920   8.9   6,633   8.8 
Total revenues $77,828   100.0  $75,168   100.0 

  

Three Months Ended June 30,

  

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 
  

(in thousands, except percentage data)

 
                                 

Truckload Services revenue

 $74,706   92.6  $67,613   91.7  $145,614   91.9  $136,148   91.5 

Brokerage and Logistics Services revenue

  5,951   7.4   6,087   8.3   12,871   8.1   12,720   8.5 

Total revenues

 $80,657   100.0  $73,700   100.0  $158,485   100.0  $148,868   100.0 

NOTE F: TREASURY STOCK

The Company accounts for Treasury stock using the cost method and as of March 31,June 30, 2013, 2,718,5302,730,825 shares were held in the treasury at an aggregate cost of approximately $37,580,000.$37,709,000. During the threesix months ending March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 35,93048,225 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of approximately $341,000.$470,000.


NOTE G: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013:


  Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities 
  (in thousands) 
    
Balance at December 31, 2012, net of tax of $2,592 $4,235 
     
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $651  1,040 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
 income, net of tax of $7
  11 
     
Net current-period other comprehensive income  1,051 
     
Balance at March 31, 2013, net of tax of $3,235 $5,286 

  

Unrealized gains

and losses on available-for-sale securities

 
  

(in thousands)

 
     

Balance at March 31, 2013, net of tax of $3,235

 $5,286 
     

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $(12)

  (28)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensiveincome, net of tax of $1

  2 

Net current-period other comprehensive income

  (26)
     

Balance at June 30, 2013, net of tax of $3,219

 $5,260 

Balance at December 31, 2012, net of tax of $2,592

 $4,235 
     

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $639

  1,012 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensiveincome, net of tax of $8

  13 

Net current-period other comprehensive income

  1,025 
     

Balance at June 30, 2013, net of tax of $3,219

 $5,260 

The following table provides details about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013:

  

Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated

Other Comprehensive Income (a)

  
 Details about Accumulated Other

Comprehensive Income Component

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2013

  

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2013

 

Statement of Operations

Classification 

  

(in thousands)

  

Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities:

         

Realized gain on sale of securities

 $-  $6 

Non-operating income

Impairment expense

  (3)  (27)

Non-operating income

Total before tax

  (3)  (21)

Income before income taxes

Tax benefit

  1   8 

Income tax expense

Total after tax

  (2)  (13)

Net income

(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to profit/loss

 
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income Component
 
Amount
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (a)
 Statement of Operations Classification
  (in thousands)  
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities:    
Realized gain on sale of securities $6 Non-operating income
Impairment expense  (24)Non-operating income
Total before tax  (18)(Loss) income before income taxes
Tax benefit  7 Income tax (benefit) expense
Total after tax  (11)Net (loss) income
      
      
(a) Amounts in parentheses indicate debits to profit/loss     

NOTE H: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding by common stock equivalents attributable to dilutive stock options. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share. The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows:


  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
  (in thousands, except per share data) 
       
Net (loss) income $(456) $674 
         
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  8,688   8,696 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents  -   2 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  8,688   8,698 
         
Basic (loss) earnings per share $(0.05) $0.08 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share $(0.05) $0.08 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(in thousands, except per share data)

 
                 

Net income

 $2,682  $935  $2,226  $1,609 
                 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  8,658   8,702   8,673   8,699 

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents

  1   1   2   2 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  8,659   8,703   8,675   8,701 
                 

Basic earnings per share

 $0.31  $0.11  $0.26  $0.18 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.31  $0.11  $0.26  $0.18 

Options to purchase 251,129247,003 and 172,942297,942 shares of common stock were outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have an anti-dilutive effect.


NOTE I: INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. and Canadian federal income tax laws as well as the income tax laws of multiple state jurisdictions. The major tax jurisdictions in which we operate generally provide for a deficiency assessment statute of limitation period of three years and as a result, the Company’s tax years 2009 and forward remain open to examination in those jurisdictions.


The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, an adjustment to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for uncertain tax positions has not been required as management believes that the Company’s tax positions taken in income tax returns filed or to be filed are supported by clear and unambiguous income tax laws. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions, if any, in income tax expense. During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company has not recognized or accrued any interest or penalties related to uncertain income tax positions.


NOTE J: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and borrowings.


The Company follows theadopted guidance effective January 1, 2008 for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis. This guidance defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1:

Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2:

Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable; or other inputs not directly observable, but derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

    

Level 3:

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

 

At March 31,June 30, 2013, the following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  (in thousands) 
             
Marketable equity securities $19,000  $19,000   -   - 

  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
  

(in thousands)

 
                 

Marketable equity securities

 $18,947  $18,947   -   - 

The Company’s investments in marketable securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. The carrying value of other financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.


The carrying amount for the line of credit approximates fair value because the line of credit interest rate is adjusted frequently.


For long-term debt other than the lines of credit, the fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying value and estimated fair value of this other long-term debt at March 31,June 30, 2013 was as follows:


  
Carrying
Value
  
Estimated
Fair Value
 
  (in thousands) 
       
Long-term debt $106,057  $105,836 

  

Carrying

Value

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 
  

(in thousands)

 
         

Long-term debt

 $105,090  $104,927 

The Company has not elected the fair value option for any of its financial instruments.


NOTE K: NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT

During the first threesix months of 2013, the Company’s subsidiaries entered into installment obligations totaling approximately $16.8$22.2 million for the purpose of purchasing revenue equipment. These obligations are payable in 36 monthly installments at a weighted average interest rate of 2.74%2.87%.


NOTE L: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events have been evaluated for recognition and disclosure through the date these financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 


FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitutes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may relate to expected future financial and operating results or events, and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, excess capacity in the trucking industry; surplus inventories; recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customers’ business cycles; increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, license and registration fees; the resale value of the Company’s used equipment and the price of new equipment; increases in compensation for and difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified drivers and owner-operators; increases in insurance premiums and deductible amounts relating to accident, cargo, workers' compensation, health, and other claims; unanticipated increases in the number or amount of claims for which the Company is self insured; inability of the Company to continue to secure acceptable financing arrangements; seasonal factors such as harsh weather conditions that increase operating costs; competition from trucking, rail, and intermodal competitors including reductions in rates resulting from competitive bidding; the ability to identify acceptable acquisition candidates, consummate acquisitions, and integrate acquired operations; a significant reduction in or termination of the Company's trucking service by a key customer; and other factors, including risk factors, included from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company undertakes no obligation to update or clarify forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7,Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.


BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The Company’s administrative headquarters are in Tontitown, Arkansas. From this location we manage operations conducted through wholly owned subsidiaries based in various locations around the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The operations of these subsidiaries can generally be classified into either truckload services or brokerage and logistics services. Truckload services include those transportation services in which we utilize company owned trucks or owner-operator owned trucks. Brokerage and logistics services consist of services such as transportation scheduling, routing, mode selection, transloading and other value added services related to the transportation of freight which may or may not involve the usage of company owned or owner-operator owned equipment. Both our truckload operations and our brokerage/logistics operations have similar economic characteristics and are impacted by virtually the same economic factors as discussed elsewhere in this Report.report. All of the Company’s operations are in the motor carrier segment.


For both operations, substantially all of our revenue is generated by transporting freight for customers and is predominantly affected by the rates per mile received from our customers, equipment utilization, and our percentage of non-compensated miles.customers. These aspects of our business are carefully managed and efforts are continuously underway to achieve favorable results. TruckloadFor the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, truckload services revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, represented 91.1%92.6% and 91.2%91.9%, respectively, of total revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Thewith remaining revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, werebeing generated from brokerage and logistics services.


For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, truckload services revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, represented 91.7% and 91.5%, respectively, of total revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, with remaining revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, being generated from brokerage and logistics services.

The main factors that impact our profitability on the expense side are costs incurred in transporting freight for our customers. Currently our most challenging costs include fuel, driver recruitment, training, wage and benefit costs, independent broker costs (which we record as purchased transportation), insurance, and maintenance and capital equipment costs.


In discussing our results of operations we use revenue, before fuel surcharge, (and fuel expense, net of surcharge), because management believes that eliminating the impact of this sometimes volatile source of revenue allows a more consistent basis for comparing our results of operations from period to period. During the three and six months ended March 31,ending June 30, 2013, approximately $23.8 million and $45.9 million, respectively, of the Company’s total revenue was generated from fuel surcharges. During the three and six months ending June 30, 2012 approximately $22.2$20.5 million and $21.0$41.4 million, respectively, of the Company’s total revenue was generated from fuel surcharges. We may also discuss certain changes in our expenses as a percentage of revenue, before fuel surcharge, rather than absolute dollar changes. We do this because we believe the high variable cost nature of certain expenses makes a comparison of changes in expenses as a percentage of revenue more meaningful than absolute dollar changes.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – TRUCKLOAD SERVICES

The following table sets forth, for truckload services, the percentage relationship of expense items to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, for the periods indicated. Fuel costs are shown net of fuel surcharges.


  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
  (percentages) 
       
Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge  100.0   100.0 
         
Operating expenses:        
Salaries, wages and benefits  57.8   46.6 
Fuel expense, net of fuel surcharge  6.8   14.4 
Rent and purchased transportation  (0.1)  1.0 
Depreciation  14.2   13.5 
Operating supplies and expenses  12.5   13.6 
Operating taxes and licenses  1.8   1.8 
Insurance and claims  4.8   4.9 
Communications and utilities  0.8   0.9 
Other  2.3   2.0 
Gain on sale or disposal of property  (0.2)  - 
Total operating expenses  100.7   98.7 
Operating (loss) income  (0.7)  1.3 
Non-operating income  0.4   0.9 
Interest expense  (1.1)  (0.8)
(Loss) income before income taxes  (1.4)  1.4 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(percentages)

 
                 

Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge

  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Salaries, wages and benefits

  58.5   49.8   58.1   48.2 

Fuel expense, net of fuel surcharge

  0.6   10.2   3.6   12.3 

Rent and purchased transportation

  0.2   0.8   -   0.9 

Depreciation

  13.1   13.8   13.6   13.6 

Operating supplies and expenses

  11.8   15.0   12.1   14.3 

Operating taxes and licenses

  1.6   1.8   1.7   1.9 

Insurance and claims

  5.1   4.8   5.0   4.8 

Communications and utilities

  0.7   0.8   0.8   0.8 

Other

  2.2   1.8   2.3   1.9 

Gain on sale or disposal of property

  (0.3)  (0.4)  (0.2)  (0.2)

Total operating expenses

  93.5   98.4   97.0   98.5 

Operating income

  6.5   1.6   3.0   1.5 

Non-operating income

  0.4   1.3   0.4   1.1 

Interest expense

  (1.2)  (0.9)  (1.2)  (0.9)

Income before income taxes

  5.7   2.0   2.2   1.7 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2013 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2012


During the firstsecond quarter of 2013, truckload services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 3.5%10.5% to $70.9$74.7 million as compared to $68.5$67.6 million during the firstsecond quarter of 2012. The increase was primarily due to an increase in both the number of miles traveled, a reduction in uncompensated miles, and an increase in the average rate charged to customers. The number of miles traveled increased from 50.750.1 million miles during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 51.754.1 million miles during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 primarily as a result of an increase in the average number of trucks in service, which increased from 1,7471,739 trucks during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 1,8041,793 trucks during the firstsecond quarter of 2013. The average percentage of uncompensated miles declined from 8.9% of total miles for the second quarter of 2012 to 7.2% of total miles during the second quarter of 2013. The average rate charged per total mile during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 increased $0.02$0.03 as compared to the average rate charged during the firstsecond quarter of 2012. Also contributing to the increase was an increase in equipment utilization as the Company continues to replace older trucks, which generally have a higher probability for mechanical problems which could disrupt en route service thereby reducing route efficiency.


Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 46.6%49.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 57.8%58.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the firstsecond quarter of 2012.2013. The increase relates primarily to an increase in driver lease expense, which is a component of the Salaries,salaries, wages and benefits, category, as the average number of owner operators under contract increased from 95122 during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 257321 during the firstsecond quarter of 2013. The increase in costs in this category, as they relate to the increase in the number of owner operators,operator drivers, are partially offset by a decrease in other cost categories, such as repairs and fuel, which are generally borne by the owner operator. Also contributing to thisthe increase was an increase in costs associated with workers compensation claims expensed during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2012 and was related to the accrual of an expected adverse settlement of a large workers’ compensation claim in excess of its estimated reserve.


2012.

Fuel expense, net of fuel surcharge, decreased from 14.4%10.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 6.8%0.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the firstsecond quarter of 2013. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in the average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallon of diesel fuel.fuel and to an increase in the average miles-per-gallon (“mpg”) experienced. The average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallon of diesel fuel decreased from $1.17$0.88 during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to $0.65$0.07 during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 as a result of a decrease in the national average price of a gallon of diesel fuel for the periods compared as well as more favorable fuel surcharge arrangements made with customers and to an increase insince the numbersecond quarter of owner operators in our fleet.2012. Fuel surcharge collections can fluctuate significantly from period to period as they are generally based on changes in fuel prices from period to period so that during periods of rising fuel prices fuel surcharge collections increase while fuel surcharge collections decrease during periods of falling fuel prices. Fuel surcharge revenue generated from transportation services performed by owner operators is reflected as a reduction in net fuel expense, while fuel surcharges paid to owner operators for their services is reported along with their base rate in the Salaries, wages and benefits category. These categorizations have the effect of reducing our net fuel expense while increasing Salaries, wages and benefits category, as discussed above.above.The average mpg experienced increased during the second quarter of 2013 as compared to the mpg experienced during the second quarter of 2012 as a result of replacing older trucks with newer trucks, which are more fuel efficient. The Company has also implemented driver bonus programs which are tied directly to fuel efficiency.

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revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2012 to 0.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2013. The decrease relates primarily to a decrease in amounts paid for third-party equipment rentals and to third-party transportation service providers.

Depreciation decreased on a percentage of revenue basis from 13.8%, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2012 to 13.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2013 and increased on a dollar basis from $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2012 to $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2013. The dollar-based increase relates primarily to purchases of new trucks made since the second quarter of 2012 which replaced older trucks within the fleet. These new truck replacements have a significantly higher purchase price than those trucks that are being replaced and are also being depreciated over a shorter period of time as the Company accelerates its truck replacement cycle from every five years to a replacement cycle of every three years. This reduction in replacement cycle, combined with a higher purchase price, results in higher depreciation expense over a shorter period of time. The decrease in the truck replacement cycle time is intended to reduce fuel costs, improve driver and customer satisfaction, and to reduce long-term maintenance costs as well as increase fleet efficiency by reducing maintenance down-time.

Operating supplies and expenses decreased from 15.0% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2012 to 11.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2013. The decrease relates primarily to a decrease in amounts paid for equipment maintenance costs during the second quarter of 2013 as compared to the second quarter of 2012 which is the result of replacing older equipment with new equipment. The decrease in equipment maintenance costs is partially offset by an increase in driver training and recruiting costs which are a result of heightened competition for qualified drivers as industry demand has increased and increased regulations have forced some drivers to exit the profession.

Insurance and claims increased from 13.5%4.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2012 to 5.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2013. The increase relates primarily to increases in auto liability premiums due to an increase in miles traveled, which serves as the basis for the premium calculation, and in auto liability claims expenses incurred during the second quarter of 2013 as compared to the second quarter of 2012.

Other expenses increased from 1.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2012 to 2.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the second quarter of 2013. The increase relates primarily to an increase in amounts expensed for uncollectible revenue and for other supplies and expenses.

The truckload services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, improved from 98.4% for the second quarter 2012 to 93.5% for the second quarter of 2013.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

For the first six months ended June 30, 2013, truckload services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 7.0% to $145.6 million as compared to $136.1 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2012. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of miles traveled, a reduction in uncompensated miles, and an increase in the average rate charged to customers. The number of miles traveled increased from 100.8 million miles for the first six months of 2012 to 105.8 million miles for the first six months of 2013 primarily as a result of an increase in the average number of trucks in service, which increased from 1,743 trucks for the first six months of 2012 to 1,799 trucks for the first six months of 2013. The average percentage of uncompensated miles declined from 8.9% of total miles for the first six months of 2012 to 7.6% of total miles for the first six months of 2013. The average rate charged per total mile during the first six months of 2013 increased $0.03 as compared to the average rate charged during the first six months of 2012. Also contributing to the increase was an increase in equipment utilization as the Company continues to replace older trucks, which generally have a higher probability for mechanical problems which could disrupt en route service thereby reducing route efficiency.

Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 48.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the first six months of 2012 to 58.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2013. The increase relates primarily to an increase in driver lease expense, which is a component of salaries, wages and benefits, as the average number of owner-operators under contract increased from 109 during the first six months of 2012 to 14.2%289 during the first six months of 2013. The increase in costs in this category, as they relate to the increase in the number owner operator drivers, are partially offset by a decrease in other cost categories, such as repairs and fuel, which are generally borne by the owner operator. Also contributing to this increase was an increase in costs associated with workers’ compensation claims expensed during the first six months of 2013 as compared to the first six months of 2012 and was related to the accrual of an expected adverse settlement of a large workers’ compensation claim in excess of its estimated reserve.


Fuel expense, net of fuel surcharge, decreased from 12.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2012 to 3.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2013. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in the average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallon of diesel fuel and to an increase in the average miles-per-gallon (“mpg”) experienced. The average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallon of diesel fuel decreased from $1.03 during the first six months of 2012 to $0.37 during the first six months of 2013 as a result of more favorable fuel surcharge arrangements made with customers. Fuel surcharge collections can fluctuate significantly from period to period as they are generally based on changes in fuel prices from period to period so that during periods of rising fuel prices fuel surcharge collections increase while fuel surcharge collections decrease during periods of falling fuel prices. Fuel surcharge revenue generated from transportation services performed by owner operators is reflected as a reduction in net fuel expense, while fuel surcharges paid to owner operators for their services is reported along with their base rate in the Salaries, wages and benefits category. These categorizations have the effect of reducing our net fuel expense while increasing the Salaries, wages and benefits category, as discussed above.The average mpg experienced increased during the first six months of 2013 as compared to the mpg experienced during the first six months of 2012 as a result of replacing older trucks with newer trucks which are more fuel efficient. The Company has also implemented driver bonus programs which are tied directly to fuel efficiency.

Rent and purchased transportation decreased from 0.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2012 to 0.0% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2013. The decrease relates primarily to a decrease in amounts paid for third-party equipment rentals and to third-party transportation service providers.

Depreciation, as a percentage of revenue, remained unchanged at 13.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2012 and 2013. However, on a dollar basis, depreciation increased from $18.5 million for the first six months of 2012 to $19.8 million for the first six months of 2013. The increase relates primarily to purchases of new trucks made since the first quarter of 2012 which replaced older trucks within the fleet. These new truck replacements have a significantly higher purchase price than those trucks that are being replaced and are being depreciated over a shorter period of time as the Company accelerates its truck replacement cycle from every five years to a replacement cycle of every three years. This reduction in replacement cycle, combined with a higher purchase price, results in higher depreciation expense over a shorter period of time. The decrease in the truck replacement cycle time is intended to reduce fuel costs, improve driver and customer satisfaction, and to reduce long-term maintenance costs as well as increase fleet efficiency by reducing maintenance down-time.


Rent

Operating supplies and purchased transportationexpenses decreased from 1.0%14.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2012 to a credit of 0.1%12.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2013. The decrease relates primarily to a decrease in amounts paid for third-party equipment rentals and to third-party transportation service providers.


Operating supplies and expenses decreased from 13.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2012 to 12.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2013. The decrease relates primarily to a decrease in amounts paid for equipment maintenance costs during the first quartersix months of 2013 as compared to amounts paid during the first quartersix months of 2012 as a result of replacing older equipment with new equipment. Partially offsetting this decrease was an increase in amounts paid for driver training schools and driver layover compensation during the first quartersix months of 2013 as compared to amounts paid during the first quartersix months of 2012. The increase in driver training and recruiting costs are a result of heightened competition as industry demand for qualified drivers has increased while increased regulations have forced some qualified drivers to exit the profession.

Other expenses

Insurance and claims increased from 2.0%4.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2012 to 5.0% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2013. The increase relates primarily to increases in auto liability premiums due to an increase in miles traveled, which serves as the basis for the premium calculation, and in auto liability claims expenses incurred during the first six months of 2013 as compared to the first six months of 2012.

Other expenses increased from 1.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2012 to 2.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quartersix months of 2013. The increase relates primarily to an increase in amounts expensed for uncollectible revenue and for other supplies and expenses.


The truckload services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, increasedimproved from 98.7%98.5% for the first quartersix months 2012 to 100.7%97.0% for the first quartersix months of 2013.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – LOGISTICS AND BROKERAGE SERVICES

The following table sets forth, for logistics and brokerage services, the percentage relationship of expense items to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, for the periods indicated. Brokerage service operations occur specifically in certain divisions; however, brokerage operations occur throughout the Company in similar operations having substantially similar economic characteristics. Rent and purchased transportation, which includes costs paid to third party carriers, are shown net of fuel surcharges.


  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2013  2012 
  (percentages) 
       
Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge  100.0   100.0 
         
Operating expenses:        
Salaries, wages and benefits  2.2   1.4 
Rent and purchased transportation  93.7   95.5 
Communications and utilities  0.2   0.1 
Other  0.3   0.3 
Total operating expenses  96.4   97.3 
Operating income  3.6   2.7 
Non-operating income  0.0   0.2 
Interest expense  (0.2)  (0.2)
Income before income taxes  3.4   2.7 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

June 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2013

  

2012

  

2013

  

2012

 
  

(percentages)

 
                 

Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge

  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Salaries, wages and benefits

  2.5   1.8   2.3   1.6 

Rent and purchased transportation

  94.3   94.7   93.9   95.2 

Communications and utilities

  0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1 

Other

  0.3   0.2   0.3   0.2 

Total operating expenses

  97.2   96.8   96.7   97.1 

Operating income

  2.8   3.2   3.3   2.9 

Non-operating income

  0.1   0.3   0.1   0.3 

Interest expense

  (0.3)  (0.2)  (0.3)  (0.2)

Income before income taxes

  2.6   3.3   3.1   3.0 

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2013 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2012


During the firstsecond quarter of 2013, logistics and brokerage services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 4.3%decreased 2.2% to $6.9$6.0 million as compared to $6.6$6.1 million during the firstsecond quarter of 2012. The increasedecrease relates to an increasea decrease in brokered load rates during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 as compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2012.


Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 1.4%1.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 2.2%2.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the firstsecond quarter of 2013. The increase relates to an increase in the number of employees assigned to the logistics and brokerage services division.


Rent and purchased transportation decreased from 95.5%94.7% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 93.7%94.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges during the firstsecond quarter of 2013. The decrease as a percentage of revenues, relates to the increasea decrease in brokerage revenue and a disproportionate increase in rates charged byamounts paid to third party logistics and brokerage service providers. On a dollar basis, rent and purchased transportation increased from $6.3 million during the first quarter of 2012 to $6.5 million during the first quarter of 2013.


The logistics and brokerage services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, decreasedincreased from 97.3%96.8% for the firstsecond quarter of 2012 to 96.4%97.2% for the second quarter of 2013.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

For the first six months ended June 30, 2013, logistics and brokerage services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 1.2% to $12.9 million as compared to $12.7 million for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2012. The increase relates to an increase in the number of loads brokered during the first six months of 2013 as compared to the first six months of 2012.

Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 1.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2012 to 2.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2013. The increase relates to an increase in the number of employees assigned to the logistics and brokerage services division.

Rent and purchased transportation decreased from 95.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first six months of 2012 to 93.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges during the first six months of 2013. The decrease relates to a decrease in amounts paid to third party logistics and brokerage service providers.

The logistics and brokerage services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, improved from 97.1% for the first six months of 2012 to 96.7% for the first six months of 2013.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – COMBINED SERVICES


THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2013 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2012


Net lossincome for all divisions was approximately $0.5$2.7 million, or 0.6%3.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharge for the firstsecond quarter of 2013 as compared to net income of $0.7$0.9 million or 0.9%1.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharge for the second quarter of 2012. The increase in income resulted in diluted earnings per share of $0.31 for the second quarter of 2013 as compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.11 for the second quarter of 2012.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

Net income for all divisions was approximately $2.2 million, or 1.4% of revenues, before fuel surcharge for the first quartersix months of 2013 as compared to net income of $1.6 million or 1.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharge for the first six months of 2012. The decreaseincrease in income resulted in diluted lossearnings per share of $0.05$0.26 for the first quartersix months of 2013 as compared to diluted incomeearnings per share of $0.08$0.18 for the first quartersix months of 2012.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The growth of our business has required, and will continue to require, a significant investment in new revenue equipment. Our primary sources of liquidity have been funds provided by operations, proceeds from the sales of revenue equipment, issuances of equity securities, borrowings under our line of credit, installment note agreements, and borrowings under our investment margin account.


During the first threesix months of 2013, we generated $10.0$24.0 million in cash from operating activities. Investing activities used $18.3$29.6 million in cash in the first threesix months of 2013. Financing activities provided $8.7$5.1 million in cash in the first threesix months of 2013.


Our primary use of funds is for the purchase of revenue equipment. We typically use installment notes, our existing line of credit on an interim basis, proceeds from the sale or trade of equipment, and cash flows from operations to finance capital expenditures and repay long-term debt. During the first threesix months of 2013, we utilized cash on hand, installment notes, and our lines of credit to finance revenue equipment purchases of approximately $23.3$39.9 million.


Occasionally, we finance the acquisition of revenue equipment through installment notes with fixed interest rates and terms ranging from 36 to 60 months. During the first threesix months of 2013, the Company’s subsidiary, P.A.M. Transport, Inc. entered into installment obligations totaling approximately $16.8$22.2 million for the purpose of purchasing revenue equipment. These obligations are payable in 36 monthly installments at interest rates ranging from 2.49% to 3.27%.


During the remainder of 2013,2012, we expect to purchase approximately 450150 new trucks and 540360 new trailers while continuing to sell or trade older equipment, which we expect to result in net capital expenditures of approximately $50.6$17.1 million. Management believes we will be able to finance our near term needs for working capital over the next twelve months, as well as any planned capital expenditures during such period, with cash balances, cash flows from operations, and borrowings believed to be available from financing sources. We will continue to have significant capital requirements over the long-term, which may require us to incur debt or seek additional equity capital. The availability of additional capital will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the market price of our common stock, financial condition and results of operations and several other factors over which we have limited control, as well as our financial condition and results of operations.control. Nevertheless, based on our recent operating results, current cash position, anticipated future cash flows, and sources of financing that we expect will be available to us, we do not expect that we will experience any significant liquidity constraints in the foreseeable future.

We currently intend to retain our future earnings to finance our growth and do not anticipate paying additional cash dividends in the foreseeable future other than those dividends declared and paid during 2012.


During the first threesix months of 2013 we maintained a $35.0 million revolving line of credit. Amounts outstanding under the line of credit bear interest at LIBOR (determined as of the first day of each month) plus 1.95% (2.15%(2.14% at March 31,June 30, 2013), are secured by our accounts receivable and mature on June 1, 2014.2014; however, the Company has the intent and ability to extend the terms of this line of credit for an additional one year period until June 1, 2015.  At March 31,June 30, 2013 outstanding advances on the line of credit were approximately $11.7$9.5 million, including letters of credit totaling $1.1 million, with availability to borrow $23.3$25.6 million.


Trade accounts receivable increased from $50.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $58.7$61.1 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase relates to a general increase in freight revenue and fuel surcharge revenue, which flows through the accounts receivable account, during the first quartersix months of 2013 as compared to the freight revenue and fuel surcharge revenue generated during the last quartersix months of 2012.

 

Accounts receivable-other increased from $3.6 million at December 31, 2012 to $5.0$6.3 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase relates primarily to an increase in amounts receivable from the Company’s third-party qualified intermediary. The Company contracts with a third-party qualified intermediary in order to accomplish tax-deferred, like-kind exchanges related to its revenue equipment. Under the program, dispositions of eligible trucks or trailers and acquisitions of replacement trucks or trailers are made in a form whereby any associated tax gains related to the disposal are deferred. To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, we exchange, through our qualified intermediary, eligible trucks or trailers being disposed with trucks or trailers being acquired. Amounts held by the Company’s third-party qualified intermediary are dependent on the timing and extent of the Company’s revenue equipment sales and/or purchase activities which can fluctuate significantly from period-to-period.


Prepaid expenses and deposits decreased from $11.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $9.3$7.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The decrease relates to the amortization of prepaid tractor and trailer license fees and auto liability insurance premiums. During late 2012, approximately $2.4 million of the 2013 license fees and approximately $1.0 million of the 2013 auto liability insurance premiums were paid in advance. These prepaid expenses will continue to be amortized to expense through the remainder of the year.


Marketable equity securities increased from $17.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $19.0$18.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The $1.7$1.6 million increase was primarily related to an increase in the market value of the Company’s investments during the first threesix months of 2013.


Revenue equipment, which generally consists of trucks, trailers, and revenue equipment accessories such as Qualcomm™ satellite tracking units, increased from $331.2 million at December 31, 2012 to $335.9 million at June 30, 2013. The increase relates primarily to the replacement of older, less expensive trucks with newer, more expensive trucks as the Company accelerates its truck replacement cycle from every five years to a replacement cycle of every three years.

Accumulated depreciation decreased from $128.4 million at December 31, 2012 to $118.3 million at June 30, 2013. The decease relates primarily to the replacement of older trucks with large amounts of accumulated depreciation with newer trucks with smaller amounts of accumulated depreciation.

Accounts payable increased from $19.0 million at December 31, 2012 to $22.6$30.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The $3.6 million increase was primarily related to a $3.0 millionan increase in amounts reclassified to accounts payable as bank drafts outstanding at March 31, 2013 as compared to December 31, 2012.


accrued for the purchase of revenue equipment.

Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased from $21.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $23.7$24.8 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase was primarilypartially related to an increase of $1.5 million in amounts accrued workers’ compensation claims at the end of the period for employee wages and benefits which can vary significantly throughout the year depending on many factors, including the timing of the actual date employees are paid in relation to the last day of the reporting period. Also contributing to the increase was a $1.0$2.0 million increase in amounts accrued at the end of the period for amounts payable to company drivers and third-party owner-operator drivers which can also vary significantly throughout the year depending on the timing of the actual date owner-operators are paidof payment in relation to the last day of the reporting period.


Current maturities of long term-debt and long-term debt fluctuations are reviewed on an aggregate basis as the classification of amounts in each category are typically affected merely by the passage of time. Current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt, on an aggregate basis, increased from $107.5 million at December 31, 2012 to $116.7$113.4 million at March 31,June 30, 2013. The increase was primarily related to additional borrowings madereceived during the first threesix months of 2013 net of the principal portion of scheduled installment note payments made during the first threesix months of 2013.


NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note B to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of the most recent accounting pronouncements and their impact, if any, on the Company.



Our primary market risk exposures include equity price risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk (the price paid to obtain diesel fuel for our trucks), and foreign currency exchange rate risk. The potential adverse impact of these risks and the general strategies we employ to manage such risks are discussed below.


The following sensitivity analyses do not consider the effects that an adverse change may have on the overall economy nor do they consider additional actions we may take to mitigate our exposure to such changes. Actual results of changes in prices or rates may differ materially from the hypothetical results described below.


Equity Price Risk

We hold certain actively traded marketable equity securities which subjects the Company to fluctuations in the fair market value of its investment portfolio based on the current market price of such securities. The recorded value of marketable equity securities increased to $19.0$18.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2013 from $17.3 million at December 31, 2012. The increase during the first threesix months of 2013 includeswas primarily related to an increase in the fair market value of $1.7$1.6 million. A 10% decrease in the market price of our marketable equity securities would cause a corresponding 10% decrease in the carrying amounts of these securities, or approximately $1.9 million. For additional information with respect to the marketable equity securities, see Note C to our condensed consolidated financial statements.


Interest Rate Risk

Our line of credit bears interest at a floating rate equal to LIBOR plus a fixed percentage. Accordingly, changes in LIBOR, which are affected by changes in interest rates, will affect the interest rate on, and therefore our costs under, the line of credit. Assuming $11.0$8.0 million of variable rate debt was outstanding, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in LIBOR for a one year period would result in approximately $110,000$80,000 of additional interest expense.


Commodity Price Risk

Prices and availability of all petroleum products are subject to political, economic, and market factors that are generally outside of our control. Accordingly, the price and availability of diesel fuel, as well as other petroleum products, can be unpredictable. Because our operations are dependent upon diesel fuel, significant increases in diesel fuel costs could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Based upon our 2012 fuel consumption, a 10% increase in the average annual price per gallon of diesel fuel would increase our annual fuel expenses by $11.1 million.


Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk related to the activities of our branch office located in Mexico. Currently, we do not hedge our exchange rate exposure through any currency forward contracts, currency options, or currency swaps as all of our revenues, and substantially all of our expenses and capital expenditures, are transacted in U.S. dollars. However, certain operating expenditures and capital purchases related to our Mexico branch office are incurred in or exposed to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Mexican peso. Based on 2012 expenditures denominated in pesos, a 10% increase in the exchange rate would increase our annual operating expenses by $50,000.



Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.


Based on management’s evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of March 31,June 30, 2013, our disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a reasonable assurance level and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in internal controls over financial reporting. We regularly review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes to our processes and systems to improve controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems, consolidating activities, and migrating processes.


There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION



The nature of our business routinely results in litigation, primarily involving claims for personal injuries and property damage incurred in the transportation of freight. We believe that all such routine litigation is adequately covered by insurance and that adverse results in one or more of those cases would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.



In September 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock. The following table summarizes the Company’s common stock repurchases during the firstsecond quarter of 2013 made pursuant to this authorization. No shares were purchased during the quarter other than through this program, and all purchases were made by or on behalf of the Company and not by any “affiliated purchaser”.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities            
  Total number of shares purchased  Average price paid per share  Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs  Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs 
Period
January 1-31, 2013  -   -   -   276,000 
February 1-28, 2013  35,930  $9.50   35,930   240,070 
March 1-31, 2013  -   -   -   240,070 
Total  35,930  $9.50   35,930     

Period 

 

Total number

of shares

purchased

  

Average

price paid

per share

  

Total number of

shares purchased

as part of publicly announced plans or programs

  

Maximum number

of shares that may

yet be purchased under the plans or programs

 

April 1-30, 2013

  -   -   -   240,070 

May 1-31, 2013

  12,295   10.45   12,295   227,775 

June 1-30, 2013

  -   -   -   227,775 

Total

  12,295  $10.45   12,295     

Exhibit

 Number

Exhibit Description

   

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 2002.)

3.2

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2007.)

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

 

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

   




SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



 

P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

  
  

Dated: May 8,August 9, 2013

By: /s/ Daniel H. Cushman

 

Daniel H. Cushman

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

(principal executive officer)

  

Dated: May 8,August 9, 2013

By: /s/ Lance K. StewartAllen W. West

 Lance K. Stewart

Allen W. West

 

Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial

 

Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

 

(principal accounting and financial officer)

  




Index to Exhibits to Form 10-Q




Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Description

   

3.1

 

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q filed on May 15, 2002.)

3.2

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2007.)

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

 

Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

   


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