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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONQuarterly Report Pursuantto Section 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OFor 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020

or

☐     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONTransition Report Pursuant to the Section 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OFor 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

0-1507

71-0633135

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission File

Number)

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

 

297 West Henri De Tonti, Tontitown, Arkansas 72770

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

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

 

N/A

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par valuePTSINASDAQ Global Market

 

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     ☑          No    

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).

files.)                     Yes     ☑          No    

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer   ☐

Accelerated filer    ☑ 

Accelerated filer ☐ 

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

Smaller reporting company    ☑

  

Emerging growth company   

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ☐

 

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

Yes     ☐          No    

 

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

 

Class

 

Outstanding at October 25, 2017April 23, 2020

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

 

6,303,0355,742,330

 

 

 

P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

Form 10-Q

For Thethe Quarter Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020

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Part I.I. Financial Information

   

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited).

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 20162019

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 20162019

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of ShareholdersShareholders’ Equity for the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2019

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020

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Item 2.

Management’sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

1715

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures Aboutabout Market Risk.

2320

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

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Part II.II. Other Information

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

2521
   

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

2522
   

Item 6.

Exhibits.

2623

 

 

Signatures

27

Exhibits

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

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

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

  

September 30,

  

December 31,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 
  

(unaudited)

  

(audited)

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $207  $137 

Accounts receivable-net:

        

Trade, less allowance of $1,181 and $994, respectively

  58,640   56,143 

Other

  9,490   4,982 

Inventories

  1,607   1,900 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

  9,000   8,777 

Marketable equity securities

  24,994   27,621 

Income taxes refundable

  639   738 

Total current assets

  104,577   100,298 
         

Property and equipment:

        

Land

  5,374   5,374 

Structures and improvements

  18,914   18,861 

Revenue equipment

  353,736   355,339 

Office furniture and equipment

  10,744   10,402 

Total property and equipment

  388,768   389,976 

Accumulated depreciation

  (116,376)  (112,600)

Net property and equipment

  272,392   277,376 
         

Other assets

  2,393   2,392 
         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $379,362  $380,066 
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

 $29,691  $16,088 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  19,975   22,330 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  59,224   42,806 

Total current liabilities

  108,890   81,224 
         

Long-term debt-less current portion

  88,931   124,391 

Deferred income taxes

    83,253   80,293 

Total liabilities

  281,074   285,908 
         

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

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

  -   - 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,527,411 and 11,510,863 shares issued; 6,303,035 and 6,396,803 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

  115   115 

Additional paid-in capital

  81,390   80,822 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  5,471   7,476 

Treasury stock, at cost; 5,224,376 and 5,114,060 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

  (124,796)  (122,835)

Retained earnings

  136,108   128,580 

Total shareholders’ equity

  98,288   94,158 
         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $379,362  $380,066 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
  

(unaudited)

  

(audited)

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $325  $318 

Accounts receivable-net:

        

Trade, less current estimated credit loss of $3,191 and $2,952, respectively

  66,090   61,784 

Other

  4,278   3,769 

Inventories

  1,220   1,327 

Prepaid expenses and deposits

  9,093   8,669 

Marketable equity securities

  23,207   29,521 

Income taxes refundable

  807   504 

Total current assets

  105,020   105,892 
         

Property and equipment:

        

Land

  16,086   7,246 

Structures and improvements

  31,198   20,204 

Revenue equipment

  528,410   524,527 

Office furniture and equipment

  11,470   11,185 

Total property and equipment

  587,164   563,162 

Accumulated depreciation

  (184,316)  (175,887)

Net property and equipment

  402,848   387,275 
         

Other assets

  4,617   4,842 
         

TOTAL ASSETS

 $512,485  $498,009 
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

 $24,220  $16,597 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  42,042   40,610 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  59,731   67,637 

Total current liabilities

  125,993   124,844 
         

Long-term debt-less current portion

  189,469   174,187 

Deferred income taxes

  63,024   63,522 

Other long-term liabilities

  1,344   1,481 

Total liabilities

  379,830   364,034 
         

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        

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

  -   - 

Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,658,768 and 11,656,160 shares issued; 5,742,330 and 5,748,897 shares outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

  117   117 

Additional paid-in capital

  83,993   83,688 

Treasury stock, at cost; 5,916,438 and 5,907,263 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

  (157,158)  (156,837)

Retained earnings

  205,703   207,007 

Total shareholders’ equity

  132,655   133,975 
         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $512,485  $498,009 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

OPERATING REVENUES:

        

Revenue, before fuel surcharge

 $111,822  $110,345 

Fuel surcharge

  17,333   18,341 

Total operating revenues

  129,155   128,686 
         

OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS:

        

Salaries, wages and benefits

  32,798   31,063 

Operating supplies and expenses

  23,715   23,512 

Rent and purchased transportation

  42,927   44,554 

Depreciation

  14,295   13,187 

Insurance and claims

  42   4,114 

Other

  5,844   2,994 

Loss/(gain) on disposition of equipment

  48   (425)

Total operating expenses and costs

  119,669   118,999 
         

OPERATING INCOME

  9,486   9,687 
         

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE)/INCOME

  (9,076)  3,472 

INTEREST EXPENSE

  (2,212)  (2,040)
         

(LOSS)/INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  (1,802)  11,119 
         

FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE:

        

Current

  -   89 

Deferred

  (498)  2,729 

Total federal and state income tax (benefit) expense

  (498)  2,818 
         

NET (LOSS)/INCOME

 $(1,304) $8,301 
         

(LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

        

Basic

 $(0.23) $1.40 

Diluted

 $(0.23) $1.39 
         

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

        

Basic

  5,746   5,921 

Diluted

  5,746   5,985 

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

OPERATING REVENUES:

                

Revenue, before fuel surcharge

 $93,457  $95,926  $280,157  $288,496 

Fuel surcharge

  15,442   13,467   46,792   36,002 

Total operating revenues

  108,899   109,393   326,949   324,498 
                 

OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS:

                

Salaries, wages and benefits

  24,718   28,167   75,885   83,490 

Operating supplies and expenses

  19,502   21,155   59,144   61,315 

Rent and purchased transportation

  44,000   40,013   130,840   118,119 

Depreciation

  10,177   10,166   31,333   29,011 

Insurance and claims

  4,232   3,609   13,367   12,158 

Other

  2,371   1,937   6,791   6,121 

Loss (gain) on disposition of equipment

  131   (949)  261   (3,951)

Total operating expenses and costs

  105,131   104,098   317,621   306,263 
                 

OPERATING INCOME

  3,768   5,295   9,328   18,235 
                 

NON-OPERATING INCOME

  2,767   1,235   5,469   1,203 

INTEREST EXPENSE

  (920)  (927)  (2,832)  (2,659)
                 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  5,615   5,603   11,965   16,779 
                 

FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE:

                

Current

  116   115   249   168 

Deferred

  2,053   2,037   4,378   6,233 

Total federal and state income tax expense

  2,169   2,152   4,627   6,401 
                 

NET INCOME

 $3,446  $3,451  $7,338  $10,378 
                 

INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:

                

Basic

 $0.54  $0.54  $1.15  $1.55 

Diluted

 $0.54  $0.53  $1.14  $1.54 
                 

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

                

Basic

  6,326   6,439   6,368   6,703 

Diluted

  6,373   6,458   6,413   6,725 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive IncomeCash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net (loss) income

 $(1,304) $8,301 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation

  14,295   13,187 

Bad debt expense

  239   69 

Stock compensation-net of excess tax benefits

  305   306 

(Benefit from) provision for deferred income taxes

  (498)  2,729 

Recognized loss (gain) on marketable equity securities

  9,339   (3,184)

Loss/(gain) on disposition of equipment

  1   (425)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

  (5,053)  (5,356)

Prepaid expenses, deposits, inventories, and other assets

  (530)  1,269 

Income taxes refundable

  -   75 

Trade accounts payable

  8,048   199 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  (1,339)  2,567 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  23,503   19,737 
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (23,158)  (7,926)

Proceeds from disposition of equipment

  5,325   5,787 

Purchases of marketable equity securities, net of return of capital

  (3,026)  (72)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (20,859)  (2,211)
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Borrowings under line of credit

  137,243   131,387 

Repayments under line of credit

  (128,657)  (133,442)

Borrowings of long-term debt

  -   5,789 

Repayments of long-term debt

  (13,670)  (19,480)

Borrowings under margin account

  3,753   166 

Repayments under margin account

  (985)  (324)

Repurchases of common stock

  (321)  (1,618)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (2,637)  (17,522)
         

NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

  7   4 
         

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH -Beginning of period

  318   282 
         

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH -End of period

 $325  $286 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $2,185  $2,037 

Income taxes

 $-  $15 
         

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable

 $2,239  $4,025 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

  

Common Stock

Shares / Amount

  

Additional

Paid-In Capital

  

Treasury

Stock

  

Retained Earnings

  

Total

 
                         

Balance at January 1, 2020

  5,749  $117  $83,688  $(156,837) $207,007  $133,975 
                         

Net Loss

                  (1,304)  (1,304)
                         

Exercise of stock awards-shares issued including tax benefits

  2                   - 
                         

Treasury stock repurchases

  (9)          (321)      (321)
                         

Stock compensation

          305           305 
                         

Balance at March 31, 2020

  5,742  $117  $83,993  $(157,158) $205,703  $132,655 

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
                 

NET INCOME

 $3,446  $3,451  $7,338  $10,378 
                 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

                
                 

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

  (1,265)  (594)  (2,308)  (543)
                 

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

  9   109   26   440 
                 

Changes in fair value of marketable securities (3)

  437   (376)  277   1,009 
                 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 $2,627  $2,590  $5,333  $11,284 

 


  

Common Stock

Shares / Amount

  

Additional Paid-In Capital

  

Treasury Stock

  

Retained Earnings

  

Total

 
                         

Balance at January 1, 2019

  5,957  $116  $82,776  $(142,552) $199,107  $139,447 
                         

Net Income

                  8,301   8,301 
                         

Exercise of stock awards-shares issued including tax benefits

  1                   - 
                         

Treasury stock repurchases

  (40)          (1,618)      (1,618)
                         

Stock compensation (1)

          216           216 
                         

Balance at March 31, 2019

  5,918  $116  $82,992  $(144,170) $207,408  $146,346 

(1)

Net of deferred income taxes of $(774), $(364), $(1,412), and $(333), respectively.

(2)

Net of deferred income taxes of $6, $67, $16, and $269, respectively.

(3)

Net of deferred income taxes of $ 266, $(230), $ 168, and $618, respectively.

   Approximately $90,000 was accrued as Share-based compensation at March 31, 2019 for restricted stock earned by non-employee directors but for which shares were not issued until April 2019.

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

        

Net income

 $7,338  $10,378 

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

        

Depreciation

  31,333   29,011 

Bad debt expense

  186   354 

Sale leaseback deferred gain amortization

  -   (131)

Stock compensation-net of excess tax benefits

  446   251 

Provision for deferred income taxes

  4,378   6,233 

Reclassification of unrealized loss on marketable equity securities

  42   709 

Recognized gain on marketable equity securities

  (4,669)  (1,003)

Loss (gain) on sale or disposition of equipment

  261   (3,951)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

  (1,683)  (10,354)

Prepaid expenses, deposits, inventories, and other assets

  70   100 

Income taxes refundable

  99   2,308 

Trade accounts payable

  9,086   10,195 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  2,296   (1,917)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  49,183   42,183 
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (38,578)  (55,948)

Proceeds from disposition of equipment

  16,485   24,479 

Change in restricted cash

  (5,508)  (5,461)

Sales of marketable equity securities

  6,007   1,550 

Purchases of marketable equity securities, net of return of capital

  (1,988)  (836)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (23,582)  (36,216)
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

        

Borrowings under line of credit

  341,106   375,930 

Repayments under line of credit

  (342,190)  (379,043)

Borrowings of long-term debt

  17,598   52,224 

Repayments of long-term debt

  (35,554)  (33,092)

Borrowings under margin account

  2,133   1,040 

Repayments under margin account

  (6,785)  (2,392)

Repurchases of common stock

  (1,961)  (20,726)

Exercise of stock options

  122   74 

Net cash used in financing activities

  (25,531)  (5,985)
         

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  70   (18)
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period

  137   157 
         

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period

 $207  $139 
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION-

        

Cash paid during the period for:

        

Interest

 $2,860  $2,643 

Income taxes

 $151  $260 
         

NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES-

        

Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable

 $7,819  $2,788 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

Condensed Consolidated Statement 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, 2017

  6,397  $115  $80,822  $7,476  $(122,835) $128,580  $94,158 
                             

Net Income

                      7,338   7,338 
                             

Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $(1,228)

              (2,005)          (2,005)
                             

Exercise of stock options and stock awards-shares issued including tax benefits

  16   -   122               122 
                             

Treasury stock repurchases

  (110)              (1,961)      (1,961)
                             

Share-based compensation

          446               446 
                             

Cumulative effect adjustment – ASU 2016-09

                      190   190 
                             

Balance at September 30, 2017

  6,303  $115  $81,390  $5,471  $(124,796) $136,108  $98,288 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

September 30March 31, , 20201720

 

NOTE A:A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “P.A.M.,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” mean P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) 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’smanagement’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20162019 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 nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.2020. 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, 2016.2019.

 

NOTE B:B: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (“FASB”), issued Accounting Standards Update, (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, (“ASU 2014-09”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The objective of ASU 2014-09 and subsequent amendments is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In applying the new guidance, an entity will (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the contract’s performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, (“ASC”). The new guidance, as amended, is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017 for public companies. Early adoption is not permitted prior to annual periods beginning after December 31, 2016. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt ASU 2014-09.

The Company has performed an analysis of the effects of adopting this guidance. The analysis included the following items:

●     identifying what constitutes a contract within the Company’s business practices,

●     identifying performance obligations within our contracts,

●     determining transaction prices,

●     allocating the transaction price to performance obligations,

●     determination of when performance obligations are satisfied and revenue is earned,

●     disaggregation of revenue by source within segments, and

●     principal versus agent considerations.

Based upon our evaluation, the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 and subsequent amendments will result in additional note disclosures regarding the nature of the Company’s contracts with customers and the Company’s significant judgments regarding the application of these standards. However, the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, (“ASU 2016-01”), Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The updated guidance enhances the reporting model for financial instruments, which includes amendments to address aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. ASU 2016-01 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. With certain exceptions, early adoption is not permitted.

The Company has performed a preliminary analysis of the effects of adopting this guidance. This analysis consisted of the following items:

categorize securities as either equity securities or debt securities,

determine which securities held by the Company have readily determinable fair values,

determine that the exit price notion will be used when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes,

consider the need for a valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset on available-for-sale securities in combination with the Company’s other deferred tax assets.

Based upon this evaluation, the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or cash flows, but it is expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations through the recognition of changes in market value each reporting period rather than recognizing them through comprehensive income.

In February 2016,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02,2020-04, (“ASU 2016-02”2020-04”), LeasesReference Rate Reform (Topic 842). This update seeks848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. ASU 2020-04 was issued to increaseprovide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the transparencypotential burden in accounting for reference rate reform on financial reporting. ASU 2020-04 is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company has evaluated the provisions of this standard and comparability among entities by requiring public entitiesdetermined that it is applicable to recognize lease assetsour line of credit and lease liabilitiesinvestment margin account. The London Interbank Offered Rate “LIBOR” is the basis for interest charges on the balance sheetoutstanding borrowings for both our line of credit and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. To satisfy the standard’s objective, a lessee will recognize a right-of-use asset representing its rightinvestment margin account. The scheduled discontinuation of LIBOR is not expected to use the underlying assetmaterially alter any provisions of either of these debt instruments, except for the lease term andidentification of a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments. Both the right-of-use asset and lease liability will initially be measured at the present value of the lease payments, with subsequent measurement dependent on the classification of the lease as either a finance or an operating lease. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset to not recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Accounting by lessors will remain mostly unchanged from current U.S. GAAP.

In transition, lessees and lessors will be required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach includes a number of optional practical expedients that companies may elect to apply. These practical expedients relate to the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, initial direct costs for leases that commenced before the effective date, and the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or to purchase the underlying asset. The transition guidance also provides specific guidance for sale and leaseback transactions, build-to-suit leases, leveraged leases, and amounts previously recognized in accordance with the business combinations guidance for leases. The new standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted.replacement reference rate. The Company has evaluated the new guidance and does not expect it to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows since the Company’s current leases will expire prior to the effective date of this guidance.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, (“ASU 2016-09”), Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718). ASU 2016-09 identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liability, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows.ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2017, did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, (“ASU 2016-13”), Accounting for Credit Losses (Topic 326). ASU 2016-13 requires the use of an “expected loss” model on certain types of financial instruments. The standard also amends the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities and requires estimated credit losses to be recorded as allowances instead of reductions to the amortized cost of the securities. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the newadoption of this guidance but doeson January 1, 2020 did not expect it to have a material impact on itsthe Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

NOTE C: REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company has a single performance obligation, to transport our customer’s freight from a specified origin to a specified destination. The Company has the discretion to choose to self-transport or to arrange for alternate transportation to fulfill the performance obligation. Where the Company decides to self-transport the freight, the Company classifies the service as truckload services, and where the Company arranges for alternate transportation of the freight, the Company classifies the service as brokerage and logistics services. In either case, the Company is paid a rate to transport freight from its origin location to a specified destination. Because the primary factors influencing revenue recognition, including performance obligation, customer base, and timing of revenue recognition, are the same for both of its service categories, the Company utilizes the same revenue recognition method throughout its operations.

Company revenue is generated from freight transportation services performed utilizing heavy truck trailer combinations. While various ownership arrangements may exist for the equipment utilized to perform these services, including Company owned or leased, owner-operator owned, and third-party carriers, revenue is generated from the same base of customers. Contracts with these customers establish rates for services performed, which are predominantly rates that will be paid to pick up, transport and drop off freight at various locations. In addition to transportation, revenue is also awarded for various accessorial services performed in conjunction with the base transportation service. The Company also has other revenue categories that are not discussed in this note or broken out in our Statements of Operations due to their immaterial amounts.

 

In August 2016,fulfilling the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, (“ASU 2016-15”), StatementCompany’s obligation to transport freight from a specified origin to a specified destination, control of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classificationfreight is transferred to us at the point it has been loaded into the driver’s trailer, the doors are sealed and the driver has signed a bill of Certain Cash Receiptslading, which is the basic transportation agreement that establishes the nature, quantity and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 amendscondition of the guidancefreight loaded, responsibility for invoice payment, and pickup and delivery locations. Our revenue is generated, and our customer receives benefit, as the freight progresses towards delivery locations. In the event our customer cancels the shipment at some point prior to the final delivery location and re-consigns the shipment to an alternate delivery location, we are entitled to receive payment for services performed for the partial shipment. Shipments are generally conducted over a relatively short time span, generally one to three days; however, freight is sometimes stored temporarily in ASC 230, Statementour trailer at one of Cash Flows,our drop yard locations or at a location designated by a customer. Our revenue is categorized as either Freight Revenue or Fuel Surcharge Revenue, and clarifies how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments onboth are earned by performing the statement of cash flows with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice related to eight specific cash flow issues. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has evaluated the effects of adopting ASU 2016-15 and does not expect it to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.same freight transportation services, discussed further below.

 

 

In November 2016,Freight Revenue – revenue generated by the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, (“ASU 2016-18”), Statementperformance of Cash Flows (Topic 230). ASU 2016-18 requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This standard is intendedfreight transportation service, including any accessorial services, provided to reduce diversity in practice in how restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU No. 2016-18 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The standard requires application using a retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASU No. 2016-18 will change the presentation and classification of restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in our consolidated statements of cash flows but is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.customers.

 

Fuel Surcharge Revenue – revenue designed to adjust freight revenue rates to an agreed upon base cost for diesel fuel. Diesel fuel prices can fluctuate widely during the term of a contract with a customer. At the point that freight revenue rates are negotiated with customers, a sliding scale is agreed upon that approximately adjusts diesel fuel costs to an agreed upon base amount. In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, ("ASU 2017-09"), Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) which provides guidance about which changesgeneral, as fuel prices increase, revenue from fuel surcharge increases, so that diesel fuel cost is adjusted to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. ASU 2017-09 is to be applied on a prospective basis to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company has evaluated the effects of adopting ASU 2017-09 and does not expect it to have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.approximate base amount agreed upon.

 

WithRevenue is recognized over time as the exceptionfreight progresses towards its destination and the transportation service obligation is fulfilled. For loads picked up during the reporting period, but delivered in a subsequent reporting period, revenue is allocated to each period based on the transit time in each period as a percentage of the new standards discussed above, there have beentotal transit time. There are no recent accounting pronouncementsassets or changesliabilities recorded in accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, that are of significance or potential significance to the Company.conjunction with revenue recognized, other than Accounts Receivable and Estimated Credit Losses.

 

NOTE CD: MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES

The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with ASC Topic 320, (“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 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. There were no reclassifications of marketable securities between trading and available-for-sale categories during the first nine months of 2017 or 2016.with readily determinable fair values. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method, and interest and dividends on securities are included in non-operating income (expense). income.

 

Marketable equity securities 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 and declines infair market value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities, if any, are included in the determination of net income. A quarterly evaluationThe fair value of marketable equity securities is performeddetermined based on quoted market prices in order to judge whether declinesactive markets, as described 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 September 30, 2017, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $15,000 in the Company’s non-operating income (expense) in its statement of operations. For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $176,000 in the Company’s non-operating income (expense) in its statement of operations.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $42,000 in the Company’s non-operating income (expense) in its statement of operations. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2016, the evaluation resulted in an impairment charge of approximately $709,000 in the Company’s non-operating income (expense) in its statement of operations.

Note J, below.

 

The following table sets forth market value, cost, and unrealized losses and gains on equity securities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016.2019.

 

  

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Fair market value

 $24,994  $27,621 

Cost

  16,175   15,569 

Unrealized gain

 $8,819  $12,052 

10

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Fair market value

 $23,207  $29,521 

Cost

  26,624   24,156 

Unrealized (loss) / gain

 $( 3,417) $5,365 

 

The following table sets forth the gross unrealized gainslosses and lossesgains on the Company’sCompany’s marketable securities as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016.2019.

 

  

September 30, 2017

  

December 31, 2016

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Gross unrealized gains

 $9,062  $12,161 

Gross unrealized losses

  243   109 

Net unrealized gains

 $8,819  $12,052 

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the total net unrealized gain, net of deferred income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income was approximately $5,471,000 and $7,476,000, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company had net unrealized losses in market value on its marketable equity securities of approximately $2,005,000, net of deferred income taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company had net unrealized losses in market value on securities classified as available-for-sale of approximately $2,166,000, net of deferred income taxes.

At September 30, 2017, the Company’s investments’ approximate fair value of securities in a loss position and related gross unrealized losses were $2,414,000 and $243,000, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the Company’s investments’ approximate fair value of securities in a loss position and related gross unrealized losses were $1,340,000 and $109,000, respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no investments that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.

  

March 31, 2020

  

December 31, 2019

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Gross unrealized gains

 $3,352  $7,808 

Gross unrealized losses

  6,769   2,443 

Net unrealized (loss) / gain

 $(3,417) $5,365 

 

The following table shows the Company’sCompany’s net realized (losses) gains during the first ninethree months of 20172020 and 20162019 on certain marketable equity securities.

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30,

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2020

  

2019

 
 

(in thousands, except per share data)

  

(in thousands)

 

Sales proceeds

 $2,928  $1,271  $6,007  $1,550  $677  $- 

Cost of securities sold

  405   178   1,338   547   1,211   - 

Realized gain

 $2,523  $1,093  $4,669  $1,003 
                

Realized gain, net of taxes

 $1,546  $676  $2,862  $621 

Realized loss

 $(534) $- 

 

There were no sales of marketable equity securities during the first three months of 2019.

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Company recognized dividends received of approximately $225,000$305,000 in non-operating income in its statements of operations. For the quarter ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2019, the Company recognized dividends of approximately $279,000$277,000 in non-operating income in its statements of operations.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized dividends of approximately $718,000 in non-operating income in its statements of operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized dividends of approximately $781,000 in non-operating income in its statements of operations.

 

The market value of the Company’sCompany’s equity securities are periodically used as collateral against any outstanding margin account borrowings. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the Company had outstanding borrowings of approximately $5,707,000$10,242,000 and $10,358,000,$7,474,000, respectively, under its margin account. Margin account borrowings are used for the purchase of marketable equity securities and as a source of short-term liquidity and are included in Accrued expenses and other liabilities on our balance sheets.

 

Our marketable equity securities portfolio had a net unrealized pre-tax loss in market value of approximately $8,805,000 during the first quarter of 2020, and a net unrealized pre-tax gain in market value of approximately $3,184,000 during the first quarter of 2019, which were reported as Non-operating income for the respective periods.

NOTE DE: STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company maintains a stock incentive plan (the “Plan”) under which incentive and nonqualified stock options and other stock awards may be granted. On March 2, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) adopted, and shareholders later approved, the 2006 Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”). Under the 2006 Plan, 750,000 shares were 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. On March 13, 2014, the Board adopted, and on May 29, 2014 our shareholders approved, the 2014 Amended and Restated Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”) which replaced the 2006 Plan. The shares which remained reserved under the 2006 Plan were carried over to the 2014 Plan and are reserved for the issuance of stock awards to directors, officers, key employees, and others. The stock option exercise price and the restricted stock purchase price under the 2014 Plan shall not be less than 85% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the award is granted. The fair market value is determined by the closing price of the Company’s common stock, on its primary exchange, on the same date that the option or award is granted.

Outstanding nonqualified stock options at September 30, 2017, must be exercised within either five or ten years from the date of grant. Outstanding nonqualified stock options granted to members of the Board vested immediately while outstanding nonqualified stock options issued to employees vest in increments of 20% to 33% each year.

 

DuringIn January 2020, the first nine months of 2017, 4,298Company granted 7,000 shares of common stock were granted to non-employee directors under the 2014 Plan and 100,000 shares of commoncertain key employees. These stock were granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The stock awarded to non-employee directors hadawards have a grant date fair value of $16.29$56.45 per share, based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, and vest on the fourth anniversary date in January 2024.

In March 2020, the Company granted 2,608 shares of common stock to non-employee directors. These stock awards have a grant date fair value of $30.75 per share, based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, and vested immediately. The stock awarded to the Chief Executive Officer had a grant date fair value of $16.38 per share, based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant, with 33% of the award vesting on each anniversary of the date of grant for the next three years.

 

The total grant date fair value of stock and stock options vested during the first ninethree months of 20172020 was approximately $186,000.$80,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first ninethree months of 20172020 was approximately $446,000$305,000 and includes approximately $70,000$80,000 recognized as a result of the grant of 614326 shares to each non-employee director during the first quarter of 2017.2020. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense decreased both diluted and basic earnings per common share by approximately $0.02$0.04 during the thirdfirst quarter of 2017. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense decreased both diluted and basic earnings per common share by approximately $0.05 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2020. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $1,501,000$1,074,000 which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period. As a result, the Company expects to recognize approximately $168,000$266,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the remainder of 20172020 and to recognize approximately $644,000, $552,000,$354,000, $354,000, $92,000 and $137,000$8,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the years 2018, 2019,2021, 2022, 2023 and 2020,2024, respectively.

 

The total grant date fair value of stock and stock options vested during the first ninethree months of 20162019 was approximately $202,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the third quarter of 2016 was approximately $56,000.$39,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first ninethree months of 20162019 was approximately $251,000$306,000, and includesincluded approximately $70,000$90,000 recognized as a result of the grantaccrual of 325205 shares to each non-employee director during the first quarter of 2016.2019. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense decreased basic earnings per common share by approximately $0.01 during the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense decreasedboth diluted and basic earnings per common share by approximately $0.02 and $0.03, respectively,$0.04 during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.first quarter 2019. As of September 30, 2016,March 31, 2019, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $290,000$1,648,000 which iswas being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period.

Information related to stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is as follows:

  

Shares

Under

Options

  

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining Contractual

Term

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value*

 
      

(per share)

  

(in years)

     

Outstanding-January 1, 2017

  56,131  $10.85         

Granted

  -   -         

Exercised

  (11,000)  11.13         

Cancelled/forfeited/expired

  -   -         

Outstanding at September 30, 2017

  45,131  $10.79   3.1  $593,187 
                 

Exercisable at September 30, 2017

  45,131  $10.79   3.1  $593,187 


* 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 September 29, 2017, was $23.93.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’sCompany’s non-vested options and restricted stock as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, is as follows:

 

 

Stock Options

  

Restricted Stock

  

Restricted Stock

 
 

Number of

Options

  

Weighted-

Average Grant

Date Fair Value

  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted-

Average Grant

Date Fair Value*

  

Number of

Shares

  

Weighted-

Average Grant

Date Fair Value

 

Non-vested at January 1, 2017

  12,800  $6.06   7,050  $36.35 

Non-vested at January 1, 2020

  55,459  $24.35 

Granted

  -   -   104,298   16.38   9,608   49.47 

Canceled/forfeited/expired

  -   -   -   -   (357)  56.45 

Vested

  (12,800)  6.06   (5,548)  19.56   (2,608)  30.75 

Non-vested at September 30, 2017

  -  $-   105,800  $17.54 

Non-vested at March 31, 2020

  62,102  $27.78 

 

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* The weighted-average grant date fair value was based on the closing price

 

The number, weighted average exercise price, and weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and the number and weighted average exercise price of options exercisable as of September 30, 2017 are as follows:

Exercise Price

  

Shares Under

Outstanding

Options

  

Weighted-Average

Remaining Contractual

Term

  

Shares Under

Exercisable

Options

 
        

(in years)

     
$10.44   15,000   0.4   15,000 
$10.90   24,600   4.7   24,600 
$11.22   5,531   3.2   5,531 
     45,131   3.1   45,131 

Cash received from option exercises totaled approximately $122,000 and $74,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively. The Company issues new shares upon option exercise.

NOTE E:F: 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,

 
 

Three Months Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  

2020

  

2019

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

 
 

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

Amount

  

%

  

(in thousands, except percentage data)

 
 

(in thousands, except percentage data)

                 

Truckload Services revenue

 $79,736   85.3  $85,286   88.9  $244,311   87.2  $254,262   88.1  $91,311   81.7  $90,013   81.6 

Brokerage and Logistics Services revenue

  13,721   14.7   10,640   11.1   35,846   12.8   34,234   11.9   20,511   18.3   20,332   18.4 

Total revenues

 $93,457   100.0  $95,926   100.0  $280,157   100.0  $288,496   100.0  $111,822   100.0  $110,345   100.0 

 

NOTE FG: TREASURY STOCK

The Company’sCompany’s stock repurchase program has been extended and expanded several times, most recently in April 2017, when the Board of Directors reauthorized 500,000 shares of common stock for repurchase under the initial September 2011 authorization. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 110,3169,175 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of approximately $1,961,000$321,000 under this program.

 

The Company accounts for Treasury stock using the cost method and as of September 30, 2017, 5,224,376March 31, 2020, 5,916,438 shares were held in the treasury at an aggregate cost of approximately $124,796,000.$157.2 million.

 

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NOTE G: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017:

  

Unrealized gains and

losses on available-

for-sale securities

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Balance at June 30, 2017, net of tax of $3,851

 $6,290 
     

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $266

  437 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $(768)

  (1,256)

Net current-period other comprehensive income

  (819)
     

Balance at September 30, 2017, net of tax of $3,349

 $5,471 
     

Balance at December 31, 2016, net of tax of $4,576

 $7,476 
     

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax benefit of $169

  277 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax of $(1,396)

  (2,282)

Net current-period other comprehensive income

  (2,005)
     

Balance at September 30, 2017, net of tax of $3,349

 $5,471 

The following table provides details about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017:

 

 

Amounts Reclassified from

Accumulated

Other Comprehensive

Income (a)

 

 

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Component

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2017

 

Statement of Operations Classification

  

(in thousands)

  

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

     

Prior period unrealized gain (loss) on securities sold

 $3,720 

Non-operating income (expense)

Impairment expense

  (42)

Non-operating income (expense)

Total before tax

  3,678 

Income before income taxes

Tax expense

  (1,396)

Income tax expense

Total after tax

 $2,282 

Net income


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

NOTE H: EARNINGSNET INCOME PER SHARE

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

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
  

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

Net income

 $3,446  $3,451  $7,338  $10,378 
                 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  6,326   6,439   6,368   6,703 

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents

  47   19   45   22 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  6,373   6,458   6,413   6,725 
                 

Basic earnings per share

 $0.54  $0.54  $1.15  $1.55 

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.54  $0.53  $1.14  $1.54 

As of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, there were no options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock that had an anti-dilutive effect on the computation of diluted earnings per share.

 

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Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
  

(in thousands, except per share data)

 
         

Net (loss)/income

 $(1,304) $8,301 
         

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  5,746   5,921 

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents

  -   64 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  5,746   5,985 
         

Basic (loss)/earnings per share

 $(0.23) $1.40 

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share

 $(0.23) $1.39 

 

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 the Company operates generally provide for a deficiency assessment statute of limitationlimitations period of three years, and as a result, the Company’s tax years 20132016 and forward remain open to examination in those jurisdictions.

 

In determining whether a tax asset valuation allowance is necessary, management, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740-10-30, weighs all available evidence, both positive and negative,, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is necessary. If negative conditions exist which indicate a valuation allowance might be necessary, consideration is then given to what effect the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and the availability of tax strategies might have on future taxable income to determine the amount, if any, of the required valuation allowance. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, management determined that the future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and available tax strategies would generate sufficient future taxable income to realize its tax assets and therefore a valuation allowance was not necessary.

 

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The

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 September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, 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 ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, the Company has not recognized or accrued any interest or penalties related to uncertain income tax positions.

 

The Company’sCompany’s effective income tax rates were 38.6%27.6% and 38.4%25.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016, respectively, and 38.7% and 38.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 20162019, respectively. Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 differMarch 31, 2020 differs from amounts computed by applying the United States federal statutory rates to pre-tax income primarily due to non-deductible expenses, state taxes and the impact of state income taxes.tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.

 

NOTE J: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company’sCompany’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and borrowings.

 

The Company follows the guidance 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 September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, the following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
  

(in thousands)

 
                 

Marketable equity securities

 $24,994  $24,994   -   - 
  

Total

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 
  

(in thousands)

 
                 

Marketable equity securities

 $23,207  $23,207   -   - 

 

The Company’sCompany’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.

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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’sCompany’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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 was as follows:

 

  

Carrying

Value

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 
  

(in thousands)

 
         

Long-term debt

 $147,376  $146,414 
  

Carrying

Value

  

Estimated

Fair Value

 
  

(in thousands)

 
         

Long-term debt

 $223,567  $226,746 

 

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

 

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NOTE K: NOTES PAYABLE

During the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, the Company’s subsidiaries entered into installment obligations totaling approximately $17.6$12.5 million for the purpose of purchasing revenue equipment. These obligations are payable in 60 monthly installments.

 

NOTE L: OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s subsidiaries operated revenue equipment under various operating lease arrangements. Revenue equipment held under operating leases is not carried on our balance sheets and the respective lease payments are reflected in our statements of operations as a component of the Rent and purchased transportation category.

Rent expense related to revenue equipment under these leases was as follows:

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Rent expense related to revenue equipment

 $1,502  $2,332  $4,960  $7,401 

Leases for revenue equipment under non-cancellable operating leases expire at various dates through 2017 and 2018. Future minimum lease payments related to non-cancellable leases for revenue equipment at September 30, 2017 are:

  

(in thousands)

 

2017

 $316 

2018

  177 

Total future minimum lease payments

 $493 

NOTE M: LITIGATION

Other than the lawsuit discussed below, the Company is not a party to any pending legal proceeding which management believes to be material to the financial statements of the Company. The Company maintains liability insurance against risks arising out of the normal course of its business.

 

We are a defendant in a collective-actioncollective- and class-action lawsuit which was re-filedfiled on December 9, 2016, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The plaintiffs, who areinclude current and former employee drivers who worked for the Company during the period of December 6,9, 2013, through the date of the filing,December 31, 2019, allege violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law. The plaintiffs, through their attorneys, have filed causes of action alleging “FailureLaw including “failure to pay minimum wage during orientation, failure to pay minimum wage to team drivers after initial orientation, failure to pay minimum wage to solo-drivers after initial orientation, failure to pay for compensable travel time, Comdata card fees, unlawful deductions, and breach of contract.” The plaintiffs are seeking actual and liquidated damages to include court costs and legal fees. On February 18, 2020, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted preliminary approval of a $16.5 million settlement reached with the plaintiffs. The lawsuitsettlement is currently undersubject to final approval by the court. As of March 31, 2020, the preliminary review. We cannot reasonably estimate, at this time,settlement amount of $16.5 million is reserved in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from this lawsuit.Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Management has determined that any losses under this claim will not be covered by existing insurance policies.

 

On March 31, 2020, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas dismissed the collective- and class-action lawsuit filed against the company on May 29, 2019 by plaintiffs, who were independent contractors alleging violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law. The plaintiffs, through their attorneys, alleged “misclassification as independent contractors, payment on the basis of miles without regard to the number of hours worked, improper deductions, and failure to pay minimum wage.” The dismissal of this lawsuit resulted when the Company and plaintiffs reached a settlement agreement for approximately $421,000, plus legal fees. Legal reserve accruals in excess of the amount outlined in the settlement agreement were reversed during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, resulting in a reduction in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s participation in the settlements of the above matters does not constitute an admission by the Company of any fault or liability, and the Company does not admit any fault or liability.

NOTE M: LEASESN: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In October 2017, our BoardAdoption of Directors authorizedASU 2016-02

The Company currently leases shop, office and parking spaces in various locations in the repurchaseUnited States and Mexico. The initial term for the majority of upthese leases is one year or less, with an option for early cancellation and an option to 400,000 sharesrenew for subsequent one-month periods. These leases can be terminated by either party by providing notice to the other party of our common stock through a Dutch auction tender offer (the “2017 tender offer”). Subjectthe intent to certain limitations and legal requirements,cancel or to not extend. Relatively short lease durations for these properties are intended to provide flexibility to the Company could repurchase upas changing operational needs and shifting opportunities often result in cancellation or non-renewal of these leases by the Company or the lessor.

The initial lease term for certain shop and office locations is for periods ranging from one to anfive years with early cancellation options. The Company prefers that leases include early cancellation provisions to prevent becoming locked into long term leases that become operationally unjustified and to allow the flexibility to pursue more cost-effective options for similar properties if they become available. These leases often include the option to extend for additional 2%periods, which may or may not be exercised. Based on historical experience, the Company does not always extend these leases, sometimes exercises the option to cancel leases early and sometimes lessors choose to cancel leases or not extend.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and related amendments on January 1, 2019 utilizing the modified retrospective approach and elected to apply the practical expedients outlined above. This election allowed the Company to continue to recognize lease expense for operating leases for which the initial term was twelve months or less, or for which it is reasonably likely that early cancellation provisions will be exercised, on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of its outstanding shares which totals 126,060 shares. the leases.

The 2017 tender offer commenced on October 10, 2017Company leases trucks to owner-operators under our lease-to-own program. We also lease dock space to a related party at our Laredo, Texas terminal. We have reviewed these operating leases and expires on November 7, 2017, unlessdetermined that the offeradoption of ASU 2016-02 did not require a change to our financial statements, as our method of accounting for related assets and lease revenue is extended. Through this tender offer,consistent with the provisions of the new standard. 

Because the Company’s shareholdershistorical method of accounting for leases is consistent with the provisions of ASU 2016-02, the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019 did not have a material impact on the opportunity to tender someCompany’s financial condition, results of operations, or all of their shares at a price within the range of $27.00 to $30.00 per share.cash flows.

 

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Right-of-Use Leases

Following the Company’s adoption of ASU 2016-02 and related amendments on January 1, 2019, the Company entered into operating leases which include initial terms ranging from three to five years and which do not include an option for early cancellation. In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 842, these leases resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets and corresponding right-of-use lease liabilities, respectively, valued at $2.0 million as of March 31, 2020. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date, using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate as of the respective dates of lease inception, as the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable. The right-of-use assets are recorded in other assets, and the lease liability is recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities and in other long-term liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in rent and purchased transportation in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. While the lease agreements contain provisions to extend after the initial term for an additional five years, the Company is not reasonably certain these extension options will be exercised. Therefore, potential lease payments that might occur under this extension period are not included in amounts recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020.

Scheduled amounts and timing of cash flows arising from future right-of-use operating lease payments at March 31, 2020, are:

Maturity of Right-of-Use Lease Liabilities

 

(in thousands)

 

2020 (remaining)

 $464 

2021

  627 

2022

  544 

2023

  340 

2024

  114 

Total undiscounted operating lease payments

 $2,089 

Less: Imputed interest

  (126)

Present value of operating lease liabilities

 $1,963 
     

Balance Sheet Classification

    

Right-of-use assets (recorded in other non-current assets)

 $1,963 
     

Current lease liabilities (recorded in other current liabilities)

 $619 

Long-term lease liabilities (recorded in other long-term liabilities)

  1,344 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $1,963 
     

Other Information

    

Weighted-average remaining lease term for operating leases (years)

  3.5 

Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases

  3.59%

Cash Flows

No new right-of-use assets were recognized as non-cash asset additions that resulted from new operating lease liabilities during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Cash paid for amounts included in the present value of operating lease liabilities was $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and is included in operating cash flows.

Operating Lease Costs

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
 

(in thousands)

 

Long term

 $134  $- 

Short term

  580   502 

Total

 $714  $502 

Lessor Disclosures under ASC Topic 842

The Company leases trucks to independent contractors under operating leases, which generally have a term of up to five years and include options to purchase the truck at the end of the lease. In the event that an independent contractor defaults on their lease, the Company generally leases the truck to another independent contractor.

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As of March 31, 2020, the gross carrying value of trucks underlying these leases was $60.8 million and accumulated depreciation was $28.2 million. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the equipment, down to an estimated salvage value. In most cases, the Company has agreements in place with certain manufacturers whereby salvage values are guaranteed by the manufacturer. In other cases, where salvage values are not guaranteed, estimates of salvage value are based on the expected market values of equipment at the time of disposal. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company incurred $1.9 million of depreciation expense for these assets.

The Company leases dock space to a related party at a Laredo, Texas terminal and warehouse and office space to a lessee at a second Laredo, Texas terminal. The dock space and the warehouse and office space leased is depreciated in conjunction with the structures and improvements for the respective Laredo terminals on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets. Lease income is recorded as a component of Non-operating income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Lease Revenue

The Company’s operating lease revenue is disclosed in the table below.

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
 

(in thousands)

 

Leased truck revenue (recorded in revenue, before fuel surcharge)

 $2,394  $2,448 

Leased facility space revenue (recorded in non-operating income)

  67   39 

Total lease revenue

 $2,461  $2,487 

Lease Receivables

Future minimum operating lease payments receivable at March 31, 2020:

  

(in thousands)

 
     

2020 (remaining)

 $5,370 

2021

  4,660 

2022

  3,951 

2023

  2,864 

2024

  1,128 

Thereafter

  1 

Total future minimum lease payments receivable

 $17,974 

NOTE N: EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC 

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has resulted in governmental authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, increased border and port controls and closures, and shutdowns. These measures and the public health concerns resulting from the outbreak have severely disrupted economic and commercial activity. The resulting impact on domestic and global supply chains has caused slowdowns and reduced freight demand for transportation companies such as ours. Because we have a significant concentration of customers within the automotive industry, our freight volumes and revenues have been significantly affected by the closure of North American automotive manufacturing facilities beginning in late March. Although we expect our automotive customers to begin resuming operations in the coming weeks, the extent to which production will return to pre-pandemic levels remains uncertain. Any further delays in resumption of automotive production and other consumer activity affecting our customers and any future wave of the virus or other similar outbreaks could further adversely affect our business. In addition, the implementation of measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors and the general public may disrupt our ability to efficiently manage personnel and operations and to recruit and retain driver and non-driver personnel, which could have a materially adverse effect on our operating results. Further, negative financial results, an economic downturn or uncertainty, or a tightening of credit markets caused by COVID-19 or other similar outbreaks could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to effectively meet our short- and long-term financial obligations.

NOTE O: NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

The Company financed approximately $12.5 million in equipment purchases during the first three months of 2020 utilizing noncash financing.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

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, prospects, plans 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, ongoing and potential future economic, business and operational disruptions and uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health crises; excess capacity in the trucking industry; surplus inventories; recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customerscustomers' business cycles; increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, interest rates, fuel taxes, tolls, and license and registration fees; the resale value of the Company’sCompany'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; our ability to develop and implement suitable information technology systems and prevent failures in or breaches of such systems; litigation, including litigation related to alleged violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law; general risks associated with doing business in Mexico, including, without limitation, exchange rate fluctuations, inflation, import duties, tariffs, quotas, political and economic instability and terrorism; the potential impact of new laws, regulations or policy, including, without limitation, tariffs, import/export, trade and immigration regulations or policies; 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”).Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or clarifyrevise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed above and in company filings might not transpire.

 

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, 2016.2019.

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

The Company’sCompany’s administrative headquarters are in Tontitown, Arkansas. From this location we manage operations conducted through wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiaries based in various locations around the United States and in Mexico and Canada. The operations of these subsidiaries can generally be classified into either truckload services or brokerage and logistics services. This designation is based primarily on the ownership of the asset that performed the freight transportation service. Truckload services include those transportation services in which weare performed by Company divisions that generally utilize companyCompany owned trucks, long-term contractors, or owner-operator owned trucks. Brokeragesingle-trip contractors to transport loads of freight for customers, while brokerage and logistics services consistcoordinate or facilitate the transport of services such as transportation scheduling, routing, mode selection, transloading and other value added services related to the transportationloads of freight which may or may notfor customers and generally involve the usageutilization of company owned or owner-operator owned equipment.single-trip contractors. Both our truckload operations and our brokerage/brokerage and logistics operations have similar economic characteristics and are impacted by virtually the same economic factors as discussed elsewhere in this report. All of the Company’s operations are in the motor carrier segment.Report.

 

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. These aspects of our business are carefully managed, and efforts are continuously underway to achieve favorable results. Truckload services revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, represented 85.3% and 88.9%81.7% of total revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016, respectively. Truckload services revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, represented 87.2% and 88.1% of total revenues, excluding fuel surcharges,81.6% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.March 31, 2019. The remaining revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, were 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 benefits costs, independent broker costs (which we record as purchased transportation), insurance, maintenance and capital equipment costs.

 

In discussing our results of operations,, we use revenue, before fuel surcharge (and fuel expense, net of fuel 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 months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, approximately $15.4$17.3 million and $13.5 million, respectively, of the Company’s total revenue was generated from fuel surcharges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, approximately $46.8 million and $36.0$18.3 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 variable cost nature of certain expenses makes a comparison of changes in expenses as a percentage of revenue more meaningful than absolute dollar changes.

 

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IMPACT OF COVID-19

The Company’s primary concern during the COVID-19 pandemic is to do its part to protect its employees, customers, vendors and the general public from the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to serve the vital role of supplying essential goods to the nation. Where possible, our employees are working remotely from their homes. For essential functions, including our driving professionals, we have distributed cleaning and protective supplies to various terminals so that they are available to those that need them, increased cleaning frequency and coverage, and provided employees direction on precautionary measures, such as sanitizing truck interiors, personal hygiene, and social distancing. We will continue to adapt our operations as required to ensure safety while continuing to provide a high level of service to our customers.

As the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic has extended into the second quarter, the Company has experienced the increasing effects of weakening economic conditions, most notably the late March COVID-19 related shutdown of automotive customers, representing approximately 45% of the Company’s revenue. While we have vigorously sought to replace lost automotive revenue with freight from customers supporting the effort to supply essential goods to the nation, competition for this freight has increased as industry capacity has collectively focused on freight that has continued to move during this time. Based on reports from the auto industry, we are optimistic that production will resume soon, returning a large portion of our lost revenue. However, the ultimate magnitude of COVID-19, including the extent of its impact on the Company’s financial and operating results, which could be material, will be determined by the length of time the pandemic continues, its continued severity, government regulations imposed in response to the pandemic, and to its general effect on the economy and transportation demand.

While operating cash flows may be negatively impacted by the pandemic, the Company 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.

 

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 reported net of fuel surcharges.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 
 

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

  

March 31,

 
 

September 30,

  

September 30,

  

2020

  

2019

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

(percentages)

 
 

(percentages)

         

Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge

  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0 
                        

Operating expenses:

                        

Salaries, wages and benefits

  30.1   32.4   30.3   32.2   34.7   33.3 

Operating supplies and expenses

  5.1   9.0   5.1   10.0   6.9   5.7 

Rent and purchased transportation

  39.8   35.3   40.3   34.1   26.9   30.3 

Depreciation

  12.7   11.9   12.8   11.4   15.6   14.5 

Insurance and claims

  5.3   4.2   5.5   4.8   -   4.5 

Other

  2.8   2.2   2.6   2.3   6.0   3.1 

Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of property

  0.2   (1.1)  0.1   (1.6)

Loss/(gain) on sale or disposal of property

  0.1   (0.4)

Total operating expenses

  96.0   93.9   96.7   93.2   90.2   91.0 

Operating income

  4.0   6.1   3.3   6.8   9.8   9.0 

Non-operating income

  3.2   1.3   2.1   0.5 

Non-operating income/(expense)

  (8.7)  3.5 

Interest expense

  (1.1)  (1.0)  (1.1)  (1.0)  (2.2)  (2.0)

Income before income taxes

  6.1   6.4   4.3   6.3 

(Loss)/income before income taxes

  (1.1)  10.5 

 

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During the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2020, truckload services revenue, before fuel surcharges, decreased 6.5%increased 1.4% to $79.7$91.3 million as compared to $85.3$90.0 million during the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2019. The decreaseincrease in revenue was primarily the net result of a 1% increaseincreases in our average fleet size and average rate per total mile combined with an 8% decrease in the number of miles traveled from 60.8 million milescharged to our customers during the thirdfirst quarter of 20162020 compared to 56.4 million during the thirdfirst quarter of 2017. The decrease in miles resulted from decreases in the number of trucks operated, equipment utilization and work days. The average number of trucks operating in the fleet decreased from 1,882 trucks during the third quarter of 2016 to 1,808 trucks during the third quarter of 2017, while the average miles traveled per truck each workday decreased from 505 miles during the third quarter of 2016 to 495 miles during the third quarter of 2017. The decreases in truck count and average daily utilization resulted in2019. These increases were partially offset by a 3.5 million decrease in the total number of miles traveled duringdriven per truck for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. One less revenue day in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016 accounted for an approximate 0.9 million reduction in miles.2019.

 

Salaries, wages and benefits decreasedincreased from 32.4% 33.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the thirdfirst quarter of 20162019 to 30.1%34.7% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the thirdfirst quarter of 2017.2020. The decreaseincrease relates primarily to a decreasean increase in company driver wages paid during the third quarter of 2017 as2020 compared to company2019. The increase in driver wages paid during the third quarter of 2016. Our driver pool consists of both company drivers and third-party owner operator drivers. Company drivers are employees of the Company and perform servicesrelates primarily to route specific pay increases that were phased in company-owned equipment while owner-operator drivers provide services, under contract, using their own equipment. While each group is generally compensated on a per-mile basis, owner-operator payments are classified in the Company’s financial statements under Rent and purchased transportation. The decrease in Salaries, wages and benefits primarily resulted from a decrease inthroughout 2019. In addition, the proportion of total miles driven by company drivers duringincreased as the third quarternumber of 2017 in comparison to the proportion of total miles driven by company drivers during the third quarterincreased year-over-year.

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Operating supplies and expenses decreasedincreased from 9.0%5.7% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the thirdfirst quarter of 20162019 to 5.1%6.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the thirdfirst quarter of 2017.2020. The decreaseincrease relates primarily to a decreasean increase in the average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallon of diesel fuel. The average surcharge-adjusted fuel, price paid per gallon of diesel fuel decreased aswhich was a result of increaseddecreased fuel surcharge collections from customers and to an increase in the number of owner-operators in our fleet from 567 during the third quarter of 2016 to 648 during the third quarter of 2017.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. FuelAlso contributing to the increase was an increase in the proportion of total miles driven by company drivers for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to March 31, 2019. This increase in miles driven by company drivers has the effect of increasing our net operating supplies and expenses while decreasing the Rent and purchased transportation category, as fuel surcharge revenue generated from transportation services performed by owner-operators is reflected as a reduction in net operating supplies and expenses, while fuel surcharges paid to owner-operators for their services is reported along with their base rate of pay in the Rent and purchased transportation category. These categorizations have the effect of reducing our net operating supplies and expenses while increasing the

Rent and purchased transportation category,decreased from 30.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2019 to 26.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of loads transported by third party carriers during the first quarter 2020 compared to the first quarter 2019. This decrease occurred as discussed below.the average number of company-owned trucks increased for the first quarter 2020 compared to the first quarter 2019, providing additional company-owned capacity and diminishing the need to utilize third party carriers.

Depreciation increased from 14.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2019 to 15.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2020. This increase is primarily the result of an increase in the average number of trucks and trailers in our fleet for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Insurance and claims expense decreased from 4.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2019 to 0.0% of revenues before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2020. This decrease primarily resulted from the settlement during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 of a lawsuit brought against the Company by individuals who asserted they were misclassified as owner-operators. The amount of the settlement was less than the amount previously reserved for the suit. Also contributing to the decrease was a decreasereduction in amountsauto liability insurance premiums, as the Company became self-insured for certain layers of auto liability claims in excess of $1.0 million commencing September 1, 2019. During the first three months of 2019, the Company paid for driver recruiting and driver training schools during the third quarterauto liability insurance coverage for claims in excess of 2017 as compared to amounts paid during third quarter of 2016.$1.0 million through various third-party insurance carriers.

 

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Rent and purchased transportationOther expenses increased from 35.3%3.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the thirdfirst quarter of 20162019 to 39.8%6.0% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the thirdfirst quarter of 2017. The2020. This increase wasrelated primarily due to an increase in driver lease expense as the average number of owner-operators under contract increased from 567amounts expensed for legal fees incurred during the third quarter of 2016 to 648 during the third quarter of 2017. The increase in costs in this category, as it relatesrelated to the increaseexploration of a potential acquisition and certain litigation described in owner-operators, is partially offset by a decrease in other cost categories, such as repairs and fuel, which are generally borne by the owner-operator. A decrease in amounts paid for equipment leases offset a portion of the increase from owner operators. This decrease resulted from the scheduled expiration of several leases during the third quarter of 2017. The remaining operating leases expire during the fourth quarter 2017 and the first quarter 2018.

Depreciation increased from 11.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2016Note L to 12.7% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2017. The percentage-based increase relates to the interaction of the fixed-cost characteristic of depreciation expense with a decrease in revenues for the periods compared.

Gains and losses on sale or disposal of property decreased from a net gain of 1.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2016 to a net loss of 0.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2017. The decrease relates primarily to fewer trailers being sold during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016.

Non-operating income increased from 1.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2016 to 3.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2017. This increase resulted from an increase in gains on sales of marketable equity securities from $1.1 million during the third quarter of 2016 to $2.5 million during the third quarter of 2017.our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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 93.9%91.0% for the thirdfirst quarter of 20162019 to 96.0%90.2% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017.2020.

 

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, truckload services revenue, before fuel surcharges, decreased 3.9% to $244.3 million as compared to $254.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in the average rate charged to customers for our services, to a decrease in the number of trucks operated, and to one less work day in the 2017 period. The average rate charged to customers per total mile during the first nine months of 2017 decreased 2.0% as compared to the average rate charged during the first nine months of 2016. The average number of trucks operating in the fleetNon-operating (expense)/income decreased from 1,897 trucks in the 2016 period to 1,869 trucks in the 2017 period and decreased revenue by approximately $3.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The loss of one business day in the first nine months of 2017 compared to the first nine months of 2016 resulted in an approximate $1.3 million decrease in revenue.

Salaries, wages and benefits decreased from 32.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the first nine months of 2016 to 30.3%3.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine monthsquarter of 2017. The decrease relates primarily2019 to a decrease in company driver wages paid during the first nine months of 2017 as compared to company driver wages paid during the first nine months of 2016. Our driver pool consists of both company drivers and third-party owner operator drivers. Company drivers are employees of the Company and perform services in company-owned equipment while owner-operator drivers provide services, under contract, using their own equipment. While each group is generally compensated on a per-mile basis, owner-operator payments are classified in the Company’s financial statements under Rent and purchased transportation. The decrease in Salaries, wages and benefits primarily resulted from a decrease in the proportion of total miles driven by company drivers during the first nine months of 2017 in comparison to the proportion of total miles driven by company drivers during the first nine months of 2016. This proportional decrease was the result of an increase in the average number of owner-operators under contract from 546 during the first nine months of 2016 to 650 during the first nine months of 2017. Also contributing to the decrease was a decrease in group health insurance claims expensed under the Company’s self-insured health plan during the first nine months of 2017 as compared to the first nine months of 2016.

Operating supplies and expenses decreased from 10.0%(8.7%) of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine monthsquarter of 2016 to 5.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017. The2020. This decrease relates primarily toresulted from a decrease in the average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallonmarket value of diesel fuel. The average surcharge-adjusted fuel price paid per gallonthe Company’s portfolio of diesel fuel decreased as a result of increased fuel surcharge collections from customers andmarketable equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to an increase in market value for the numberportfolio during the same period in 2019. The Company recorded a loss in market value of owner-operatorsapproximately $8.8 million in our fleet from 546non-operating income during the first nine monthsquarter of 20162020, compared to 650a $3.2 million gain in the market value of our equity securities during the first nine monthsquarter of 2017. 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 operating supplies and expenses, while fuel surcharges paid to owner-operators for their services is reported along with their base rate of pay in the Rent and purchased transportation category. These categorizations have the effect of reducing our net operating supplies and expenses while increasing the Rent and purchased transportation category, as discussed below. Also contributing to the decrease was a decrease in amounts paid for driver recruiting and driver training schools during the first nine months of 2017 as compared to amounts paid during first nine months of 2016.2019.

 

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Rent and purchased transportation increased from 34.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2016 to 40.3% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017. The increase was primarily due to an increase in driver lease expense as the average number of owner-operators under contract increased from 546 during the first nine months of 2016 to 650 during the first nine months of 2017. The increase in costs in this category, as it relates to the increase in owner-operators, is partially offset by a decrease in other cost categories, such as repairs and fuel, which are generally borne by the owner-operator. A decrease in amounts paid for equipment leases offset a portion of the increase from owner operators. This decrease resulted from the scheduled expiration of several leases during the first nine months of 2017. The remaining operating leases expire during the fourth quarter 2017 and the first quarter 2018.

Depreciation increased from 11.4% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2016 to 12.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017. The increase relates primarily to a change in the estimated residual values of certain equipment and to an increase in equipment purchase costs. During the third quarter of 2016, the Company reduced the expected residual values of certain groups of trucks due to a prolonged depressed used truck market. The reduction in expected residual values resulted in additional depreciation expense of approximately $2.0 million during the first nine months of 2017. The Company’s replacement cycle for trucks is between three and five years and its replacement cycle for trailers is seven years. The cost of new trucks and trailers has increased significantly over the previous three to seven-year replacement cycles. Depreciating higher cost equipment over the same length of time will result in an increase in depreciation expense during the respective period.

Gains and losses on sale or disposal of property decreased from a net gain of 1.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2016 to a net loss of 0.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017. The decrease relates primarily to fewer trailers being sold during the first nine months of 2017 as compared to the first nine months of 2016.

Non-operating income increased from 0.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2016 to 2.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017. This increase resulted from an increase in gains on sales of marketable equity securities from $1.0 million during the first nine months of 2016 to $4.7 million during the first nine months of 2017.

The truckload services division operating ratio, which measures the ratio of operating expenses, net of fuel surcharges, to operating revenues, before fuel surcharges, increased from 93.2% for the first nine months of 2016 to 96.7% for the first nine months of 2017.

 

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.

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 
  

(percentages)

 

Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge

  100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0 
                 

Operating expenses:

                

Salaries, wages and benefits

  4.6   5.0   4.9   4.5 

Rent and purchased transportation

  90.1   93.4   90.6   92.2 

Other

  1.1   0.6   1.0   0.6 

Total operating expenses

  95.8   99.0   96.5   97.3 

Operating income

  4.2   1.0   3.5   2.7 

Non-operating income

  1.5   0.7   1.1   0.2 

Interest expense

  (0.5)  (0.5)  (0.6)  (0.5)

Income before income taxes

  5.2   1.2   4.0   2.4 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
  

(percentages)

 
         

Operating revenues, before fuel surcharge

  100.0   100.0 
         

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries, wages and benefits

  5.4   5.4 

Rent and purchased transportation

  89.4   84.9 

Other

  2.7   2.1 

Total operating expenses

  97.5   92.4 

Operating income

  2.5   7.6 

Non-operating income/(expense)

  (5.2)  1.7 

Interest expense

  (1.2)  (1.0)

(Loss)/income before income taxes

  (3.9)  8.3 

 

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During the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2020, logistics and brokerage services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 28.9%0.9% to $13.7$20.5 million as compared to $10.6 million during the third quarter of 2016. The increase relates to an increase in our average rates charged and to an increase in the average length of haul for brokered loads during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016.

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Salaries, wages and benefits decreased from 5.0% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, in the third quarter of 2016 to 4.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2017. The decrease relates primarily to an increase in brokerage revenue, partially offset by an increase in the amount paid to employees assigned to the logistics and brokerage division during the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016. To a lesser extent, the percentage-based decrease relates to the interaction of expenses with fixed-cost characteristics, such as general and administrative wages, operations wages, and payroll taxes with an increase in revenues for the periods compared.

Rents and purchased transportation decreased from 93.4% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2016 to 90.1% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the third quarter of 2017. The decrease results from paying third party carriers a smaller percentage of customer revenue.

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 99.0% for the third quarter of 2016 to 95.8% for the third quarter of 2017.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

During the first nine months of 2017, logistics and brokerage services revenue, before fuel surcharges, increased 4.7% to $35.8 million as compared to $34.2$20.3 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The increase relates to an increase in our average rates charged and to an increase in the average length of haul for brokered loads during the first nine months of 2017, as compared to the first nine months of 2016.

Salaries, wages and benefits increased from 4.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2016 to 4.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine months of 2017.2019. The increase relates to an increase in the number of employees assigned to the logistics and brokerage divisionloads during the first nine monthsquarter of 20172020 as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.2019.

 

Rents and purchased transportation decreasedincreased from 92.2%84.9% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine monthsquarter of 20162019 to 90.6%89.4% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first nine monthsquarter of 2017.2020. The decreaseincrease results from paying third party carriers a smallerlarger percentage of customer revenue.

 

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, improvedincreased from 97.3%92.4% for the first nine monthsquarter of 20162019 to 96.5%97.5% for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017.2020.

Non-operating income/(expense) decreased from 1.7% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2019 to (5.2%) of revenues, before fuel surcharges, during the first quarter of 2020. This decrease primarily resulted from a decrease in the market value of the Company’s portfolio of marketable equity securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 compared to an increase in market value for the portfolio during the same period in 2019. The Company recorded a loss in market value of approximately $8.8 million in non-operating income during the first quarter of 2020, compared to a $3.2 million gain in the market value of our equity securities during the first quarter of 2019.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – COMBINED SERVICES

 

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NetOperating income for all divisions was approximately $3.4$9.5 million, or 3.7%8.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 as compared to netoperating income of $3.5approximately $9.7 million, or 3.6%8.8% of revenues, before fuel surcharges, for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2019. Net loss for all divisions was approximately $1.3 million, or 1.2% of revenues, before fuel surcharges for the first quarter of 2020 as compared to net income of $8.3 million, or 7.5% of revenues, before fuel surcharges for the first quarter of 2019. The decrease in net income resulted in a diluted earningsloss per share of $0.54$(0.23) for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 as compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.53 for the third quarter of 2016.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Net income for all divisions was approximately $7.3 million, or 2.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges$1.39 for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017 as compared to net income of $10.4 million, or 3.6% of revenues, before fuel surcharges for the first nine months of 2016. The decrease in net income resulted in diluted earnings per share of $1.14 for the first nine months of 2017 as compared to diluted earnings per share of $1.54 for the first nine months of 2016.2019.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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, and borrowings under our lines of credit, installment notes, and our investment margin account.

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During the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, we generated $49.2$23.6 million in cash from operating activities. Investing activities used $23.6$20.9 million in cash in the first ninethree months of 2017.2020. Financing activities used $25.5$2.6 million in cash in the first ninethree months of 2017.2020.

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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-termlong-term debt. During the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, we utilized cash on hand, installment notes, and our lines of credit to finance purchases of revenue equipment and other assets of approximately $38.6$35.6 million.

 

Occasionally, weWe commonly finance the acquisition of revenue equipment through installment notes with fixed interest rates and terms ranging from 36 to 60 months.84 months. During the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, the Company’s subsidiary, P.A.M. Transport, Inc., entered into installment obligations totaling approximately $17.6$12.5 million for the purpose of purchasing revenue equipment. These obligations are payable in 60 monthly installments.

 

During the remainder of 2017,2020, we expect to purchase approximately 183450 new trucks and 443 new trailers while continuing to sell or trade older equipment, which we expect to result in net capital expenditures of approximately $27.9$33.5 million. In addition, on October 10, 2017, we commenced a Dutch auction tender offerWe have not altered our equipment replenishment cycle or planned capital expenditure in reaction to repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of our common stock at a price within the range of $27.00 to $30.00 per share. Subject to certain limitations and legal requirements, we could repurchase up to an additional 2% of our outstanding shares, which totals 126,060 shares. The offer will expire on November 7, 2017, unless the offer is extended. Assuming that the maximum of 400,000 shares are tendered in the offer at the maximum purchase price of $30.00 per share, the aggregate purchase price will be approximately $12.0 million. Assuming that an additional amount of shares above the maximum 400,000 shares are tendered in the offer at the maximum purchase price of $30.00 per share and we exercise our right to purchase an additional number of shares up to 2% of our outstanding shares (or approximately 126,060 additional shares), the aggregate purchase price will be approximately $15.8 million.

COVID-19 pandemic. 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 and several other factors over which we have limited control, as well as our financial condition and results of operations. 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 cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

During the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, we maintained a $40.0 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 1.50% (2.74%1.25% (2.83% at September 30, 2017)March 31, 2020), are secured by our trade accounts receivable and mature on July 1, 2019.2022. An “unused fee” of 0.25% is charged if average borrowings are less than $18.0 million. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 outstanding advances on the line of credit were approximately $1.5$26.1 million, including approximately $0.7$0.4 million in letters of credit, with availability to borrow $38.5$33.9 million.

 

Trade accounts receivable increased from $56.1$61.8 million at December 31, 20162019 to $58.6$66.1 million at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020. The increase relates to a general increase in freight revenues, which flows through the accounts receivable account, at the end of the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 as compared to the end of the last quarter of 2016.

Other accounts receivable increased from $5.0 million at December 31, 2016 to $9.5 million at September 30, 2017 primarily due to the timing of proceeds received from the sale of used equipment. These proceeds are held as restricted cash, and will be used to fund future new equipment purchases.

Prepaid expenses and deposits increased from $8.8 million at December 31, 2016 to $9.0 million at September 30, 2017. The increase relates to the annual prepayment of insurance premiums for various policies that renew on September 1st each year. This prepayment will be amortized over the life of the insurance policies, which is generally September 2017 to August 2018. The increase in prepaid expenses was partially offset by the amortization of items that were prepaid as of December 31, 2016.2019.

 

Marketable equity securities decreased from $27.6$29.5 million at December 31, 20162019 to $25.0$23.2 million at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020. The $2.6$6.3 million decrease in market value was due toprimarily the saleresult of an approximate $8.8 million decrease in the value of marketable securities held at the end of the quarter and sales of marketable equity securities with a combined market valuecost basis of approximately $6.0 million, to$1.2 million. These decreases were partially offset by the purchase of marketable equity securities with a combined market value of approximately $2.0 million, and to a net increase in market value of approximately $1.4$3.7 million during the first nine months of 2017.quarter 2020.

 

Accounts payable increased by approximately $13.6 million. The majority ofCompany purchased a 51.6 acre terminal in Laredo, TX which includes office, shop, and yard space during the Company’s insurance policies renewquarter ended March 31, 2020. This transaction resulted in September each year and there was approximately $4.1 million accrued as of September 30, 2017 for premiums related to these renewals. There was an increase of approximately $6.0$8.8 million for new equipment invoicesin Land and $10.9 million in Structures and improvements recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2017 compared to DecemberMarch 31, 2016. Bank overdrafts, or outstanding checks, increased by approximately $2.9 million during the first nine months of 2017, and included approximately $1.7 million of new equipment purchases.2020.

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Long-term debt and current maturities of long term-debt are reviewed on an aggregate basis,, as the classification of amounts in each category are typically affected merely by the passage of time. Long-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt, on an aggregate basis, decreasedincreased from $167.2$241.8 million at December 31, 20162019 to $148.2$249.2 million at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020. The decreaseincrease was primarily related to the net effect of additional borrowings received during the first three months of 2020, partially offset by installment note payments made during the first nine months of 2017 and additional borrowings received during the first nine months of 2017.

Treasury stock increased from $122.8 million at December 31, 2016 to $124.8 million at September 30, 2017. The increase relates primarily to the repurchase of 110,316 shares of the Company’s common stock under its stock repurchase program during the first nine months of 2017.quarter.

 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

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

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

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 andare discussed below. While the general strategies we employCompany has used derivative financial instruments in the past to manage its interest rate and commodity price risks, the Company does not currently enter into such risks are discussed below.instruments for risk management purposes or for speculation or trading.

 

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 decreased to $25.0$23.2 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 from $27.6$29.5 million at December 31, 2016.2019. 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 $2.5$2.3 million. For additional information with respect to the marketable equity securities, see Note CD to our condensed consolidated financial statements.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 $1.0$25.6 million of variable rate debt was outstanding under our line of credit for a full fiscal year; a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in LIBOR for a one year period would result in approximately $10,000$256,000 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 20162019 fuel consumption, a 10% increase in the average annual price per gallon of diesel fuel would increase our annual fuel expenses by $3.9$5.1 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 20162019 expenditures denominated in pesos, a 10% increase in the exchange rate would increase our annual operating expenses by $52,000.$860,000.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

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.

 

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Based on management’smanagement’s evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, 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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

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.

 

We are a defendant in a collective-actioncollective- and class-action lawsuit which was re-filedfiled on December 9, 2016, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The plaintiffs, who areinclude current and former employee drivers who worked for the Company during the period of December 6,9, 2013, through the date of the filing,December 31, 2019, allege violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law. The plaintiffs, through their attorneys, have filed causes of action alleging “FailureLaw including “failure to pay minimum wage during orientation, failure to pay minimum wage to team drivers after initial orientation, failure to pay minimum wage to solo-drivers after initial orientation, failure to pay for compensable travel time, Comdata card fees, unlawful deductions, and breach of contract.” The plaintiffs are seeking actual and liquidated damages to include court costs and legal fees. On February 18, 2020, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas granted preliminary approval of a $16.5 million settlement reached with the plaintiffs. The lawsuitsettlement is currently undersubject to final approval by the court. As of March 31, 2020, the preliminary review. We cannot reasonably estimate, at this time,settlement amount of $16.5 million is reserved in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from this lawsuit.Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Management has determined that any losses under this claim will not be covered by existing insurance policies.

On March 31, 2020, the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas dismissed the collective- and class-action lawsuit filed against the company on May 29, 2019 by plaintiffs, who were independent contractors alleging violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law. The plaintiffs, through their attorneys, alleged “misclassification as independent contractors, payment on the basis of miles without regard to the number of hours worked, improper deductions, and failure to pay minimum wage.” The dismissal of this lawsuit resulted when the Company and plaintiffs reached a settlement agreement for approximately $421,000, plus legal fees. Legal reserve accruals in excess of the amount outlined in the settlement agreement were reversed during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, resulting in a reduction in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s participation in the settlements of the above matters does not constitute an admission by the Company of any fault or liability, and the Company does not admit any fault or liability.

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

Except as noted below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A to Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The coronavirus outbreak or other similar outbreaks could negatively impact our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and cash flows.

The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and any other outbreaks of contagious diseases or other adverse public health developments, could have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and cash flows. The rapid spread of COVID-19 has resulted in governmental authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, increased border and port controls and closures, and shutdowns. These measures and the public health concerns resulting from the outbreak have severely disrupted economic and commercial activity. The resulting impact on domestic and global supply chains has caused slowdowns and reduced freight demand for transportation companies such as ours. Because we have a significant concentration of customers within the automotive industry, our freight volumes and revenues have been significantly affected by the closure of North American automotive manufacturing facilities beginning in late March. Although we expect our automotive customers to begin resuming operations in the coming weeks, the extent to which production will return to pre-pandemic levels remains uncertain. Any further delays in resumption of automotive production and other consumer activity affecting our customers and any future wave of the virus or other similar outbreaks could further adversely affect our business. In addition, the implementation of measures to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors and the general public may disrupt our ability to efficiently manage personnel and operations and to recruit and retain driver and non-driver personnel, which could have a materially adverse effect on our operating results. Further, negative financial results, an economic downturn or uncertainty, or a tightening of credit markets caused by COVID-19 or other similar outbreaks could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and our ability to effectively meet our short- and long-term financial obligations.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

The Company’sCompany’s stock repurchase program has been extended and expanded several times, most recently in April 2017, when the Board of Directors reauthorized 500,000 shares of common stock for repurchase under the initial September 2011 authorization. Since the reauthorization, the Company has repurchased 110,316280,179 shares of its common stock under this repurchase program.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’sCompany’s common stock repurchases during the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 made pursuant to the stock repurchase program. 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”.purchaser.”

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

                                
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 (1)

  

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 (1)

 

July 1-31, 2017

  6,154  $17.81   6,154   424,074 

August 1-31, 2017

  19,430   17.39   19,430   404,644 

September 1-30, 2017

  14,960   21.33   14,960   389,684 

January 1-31, 2020

  2,447  $54.26   2,447   226,549 

February 1-29, 2020

  -   -   -   226,549 

March 1-31, 2020

  6,728   27.96   6,728   219,821 

Total

  40,544  $18.91   40,544       9,175  $34.97   9,175     

 

 

(1)

The Company’sCompany’s stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

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.)

4.1

Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated March 28, 2016, by and among P.A.M. Transport, Inc., First Tennessee Bank National Association and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

4.2

Fourth Amended and Restated Consolidated Revolving Credit Note, dated March 28, 2016, by P.A.M. Transport, Inc. in favor of First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

4.3

Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated March 28, 2016, by and between P.A.M. Transport, Inc. and First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

4.4

Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement of the Company, dated March 28, 2016, in favor of First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

31.1

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

31.2

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

32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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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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: November 1, 2017

By: /s/ Daniel H. Cushman

Daniel H. Cushman

President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

Dated: November 1, 2017

By: /s/ Allen W. West

Allen W. West

Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial

Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

(principal accounting and financial officer)

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P.A.M. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

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.)

4.13.3

 

First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated March 28, 2016, by and among P.A.M. Transport, Inc., First Tennessee Bank National Association andBy-Laws of the CompanyRegistrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13.2 of the Company’sCompany’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.January 7, 2020.)

4.2

Fourth Amended and Restated Consolidated Revolving Credit Note, dated March 28, 2016, by P.A.M. Transport, Inc. in favor of First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

4.3

Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated March 28, 2016, by and between P.A.M. Transport, Inc. and First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

4.4

Fourth Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement of the Company, dated March 28, 2016, in favor of First Tennessee Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2016.)

31.1

 

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

31.2

 

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

32.1

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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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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 1, 2020

By: /s/ Daniel H. Cushman

Daniel H. Cushman

President and Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

Dated: May 1, 2020

By: /s/ Allen W. West

Allen W. West

Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial

Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

(principal accounting and financial officer)

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