The Shyft Group, Inc. (SHYF) 8-K Spartan Motors Announces Improved Second Quarter 2004 Results Strong Sales in RVs, Fire Truck Boost Quarter

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):July 29, 2004

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-13611
(Commission
File Number) 38-2078923
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)

1165 Reynolds Road
Charlotte, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
48813
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:  (517) 543-6400

Item 7. FinancialStatements,ProFormaFinancialInformation,andExhibits.

(c) Exhibits: The following document is included as an exhibit to this report on Form 8-K:

99.1 Spartan Motors, Inc. Press Release dated July 29, 2004.

Item 12. ResultsofOperationsandFinancialCondition.

          On July 29, 2004, Spartan Motors, Inc. issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K concerning its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2004. This report and the exhibit are "furnished" and are not considered "filed" with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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.

	SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Date:  July 29, 2004	By  /s/ James W. Knapp
	James W. Knapp      Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Document
99.1	Spartan Motors, Inc. Press Release dated July 29, 2004.