Pamt (PAMT) 10-Q 9 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 24, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'PAM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	7,991,613
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000798287	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$489,000	$1,172,000
Accounts receivable-net:	'	'
Trade, less allowance of $1,357 and $1,477, respectively	64,135,000	58,484,000
Other	3,643,000	3,660,000
Inventories	1,499,000	1,498,000
Prepaid expenses and deposits	8,413,000	6,621,000
Marketable equity securities	21,688,000	20,975,000
Income taxes refundable	119,000	230,000
Total current assets	99,986,000	92,640,000
Property and equipment:	'	'
Land	4,924,000	4,924,000
Structures and improvements	16,073,000	16,001,000
Revenue equipment	305,461,000	321,862,000
Office furniture and equipment	8,023,000	7,684,000
Total property and equipment	334,481,000	350,471,000
Accumulated depreciation	-117,126,000	-116,246,000
Net property and equipment	217,355,000	234,225,000
Other assets	2,438,000	2,437,000
TOTAL ASSETS	319,779,000	329,302,000
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	16,426,000	27,970,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	24,293,000	22,502,000
Current maturities of long-term debt	35,070,000	40,103,000
Deferred income taxes-current	2,902,000	2,651,000
Total current liabilities	78,691,000	93,226,000
Long-term debt-less current portion	72,513,000	70,366,000
Deferred income taxes-less current portion	50,550,000	49,764,000
Other long-term liabilities	299,000	'
Total liabilities	202,053,000	213,356,000
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 11,413,538 and 11,391,464 shares issued; 7,991,613 and 7,983,539 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	114,000	114,000
Additional paid-in capital	79,084,000	78,811,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6,582,000	6,160,000
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,421,925 and 3,407,925 shares, respectively	-51,963,000	-51,691,000
Retained earnings	83,909,000	82,552,000
Total shareholders’ equity	117,726,000	115,946,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$319,779,000	$329,302,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Trade, allowance (in Dollars)	$1,357	$1,477
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	11,413,538	11,391,464
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,991,613	7,983,539
Treasury stock, shares	3,421,925	3,407,925

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
OPERATING REVENUES:	'	'
Revenue, before fuel surcharge	$74,896	$77,828
Fuel surcharge	22,924	22,154
Total operating revenues	97,820	99,982
OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS:	'	'
Salaries, wages and benefits	26,035	27,395
Fuel expense	24,798	26,970
Rents and purchased transportation	20,761	20,098
Depreciation	9,126	10,094
Operating supplies and expenses	8,193	8,849
Operating taxes and licenses	1,175	1,271
Insurance and claims	3,742	3,438
Communications and utilities	623	601
Other	1,788	1,660
Gain on disposition of equipment	-1,266	-142
Total operating expenses and costs	94,975	100,234
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	2,845	-252
NON-OPERATING INCOME	272	283
INTEREST EXPENSE	-862	-815
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES	2,255	-784
FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT):	'	'
Current	120	'
Deferred	778	-328
Total federal and state income tax expense (benefit)	898	-328
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$1,357	($456)
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:	'	'
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.17	($0.05)
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.17	($0.05)
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:	'	'
Basic (in Shares)	7,985	8,688
Diluted (in Shares)	8,033	8,688

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$1,357		($456)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'		'
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains on marketable securities included in net income (1)	'	[1]	-4	[1]
Reclassification adjustment for unrealized losses on marketable securities included in net income (2)	'	[2]	15	[2]
Changes in fair value of marketable securities (3)	422	[3]	1,040	[3]
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$1,779		$595
[1]	Net of deferred income taxes of $0 and $(2), respectively.
[2]	Net of deferred income taxes of $0 and $(9), respectively.
[3]	Net of deferred income taxes of $259 and $655, respectively.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Deferred income taxes	$778	($328)
Changes in Fair Value of Marketable Securities [Member]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	259	655
Realized Gains on Marketable Securities [Member]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	-2
Unrealized Losses on Marketable Securities [Member]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	$0	($9)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$1,357	($456)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	9,126	10,094
Bad debt expense	56	301
Sale leaseback deferred gain amortization	-37	'
Stock compensation-net of excess tax benefits	86	228
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes	778	-328
Reclassification of other than temporary impairment in marketable equity securities	'	24
Recognized gain on marketable equity securities	-44	-20
Gain on sale or disposal of equipment	-1,266	-142
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-5,899	-8,424
Prepaid expenses, inventories, and other assets	-1,794	2,130
Income taxes refundable	111	23
Trade accounts payable	1,295	3,966
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,761	2,592
Net cash provided by operating activities	5,530	9,988
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-6,935	-23,676
Proceeds from disposition of equipment	17,610	7,320
Change in restricted cash	209	-1,969
Sales of marketable equity securities	'	13
Purchases of marketable equity securities, net of return of capital	12	-3
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	10,896	-18,315
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Borrowings under line of credit	135,196	31,204
Repayments under line of credit	-124,706	-25,986
Borrowings of long-term debt	5,709	16,776
Repayments of long-term debt	-19,085	-12,804
Borrowings under margin account	21	49
Repayments under margin account	-215	-205
Repurchases of common stock	-14,216	-341
Exercise of stock options	187	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-17,109	8,693
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-683	366
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of period	1,172	507
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of period	489	873
Cash paid during the period for:	'	'
Interest	871	831
Income taxes	10	7
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES-	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable	$1,703	$2,437

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Balance at January 1, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013	$114,000	$78,811,000	$6,160,000	($51,691,000)	$82,552,000	$115,946,000
Balance at January 1, 2014 (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	7,984,000	'	'	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	'	1,357,000	1,357,000
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $259	'	'	422,000	'	'	422,000
Exercise of stock options-shares issued including tax benefits	'	187,000	'	'	'	187,000
Exercise of stock options-shares issued including tax benefits (in Shares)	22,000	'	'	'	'	19,050
Treasury stock repurchases	'	'	'	-272,000	'	-272,000
Treasury stock repurchases (in Shares)	-14,000	'	'	'	'	-14,000
Share-based compensation	'	86,000	'	'	'	86,000
Balance at March 31, 2014 at Mar. 31, 2014	$114,000	$79,084,000	$6,582,000	($51,963,000)	$83,909,000	$117,726,000
Balance at March 31, 2014 (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	7,992,000	'	'	'	'	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Other comprehensive income, tax	$259

Note_A_Basis_of_Presentation

Note A - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	'
	NOTE A: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. 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, 2013.
	In order to conform to industry practice, the Company began to classify payments to third-party owner operator drivers as purchased transportation rather than as salaries, wages and benefits as had been presented in reports prior to the period ended September 30, 2013. This reclassification has no effect on operating income, net income or earnings per share. The Company has made corresponding reclassifications to comparative periods shown.

Note_B_Recent_Accounting_Prono

Note B - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	'
	NOTE B: RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This guidance requires an organization to present the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”), but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013, did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.
	In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. The objective of the disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. Retrospective presentation for all comparative periods presented is required. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2013, did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE C: MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES
	The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. ASC Topic 320 requires companies to classify their investments as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. The Company’s investments in marketable securities are classified as either trading or available-for-sale and consist of equity securities. Management determines the appropriate classification of these securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method and interest and dividends on securities are included in non-operating income.
	Marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses, declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary on available-for-sale securities, and increases or decreases in value on trading securities, if any, are included in the determination of net income. A quarterly evaluation is performed in order to judge whether declines in value below cost should be considered temporary and when losses are deemed to be other-than-temporary. Several factors are considered in this evaluation process including the severity and duration of the decline in value, the financial condition and near-term outlook for the specific issuer and the Company’s ability to hold the securities.
	Based upon this evaluation, the Company determined that an impairment charge was not necessary for the quarter ended March 31, 2014. For the quarter ending March 31, 2013, the Company determined that an impairment charge of $24,000 was necessary.
	The following table sets forth cost, market value and unrealized gain/(loss) on equity securities classified as available-for-sale and equity securities classified as trading as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities
	Fair market value	$	21,479	$	20,810
	Cost		10,869		10,881
	Unrealized gain	$	10,610	$	9,929
	Trading securities
	Fair market value	$	209	$	165
	Cost		157		157
	Unrealized gain	$	52	$	8
	Total
	Fair market value	$	21,688	$	20,975
	Cost		11,026		11,038
	Unrealized gain	$	10,662	$	9,937
	The following table sets forth the gross unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s marketable securities that are classified as available-for-sale as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Gross unrealized gains	$	10,624	$	9,946
	Gross unrealized losses		14		17
	Net unrealized gains	$	10,610	$	9,929
	As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the total net unrealized gain, net of deferred income taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income was approximately $6,582,000 and $6,160,000, respectively.
	For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company had net unrealized gains in market value on securities classified as available-for-sale of approximately $410,000, net of deferred income taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had net unrealized gains in market value on securities classified as available-for-sale of approximately $1,897,000, net of deferred income taxes.
	As of March 31, 2014, the Company's marketable securities that are classified as trading had gross recognized gains of approximately $52,000 and no gross recognized losses. As of March 31, 2013, the Company's marketable securities that are classified as trading had gross recognized losses of approximately $12,000 and no gross recognized gains. The following table shows recognized gains (losses) in market value for securities classified as trading during the first three months of 2014 and 2013.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14		31-Mar-13
		(in thousands)
	Trading securities
	Recognized gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	8	$	(26	)
	Recognized gain (loss) at end of period		52		(12	)
	Net recognized gain	$	44	$	14
	Net recognized gain, net of taxes	$	26	$	9
	There were no reclassifications of marketable securities during the first three months of 2014 or 2013.
	The following table shows the Company’s realized gains during the first three months of 2014 and 2013 on certain securities which were held as available-for sale. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method and interest and dividends on securities are included in non-operating income.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14		31-Mar-13
		(in thousands)
	Realized gains
	Sale proceeds	$	-	$	13
	Cost of securities sold		-		6
	Realized gains	$	-	$	7
	Realized gains, net of taxes	$	-	$	4
	The following table shows the Company’s investments’ approximate gross unrealized losses and fair value of those securities in a loss position at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. These investments consist of equity securities. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there were no investments that had been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer.
		31-Mar-14					31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value		Losses
	Equity securities – Available-for-sale	$	88	$	16		$	397	$	17
	Equity securities – Trading		-		-			-		-
	Totals	$	88	$	16		$	397	$	17
	The market value of the Company’s equity securities are periodically used as collateral against any outstanding margin account borrowings. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding borrowings of approximately $9,823,000 and $10,017,000, 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.

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio

Note D - Stock Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	'
	NOTE D: STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company maintains a stock option plan under which incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options may be granted. On March 2, 2006, the Company’s Board of Director’s (the “Board”) adopted, and shareholders later approved, the 2006 Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”). Under the 2006 Plan 750,000 shares are reserved for the issuance of stock options to directors, officers, key employees, and others. The option exercise price under the 2006 Plan is the fair market value of the stock on the date the option is granted. The fair market value is determined by the average of the highest and lowest sales prices for a share of the Company’s common stock, on its primary exchange, on the same date that the option is granted.
	Outstanding nonqualified stock options at March 31, 2014, must be exercised within either five or ten years from the date of grant.
	During the first three months of 2014, 3,024 shares of common stock were granted to non-employee directors under the 2006 Plan. This stock award has a grant date fair value of $19.88 per share, based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and vests immediately.
	The total grant date fair value of stock and stock options vested during the first three months of 2014 was approximately $60,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first three months of 2014 was approximately $86,000 and includes approximately $60,000 recognized as a result of the grant of 504 shares to each non-employee director during the first quarter of 2014. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense decreased diluted and basic earnings per common share by approximately $0.01 during the three months ending March 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $321,000 which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period. As a result, the Company expects to recognize approximately $91,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the remainder of 2014 and to recognize approximately $116,000, $86,000, and $28,000 in additional compensation expense related to unvested option awards during the years 2015, 2016, and 2017, respectively.
	The total grant date fair value of options vested during the first three months of 2013 was approximately $179,000. Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense, recognized in Salaries, wages and benefits during the first three months of 2013 was approximately $228,000 and includes approximately $179,000 recognized as a result of the grant of 5,000 shares to each non-employee director during the first quarter of 2013. The recognition of stock-based compensation expense increased diluted and basic loss per common share by approximately $0.01 during the three months ending March 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had stock-based compensation plans with total unvested stock-based compensation expense of approximately $700,000 which was being amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting period.
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the first three months of 2013 was $5.13 per share. There were no options granted during the first three months of 2014.
	The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model using the following assumptions:
			Three Months Ended
			31-Mar-13
	Dividend yield			0	%
	Volatility			62.69	%
	Risk-free rate			0.61	%
	Expected life (in years)			4.3
	Fair value of options		$	5.13
	The Company does not anticipate paying any additional cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The estimated volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock. The risk free rate for the periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected life of the options was calculated based on the historical exercise behavior.
	Information related to stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014 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, 2014			164,098			$	10.99
	Granted			-				-
	Exercised			(19,050	)			9.81
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired			(42	)			11.22
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014			145,006			$	11.15			6		$	1,266,412
	Exercisable at March 31, 2014			76,992			$	11.31			4.4		$	659,747
	* The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The per share market value of our common stock, as determined by the closing price on March 31, 2014, was $19.88.
	A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options and restricted stock as of March 31, 2014 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2014, is presented below:
	Stock Options:
			Number of Options				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2014			68,039			$	6.11
	Granted			-				-
	Canceled/forfeited/expired			(25	)			6.34
	Vested			-				-
	Nonvested at March 31, 2014			68,014			$	11.15
	Restricted Stock:
			Number of Options				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2014			9,500			$	18.17
	Granted			-				-
	Canceled/forfeited/expired			(9,500	)			18.17
	Vested			-				-
	Nonvested at March 31, 2014			-			$	-
	The number, weighted average exercise price and weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and the number and weighted average exercise price of options exercisable as of March 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Exercise Price				Shares Under Outstanding Options			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term			Shares Under Exercisable Options
									(in years)
		$	10.44				20,000			3.9			20,000
		$	10.9				12,000			3.2			12,000
		$	10.9				66,000			8.2			10,800
		$	11.22				27,006			6.7			14,192
		$	11.54				6,000			2.9			6,000
		$	11.75				6,000			1.9			6,000
		$	14.32				8,000			0.9			8,000
							145,006			6			76,992
	Cash received from option exercises totaled approximately $187,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The Company issues new shares upon option exercise.

Note_E_Segment_Information

Note E - Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE E: SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company follows the guidance provided by ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, in its identification of operating segments. The Company has determined that it has a total of two operating segments whose primary operations can be characterized as either Truckload Services or Brokerage and Logistics Services, however in accordance with the aggregation criteria provided by FASB ASC Topic 280, the Company has determined that the operations of the two operating segments can be aggregated into a single reporting segment, motor carrier operations. Truckload Services revenues and Brokerage and Logistics Services revenues, each before fuel surcharges, were as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014				2013
		Amount		%		Amount		%
		(in thousands, except percentage data)
	Truckload Services revenue	$	69,447		92.7	$	70,908		91.1
	Brokerage and Logistics Services revenue		5,449		7.3		6,920		8.9
	Total revenues	$	74,896		100	$	77,828		100

Note_F_Treasury_Stock

Note F - Treasury Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Treasury Stock [Text Block]	'
	NOTE F: TREASURY STOCK
	The Company accounts for Treasury stock using the cost method and as of March 31, 2014, 3,421,925 shares were held in the treasury at an aggregate cost of approximately $51,963,000. During the three months ending March 31, 2014, the Company repurchased 14,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of approximately $272,000.

Note_G_Accumulated_Other_Compr

Note G - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block]	'
	NOTE G: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
		Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2013, net of tax of $3,770	$	6,160
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $259		422
	Balance at March 31, 2014, net of tax of $4,029	$	6,582
	There were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Note_H_Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Note H - Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	'
	NOTE H: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
	Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by adjusting the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding by common stock equivalents attributable to dilutive stock options. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent issuance of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings (loss) per share. The computations of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net income (loss)	$	1,357	$	(456	)
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		7,985		8,688
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents		48		-
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		8,033		8,688
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.17	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.17	$	(0.05	)
	There were no options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock at March 31, 2014 that had an anti-dilutive effect on the computation of diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase 251,129 shares of common stock were outstanding at March 31, 2013 but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have an anti-dilutive effect.

Note_I_Income_Taxes

Note I - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE I: INCOME TAXES
	The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. and Canadian federal income tax laws as well as the income tax laws of multiple state jurisdictions. The major tax jurisdictions in which we operate generally provide for a deficiency assessment statute of limitation period of three years and as a result, the Company’s tax years 2010 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 March 31, 2014, 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.
	The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. As of March 31, 2014, an adjustment to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for uncertain tax positions has not been required as management believes that the Company’s tax positions taken in income tax returns filed or to be filed are supported by clear and unambiguous income tax laws. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions, if any, in income tax expense. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has not recognized or accrued any interest or penalties related to uncertain income tax positions.

Note_J_Fair_Value_of_Financial

Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE J: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and borrowings.
	The Company follows 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 March 31, 2014, the following items are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
			(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities		$	21,688	$	21,688		-		-
	The Company’s investments in marketable securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. The carrying value of other financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
	The carrying amount for the line of credit approximates fair value because the line of credit interest rate is adjusted frequently.
	For long-term debt other than the lines of credit, the fair values are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying value and estimated fair value of this other long-term debt at March 31, 2014 was as follows:
			Carrying		Estimated
			Value		Fair Value
			(in thousands)
	Long-term debt		$	97,093	$	96,966
	The Company has not elected the fair value option for any of its financial instruments.

Note_K_Notes_Payable_and_LongT

Note K - Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	'
	NOTE K: NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
	During the first three months of 2014, the Company’s subsidiaries entered into installment obligations totaling approximately $5.7 million for the purpose of purchasing revenue equipment. These obligations are payable in 60 monthly installments at a weighted average interest rate of 2.51%.

Note_L_OffBalance_Sheet_Arrang

Note L - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE L: OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company’s subsidiaries entered into operating leases for the lease of 147 trucks. Revenue equipment held under operating leases is not carried on our balance sheet and the respective lease payments are reflected in our consolidated statement of operations as a component of the Rents and purchased transportation category. Rent expense related to revenue equipment under operating leases totaled $389,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
	Leases for revenue equipment under non-cancellable operating leases expire at various dates through 2017. Future minimum lease payments related to non-cancellable leases for revenue equipment at March 31, 2014 are:
		(in thousands)
	2014	$	2,379
	2015		3,172
	2016		2,622
	2017		81
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	8,254

Note_M_Litigation

Note M - Litigation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	'
	NOTE M: LITIGATION
	We are a defendant in a collective-action lawsuit which was filed on August 22, 2013, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. The plaintiffs, who are current and former drivers and who worked for the Company during the period of August 22, 2010, through the date of the filing, allege claims for unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Law. The complaint alleges that the Company failed to pay newly hired drivers minimum wage during orientation, training, and while traveling during normal business hours and that the Company failed to pay all drivers when working on assignment for more than 24 hours. The plaintiffs seek to enjoin the Company from continuing its current pay practices related to the allegations. They also seek actual damages, liquidated damages equal to actual damages, court costs, and legal fees. The lawsuit is currently in the discovery stage. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from this lawsuit. Management has determined that any losses under this claim would not be covered by existing insurance policies.

Note_N_Subsequent_Events

Note N - Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	NOTE N: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	Management has evaluated subsequent events for recognition and disclosure through the date these financial statements were filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and concluded that no subsequent events or transactions have occurred that require recognition or disclosure in our financial statements.

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur1

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	'
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities
	Fair market value	$	21,479	$	20,810
	Cost		10,869		10,881
	Unrealized gain	$	10,610	$	9,929
	Trading securities
	Fair market value	$	209	$	165
	Cost		157		157
	Unrealized gain	$	52	$	8
	Total
	Fair market value	$	21,688	$	20,975
	Cost		11,026		11,038
	Unrealized gain	$	10,662	$	9,937
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
		31-Mar-14		31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Gross unrealized gains	$	10,624	$	9,946
	Gross unrealized losses		14		17
	Net unrealized gains	$	10,610	$	9,929
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14		31-Mar-13
		(in thousands)
	Trading securities
	Recognized gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	8	$	(26	)
	Recognized gain (loss) at end of period		52		(12	)
	Net recognized gain	$	44	$	14
	Net recognized gain, net of taxes	$	26	$	9
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar-14		31-Mar-13
		(in thousands)
	Realized gains
	Sale proceeds	$	-	$	13
	Cost of securities sold		-		6
	Realized gains	$	-	$	7
	Realized gains, net of taxes	$	-	$	4
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
		31-Mar-14					31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
		Fair		Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses			Value		Losses
	Equity securities – Available-for-sale	$	88	$	16		$	397	$	17
	Equity securities – Trading		-		-			-		-
	Totals	$	88	$	16		$	397	$	17

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio1

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	'
			Three Months Ended
			31-Mar-13
	Dividend yield			0	%
	Volatility			62.69	%
	Risk-free rate			0.61	%
	Expected life (in years)			4.3
	Fair value of options		$	5.13
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Shares Under Options				Weighted-Average Exercise Price			Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term			Aggregate Intrinsic Value*
							(per share)			(in years)
	Outstanding-January 1, 2014			164,098			$	10.99
	Granted			-				-
	Exercised			(19,050	)			9.81
	Cancelled/forfeited/expired			(42	)			11.22
	Outstanding at March 31, 2014			145,006			$	11.15			6		$	1,266,412
	Exercisable at March 31, 2014			76,992			$	11.31			4.4		$	659,747
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Number of Options				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2014			68,039			$	6.11
	Granted			-				-
	Canceled/forfeited/expired			(25	)			6.34
	Vested			-				-
	Nonvested at March 31, 2014			68,014			$	11.15
			Number of Options				Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
	Nonvested at January 1, 2014			9,500			$	18.17
	Granted			-				-
	Canceled/forfeited/expired			(9,500	)			18.17
	Vested			-				-
	Nonvested at March 31, 2014			-			$	-
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	'
		Exercise Price				Shares Under Outstanding Options			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term			Shares Under Exercisable Options
									(in years)
		$	10.44				20,000			3.9			20,000
		$	10.9				12,000			3.2			12,000
		$	10.9				66,000			8.2			10,800
		$	11.22				27,006			6.7			14,192
		$	11.54				6,000			2.9			6,000
		$	11.75				6,000			1.9			6,000
		$	14.32				8,000			0.9			8,000
							145,006			6			76,992

Note_E_Segment_Information_Tab

Note E - Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014				2013
		Amount		%		Amount		%
		(in thousands, except percentage data)
	Truckload Services revenue	$	69,447		92.7	$	70,908		91.1
	Brokerage and Logistics Services revenue		5,449		7.3		6,920		8.9
	Total revenues	$	74,896		100	$	77,828		100

Note_G_Accumulated_Other_Compr1

Note G - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
		Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
		(in thousands)
	Balance at December 31, 2013, net of tax of $3,770	$	6,160
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $259		422
	Balance at March 31, 2014, net of tax of $4,029	$	6,582

Note_H_Earnings_Loss_Per_Share1

Note H - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2014		2013
		(in thousands, except per share data)
	Net income (loss)	$	1,357	$	(456	)
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		7,985		8,688
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents		48		-
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		8,033		8,688
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.17	$	(0.05	)
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.17	$	(0.05	)

Note_J_Fair_Value_of_Financial1

Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
		(in thousands)
	Marketable equity securities	$	21,688	$	21,688		-		-
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	'
		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value
		(in thousands)
	Long-term debt	$	97,093	$	96,966

Note_L_OffBalance_Sheet_Arrang1

Note L - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
		(in thousands)
	2014	$	2,379
	2015		3,172
	2016		2,622
	2017		81
	Total future minimum lease payments	$	8,254

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur2

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Available-for-sale Securities	$0	$24,000	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	6,582,000	'	6,160,000
Available For Sale Securities Net Unrealized Holding Gain Loss Net Of Tax	410,000	'	1,897,000
Trading Securities, Realized Gain	52,000	0	'
Trading Securities, Realized Loss	0	12,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	0	'	0
Trading Securities Pledged as Collateral	$9,823,000	'	$10,017,000

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur3

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Cost, Market Value and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Equity Securities (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Fair market value	$21,479	$20,810
Cost	10,869	10,881
Unrealized gain	10,610	9,929
Trading securities	'	'
Fair market value	209	165
Cost	157	157
Unrealized gain	52	8
Total	'	'
Fair market value	21,688	20,975
Cost	11,026	11,038
Unrealized gain	$10,662	$9,937

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur4

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Unrealized Gains and Losses on Marketable Securities (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale securities:	'	'
Gross unrealized gains	$10,624	$9,946
Gross unrealized losses	14	17
Net unrealized gains	$10,610	$9,929

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur5

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Recognized Gains (Losses) in Market Value for Securities (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Trading securities	'	'
Recognized gain (loss)	$8	($26)
Net recognized gain	44	14
Net recognized gain, net of taxes	26	9
Recognized gain (loss)	$52	($12)

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur6

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Realized Gains on Available for Sale Securities (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Realized gains	'
Sale proceeds	$13
Cost of securities sold	6
Realized gains	7
Realized gains, net of taxes	$4

Note_C_Marketable_Equity_Secur7

Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Approximate Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities in a Loss Position (Equity Securities [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'
Note C - Marketable Equity Securities (Details) - Approximate Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Securities in a Loss Position [Line Items]	'	'
Equity securities b Available-for-sale	$88	$397
Equity securities b Available-for-sale	16	17
Totals	88	397
Totals	$16	$17

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio2

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 02, 2006

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Diluted [Member]

Diluted [Member]

Basic [Member]

Basic [Member]

Nonqualified Options [Member]

Nonqualified Options [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Annual Grant to Non-employee Member [Member]

Increase in Annual Grant of Options, Number of Shares [Member]

Amortization, Current Year [Member]

Amortization, Next Year [Member]

Amortization, Year 3 [Member]

Amortization Year 4 [Member]

2006 Stock Option Plan [Member]

2006 Stock Option Plan [Member]

2006 Stock Option Plan [Member]

Annual Grant to Non-employee Member [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

750,000

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'10 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)

0

'

'

'

'

'

504

3,024

'

5,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$19.88

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value

$60,000

$179,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

86,000

228,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

179,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Grants in Period (in Shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Impact on Earnings Per Share (in Dollars per share)

'

'

($0.01)

($0.01)

($0.01)

($0.01)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized

321,000

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

91,000

116,000

86,000

28,000

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share)

'

$5.13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share Price (in Dollars per share)

$19.88

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options

$187,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in Shares)

19,050

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio3

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Fair Value Assumptions for Employee Stock Options (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value Assumptions for Employee Stock Options [Abstract]	'
Dividend yield	0.00%
Volatility	62.69%
Risk-free rate	0.61%
Expected life (in years)	'4 years 109 days
Fair value of options (in Dollars per share)	$5.13

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio4

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Employee Stock Option Activity (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Employee Stock Option Activity [Abstract]	'		'
Outstanding-January 1, 2014	164,098		'
Outstanding-January 1, 2014	$10.99		'
Exercised	-19,050		0
Exercised	$9.81		'
Cancelled/forfeited/expired	-42		'
Cancelled/forfeited/expired	$11.22		'
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	145,006		'
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	$11.15		'
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	'6 years		'
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	$1,266,412	[1]	'
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	76,992		'
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	$11.31		'
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	'4 years 146 days		'
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	$659,747	[1]	'
[1]	The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The per share market value of our common stock, as determined by the closing price on March 31, 2014, was $19.88.

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio5

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Nonvested Options (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'
Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Nonvested Options [Line Items]	'
Nonvested at Beginning of Period	68,039
Nonvested - Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$6.11
Canceled/forfeited/expired - Number of Options	-25
Canceled/forfeited/expired - Average Grant Date Fair Value	$6.34
Nonvested at End of Period	68,014
Nonvested - Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$11.15
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Summary of Nonvested Options [Line Items]	'
Nonvested at Beginning of Period	9,500
Nonvested - Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	$18.17
Canceled/forfeited/expired - Number of Options	-9,500
Canceled/forfeited/expired - Average Grant Date Fair Value	$18.17

Note_D_Stock_Based_Compensatio6

Note D - Stock Based Compensation (Details) - Stock Option Activity by Exercise Price (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Shares Under Outstanding Options	145,006
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years
Shares Under Exercisable Options	76,992
Exercise Price 1 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	10.44
Shares Under Outstanding Options	20,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 328 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	20,000
Exercise Price 2 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	10.9
Shares Under Outstanding Options	12,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years 73 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	12,000
Exercise Price 3 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	10.9
Shares Under Outstanding Options	66,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'8 years 73 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	10,800
Exercise Price 4 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	11.22
Shares Under Outstanding Options	27,006
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 255 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	14,192
Exercise Price 5 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	11.54
Shares Under Outstanding Options	6,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'2 years 328 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	6,000
Exercise Price 6 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	11.75
Shares Under Outstanding Options	6,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'1 year 328 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	6,000
Exercise Price 7 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	14.32
Shares Under Outstanding Options	8,000
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'328 days
Shares Under Exercisable Options	8,000

Note_E_Segment_Information_Det

Note E - Segment Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of Operating Segments	2

Note_E_Segment_Information_Det1

Note E - Segment Information (Details) - Segments Revenue Reconciliation (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Revenue, before fuel surcharge	$74,896	$77,828
Truckload Services [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of revenue, before fuel surcharges	92.70%	91.10%
Truckload Services [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Revenue, before fuel surcharge	69,447	70,908
Brokerage and Logistics Services [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of revenue, before fuel surcharges	7.30%	8.90%
Brokerage and Logistics Services [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Revenue, before fuel surcharge	$5,449	$6,920
Product Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Segment [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Percentage of revenue, before fuel surcharges	100.00%	100.00%

Note_F_Treasury_Stock_Details

Note F - Treasury Stock (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,421,925	3,407,925
Treasury Stock, Value	$51,963,000	$51,691,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	14,000	'
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	$272,000	'

Note_G_Accumulated_Other_Compr2

Note G - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	$0

Note_G_Accumulated_Other_Compr3

Note G - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Accumulted Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Balance	$6,582,000	$6,160,000
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax of $259	$422,000	'

Note_G_Accumulated_Other_Compr4

Note G - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - Accumulted Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
			Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Amounts Reclassified from AOCI [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Tax	$898	($328)	$4,029	$3,770	$259
Income tax (benefit) expense	$898	($328)	$4,029	$3,770	$259

Note_H_Earnings_Loss_Per_Share2

Note H - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (Equity Option [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Equity Option [Member]	'	'
Note H - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0	251,129

Note_H_Earnings_Loss_Per_Share3

Note H - Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net income (loss) (in Dollars)	$1,357	($456)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	7,985	8,688
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	48	'
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	8,033	8,688
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.17	($0.05)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in Dollars per share)	$0.17	($0.05)

Note_J_Fair_Value_of_Financial2

Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Securities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Securities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable equity securities	$21,688	$20,975
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Securities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Marketable equity securities	$21,688	'

Note_J_Fair_Value_of_Financial3

Note J - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Fair Value of Long-term Debt Other Than Lines of Credit (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Long-term Debt Other Than Lines of Credit [Abstract]	'
Long-term debt	$97,093
Long-term debt	$96,966

Note_K_Notes_Payable_and_LongT1

Note K - Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent	$5.70
Debt Instrument, Term	'60 months
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.51%

Note_L_OffBalance_Sheet_Arrang2

Note L - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) (Transportation Equipment [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Transportation Equipment [Member]	'
Note L - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) [Line Items]	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$389,000

Note_L_OffBalance_Sheet_Arrang3

Note L - Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) - Future Minimum Annual Lease Payments (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Future Minimum Annual Lease Payments [Abstract]	'
2014	$2,379
2015	3,172
2016	2,622
2017	81
Total future minimum lease payments	$8,254