USA Truck (USAK) 10-Q 4 May 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 28, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	USA TRUCK INC
Entity Central Index Key	883,945
Trading Symbol	usak
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		8,197,457
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash	$ 120	$ 122
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $794 and $608, respectively	54,833	55,127
Other receivables	6,707	6,986
Inventories	409	413
Assets held for sale	1,726	4,661
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,466	6,187
Total current assets	70,261	73,496
Property and equipment:
Land and structures	31,594	31,500
Revenue equipment	254,850	269,953
Service, office and other equipment	25,859	25,295
Property and equipment, at cost	312,303	326,748
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(110,481)	(106,465)
Property and equipment, net	201,822	220,283
Other assets	1,158	1,189
Total assets	273,241	294,968
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	22,982	18,779
Current portion of insurance and claims accruals	12,932	10,665
Accrued expenses	7,591	7,533
Current maturities of capital leases	15,824	16,742
Insurance premium financing	2,628	3,943
Total current liabilities	61,957	57,662
Deferred gain	632	652
Long-term debt	80,175	96,600
Capital leases, less current maturities	33,282	35,133
Deferred income taxes	34,052	37,775
Insurance and claims accruals, less current portion	9,424	8,558
Total liabilities	219,522	236,380
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Common Stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued 12,064,008 shares, and 12,156,376 shares, respectively	121	122
Additional paid-in capital	68,397	68,375
Retained earnings	53,073	57,963
Less treasury stock, at cost (3,849,815 shares, and 3,849,815 shares, respectively)	(67,872)	(67,872)
Total stockholders’ equity	53,719	58,588
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 273,241	$ 294,968

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 794	$ 608
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	12,064,008	12,156,376

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenue
Operating revenue	$ 101,670	$ 110,618
Operating expenses
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	30,639	32,573
Fuel and fuel taxes	10,774	10,189
Depreciation and amortization	7,644	7,272
Insurance and claims	8,332	4,768
Equipment rent	2,114	1,860
Operations and maintenance	6,571	9,213
Purchased transportation	37,403	36,403
Operating taxes and licenses	950	1,122
Communications and utilities	666	880
Gain on disposal of assets, net	(260)	(396)
Restructuring, impairment and other costs		5,264
Other	3,236	3,833
Total operating expenses	108,069	112,981
Operating loss	(6,399)	(2,363)
Other expenses
Interest expense, net	1,003	565
Other, net	98	203
Total other expenses, net	1,101	768
Loss before income taxes	(7,500)	(3,131)
Income tax benefit	(2,610)	(1,324)
Net loss and comprehensive loss	$ (4,890)	$ (1,807)
Net loss per share
Average shares outstanding (basic) (in shares)	7,998	9,381
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.19)
Average shares outstanding (diluted) (in shares)	7,998	9,381
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.19)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2017 - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) (Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]) at Dec. 31, 2016	12,156
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	12,156
Balance (Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]) at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 122	$ 68,041	$ 58,172	$ (67,872)	$ 58,463
Balance (Restatement Adjustment [Member], Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member])		334	(209)		125
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	122	68,375	57,963	(67,872)	58,588
Purchase of treasury stock
Share-based compensation		21			21
Restricted stock award grant (in shares)	65
Restricted stock award grant	$ 1	(1)
Forfeited restricted stock (in shares)	(159)
Forfeited restricted stock	$ (2)	2
Net share settlement related to restricted stock vesting (in shares)	2
Net share settlement related to restricted stock vesting
Net loss			(4,890)		(4,890)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017	12,064
Balance at Mar. 31, 2017	$ 121	$ 68,397	$ 53,073	$ (67,872)	$ 53,719

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net loss	$ (4,890)	$ (1,807)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	7,644	7,272
Provision for doubtful accounts		319
Deferred income tax (benefit), net	(3,723)	1,020
Share-based compensation	21	131
Gain on disposal of assets, net	(260)	(396)
Impairment of property and equipment		1,070
Other	(19)	(41)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	573	(4,164)
Inventories and prepaid expenses	(275)	(581)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,929	3,927
Insurance and claims accruals	3,737	(376)
Other long-term assets and liabilities	31	56
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,768	6,430
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(2,312)	(2,220)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	4,739	2,913
Proceeds from operating sale leaseback	10,980
Net cash provided by investing activities	13,407	693
Financing activities:
Borrowings under long-term debt	6,305	12,424
Payments on long-term debt	(24,044)	(6,923)
Payments on capitalized lease obligations	(2,771)	(1,657)
Net change in bank drafts payable	(667)	(2,100)
Excess tax (benefit) payments from exercise of stock options		(23)
Purchase of common stock		(7,495)
Net payments on stock-based awards		(33)
Net cash used in financing activities	(21,177)	(5,807)
Increase (decrease) in cash	(2)	1,316
Cash:
Beginning of period	122	87
End of period	120	1,403
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest	993	606
Income taxes		121
Accounts Payable [Member]
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Purchases of revenue equipment included in accounts payable		$ 5,358

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1 In the opinion of the management of USA Truck, Inc., the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. All normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three March 31, 2017 may December 31, 2017. 10 December 31, 2016. References to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms refer to USA Truck, Inc. and its subsidiary.

Note 2 - New Accounting Pronoun

Note 2 - New Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	NOTE 2 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In May 2014, 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2014 09”), 2014 09 2014 09 five may 2014 09 August 2015, 2015 14, Revenue From Contracts with Customers – Deferral of the Effective Date 2014 09 December 15, 2017, 2017, In February 2016, 2016 02, Leases twelve first 2019, In March 2016, 2016 09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting 2016 09 January 1, 2017. $0.2 at December 31, 2016. March 31, 2017.

Note 3 - Note Receivable

Note 3 - Note Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3 – NOTE RECEIVABLE During 2010, $0.2 $2.1 November 2015, $1.9 November 2015. November 2015, first $0.7 During the fourth 2016, 1 st fourth 2016 25% $1.9 April 26, 2017, third $1.6 $1.4

Note 4 - Equity Compensation an

Note 4 - Equity Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4 – EQUITY COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The Company adopted the 2014 May 2014. 2004 500,000 March 31, 2017, 170,611 The board of directors is submitting the First Amendment to the Incentive Plan to our stockholders for their approval at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”), scheduled for May 10, 2017. 500,000 April 7, 2017, 2017 161,500 661,500

Note 5 - Segment Reporting

Note 5 - Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5 – SEGMENT REPORTING The Company’s two Trucking USAT Logistics. third In determining its reportable segments, the Company’s management focuses on financial information, such as operating revenue, operating expense categories, operating ratios and operating income, as well as on key operating statistics, to make operating decisions. Assets are not allocated to USAT Logistics, because USAT Logistics brokers freight services to customers through arrangements with third third A summary of operating revenue by segment is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Operating revenue 201 7 2016 Trucking revenue (1) $ 70,471 $ 76,036 Trucking intersegment eliminations (191 ) (334 ) Trucking operating revenue 70,280 75,702 USAT Logistics revenue (2) 32,650 35,911 USAT Logistics intersegment eliminations (1,260 ) (995 ) USAT Logistics operating revenue 31,390 34,916 Total operating revenue $ 101,670 $ 110,618 (1) Includes foreign revenue of $8.8 $9.6 three March 31, 2017 2016, (2) USAT Logistics de Mexico was established on March 4, 2017. three March 31, 2017 A summary of operating (loss) income by segment is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Operating (loss) income 201 7 2016 Trucking $ (7,128 ) $ (4,369 ) USAT Logistics 729 2,006 Total operating loss $ (6,399 ) $ (2,363 ) A summary of depreciation and amortization by segment is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, Depreciation and amortization 201 7 2016 Trucking $ 7,564 $ 7,150 USAT Logistics 80 122 Total depreciation and amortization $ 7,644 $ 7,272

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6 – ACCRUED EXPENSES Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, Accrued expenses 2017 2016 Salaries, wages and employee benefits $ 2,931 $ 2,480 Federal and state tax accruals 1,650 1,579 Restructuring, impairment and other costs (1) 1,178 1,404 Other 1,832 2,070 Total accrued expenses $ 7,591 $ 7,533 (1) Refer to note 12 10

Note 7 - Long-term Debt

Note 7 - Long-term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 7 – LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Revolving credit agreement $ 80,175 $ 96,600 In February 2015, The Credit Facility is structured as a $170.0 $80.0 $20.0 five February 5, 2020. 0.50% May 31, 2016, 0.25% 1.00% 1.50% May 31, 2016, two 30 1.25% 2.00% $170.0 $15.0 $20.0 0.25% Borrowings under the Credit Facility are subject to a borrowing base limited to the lesser of (A) $170.0 90% 85% 85% 85% $10.0 85% 85% The Credit Facility contains a single financial covenant, which requires a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.0 1.0, 10% 10%, $17.0 twelve $34.0 20% 2017, may The Credit Facility includes usual and customary events of default for a facility of this nature and provides that, upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, payment of all amounts payable under the Credit Facility may may The Company had no March 31, 2017. March 31, 2017, 2.84%. March 31, 2017, $4.7 $43.2 million available under the Credit Facility.

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 8 – LEASES AND Commitments CAPITAL LEASES The Company leases certain equipment under capital leases with terms ranging from 15 60 Capitalized Costs Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value March 31, 2017 $ 69,748 $ 19,734 $ 50,014 December 31, 2016 69,748 17,428 52,320 The Company has capitalized lease obligations relating to revenue equipment as of March 31, 2017 $49.1 $15.8 October 2020 nil 3.11% March 31, 2017. $1.9 $1.3 three March 31, 2017 2016, OPERATING LEASES Rent expense associated with operating leases was $2.5 three March 31, 2017 2016, As of March 31, 2017, one one 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Capital leases $ 17,072 $ 8,533 $ 11,433 $ 14,316 $ -- $ -- Operating leases 11,255 10,283 7,893 3,649 98 169 During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, $11.0 41 $0.03 OTHER COMMITMENTS As of March 31, 2017, $5.6

Note 9 - Income Taxes

Note 9 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9 – INCOME tAXES During the three March 31, 2017 2016, 34.8% 42.3%, may When the result of the expected annual effective tax rate is not deemed reliable and distorts the income tax provision for an interim period, the Company calculates the income tax provision or benefit using the cut-off method, which results in an income tax provision or benefit based solely on the year-to-date pretax income or loss as adjusted for permanent differences on a pro rata basis.

Note 10 - Loss Per Share

Note 10 - Loss Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	NOTE 10 LOSS PER SHARE Basic loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted 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 and restricted stock. The computation of diluted loss per share does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent issuance of securities that would have an antidilutive effect on loss per share. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 201 7 2016 Net loss $ (4,890 ) $ (1,807 ) Denominator: Denominator for basic loss per share – weighted average shares 7,998 9,381 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options and restricted stock -- -- Denominator for diluted loss per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion 7,998 9,381 Basic loss per share $ (0.61 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.61 ) $ (0.19 ) Weighted average anti-dilutive employee stock options and restricted stock 4 39

Note 11 - Legal Proceedings

Note 11 - Legal Proceedings	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	NOTE 11 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is party to routine litigation incidental to its business, primarily involving claims for personal injury and property damage incurred in the transportation of freight. The Company maintains insurance to cover liabilities in excess of certain self-insured retention levels. Though management believes these claims to be immaterial to the Company’s long-term financial position, adverse results of one

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impair

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 12 – RESTRUCTURING, IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER COSTS During 2016, four The following tables summarize the Company’s liabilities, charges, and cash payments related to the restructuring plan made during the three March 31, 2017 Accrued Balance December 31, 2016 Costs Incurred Payments Expenses/ Charges Accrued Balance March 31, 2017 Compensation and benefits $ 81 $ -- $ (81 ) $ -- $ -- Facility closing expenses 1,323 -- (145 ) -- 1,178 Total $ 1,404 $ -- $ (226 ) $ -- $ 1,178 Three Months Ended March 31, Costs i ncurred 2017 2016 Trucking $ -- $ 4,848 USAT Logistics -- 416 Total $ -- $ 5,264 The following tables summarize the Company’s liabilities, charges, and cash payments related to executive severance agreements made during the three March 31, 2017 Accrued Balance December 31, 2016 Costs Incurred Payments Expenses/ Charges Accrued Balance March 31, 2017 Severance costs in salaries, wages and employee benefits $ 277 $ 817 $ (543 ) $ -- $ 551 Total $ 277 $ 817 $ (543 ) $ -- $ 551 Three Months Ended March 31, Costs i ncurred 2017 2016 Trucking $ 586 $ -- USAT Logistics 231 -- Total $ 817 $ -- In May 2016, $0.7 10 June 30, 2016. March 31, 2017, $0.2 In January 2017, ($425,000) twelve $120,000 $30,000 $171,125. $0.6 $0.2

Note 5 - Segment Reporting (Tab

Note 5 - Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Operating revenue 201 7 2016 Trucking revenue (1) $ 70,471 $ 76,036 Trucking intersegment eliminations (191 ) (334 ) Trucking operating revenue 70,280 75,702 USAT Logistics revenue (2) 32,650 35,911 USAT Logistics intersegment eliminations (1,260 ) (995 ) USAT Logistics operating revenue 31,390 34,916 Total operating revenue $ 101,670 $ 110,618 Three Months Ended March 31, Operating (loss) income 201 7 2016 Trucking $ (7,128 ) $ (4,369 ) USAT Logistics 729 2,006 Total operating loss $ (6,399 ) $ (2,363 ) Three Months Ended March 31, Depreciation and amortization 201 7 2016 Trucking $ 7,564 $ 7,150 USAT Logistics 80 122 Total depreciation and amortization $ 7,644 $ 7,272

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses (Tabl

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, Accrued expenses 2017 2016 Salaries, wages and employee benefits $ 2,931 $ 2,480 Federal and state tax accruals 1,650 1,579 Restructuring, impairment and other costs (1) 1,178 1,404 Other 1,832 2,070 Total accrued expenses $ 7,591 $ 7,533

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Revolving credit agreement $ 80,175 $ 96,600

Note 8 - Leases and Commitmen22

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]	Capitalized Costs Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value March 31, 2017 $ 69,748 $ 19,734 $ 50,014 December 31, 2016 69,748 17,428 52,320
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block]	2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Capital leases $ 17,072 $ 8,533 $ 11,433 $ 14,316 $ -- $ -- Operating leases 11,255 10,283 7,893 3,649 98 169

Note 10 - Loss Per Share (Table

Note 10 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 201 7 2016 Net loss $ (4,890 ) $ (1,807 ) Denominator: Denominator for basic loss per share – weighted average shares 7,998 9,381 Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options and restricted stock -- -- Denominator for diluted loss per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion 7,998 9,381 Basic loss per share $ (0.61 ) $ (0.19 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.61 ) $ (0.19 ) Weighted average anti-dilutive employee stock options and restricted stock 4 39

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impa24

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Accrued Balance December 31, 2016 Costs Incurred Payments Expenses/ Charges Accrued Balance March 31, 2017 Compensation and benefits $ 81 $ -- $ (81 ) $ -- $ -- Facility closing expenses 1,323 -- (145 ) -- 1,178 Total $ 1,404 $ -- $ (226 ) $ -- $ 1,178 Accrued Balance December 31, 2016 Costs Incurred Payments Expenses/ Charges Accrued Balance March 31, 2017 Severance costs in salaries, wages and employee benefits $ 277 $ 817 $ (543 ) $ -- $ 551 Total $ 277 $ 817 $ (543 ) $ -- $ 551
Restructuring and Related Costs By Segment [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, Costs i ncurred 2017 2016 Trucking $ -- $ 4,848 USAT Logistics -- 416 Total $ -- $ 5,264 Three Months Ended March 31, Costs i ncurred 2017 2016 Trucking $ 586 $ -- USAT Logistics 231 -- Total $ 817 $ --

Note 2 - New Accounting Prono25

Note 2 - New Accounting Pronouncements (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	$ 53,719	$ 58,588
Retained Earnings [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	$ 53,073	57,963
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		125
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent		$ (209)

Note 3 - Note Receivable (Detai

Note 3 - Note Receivable (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 26, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2016
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate				$ 200
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent				2,100	$ 1,900
Deferred Gain Sale Of Property				$ 700
Perecentage of Net Sale Proceeds from any Future Sale of Property in Excess of Balloon Payment, Closing Costs, and Realtor Commissions					25.00%
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment		$ 4,739	$ 2,913
Subsequent Event [Member]
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Gross, Noncurrent	$ 1,400
Subsequent Event [Member] | Terminal Facility [Member]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 1,600

Note 4 - Equity Compensation 27

Note 4 - Equity Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - Incentive Plan [Member] - shares	May 10, 2017	Apr. 07, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant			170,611
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant		161,500
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	661,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized	500,000

Note 5 - Segment Reporting (Det

Note 5 - Segment Reporting (Details Textual) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments		2
Revenues		$ 101,670	$ 110,618
Trucking [Member]
Revenues		70,280	75,702
Trucking [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	[1]	70,471	76,036
Trucking [Member] | Foreign Countries [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues		$ 8,800	$ 9,600
[1]	Includes foreign revenue of $8.8 million and $9.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. All foreign revenue is collected in U.S. dollars.

Note 5 - Segment Reporting - Se

Note 5 - Segment Reporting - Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Revenues		$ 101,670	$ 110,618
Operating loss		(6,399)	(2,363)
Depreciation and amortization		7,644	7,272
Trucking [Member]
Revenues		70,280	75,702
Trucking [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	[1]	70,471	76,036
Operating loss		(7,128)	(4,369)
Depreciation and amortization		7,564	7,150
Trucking [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues		(191)	(334)
USAT Logistics [Member]
Revenues		31,390	34,916
USAT Logistics [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	[2]	32,650	35,911
Operating loss		729	2,006
Depreciation and amortization		80	122
USAT Logistics [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues		$ (1,260)	$ (995)
[1]	Includes foreign revenue of $8.8 million and $9.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. All foreign revenue is collected in U.S. dollars.
[2]	USAT Logistics de Mexico was established on March 4, 2017. Foreign revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was minimal.

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses - Sum

Note 6 - Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Salaries, wages and employee benefits		$ 2,931	$ 2,480
Federal and state tax accruals		1,650	1,579
Restructuring, impairment and other costs	[1]	1,178	1,404
Other		1,832	2,070
Total accrued expenses		$ 7,591	$ 7,533
[1]	Refer to note 12 of the footnotes in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the restructuring, impairment and other costs.

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Detail

Note 7 - Long-term Debt (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 170,000,000
Line Of Credit Facility Additional Borrowing Capacity	80,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity, Incremental Amount	$ 20,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.25%
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio	1
Minimum Excess Availability Percentage of Maximum Revolver Amount	10.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity				$ 43,200,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate				2.84%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				$ 4,700,000
Long-term Line of Credit				80,175,000	$ 96,600,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Overnight Borrowings [Member]
Long-term Line of Credit				$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eligible Investment Grade Accounts Receivable [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	85.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eligible Investment Grade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	85.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eligible Investment Grade Accounts Receivable [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	90.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eligible Unbilled Accounts Receivable [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	85.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Eligible Revenue Equipment [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	85.00%
Borrowing Base Before Additions	$ 10,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Newly Acquired Revenue Equipment [Member]
Borrowing Based Treshhold, Percentage	85.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Minimum Excess Availability Percentage of Maximum Revolver Amount		10.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity		$ 17,000,000	$ 34,000,000
Availability Percentage of Maximum Revolver Amount			20.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Through May 31, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Through May 31, 2016 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Through May 31, 2016 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Through May 31, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | After May 31, 2016 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | After May 31, 2016 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%
Letter of Credit Sub Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 15,000,000
Swing Line Sub Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 20,000,000

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Summa

Note 7 - Long-term Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving credit agreement	$ 80,175	$ 96,600

Note 8 - Leases and Commitmen33

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Capital Lease Obligations	$ 49,100
Capital Lease Obligations, Current	15,824		$ 16,742
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense	1,900	$ 1,300
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	2,500	2,500
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Investing Activities	10,980
Revenue and Non-revenue Equipment [Member]
Purchase Obligation	5,600
Sale-leaseback of Tractors to an Unrelated Party [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Investing Activities	$ 11,000
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	3 years 150 days
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net	$ 30
Minimum [Member]
Capital Lease Term	1 year 90 days
Minimum [Member] | Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Capital Lease Term	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.11%

Note 8 - Leases and Commitmen34

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments - Capital Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Capitalized Costs	$ 69,748	$ 69,748
Accumulated Amortization	19,734	17,428
Net Book Value	$ 50,014	$ 52,320

Note 8 - Leases and Commitmen35

Note 8 - Leases and Commitments - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
2,017	$ 17,072
2,018	8,533
2,019	11,433
2,020	14,316
2,021
Thereafter
2,017	11,255
2,018	10,283
2,019	7,893
2,020	3,649
2,021	98
Thereafter	$ 169

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	34.80%	42.30%

Note 10 - Loss Per Share - Comp

Note 10 - Loss Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net loss	$ (4,890)	$ (1,807)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic loss per share – weighted average shares (in shares)	7,998	9,381
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
Denominator for diluted loss per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion (in shares)	7,998	9,381
Basic loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.19)
Diluted loss per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.19)
Weighted average anti-dilutive employee stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	4	39

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impa38

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs (Details Textual)		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Facilities Closed						4
Restructuring Charges					$ 5,264,000
Restructuring Reserve	[1]		1,178,000			$ 1,404,000
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve						$ 81,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Separation Agreement [Member]
Restructuring Reserve			200,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Separation Agreement [Member] | Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Charges				$ 700,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Rogers Separation Agreement [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Term for Base Salary Continuation		1 year
Employee Severance [Member] | Rogers Separation Agreement [Member] | Base Salary Continuation [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distribution Paid		$ 425,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Rogers Separation Agreement [Member] | Separation Payment [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distribution Paid		120,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Rogers Separation Agreement [Member] | Moving and Transition Expenses [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distribution Paid		30,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Rogers Separation Agreement [Member] | Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Charges			600,000
Employee Severance [Member] | Rhodes Separation Agreement [Member]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Distribution Paid		$ 171,125
Employee Severance [Member] | Rhodes Separation Agreement [Member] | Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Charges			$ 200,000
[1]	Refer to note 12 of the footnotes in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the restructuring, impairment and other costs.

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impa39

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs - Restructuring and Related Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Accrued balance	[1]	$ 1,404
Costs incurred			$ 5,264
Payments		(226)
Expenses/charges
Accrued balance	[1]	1,178
Employee Severance [Member]
Accrued balance		81
Costs incurred
Payments		(81)
Expenses/charges
Accrued balance
Executive Severance [Member]
Accrued balance		277
Costs incurred		817
Payments		(543)
Expenses/charges
Accrued balance		551
Facility Closing [Member]
Accrued balance		1,323
Costs incurred
Payments		(145)
Expenses/charges
Accrued balance		$ 1,178
[1]	Refer to note 12 of the footnotes in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the restructuring, impairment and other costs.

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impa40

Note 12 - Restructuring, Impairment and Other Costs - Restructuring Costs by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Costs incurred		$ 5,264
Executive Severance [Member]
Costs incurred	817
Trucking [Member]
Costs incurred		4,848
Trucking [Member] | Executive Severance [Member]
Costs incurred	586
USAT Logistics [Member]
Costs incurred		$ 416
USAT Logistics [Member] | Executive Severance [Member]
Costs incurred	$ 231