Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Nov. 02, 2023 | |
Document and Entity Information | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 000-19969 | |
Entity Registrant Name | ARCBEST CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 71-0673405 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8401 McClure Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Smith | |
Entity Address, State or Province | AR | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 72916 | |
City Area Code | 479 | |
Local Phone Number | 785-6000 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol | ARCB | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 23,661,868 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000894405 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Amendment Flag | false |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
CURRENT ASSETS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 251,503 | $ 158,264 |
Short-term investments | 89,326 | 167,662 |
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2023 - $10,825; 2022 - $13,892) | 469,490 | 517,494 |
Other accounts receivable, less allowances (2023 - $730; 2022 - $713) | 10,984 | 11,016 |
Prepaid expenses | 30,957 | 39,484 |
Prepaid and refundable income taxes | 26,534 | 19,239 |
Current assets of discontinued operations | 64,736 | |
Other | 11,342 | 11,888 |
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 890,136 | 989,783 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | ||
Land and structures | 430,263 | 401,840 |
Revenue equipment | 1,094,183 | 1,038,832 |
Service, office, and other equipment | 313,062 | 298,234 |
Software | 169,434 | 167,164 |
Leasehold improvements | 26,062 | 23,466 |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, Gross | 2,033,004 | 1,929,536 |
Less allowances for depreciation and amortization | 1,170,914 | 1,129,366 |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net | 862,090 | 800,170 |
GOODWILL | 304,753 | 304,753 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | 104,288 | 113,733 |
OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | 164,082 | 166,515 |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 7,618 | 6,342 |
LONG-TERM ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 11,097 | |
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS | 104,479 | 101,893 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,437,446 | 2,494,286 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||
Accounts payable | 245,899 | 269,854 |
Income taxes payable | 1,390 | 16,017 |
Accrued expenses | 322,809 | 338,457 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 66,862 | 66,252 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 31,414 | 26,225 |
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 51,665 | |
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 668,374 | 768,470 |
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion | 176,296 | 198,371 |
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, less current portion | 171,755 | 147,828 |
POSTRETIREMENT LIABILITIES, less current portion | 12,167 | 12,196 |
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 781 | |
CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION | 99,200 | 112,000 |
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | 38,552 | 42,745 |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 50,369 | 60,494 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares; issued 2023: 30,017,658 shares; 2022: 29,758,716 shares | 300 | 298 |
Additional paid-in capital | 338,368 | 339,582 |
Retained earnings | 1,226,640 | 1,088,693 |
Treasury stock, at cost, 2023: 6,217,885 shares; 2022: 5,529,383 shares | (350,161) | (284,275) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 5,586 | 7,103 |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,220,733 | 1,151,401 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 2,437,446 | $ 2,494,286 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
Accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars) | $ 10,825 | $ 13,892 |
Other accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars) | $ 730 | $ 713 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, authorized shares | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 |
Common stock, issued shares | 30,017,658 | 29,758,716 |
Treasury stock, at cost, shares | 6,217,885 | 5,529,383 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
REVENUES | $ 1,128,350 | $ 1,275,730 | $ 3,337,908 | $ 3,865,513 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | 1,083,259 | 1,160,394 | 3,229,542 | 3,521,196 |
OPERATING INCOME | 45,091 | 115,336 | 108,366 | 344,317 |
OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | ||||
Interest and dividend income | 3,946 | 1,127 | 10,604 | 1,579 |
Interest and other related financing costs | (2,236) | (1,755) | (6,768) | (5,558) |
Other, net | 89 | (189) | 6,907 | (3,822) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | 1,799 | (817) | 10,743 | (7,801) |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 46,890 | 114,519 | 119,109 | 336,516 |
INCOME TAX PROVISION | 11,963 | 25,906 | 25,735 | 78,353 |
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 34,927 | 88,613 | 93,374 | 258,163 |
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX | (10) | 229 | 53,269 | 2,709 |
NET INCOME | $ 34,917 | $ 88,842 | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.46 | $ 3.60 | $ 3.87 | $ 10.48 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0.01 | 2.21 | 0.11 | |
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share) | 1.45 | 3.61 | 6.08 | 10.59 |
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | 1.42 | 3.49 | 3.77 | 10.07 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0.01 | 2.15 | 0.11 | |
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share) | $ 1.42 | $ 3.50 | $ 5.92 | $ 10.18 |
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||
Basic (in shares) | 24,004,255 | 24,605,228 | 24,119,449 | 24,640,706 |
Diluted (in shares) | 24,525,258 | 25,372,755 | 24,756,993 | 25,626,225 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 34,917 | $ 88,842 | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
Amortization of unrecognized net periodic benefit credit, net of tax of: (2023 - Three-month period $86, Nine-month period $257) (2022 - Three-month period $49, Nine-month period $146) | ||||
Net actuarial gain | (247) | (141) | (741) | (422) |
Interest rate swap and foreign currency translation: | ||||
Change in unrealized income (loss) on interest rate swap, net of tax of: (2023 - Three-month period $127, Nine-month period $277) (2022 - Three-month period $206, Nine-month period $844) | (360) | 581 | (781) | 2,383 |
Change in foreign currency translation, net of tax of: (2023 - Three-month period $132, Nine-month period $3) (2022 - Three-month period $509, Nine-month period $595) | (376) | (1,436) | 5 | (1,682) |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | (983) | (996) | (1,517) | 279 |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ 33,934 | $ 87,846 | $ 145,126 | $ 261,151 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CO_2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||
Amortization of unrecognized net periodic benefit credit, tax | $ (86) | $ (49) | $ (257) | $ (146) |
Change in unrealized income (loss) on interest rate swap, tax | (127) | 206 | (277) | 844 |
Change in foreign currency translation, tax | $ 132 | $ (509) | $ 3 | $ (595) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Stock Repurchase Program | Total |
Balances at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 294 | $ 318,033 | $ 801,314 | $ (194,273) | $ 3,699 | $ 929,067 | |
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 29,360,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 4,493,000 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income | 260,872 | 260,872 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 279 | 279 | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans | $ 3 | (3) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 388,000 | ||||||
Shares withheld for employee tax remittance on share-based compensation | (15,733) | (15,733) | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 9,816 | 9,816 | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock | $ (50,117) | (50,117) | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) | 634,000 | ||||||
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchase | 25,000 | $ (25,000) | |||||
Forward contract for accelerated share repurchase (in shares) | 214,000 | ||||||
Dividends declared on common stock | (7,892) | (7,892) | |||||
Balances at Sep. 30, 2022 | $ 297 | 337,113 | 1,054,294 | $ (269,390) | 3,978 | 1,126,292 | |
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 29,748,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 5,341,000 | ||||||
Balances at Jun. 30, 2022 | $ 296 | 340,035 | 968,417 | $ (250,510) | 4,974 | 1,063,212 | |
Balances (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 | 29,615,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 | 5,109,000 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income | 88,842 | 88,842 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (996) | (996) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans | $ 1 | (1) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 133,000 | ||||||
Shares withheld for employee tax remittance on share-based compensation | (6,096) | (6,096) | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 3,175 | 3,175 | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock | $ (18,880) | (18,880) | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) | 232,000 | ||||||
Dividends declared on common stock | (2,965) | (2,965) | |||||
Balances at Sep. 30, 2022 | $ 297 | 337,113 | 1,054,294 | $ (269,390) | 3,978 | 1,126,292 | |
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 29,748,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 | 5,341,000 | ||||||
Balances at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 298 | 339,582 | 1,088,693 | $ (284,275) | 7,103 | $ 1,151,401 | |
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 29,759,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 5,529,000 | 5,529,383 | |||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income | 146,643 | $ 146,643 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (1,517) | (1,517) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans | $ 2 | (2) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 259,000 | ||||||
Shares withheld for employee tax remittance on share-based compensation | (10,056) | (10,056) | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 8,844 | 8,844 | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock | $ (65,886) | $ (65,900) | (65,886) | ||||
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) | 689,000 | 688,502 | |||||
Dividends declared on common stock | (8,696) | (8,696) | |||||
Balances at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 300 | 338,368 | 1,226,640 | $ (350,161) | 5,586 | $ 1,220,733 | |
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 | 30,018,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 | 6,218,000 | 6,217,885 | |||||
Balances at Jun. 30, 2023 | $ 300 | 335,397 | 1,194,610 | $ (325,515) | 6,569 | $ 1,211,361 | |
Balances (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 | 30,008,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 | 5,983,000 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income | 34,917 | 34,917 | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (983) | (983) | |||||
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans (in shares) | 10,000 | ||||||
Shares withheld for employee tax remittance on share-based compensation | (34) | (34) | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 3,005 | 3,005 | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock | $ (24,646) | (24,646) | |||||
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares) | 235,000 | ||||||
Dividends declared on common stock | (2,887) | (2,887) | |||||
Balances at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 300 | $ 338,368 | $ 1,226,640 | $ (350,161) | $ 5,586 | $ 1,220,733 | |
Balances (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 | 30,018,000 | ||||||
Balances, Treasury stock (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 | 6,218,000 | 6,217,885 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net income | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 98,711 | 95,169 |
Amortization of intangibles | 9,631 | 9,691 |
Share-based compensation expense | 8,590 | 9,816 |
Provision for losses on accounts receivable | 2,621 | 5,065 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (10,880) | 3,745 |
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment | 1,134 | (9,759) |
Gain on sale of subsidiary | (402) | |
Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations | (70,201) | |
Lease impairment charges | 30,162 | |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (12,800) | 810 |
Change in fair value of equity investment | (3,739) | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Receivables | 43,478 | (54,889) |
Prepaid expenses | 8,640 | 7,550 |
Other assets | 2,393 | 287 |
Income taxes | (22,051) | (11,068) |
Operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, net | 3,286 | 1,579 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | (40,863) | 31,983 |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 194,755 | 350,449 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of financings | (129,779) | (76,068) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 5,972 | 13,938 |
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations | 100,949 | |
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired | 2,279 | |
Proceeds from the sale of subsidiary | 475 | |
Purchases of short-term investments | (80,353) | (145,254) |
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments | 160,570 | 48,161 |
Capitalization of internally developed software | (9,424) | (13,922) |
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 47,935 | (170,391) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Borrowings under credit facilities | 58,000 | |
Proceeds from notes payable | 12,113 | |
Payments on long-term debt | (52,489) | (99,567) |
Net change in book overdrafts | (12,489) | 2,102 |
Deferred financing costs | 57 | (53) |
Payment of common stock dividends | (8,696) | (7,892) |
Purchases of treasury stock | (65,886) | (50,117) |
Payments for tax withheld on share-based compensation | (10,056) | (15,733) |
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | (149,559) | (101,147) |
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 93,131 | 78,911 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 251,503 | 155,531 |
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Equipment financed | 31,024 | 57,241 |
Accruals for equipment received | 5,743 | 5,587 |
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets | $ 49,033 | $ 78,324 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CA_2
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at beginning of period | $ 158,264 | $ 76,568 |
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at beginning of period | $ 108 | $ 52 |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION | |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION | NOTE A – ORGANIZATIO N AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION ArcBest Corporation ™ ® The Asset-Based segment represented approximately 63% of the Company’s total revenues before other revenues and intercompany eliminations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. As of September 2023, approximately 82% of the Asset-Based segment’s employees were covered under the collective bargaining agreement, the ABF National Master Freight Agreement (the “2023 ABF NMFA”), with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (the “IBT”), which was ratified on June 30, 2023 by a majority of ABF Freight’s IBT member employees. A majority of the 2023 ABF NMFA supplements also passed. The remaining supplements were ratified on July 7, 2023. The 2023 ABF NMFA was implemented on July 16, 2023, effective retroactive to July 1, 2023, and will remain in effect through June 30, 2028. The major economic provisions of the 2023 ABF NMFA include wage rate increases in each year of the contract, with the initial increase effective retroactive to July 1, 2023; profit-sharing bonuses upon the Asset-Based segment’s achievement of certain annual operating ratios for any full calendar year under the contract; an additional paid holiday; two additional sick days; and a new non-CDL employee classification. The 2023 ABF NMFA and the related supplemental agreements provide for annual contribution rate increases to multiemployer health and welfare and pension funds to which ABF Freight contributed under the previous agreement. Under the 2023 ABF NMFA, the contractual wages and benefits top hourly rates are estimated to increase approximately 4.2% on a compounded annual basis through the end of the agreement. Financial Statement Presentation On February 28, 2023, the Company sold FleetNet America, Inc. (“FleetNet”), a wholly owned subsidiary and reportable operating segment of the Company, for an aggregate adjusted cash purchase price of $100.9 million, including post-closing adjustments. The sale of FleetNet was a strategic shift for the Company as it exited the fleet roadside assistance and maintenance management business; therefore, the sale was accounted for as discontinued operations. As such, historical results of FleetNet have been excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented, and reclassifications have been made to the prior-period financial statements to conform to the current-year presentation. Related assets and liabilities associated with FleetNet are classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. The cash flows related to the discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to continuing operations, including comparisons to the prior year. For more information on the Company’s discontinued operations, see Note C. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior-year presentation of other long-term liabilities to conform to the current-year presentation of the contingent consideration liability on a separate line in the consolidated balance sheets. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pertaining to interim financial information. Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all information or footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which have not been adjusted to reflect FleetNet as discontinued operations, and other current filings with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which are of a normal and recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts may differ from those estimates. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Management believes there is no new accounting guidance issued but not yet effective that would have a material impact to the Company’s current financial statements. |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | NOTE B – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Financial Instruments The following table presents the components of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments: September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents Cash deposits (1) $ 160,671 $ 137,247 Variable rate demand notes (1)(2) — 9,285 Money market funds (3) 90,832 11,732 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 251,503 $ 158,264 Short-term investments Certificates of deposit (1) $ 69,421 $ 88,851 U.S. Treasury securities (4) 19,905 78,811 Total short-term investments $ 89,326 $ 167,662 (1) Recorded at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. (2) Amounts may be redeemed on a daily basis with the original issuer. (3) Recorded at fair value as determined by quoted market prices (see amounts presented in the table of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value within this Note). (4) Recorded at amortized cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. U.S. Treasury securities included in short-term investments are held-to-maturity investments with maturity dates of less than one year. The Company’s long-term financial instruments are presented in the table of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value within this Note. Concentrations of Credit Risk of Financial Instruments The Company is potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk related to its cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. The Company reduces credit risk by maintaining its cash deposits and short-term investments in accounts and certificates of deposit which are primarily FDIC-insured or in direct obligations of the U.S. government. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, cash deposits and short-term investments which were neither FDIC insured nor direct obligations of the U.S. government totaled $70.2 million and $87.6 million, respectively. The Company also holds money market funds, which are invested in U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements collateralized solely by U.S. government securities. Fair Value Disclosure of Financial Instruments Fair value disclosures are made in accordance with the following hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs of market data and market assumptions used to measure fair value are observable or unobservable: ● Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. ● Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. ● Level 3 — Unobservable inputs (Company’s market assumptions) that are significant to the valuation model. Fair value and carrying value disclosures of financial instruments are presented in the following table: September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value Credit Facility (1) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Notes payable (2) 193,158 188,841 214,623 207,778 New England Pension Fund withdrawal liability (3) 19,579 17,408 20,100 18,911 $ 262,737 $ 256,249 $ 284,723 $ 276,689 (1) The revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) carries a variable interest rate based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus a margin, priced at market for debt instruments having similar terms and collateral requirements (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). (2) Fair value of the notes payable was determined using a present value income approach based on quoted interest rates from lending institutions with which the Company would enter into similar transactions (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). (3) ABF Freight’s multiemployer pension plan obligation with the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund (the “New England Pension Fund”) was restructured under a transition agreement effective on August 1, 2018, which resulted in a related withdrawal liability. The fair value of the outstanding withdrawal liability is equal to the present value of the future withdrawal liability payments, discounted at an interest rate of 6.1% and 5.3% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, determined using the 20-year U.S. Treasury rate plus a spread (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding withdrawal liability totaled $19.6 million, of which $0.7 million was recorded in accrued expenses, and the remaining portion was recorded in other long-term liabilities. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The following table presents the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: September 30, 2023 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant In Active Observable Unobservable Markets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (in thousands) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 90,832 $ 90,832 $ — $ — Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan (2) 4,072 4,072 — — Interest rate swap (3) 2,468 — 2,468 — $ 97,372 $ 94,904 $ 2,468 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration (4) 99,200 — — 99,200 $ 99,200 $ — $ — $ 99,200 December 31, 2022 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant In Active Observable Unobservable Markets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (in thousands) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 11,732 $ 11,732 $ — $ — Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan (2) 3,982 3,982 — — Interest rate swap (3) 3,526 — 3,526 — $ 19,240 $ 15,714 $ 3,526 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration (4) 112,000 — — 112,000 $ 112,000 $ — $ — $ 112,000 (1) Included in cash and cash equivalents. (2) Nonqualified deferred compensation plan investments consist of U.S. and international equity mutual funds, government and corporate bond mutual funds, and money market funds which are held in a trust with a third-party brokerage firm. Included in other long-term assets, with a corresponding liability reported within other long-term liabilities. (3) Included in other long-term assets. The fair value of the interest rate swap was determined by discounting future cash flows and receipts based on expected interest rates observed in market interest rate curves adjusted for estimated credit valuation considerations reflecting nonperformance risk of the Company and the counterparty, which are generally considered to be in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the Company assessed Level 3 inputs as insignificant to the valuation at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and considers the interest rate swap valuation in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (4) As part of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) of MoLo, executed in November 2021, certain additional cash consideration is required to be paid by the Company based on the achievement of certain incremental targets of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025. At 100% of the target, the cumulative additional consideration for years 2023 through 2025 would be $215.0 million, with the possible undiscounted cash consideration due ranging from a total of $95.0 million at 80% of target to $455.0 million at 300% of target, as outlined in the Merger Agreement. The estimated fair value of contingent earnout consideration is determined by assessing Level 3 inputs. The Level 3 assessments utilize a Monte Carlo simulation with inputs including scenarios of estimated revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to be achieved for the applicable performance periods, volatility factors applied to the simulations, and the discount rate applied, which was 14.5% and 14.0% as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Changes in the significant unobservable inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value at the reporting date. As of September 30, 2023, the contingent earnout consideration was recorded in long-term liabilities based on the September 30, 2023 remeasurement as achievement of the 2023 target is not expected. The decrease in fair value of contingent earnout consideration as of September 30, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022, reflects revised assumptions for business growth in 2024 and 2025, as well as the impact of continuing softer market conditions during 2023 and a higher discount rate at the September 30, 2023 remeasurement date . The following table provides the changes in fair value of the liabilities measured at fair value using inputs categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Contingent Consideration (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 112,000 Change in fair value included in operating income (12,800) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 99,200 Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis The Company remeasures certain assets on a nonrecurring basis upon the occurrence of certain events. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company remeasured the fair value of its equity investments in private entities upon an observable price change and remeasured certain long-lived operating lease right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements for which impairment charges were recognized during the period. The following table provides the change in fair value of equity investments on a nonrecurring basis using inputs categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Equity Investment (1) (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 25,000 Change in fair value included in operating income 3,739 Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 28,739 (1) Represents the Company’s equity investment in Phantom Auto, a provider of human-centered remote operation software. The equity investment is accounted for as a nonmarketable equity security without a readily determinable value using the measurement alternative, which allows for the investment to be recorded at cost, less any impairment and adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar equity security of the same issuer. The $3.7 million increase in fair value of the Company’s equity investment was measured as of April 26, 2023, based on an observable price change upon the closing of Phantom Auto’s Series B-2 funding round. The fair value of the investment was estimated using a hybrid method of the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the probability-weighted expected return method. This method produces a per-share value based on a probability-weighted scenario analysis. The scenarios reflect changes to the liquidation preferences based on the potential liquidity event. The Black-Scholes option pricing model used various inputs, including expected volatility, expected term to liquidity, risk-free rate over the expected term, breakpoints values, and liquidation preferences. The following table provides the changes in the long-lived assets measured on a nonrecurring basis for which impairment charges were recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The fair value measurements used inputs categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Lease Carrying Value Impairment Charges (1) Fair Value (in thousands) Operating right-of-use assets $ 48,417 $ (28,124) $ 20,293 Leasehold improvements 3,874 (2,038) 1,836 $ 52,291 $ (30,162) $ 22,129 (1) During the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges of $30.2 million related to operating right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements associated with a freight handling pilot facility, a service center, and office spaces that were made available for sublease. The fair value of these asset groups was estimated at September 1, 2023, using a discounted cash flow method utilizing market-participant discount rates ranging from 7.5% to 9.5% and certain unobservable inputs, including estimated cash flows based on anticipated future sublease terms as determined using third-party real estate broker quotes. See Note F for additional discussion related to these impairment charges. |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | NOTE C – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On February 28, 2023, the Company sold FleetNet, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, for an aggregate adjusted cash purchase price of $100.9 million, and recorded a pre-tax gain on sale of $70.2 million, or $52.3 million, net of tax. FleetNet provided roadside repair solutions and vehicle maintenance management services for commercial and private fleets through a network of third-party service providers. The sale of FleetNet allows the Company to focus on growing its continuing operations, as FleetNet was no longer core to the Company’s growth initiatives. The financial results of FleetNet have been accounted for as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The following table summarizes the financial results from discontinued operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenues $ — $ 76,101 $ 55,929 $ 214,321 Operating expenses (Gain) loss on sale of business (1) 14 — (70,201) — Other — 75,676 54,623 210,604 14 75,676 (15,578) 210,604 Operating income (loss) (14) 425 71,507 3,717 Other income, net (2) — 25 17 42 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (14) 450 71,524 3,759 Income tax provision (benefit) (4) 221 18,255 1,050 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (10) $ 229 $ 53,269 $ 2,709 (1) The gain recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes post-closing adjustments, including the resolution of certain post-close contingencies in the second quarter of 2023. The total pre-tax gain of $70.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes transaction costs of $3.8 million consisting of consulting fees, professional fees, and employee-related expenses. (2) Includes interest income, net of interest expense, of which the amounts are immaterial for all periods presented. The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities from discontinued operations: December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 108 Accounts receivable, net 63,022 Other current assets 1,606 Total current assets of discontinued operations $ 64,736 Property, plant and equipment, net 10,350 Goodwill 630 Intangible assets, net 63 Other long-term assets 54 Total long-term assets of discontinued operations $ 11,097 Accounts payable 47,687 Income taxes payable 613 Accrued expenses 3,365 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 51,665 Deferred tax liability 781 Total long-term liabilities of discontinued operations $ 781 Cash flows from discontinued operations of FleetNet were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities (1) $ 762 $ 796 Net cash used in investing activities (2) (397) (2,781) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (473) 2,004 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (108) $ 19 (1) Includes depreciation and amortization expense of $0.4 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Also includes share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $0.3 million, which is included in the “Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations” line of the consolidated statements of cash flows. (2) Includes purchases of property, plant and equipment of $0.1 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Excludes the proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations, which are included in cash flows from continuing operations. |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | NOTE D – GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. The December 31, 2022 balance has been adjusted to reclassify the $0.6 million of goodwill related to FleetNet to discontinued operations. The remaining goodwill balance of $304.8 million at both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, primarily relates to the Asset-Light segment acquisitions of MoLo and Panther. Intangible assets consisted of the following: September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Weighted-Average Accumulated Net Accumulated Net Amortization Period Cost Amortization Value Cost Amortization Value (in years) (in thousands) (in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets Customer relationships 12 $ 99,579 $ 49,251 $ 50,328 $ 99,579 $ 42,933 $ 56,646 Other 8 30,092 8,432 21,660 29,914 5,127 24,787 11 129,671 57,683 71,988 129,493 48,060 81,433 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Trade name N/A 32,300 N/A 32,300 32,300 N/A 32,300 Total intangible assets N/A $ 161,971 $ 57,683 $ 104,288 $ 161,793 $ 48,060 $ 113,733 As of September 30, 2023, the future amortization of intangible assets was as follows: Amortization of Intangible Assets (in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 3,197 2024 12,790 2025 12,790 2026 8,683 2027 7,259 Thereafter 27,269 Total amortization $ 71,988 |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
INCOME TAXES | |
INCOME TAXES | NOTE E – INCOME TAXES The Company’s total effective tax rate was 25.5% and 23.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to 22.7% and 23.3% for the same periods of 2022, including discontinued operations which are further discussed in Note C. The effective tax rate from continuing operations was 25.5% and 21.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, compared to 22.6% and 23.3% for the same periods of 2022. State tax rates vary among states and average approximately 6.0% to 6.5%, although some state rates are higher, and a small number of states do not impose an income tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the difference between the Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations and the federal statutory rate resulted from state income taxes, nondeductible expenses, changes in the cash surrender value of life insurance, the federal research and development tax credit, changes in tax valuation allowances, the federal alternative fuel tax credit and the tax benefit from the vesting of stock awards. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s deferred tax liabilities, which will reverse in future years, exceeded the deferred tax assets. The Company evaluated the total deferred tax assets at September 30, 2023, and concluded that, other than for certain deferred tax assets related to foreign and state tax credit carryforwards and state net operating losses, the assets did not exceed the amount for which realization is more likely than not. In making this determination, the Company considered the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income, and tax planning strategies. Valuation allowances for deferred tax assets totaled $1.8 million and $1.7 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company paid federal, state, and foreign income taxes of $78.3 million and $87.5 million, respectively, and received refunds of federal and state income taxes that were paid in prior years of $1.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Income tax reflected in discontinued operations was a tax benefit of less than $0.1 million, or an effective tax benefit rate of 25.5%, and tax expense of $18.3 million, or an effective tax rate of 25.5%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, which primarily consisted of federal and state income taxes on the gain on the sale of FleetNet. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, income tax expense reflected in discontinued operations was $0.2 million, or an effective tax rate of 49.1%, and $1.1 million, or an effective tax rate of 27.9%, respectively. |
LEASES
LEASES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LEASES | |
LEASES | NOTE F – LEASES The Company has operating lease arrangements for certain facilities and revenue equipment used in the Asset-Based and Asset-Light segment operations and certain other facilities and office equipment. The components of operating lease expense were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) Operating lease expense $ 9,880 $ 8,666 $ 29,094 $ 23,116 Variable lease expense 1,792 1,176 5,094 3,220 Sublease income (49) (286) (168) (544) Total operating lease expense (1) $ 11,623 $ 9,556 $ 34,020 $ 25,792 (1) Operating lease expense excludes short-term leases with a term of 12 months or less. The operating cash flows from operating lease activity were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Noncash change in operating right-of-use assets $ 25,836 $ 20,356 Change in operating lease liabilities (22,550) (18,777) Operating right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities, net $ 3,286 $ 1,579 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ (25,738) $ (21,526) Maturities of operating lease liabilities at September 30, 2023, were as follows: Equipment Land and and Total Structures (1) Other (in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 9,908 $ 9,810 $ 98 2024 38,264 37,947 317 2025 34,301 34,278 23 2026 31,535 31,535 — 2027 25,418 25,418 — Thereafter 99,524 99,524 — Total lease payments 238,950 238,512 438 Less imputed interest (35,781) (35,771) (10) Total $ 203,169 $ 202,741 $ 428 (1) Excludes future minimum lease payments for leases which were executed but had not yet commenced as of September 30, 2023, totaling $51.3 million, which will be paid over approximately 10 years . Lease Impairment Charges Long-lived assets, including operating right-of-use assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. During the third quarter of 2023, the Company evaluated for impairment certain long-lived operating right-of-use assets that were made available for sublease. The assets evaluated for impairment include the right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements for a service center within the Asset-Based segment from which operations were relocated to a recently purchased facility; certain office spaces within the Asset-Light segment that have been vacated as a cost reduction measure in light of ongoing market changes impacting the Asset-Light business and changing employee work location trends; and certain leased facilities reported within “Other and eliminations” utilized for the service center operations of a freight handling pilot location, as operations transitioned back to the owned Asset-Based service center facility where they had previously been located, following the pause of the hardware pilot program at ABF Freight. After determining the carrying values of these asset groups were not recoverable, impairment was measured and lease impairment charges were recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeded the fair value of the asset groups. To estimate the fair value of the asset groups, the Company relied on a discounted cash flow method utilizing market-participant discount rates estimated with Level 3 inputs (see Note B). As a result of these evaluations, the Company recognized $30.2 million of lease impairment charges as a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The impairment losses recorded include $28.1 million related to the operating right-of-use assets with the remaining amount related to leasehold improvements. The Company determined the right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements are not or will not be abandoned, as there is a plan to sublease the properties, and the right-of-use assets will continue to be classified as held and used. |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING AR
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | NOTE G – LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Long-Term Debt Obligations Long-term debt consisted of borrowings outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility, which is further described in Financing Arrangements within this Note, and notes payable related to the financing of revenue equipment (tractors and trailers used primarily in Asset-Based segment operations), certain other equipment, and software as follows: September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Credit Facility (interest rate of 6.5% (1) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Notes payable (weighted-average interest rate of 3.7% at September 30, 2023) 193,158 214,623 243,158 264,623 Less current portion 66,862 66,252 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 176,296 $ 198,371 (1) The interest rate swap mitigates interest rate risk by effectively converting the $50.0 million of borrowings under the Credit Facility from variable-rate interest to fixed-rate interest with a per annum rate of 1.55% based on the margin of the Credit Facility as of both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Scheduled maturities of long-term debt obligations as of September 30, 2023, were as follows: Credit Notes Total Facility (1) Payable (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ 76,410 $ 3,336 $ 73,074 Due after one year through two years 60,059 2,897 57,162 Due after two years through three years 43,696 2,651 41,045 Due after three years through four years 30,247 2,639 27,608 Due after four years through five years 58,531 50,044 8,487 Due after five years 70 — 70 Total payments 269,013 61,567 207,446 Less amounts representing interest 25,855 11,567 14,288 Long-term debt $ 243,158 $ 50,000 $ 193,158 (1) The future interest payments included in the scheduled maturities due are calculated using variable interest rates based on the SOFR swap curve, plus the anticipated applicable margin, exclusive of payments on the interest rate swap. Assets securing notes payable were included in property, plant and equipment as follows: September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenue equipment $ 311,646 $ 294,700 Service, office, and other equipment 38,138 41,522 Total assets securing notes payable 349,784 336,222 Less accumulated depreciation 137,122 119,244 Net assets securing notes payable $ 212,662 $ 216,978 Financing Arrangements Credit Facility As of September 30, 2023, the Company has a revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) under its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), with an initial maximum credit amount of up to $250.0 million, including a swing line facility in an aggregate amount of up to $40.0 million and a letter of credit sub-facility providing for the issuance of letters of credit up to an aggregate amount of $20.0 million. The Company may request additional revolving commitments or incremental term loans thereunder up to an aggregate amount of $125.0 million, subject to the satisfaction of certain additional conditions as provided in the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $200.0 million under the initial maximum credit amount of the Credit Facility. Principal payments under the Credit Facility are due upon maturity of the facility on October 7, 2027; however, borrowings may be repaid, at the Company’s discretion, in whole or in part at any time, without penalty, subject to required notice periods and compliance with minimum prepayment amounts. In addition, the Credit Facility requires the Company to pay a fee on unused commitments. The Credit Agreement contains conditions, representations and warranties, events of default, and indemnification provisions that are customary for financings of this type, including, but not limited to, a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum adjusted leverage ratio, and limitations on incurrence of debt, investments, liens on assets, certain sale and leaseback transactions, transactions with affiliates, mergers, consolidations, and sales of assets. The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement at September 30, 2023. Interest Rate Swap As noted in the table above, the Company has an interest rate swap agreement with a $50.0 million notional amount, which will end on October 1, 2024. The Company will receive floating-rate interest amounts based on one-month SOFR in exchange for fixed-rate interest payments of 0.33% throughout the remaining term of the agreement. The fair value of the interest rate swap of $2.5 million and $3.5 million was recorded in other long-term assets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The unrealized gain or loss on the interest rate swap instrument in effect at the balance sheet date was reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, in stockholders’ equity at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and the change in the unrealized gain or loss on the interest rate swap for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was reported in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The interest rate swap is subject to certain customary provisions that could allow the counterparty to request immediate settlement of the fair value liability or asset upon violation of any or all of the provisions. The Company was in compliance with all provisions of the interest rate swap agreement at September 30, 2023. Accounts Receivable Securitization Program The Company’s accounts receivable securitization program, which matures on July 1, 2024, provides available cash proceeds of $50.0 million to be provided under the program and has an accordion feature allowing the Company to request additional borrowings up to $100.0 million, subject to certain conditions. Under this program, certain subsidiaries of the Company continuously sell a designated pool of trade accounts receivables to a wholly owned subsidiary which, in turn, may borrow funds on a revolving basis. This wholly owned consolidated subsidiary is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity, and its assets would be available only to satisfy the claims related to the lenders’ interest in the trade accounts receivables. Borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization program bear interest based upon SOFR, plus a margin, and an annual facility fee. The securitization agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default that are customary for financings of this type, including a maximum adjusted leverage ratio covenant. The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the accounts receivable securitization program at September 30, 2023. The accounts receivable securitization program includes a provision under which the Company may request, and the letter of credit issuer may issue, standby letters of credit, primarily in support of workers’ compensation and third-party casualty claims liabilities in various states in which the Company is self-insured. The outstanding standby letters of credit reduce the availability of borrowings under the program. As of September 30, 2023, standby letters of credit of $10.0 million have been issued under the program, which reduced the available borrowing capacity to $40.0 million. Letter of Credit Agreements and Surety Bond Programs As of September 30, 2023, the Company had letters of credit outstanding of $10.6 million (including $10.0 million issued under the accounts receivable securitization program). The Company has programs in place with multiple surety companies for the issuance of surety bonds in support of its self-insurance program. As of September 30, 2023, surety bonds outstanding related to the self-insurance program totaled $58.8 million. Notes Payable The Company has financed the purchase of certain revenue equipment and other equipment through promissory note arrangements, including $27.5 million and $31.0 million for revenue equipment during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | NOTE H – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows: September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Pre-tax amounts: Unrecognized net periodic benefit credit $ 8,289 $ 9,287 Interest rate swap 2,468 3,526 Foreign currency translation (3,239) (3,247) Total $ 7,518 $ 9,566 After-tax amounts: Unrecognized net periodic benefit credit $ 6,155 $ 6,896 Interest rate swap 1,823 2,604 Foreign currency translation (2,392) (2,397) Total $ 5,586 $ 7,103 The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022: Unrecognized Interest Foreign Net Periodic Rate Currency Total Benefit Credit Swap Translation (in thousands) Balances at December 31, 2022 $ 7,103 $ 6,896 $ 2,604 $ (2,397) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (776) — (781) 5 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (741) (741) — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1,517) (741) (781) 5 Balances at September 30, 2023 $ 5,586 $ 6,155 $ 1,823 $ (2,392) Balances at December 31, 2021 $ 3,699 $ 4,160 $ 309 $ (770) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 701 — 2,383 (1,682) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (422) (422) — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 279 (422) 2,383 (1,682) Balances at September 30, 2022 $ 3,978 $ 3,738 $ 2,692 $ (2,452) The following is a summary of the significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component: Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit Credit Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Amortization of net actuarial gain, pre-tax (1) $ 998 $ 568 Tax expense (257) (146) Total, net of tax $ 741 $ 422 (1) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit credit of the Company’s supplemental benefit plan (“SBP”) and postretirement health benefit plan. Dividends on Common Stock The following table is a summary of dividends declared during the applicable quarter: 2023 2022 Per Share Amount Per Share Amount (in thousands, except per share data) First quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,915 $ 0.08 $ 1,978 Second quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,894 $ 0.12 $ 2,949 Third quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,887 $ 0.12 $ 2,965 On October 25, 2023, the Company announced its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.12 per share to stockholders of record as of November 8, 2023. Treasury Stock The Company has a program to repurchase its common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions (the “share repurchase program”). The share repurchase program has no expiration date but may be terminated at any time at the Board of Directors’ discretion. Repurchases may be made using the Company’s cash reserves or other available sources. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $26.5 million available for repurchases of its common stock in total under the share repurchase program. In February 2023, the Board of Directors reauthorized the share repurchase program and increased the total amount available for purchases of the Company’s common stock under the program to $125.0 million. In March 2023, the Company executed a 10b5-1 plan allowing for stock repurchases during the closed trading window extending from March 16, 2023 to May 2, 2023. In September 2023, the Company executed a second 10b5-1 plan extending from September 18, 2023 to October 31, 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 688,502 shares for an aggregate cost of $65.9 million, including 348,799 shares for an aggregate cost of $32.3 million under both 10b5-1 plans. The Company had $59.1 million remaining under its share repurchase program as of September 30, 2023. Subsequent to September 30, 2023 through November 2, 2023, the Company settled repurchases of 137,905 shares for an aggregate cost of $13.6 million under its 10b5-1 plan executed in September 2023. |
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS PER SHARE | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | NOTE I – EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands, except share and per share data) Basic Numerator: Net income from continuing operations $ 34,927 $ 88,613 $ 93,374 $ 258,163 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (10) 229 53,269 2,709 Net income $ 34,917 $ 88,842 $ 146,643 $ 260,872 Denominator: Weighted-average shares 24,004,255 24,605,228 24,119,449 24,640,706 Basic earnings per common share Continuing operations $ 1.46 $ 3.60 $ 3.87 $ 10.48 Discontinued operations — 0.01 2.21 0.11 Total basic earnings per common share (1) $ 1.45 $ 3.61 $ 6.08 $ 10.59 Diluted Numerator: Net income from continuing operations $ 34,927 $ 88,613 $ 93,374 $ 258,163 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (10) 229 53,269 2,709 Net income $ 34,917 $ 88,842 $ 146,643 $ 260,872 Denominator: Weighted-average shares 24,004,255 24,605,228 24,119,449 24,640,706 Effect of dilutive securities 521,003 767,527 637,544 985,519 Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 24,525,258 25,372,755 24,756,993 25,626,225 Diluted earnings per common share Continuing operations $ 1.42 $ 3.49 $ 3.77 $ 10.07 Discontinued operations — 0.01 2.15 0.11 Total diluted earnings per common share (1) $ 1.42 $ 3.50 $ 5.92 $ 10.18 (1) Earnings per common share is calculated in total and may not equal the sum of earnings per common share from continuing operations and discontinued operations due to rounding. |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA | |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA | NOTE J – OPERATING SEGMENT DATA The Company uses the “management approach” to determine its reportable operating segments, as well as to determine the basis of reporting the operating segment information. The management approach focuses on financial information that the Company’s management uses to make operating decisions. Management uses revenues, operating expense categories, operating ratios, operating income (loss), and key operating statistics to evaluate performance and allocate resources to the Company’s operations. On February 28, 2023, the Company sold FleetNet, a wholly owned subsidiary and reportable operating segment of the Company. Following the sale, FleetNet is reported as discontinued operations. As such, historical results of FleetNet have been excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented, and reclassifications have been made to the prior-period financial statements to conform to the current-year presentation. The Company’s reportable operating segments are impacted by seasonal fluctuations which affect tonnage and shipment levels and demand for services, as described below; therefore, operating results for the interim periods presented may not necessarily be indicative of the results for the fiscal year. Inclement weather conditions can adversely affect freight shipments and operating costs of the Asset-Based and Asset-Light segments. Shipments may decline during winter months because of post-holiday slowdowns and during summer months due to plant shutdowns affecting automotive and manufacturing customers of the Asset-Light segment; however, weather and other disruptive events can result in higher short-term demand for expedite services depending on the impact to customers' supply chains. Historically, the second and third calendar quarters of each year usually have the highest tonnage and shipment levels, while the first quarter generally has the lowest, although other factors, including the state of the U.S. and global economies; available capacity in the market; the impact of yield initiatives; and the impact of external events or conditions, may influence quarterly business levels. The Company’s yield initiatives, along with increased technology-driven intelligence and visibility with respect to demand, have allowed for shipment optimization in non-peak times, reducing the Company’s susceptibility to seasonal fluctuations in recent years, including the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. The Company’s reportable operating segments are as follows: ● The Asset-Based segment includes the results of operations of ABF Freight System, Inc. and certain other subsidiaries. The segment operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed LTL services. The Asset-Based segment provides services to the Asset-Light segment, including freight transportation related to managed transportation solutions and other services. ● The Asset-Light segment includes the results of operations of the Company’s service offerings in ground truckload, expedite, dedicated, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground. The Asset-Light segment provides services to the Asset-Based segment. The Company’s other business activities and operations that are not reportable segments include ArcBest Corporation (the parent holding company) and certain subsidiaries. Certain costs incurred by the parent holding company and the Company’s shared services subsidiary are allocated to the reportable segments. The Company eliminates intercompany transactions in consolidation. However, the information used by the Company’s management with respect to its reportable operating segments is before intersegment eliminations of revenues and expenses. Shared services represent costs incurred to support all segments, including sales, pricing, customer service, marketing, capacity sourcing functions, human resources, financial services, information technology, and other company-wide services. Certain overhead costs are not attributable to any segment and remain unallocated in “Other and eliminations.” Included in unallocated costs are expenses related to investor relations, legal, the Company’s Board of Directors, and certain technology investments. Shared services costs attributable to the reportable operating segments are predominantly allocated based upon estimated and planned resource utilization-related metrics, such as estimated shipment levels or number of personnel supported. The bases for such charges are modified and adjusted by management when necessary or appropriate to fairly and equitably reflect the actual incidence of cost incurred by the reportable operating segments. Management believes the methods used to allocate expenses are reasonable. Further classifications of operations or revenues by geographic location are impracticable and, therefore, are not provided. The Company’s foreign operations are not significant. The following tables reflect the Company’s reportable operating segment information from continuing operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) REVENUES Asset-Based $ 741,186 $ 791,531 $ 2,161,018 $ 2,299,464 Asset-Light 419,312 515,235 1,267,220 1,660,174 Other and eliminations (32,148) (31,036) (90,330) (94,125) Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 OPERATING EXPENSES Asset-Based Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 357,582 $ 332,359 $ 1,037,725 $ 973,924 Fuel, supplies, and expenses 91,493 97,279 276,678 281,406 Operating taxes and licenses 13,865 13,089 41,938 38,405 Insurance 13,654 13,180 39,816 35,808 Communications and utilities 4,729 4,794 14,586 14,129 Depreciation and amortization 26,537 24,117 76,721 72,885 Rents and purchased transportation 79,233 123,714 271,899 348,249 Shared services 70,699 72,286 209,780 215,020 (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment and lease impairment charges (1) 540 (5,910) 905 (9,975) Innovative technology costs (2) 7,300 6,068 21,711 20,982 Other 731 1,243 3,640 2,629 Total Asset-Based 666,363 682,219 1,995,399 1,993,462 Asset-Light Purchased transportation 365,217 425,567 1,078,482 1,382,107 Supplies and expenses 2,773 4,378 10,193 11,907 Depreciation and amortization (3) 5,097 5,072 15,250 15,720 Shared services 47,411 56,371 147,825 164,554 Contingent consideration (4) (17,840) — (12,800) 810 Lease impairment charges (5) 14,407 — 14,407 — Gain on sale of subsidiary (6) — — — (402) Other 5,951 8,463 18,478 21,499 Total Asset-Light 423,016 499,851 1,271,835 1,596,195 Other and eliminations (7) (6,120) (21,676) (37,692) (68,461) Total consolidated operating expenses $ 1,083,259 $ 1,160,394 $ 3,229,542 $ 3,521,196 (1) The three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a $0.7 million noncash lease-related impairment charge for a service center. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a $4.3 million noncash gain on a like-kind property exchange of a service center, with the remaining gains related primarily to sales of replaced equipment. (2) Represents costs associated with the freight handling pilot test program at ABF Freight. The decision was made to pause the pilot during third quarter 2023, as previously announced. (3) Depreciation and amortization includes amortization of intangibles associated with acquired businesses. (4) Represents the change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration related to the MoLo acquisition (see Note B). The decrease in fair value for third quarter 2023 and the net decrease in fair value for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reflect the impact of continuing softer market conditions in 2023 and revised business growth assumptions for 2024 and 2025 on the forecasts utilized at the September 30, 2023 remeasurement date. (5) Represents noncash lease-related impairment charges for certain office spaces that were made available for sublease. (6) Gain relates to the contingent amount recognized in second quarter 2022 when funds from the May 2021 sale of the labor services portion of the Asset-Light segment’s moving business were released from escrow. (7) “Other and eliminations” includes $15.1 million of noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Asset-Based $ 74,823 $ 109,312 $ 165,619 $ 306,002 Asset-Light (3,704) 15,384 (4,615) 63,979 Other and eliminations (1) (26,028) (9,360) (52,638) (25,664) Total consolidated operating income $ 45,091 $ 115,336 $ 108,366 $ 344,317 OTHER INCOME (COSTS) Interest and dividend income $ 3,946 $ 1,127 $ 10,604 $ 1,579 Interest and other related financing costs (2,236) (1,755) (6,768) (5,558) Other, net (2) 89 (189) 6,907 (3,822) Total other income (costs) 1,799 (817) 10,743 (7,801) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 46,890 $ 114,519 $ 119,109 $ 336,516 (1) “Other and eliminations” includes $15.1 million of noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility. (2) Includes the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) other than service cost related to the Company’s SBP and postretirement health benefit plan and proceeds and changes in cash surrender value of life insurance policies. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes a $3.7 million fair value increase related to the Company’s equity investment in Phantom Auto, based on an observable price change during second quarter 2023 (see Note B). The following table reflects information about revenues from customers and intersegment revenues: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 (1) 2023 2022 (1) (in thousands) Revenues from customers Asset-Based $ 709,126 $ 761,616 $ 2,073,101 $ 2,211,688 Asset-Light 417,744 512,745 1,261,703 1,650,737 Other 1,480 1,369 3,104 3,088 Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 Intersegment revenues Asset-Based $ 32,060 $ 29,915 $ 87,917 $ 87,776 Asset-Light 1,568 2,490 5,517 9,437 Other and eliminations (33,628) (32,405) (93,434) (97,213) Total intersegment revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Total segment revenues Asset-Based $ 741,186 $ 791,531 $ 2,161,018 $ 2,299,464 Asset-Light 419,312 515,235 1,267,220 1,660,174 Other and eliminations (32,148) (31,036) (90,330) (94,125) Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 (1) The 2022 amounts have been adjusted from those previously reported to correct the intersegment breakdown of certain revenues from customers and intersegment revenues between the segments. Adjustments made are not material. The following table presents operating expenses by category on a consolidated basis: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 456,022 $ 444,164 $ 1,342,028 $ 1,301,944 Rents, purchased transportation, and other costs of services 410,436 517,106 1,255,753 1,633,193 Fuel, supplies, and expenses 122,700 125,349 369,466 365,213 Depreciation and amortization (1) 37,141 34,229 107,962 103,509 Contingent consideration (2) (17,840) — (12,800) 810 Lease impairment charges (3) 30,162 — 30,162 — Other 44,638 39,546 136,971 116,527 $ 1,083,259 $ 1,160,394 $ 3,229,542 $ 3,521,196 (1) Includes amortization of intangible assets. (2) Represents the change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration related to the MoLo acquisition (see Note B). (3) Represents noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility, a service center, and office spaces that were made available for sublease. |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTA
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, AND OTHER EVENTS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, AND OTHER EVENTS | |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, AND OTHER EVENTS | NOTE K – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, AND OTHER EVENTS The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains liability insurance against certain risks arising out of the normal course of its business, subject to certain self-insured retention limits. The Company routinely establishes and reviews the adequacy of reserves for estimated legal, environmental, and self-insurance exposures. While management believes that amounts accrued in the consolidated financial statements are adequate, estimates of these liabilities may change as circumstances develop. Considering amounts recorded, routine legal matters are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Legal Proceedings In January 2023, the Company and MoLo were named as defendants in lawsuits related to an auto accident which involved a MoLo contract carrier. The accident occurred prior to the Company’s acquisition of MoLo on November 1, 2021. The Company intends to vigorously defend against these lawsuits. The Company believes that a loss related to this matter is reasonably possible. The Company cannot estimate the amount or a range of reasonably possible losses for this matter, if any, at this time; however, it is reasonably possible that such amounts could be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company will pursue recovery for its losses, if any, against all available sources, including, but not limited to, insurance and any potentially responsible third parties. Environmental Matters The Company’s subsidiaries store fuel for use in tractors and trucks in underground tanks at certain facilities. Maintenance of such tanks is regulated at the federal and, in most cases, state levels. The Company believes it is in substantial compliance with all such regulations. The Company’s underground storage tanks are required to have leak detection systems. The Company is not aware of any leaks from such tanks that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company has received notices from the Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) and others that it has been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, maintains a reserve within accrued expenses, for estimated environmental cleanup costs of properties currently or previously operated by the Company. Amounts accrued reflect management’s best estimate of the future undiscounted exposure related to identified properties based on current environmental regulations, management’s experience with similar environmental matters, and testing performed at certain sites. On March 20, 2023, ABF Freight entered into a consent decree with the EPA (the “Consent Decree”) to resolve alleged compliance issues under the federal Clean Water Act Other Events During second quarter 2023, the Company received a Notice of Assessment from a state regarding an ongoing sales and use tax audit for the trailing time period of December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021. This notice is in addition to the February 2021 Notice of Assessment from that state pertaining to uncollected sales and use tax, including interest and penalties, for the period September 1, 2016 to November 30, 2018. The Company does not agree with the basis of these assessments and filed an appeal for the 2023 assessment in October 2023 on the same legal basis as the appeal filed in May 2021 for the earlier assessment. The Company has previously accrued an amount related to these assessments consistent with applicable accounting guidance, but if the state prevails in its position, the Company may owe additional tax. Management does not believe the resolution of this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company is working to settle a dispute relating to the classification of exempt versus nonexempt status for certain MoLo employees. To date, no lawsuit has been filed against MoLo or the Company. However, the Company believes that a loss related to this matter is reasonably possible. The Company cannot estimate the amount or a range of reasonably possible losses for this matter, if any, at this time; however, it is reasonably possible that such amounts could be material to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION _2
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION | |
Financial Statement Presentation | Financial Statement Presentation On February 28, 2023, the Company sold FleetNet America, Inc. (“FleetNet”), a wholly owned subsidiary and reportable operating segment of the Company, for an aggregate adjusted cash purchase price of $100.9 million, including post-closing adjustments. The sale of FleetNet was a strategic shift for the Company as it exited the fleet roadside assistance and maintenance management business; therefore, the sale was accounted for as discontinued operations. As such, historical results of FleetNet have been excluded from both continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented, and reclassifications have been made to the prior-period financial statements to conform to the current-year presentation. Related assets and liabilities associated with FleetNet are classified as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. The cash flows related to the discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to continuing operations, including comparisons to the prior year. For more information on the Company’s discontinued operations, see Note C. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior-year presentation of other long-term liabilities to conform to the current-year presentation of the contingent consideration liability on a separate line in the consolidated balance sheets. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pertaining to interim financial information. Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all information or footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which have not been adjusted to reflect FleetNet as discontinued operations, and other current filings with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which are of a normal and recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual amounts may differ from those estimates. |
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted | Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Management believes there is no new accounting guidance issued but not yet effective that would have a material impact to the Company’s current financial statements. |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_2
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | |
Schedule components of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, and restricted funds | September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents Cash deposits (1) $ 160,671 $ 137,247 Variable rate demand notes (1)(2) — 9,285 Money market funds (3) 90,832 11,732 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 251,503 $ 158,264 Short-term investments Certificates of deposit (1) $ 69,421 $ 88,851 U.S. Treasury securities (4) 19,905 78,811 Total short-term investments $ 89,326 $ 167,662 (1) Recorded at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. (2) Amounts may be redeemed on a daily basis with the original issuer. (3) Recorded at fair value as determined by quoted market prices (see amounts presented in the table of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value within this Note). (4) Recorded at amortized cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. U.S. Treasury securities included in short-term investments are held-to-maturity investments with maturity dates of less than one year. |
Schedule of fair value and carrying value disclosures of financial instruments | September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value Credit Facility (1) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Notes payable (2) 193,158 188,841 214,623 207,778 New England Pension Fund withdrawal liability (3) 19,579 17,408 20,100 18,911 $ 262,737 $ 256,249 $ 284,723 $ 276,689 (1) The revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) carries a variable interest rate based on Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus a margin, priced at market for debt instruments having similar terms and collateral requirements (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). (2) Fair value of the notes payable was determined using a present value income approach based on quoted interest rates from lending institutions with which the Company would enter into similar transactions (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). (3) ABF Freight’s multiemployer pension plan obligation with the New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund (the “New England Pension Fund”) was restructured under a transition agreement effective on August 1, 2018, which resulted in a related withdrawal liability. The fair value of the outstanding withdrawal liability is equal to the present value of the future withdrawal liability payments, discounted at an interest rate of 6.1% and 5.3% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, determined using the 20-year U.S. Treasury rate plus a spread (Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy). As of September 30, 2023, the outstanding withdrawal liability totaled $19.6 million, of which $0.7 million was recorded in accrued expenses, and the remaining portion was recorded in other long-term liabilities. |
Schedule of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis | September 30, 2023 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant In Active Observable Unobservable Markets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (in thousands) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 90,832 $ 90,832 $ — $ — Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan (2) 4,072 4,072 — — Interest rate swap (3) 2,468 — 2,468 — $ 97,372 $ 94,904 $ 2,468 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration (4) 99,200 — — 99,200 $ 99,200 $ — $ — $ 99,200 December 31, 2022 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted Prices Significant Significant In Active Observable Unobservable Markets Inputs Inputs Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (in thousands) Assets: Money market funds (1) $ 11,732 $ 11,732 $ — $ — Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan (2) 3,982 3,982 — — Interest rate swap (3) 3,526 — 3,526 — $ 19,240 $ 15,714 $ 3,526 $ — Liabilities: Contingent consideration (4) 112,000 — — 112,000 $ 112,000 $ — $ — $ 112,000 (1) Included in cash and cash equivalents. (2) Nonqualified deferred compensation plan investments consist of U.S. and international equity mutual funds, government and corporate bond mutual funds, and money market funds which are held in a trust with a third-party brokerage firm. Included in other long-term assets, with a corresponding liability reported within other long-term liabilities. (3) Included in other long-term assets. The fair value of the interest rate swap was determined by discounting future cash flows and receipts based on expected interest rates observed in market interest rate curves adjusted for estimated credit valuation considerations reflecting nonperformance risk of the Company and the counterparty, which are generally considered to be in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. However, the Company assessed Level 3 inputs as insignificant to the valuation at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and considers the interest rate swap valuation in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. (4) As part of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) of MoLo, executed in November 2021, certain additional cash consideration is required to be paid by the Company based on the achievement of certain incremental targets of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for each of the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025. At 100% of the target, the cumulative additional consideration for years 2023 through 2025 would be $215.0 million, with the possible undiscounted cash consideration due ranging from a total of $95.0 million at 80% of target to $455.0 million at 300% of target, as outlined in the Merger Agreement. The estimated fair value of contingent earnout consideration is determined by assessing Level 3 inputs. The Level 3 assessments utilize a Monte Carlo simulation with inputs including scenarios of estimated revenues and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to be achieved for the applicable performance periods, volatility factors applied to the simulations, and the discount rate applied, which was 14.5% and 14.0% as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Changes in the significant unobservable inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value at the reporting date. As of September 30, 2023, the contingent earnout consideration was recorded in long-term liabilities based on the September 30, 2023 remeasurement as achievement of the 2023 target is not expected. The decrease in fair value of contingent earnout consideration as of September 30, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022, reflects revised assumptions for business growth in 2024 and 2025, as well as the impact of continuing softer market conditions during 2023 and a higher discount rate at the September 30, 2023 remeasurement date . |
Schedule of changes in fair value of liabilities measured at fair value using inputs categorized in Level 3 | Contingent Consideration (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 112,000 Change in fair value included in operating income (12,800) Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 99,200 |
Schedule of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis | The following table provides the change in fair value of equity investments on a nonrecurring basis using inputs categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: Equity Investment (1) (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 25,000 Change in fair value included in operating income 3,739 Balance at September 30, 2023 $ 28,739 (1) Represents the Company’s equity investment in Phantom Auto, a provider of human-centered remote operation software. The equity investment is accounted for as a nonmarketable equity security without a readily determinable value using the measurement alternative, which allows for the investment to be recorded at cost, less any impairment and adjusted for observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar equity security of the same issuer. The $3.7 million increase in fair value of the Company’s equity investment was measured as of April 26, 2023, based on an observable price change upon the closing of Phantom Auto’s Series B-2 funding round. The fair value of the investment was estimated using a hybrid method of the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the probability-weighted expected return method. This method produces a per-share value based on a probability-weighted scenario analysis. The scenarios reflect changes to the liquidation preferences based on the potential liquidity event. The Black-Scholes option pricing model used various inputs, including expected volatility, expected term to liquidity, risk-free rate over the expected term, breakpoints values, and liquidation preferences. The following table provides the changes in the long-lived assets measured on a nonrecurring basis for which impairment charges were recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The fair value measurements used inputs categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Lease Carrying Value Impairment Charges (1) Fair Value (in thousands) Operating right-of-use assets $ 48,417 $ (28,124) $ 20,293 Leasehold improvements 3,874 (2,038) 1,836 $ 52,291 $ (30,162) $ 22,129 (1) During the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges of $30.2 million related to operating right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements associated with a freight handling pilot facility, a service center, and office spaces that were made available for sublease. The fair value of these asset groups was estimated at September 1, 2023, using a discounted cash flow method utilizing market-participant discount rates ranging from 7.5% to 9.5% and certain unobservable inputs, including estimated cash flows based on anticipated future sublease terms as determined using third-party real estate broker quotes. See Note F for additional discussion related to these impairment charges. |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | |
Schedules of Discontinued Operations - Financial information, Assets and liabilities and Cash flows | The following table summarizes the financial results from discontinued operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenues $ — $ 76,101 $ 55,929 $ 214,321 Operating expenses (Gain) loss on sale of business (1) 14 — (70,201) — Other — 75,676 54,623 210,604 14 75,676 (15,578) 210,604 Operating income (loss) (14) 425 71,507 3,717 Other income, net (2) — 25 17 42 Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes (14) 450 71,524 3,759 Income tax provision (benefit) (4) 221 18,255 1,050 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (10) $ 229 $ 53,269 $ 2,709 (1) The gain recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes post-closing adjustments, including the resolution of certain post-close contingencies in the second quarter of 2023. The total pre-tax gain of $70.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes transaction costs of $3.8 million consisting of consulting fees, professional fees, and employee-related expenses. (2) Includes interest income, net of interest expense, of which the amounts are immaterial for all periods presented. The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities from discontinued operations: December 31, 2022 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 108 Accounts receivable, net 63,022 Other current assets 1,606 Total current assets of discontinued operations $ 64,736 Property, plant and equipment, net 10,350 Goodwill 630 Intangible assets, net 63 Other long-term assets 54 Total long-term assets of discontinued operations $ 11,097 Accounts payable 47,687 Income taxes payable 613 Accrued expenses 3,365 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 51,665 Deferred tax liability 781 Total long-term liabilities of discontinued operations $ 781 Cash flows from discontinued operations of FleetNet were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities (1) $ 762 $ 796 Net cash used in investing activities (2) (397) (2,781) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (473) 2,004 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (108) $ 19 (1) Includes depreciation and amortization expense of $0.4 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Also includes share-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 of $0.3 million, which is included in the “Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operations” line of the consolidated statements of cash flows. (2) Includes purchases of property, plant and equipment of $0.1 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Excludes the proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations, which are included in cash flows from continuing operations. |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | |
Schedule of intangible assets | September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Weighted-Average Accumulated Net Accumulated Net Amortization Period Cost Amortization Value Cost Amortization Value (in years) (in thousands) (in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets Customer relationships 12 $ 99,579 $ 49,251 $ 50,328 $ 99,579 $ 42,933 $ 56,646 Other 8 30,092 8,432 21,660 29,914 5,127 24,787 11 129,671 57,683 71,988 129,493 48,060 81,433 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Trade name N/A 32,300 N/A 32,300 32,300 N/A 32,300 Total intangible assets N/A $ 161,971 $ 57,683 $ 104,288 $ 161,793 $ 48,060 $ 113,733 |
Schedule of future amortization for intangible assets | Amortization of Intangible Assets (in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 3,197 2024 12,790 2025 12,790 2026 8,683 2027 7,259 Thereafter 27,269 Total amortization $ 71,988 |
LEASES (Tables)
LEASES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LEASES | |
Schedule of components of lease expense | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) Operating lease expense $ 9,880 $ 8,666 $ 29,094 $ 23,116 Variable lease expense 1,792 1,176 5,094 3,220 Sublease income (49) (286) (168) (544) Total operating lease expense (1) $ 11,623 $ 9,556 $ 34,020 $ 25,792 (1) Operating lease expense excludes short-term leases with a term of 12 months or less. |
Schedule of operating cash flows from operating lease activity | Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Noncash change in operating right-of-use assets $ 25,836 $ 20,356 Change in operating lease liabilities (22,550) (18,777) Operating right-of-use-assets and lease liabilities, net $ 3,286 $ 1,579 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ (25,738) $ (21,526) |
Schedule of maturities of operating lease liabilities | Maturities of operating lease liabilities at September 30, 2023, were as follows: Equipment Land and and Total Structures (1) Other (in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 9,908 $ 9,810 $ 98 2024 38,264 37,947 317 2025 34,301 34,278 23 2026 31,535 31,535 — 2027 25,418 25,418 — Thereafter 99,524 99,524 — Total lease payments 238,950 238,512 438 Less imputed interest (35,781) (35,771) (10) Total $ 203,169 $ 202,741 $ 428 (1) Excludes future minimum lease payments for leases which were executed but had not yet commenced as of September 30, 2023, totaling $51.3 million, which will be paid over approximately 10 years . |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _2
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | |
Schedule of long-term debt | September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Credit Facility (interest rate of 6.5% (1) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Notes payable (weighted-average interest rate of 3.7% at September 30, 2023) 193,158 214,623 243,158 264,623 Less current portion 66,862 66,252 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 176,296 $ 198,371 (1) The interest rate swap mitigates interest rate risk by effectively converting the $50.0 million of borrowings under the Credit Facility from variable-rate interest to fixed-rate interest with a per annum rate of 1.55% based on the margin of the Credit Facility as of both September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. |
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt obligations | Scheduled maturities of long-term debt obligations as of September 30, 2023, were as follows: Credit Notes Total Facility (1) Payable (in thousands) Due in one year or less $ 76,410 $ 3,336 $ 73,074 Due after one year through two years 60,059 2,897 57,162 Due after two years through three years 43,696 2,651 41,045 Due after three years through four years 30,247 2,639 27,608 Due after four years through five years 58,531 50,044 8,487 Due after five years 70 — 70 Total payments 269,013 61,567 207,446 Less amounts representing interest 25,855 11,567 14,288 Long-term debt $ 243,158 $ 50,000 $ 193,158 (1) The future interest payments included in the scheduled maturities due are calculated using variable interest rates based on the SOFR swap curve, plus the anticipated applicable margin, exclusive of payments on the interest rate swap. |
Schedule of assets securing notes payable | September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenue equipment $ 311,646 $ 294,700 Service, office, and other equipment 38,138 41,522 Total assets securing notes payable 349,784 336,222 Less accumulated depreciation 137,122 119,244 Net assets securing notes payable $ 212,662 $ 216,978 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income | September 30 December 31 2023 2022 (in thousands) Pre-tax amounts: Unrecognized net periodic benefit credit $ 8,289 $ 9,287 Interest rate swap 2,468 3,526 Foreign currency translation (3,239) (3,247) Total $ 7,518 $ 9,566 After-tax amounts: Unrecognized net periodic benefit credit $ 6,155 $ 6,896 Interest rate swap 1,823 2,604 Foreign currency translation (2,392) (2,397) Total $ 5,586 $ 7,103 |
Summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | Unrecognized Interest Foreign Net Periodic Rate Currency Total Benefit Credit Swap Translation (in thousands) Balances at December 31, 2022 $ 7,103 $ 6,896 $ 2,604 $ (2,397) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (776) — (781) 5 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (741) (741) — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) (1,517) (741) (781) 5 Balances at September 30, 2023 $ 5,586 $ 6,155 $ 1,823 $ (2,392) Balances at December 31, 2021 $ 3,699 $ 4,160 $ 309 $ (770) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 701 — 2,383 (1,682) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (422) (422) — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 279 (422) 2,383 (1,682) Balances at September 30, 2022 $ 3,978 $ 3,738 $ 2,692 $ (2,452) |
Summary of the significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component | Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit Credit Nine Months Ended September 30 2023 2022 (in thousands) Amortization of net actuarial gain, pre-tax (1) $ 998 $ 568 Tax expense (257) (146) Total, net of tax $ 741 $ 422 (1) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit credit of the Company’s supplemental benefit plan (“SBP”) and postretirement health benefit plan. |
Summary of dividends declared | 2023 2022 Per Share Amount Per Share Amount (in thousands, except per share data) First quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,915 $ 0.08 $ 1,978 Second quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,894 $ 0.12 $ 2,949 Third quarter $ 0.12 $ 2,887 $ 0.12 $ 2,965 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
EARNINGS PER SHARE | |
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands, except share and per share data) Basic Numerator: Net income from continuing operations $ 34,927 $ 88,613 $ 93,374 $ 258,163 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (10) 229 53,269 2,709 Net income $ 34,917 $ 88,842 $ 146,643 $ 260,872 Denominator: Weighted-average shares 24,004,255 24,605,228 24,119,449 24,640,706 Basic earnings per common share Continuing operations $ 1.46 $ 3.60 $ 3.87 $ 10.48 Discontinued operations — 0.01 2.21 0.11 Total basic earnings per common share (1) $ 1.45 $ 3.61 $ 6.08 $ 10.59 Diluted Numerator: Net income from continuing operations $ 34,927 $ 88,613 $ 93,374 $ 258,163 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (10) 229 53,269 2,709 Net income $ 34,917 $ 88,842 $ 146,643 $ 260,872 Denominator: Weighted-average shares 24,004,255 24,605,228 24,119,449 24,640,706 Effect of dilutive securities 521,003 767,527 637,544 985,519 Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 24,525,258 25,372,755 24,756,993 25,626,225 Diluted earnings per common share Continuing operations $ 1.42 $ 3.49 $ 3.77 $ 10.07 Discontinued operations — 0.01 2.15 0.11 Total diluted earnings per common share (1) $ 1.42 $ 3.50 $ 5.92 $ 10.18 (1) Earnings per common share is calculated in total and may not equal the sum of earnings per common share from continuing operations and discontinued operations due to rounding. |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA (Tables)
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA | |
Schedule of reportable operating segment information from continuing operations | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) REVENUES Asset-Based $ 741,186 $ 791,531 $ 2,161,018 $ 2,299,464 Asset-Light 419,312 515,235 1,267,220 1,660,174 Other and eliminations (32,148) (31,036) (90,330) (94,125) Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 OPERATING EXPENSES Asset-Based Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 357,582 $ 332,359 $ 1,037,725 $ 973,924 Fuel, supplies, and expenses 91,493 97,279 276,678 281,406 Operating taxes and licenses 13,865 13,089 41,938 38,405 Insurance 13,654 13,180 39,816 35,808 Communications and utilities 4,729 4,794 14,586 14,129 Depreciation and amortization 26,537 24,117 76,721 72,885 Rents and purchased transportation 79,233 123,714 271,899 348,249 Shared services 70,699 72,286 209,780 215,020 (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment and lease impairment charges (1) 540 (5,910) 905 (9,975) Innovative technology costs (2) 7,300 6,068 21,711 20,982 Other 731 1,243 3,640 2,629 Total Asset-Based 666,363 682,219 1,995,399 1,993,462 Asset-Light Purchased transportation 365,217 425,567 1,078,482 1,382,107 Supplies and expenses 2,773 4,378 10,193 11,907 Depreciation and amortization (3) 5,097 5,072 15,250 15,720 Shared services 47,411 56,371 147,825 164,554 Contingent consideration (4) (17,840) — (12,800) 810 Lease impairment charges (5) 14,407 — 14,407 — Gain on sale of subsidiary (6) — — — (402) Other 5,951 8,463 18,478 21,499 Total Asset-Light 423,016 499,851 1,271,835 1,596,195 Other and eliminations (7) (6,120) (21,676) (37,692) (68,461) Total consolidated operating expenses $ 1,083,259 $ 1,160,394 $ 3,229,542 $ 3,521,196 (1) The three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 include a $0.7 million noncash lease-related impairment charge for a service center. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include a $4.3 million noncash gain on a like-kind property exchange of a service center, with the remaining gains related primarily to sales of replaced equipment. (2) Represents costs associated with the freight handling pilot test program at ABF Freight. The decision was made to pause the pilot during third quarter 2023, as previously announced. (3) Depreciation and amortization includes amortization of intangibles associated with acquired businesses. (4) Represents the change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration related to the MoLo acquisition (see Note B). The decrease in fair value for third quarter 2023 and the net decrease in fair value for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 reflect the impact of continuing softer market conditions in 2023 and revised business growth assumptions for 2024 and 2025 on the forecasts utilized at the September 30, 2023 remeasurement date. (5) Represents noncash lease-related impairment charges for certain office spaces that were made available for sublease. (6) Gain relates to the contingent amount recognized in second quarter 2022 when funds from the May 2021 sale of the labor services portion of the Asset-Light segment’s moving business were released from escrow. (7) “Other and eliminations” includes $15.1 million of noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Asset-Based $ 74,823 $ 109,312 $ 165,619 $ 306,002 Asset-Light (3,704) 15,384 (4,615) 63,979 Other and eliminations (1) (26,028) (9,360) (52,638) (25,664) Total consolidated operating income $ 45,091 $ 115,336 $ 108,366 $ 344,317 OTHER INCOME (COSTS) Interest and dividend income $ 3,946 $ 1,127 $ 10,604 $ 1,579 Interest and other related financing costs (2,236) (1,755) (6,768) (5,558) Other, net (2) 89 (189) 6,907 (3,822) Total other income (costs) 1,799 (817) 10,743 (7,801) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES $ 46,890 $ 114,519 $ 119,109 $ 336,516 (1) “Other and eliminations” includes $15.1 million of noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility. (2) Includes the components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) other than service cost related to the Company’s SBP and postretirement health benefit plan and proceeds and changes in cash surrender value of life insurance policies. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, includes a $3.7 million fair value increase related to the Company’s equity investment in Phantom Auto, based on an observable price change during second quarter 2023 (see Note B). |
Schedule of revenues from customers and intersegment revenues | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 (1) 2023 2022 (1) (in thousands) Revenues from customers Asset-Based $ 709,126 $ 761,616 $ 2,073,101 $ 2,211,688 Asset-Light 417,744 512,745 1,261,703 1,650,737 Other 1,480 1,369 3,104 3,088 Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 Intersegment revenues Asset-Based $ 32,060 $ 29,915 $ 87,917 $ 87,776 Asset-Light 1,568 2,490 5,517 9,437 Other and eliminations (33,628) (32,405) (93,434) (97,213) Total intersegment revenues $ — $ — $ — $ — Total segment revenues Asset-Based $ 741,186 $ 791,531 $ 2,161,018 $ 2,299,464 Asset-Light 419,312 515,235 1,267,220 1,660,174 Other and eliminations (32,148) (31,036) (90,330) (94,125) Total consolidated revenues $ 1,128,350 $ 1,275,730 $ 3,337,908 $ 3,865,513 (1) The 2022 amounts have been adjusted from those previously reported to correct the intersegment breakdown of certain revenues from customers and intersegment revenues between the segments. Adjustments made are not material. |
Schedule of consolidated operating expenses by component | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30 September 30 2023 2022 2023 2022 (in thousands) OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries, wages, and benefits $ 456,022 $ 444,164 $ 1,342,028 $ 1,301,944 Rents, purchased transportation, and other costs of services 410,436 517,106 1,255,753 1,633,193 Fuel, supplies, and expenses 122,700 125,349 369,466 365,213 Depreciation and amortization (1) 37,141 34,229 107,962 103,509 Contingent consideration (2) (17,840) — (12,800) 810 Lease impairment charges (3) 30,162 — 30,162 — Other 44,638 39,546 136,971 116,527 $ 1,083,259 $ 1,160,394 $ 3,229,542 $ 3,521,196 (1) Includes amortization of intangible assets. (2) Represents the change in fair value of the contingent earnout consideration related to the MoLo acquisition (see Note B). (3) Represents noncash lease-related impairment charges for a freight handling pilot facility, a service center, and office spaces that were made available for sublease. |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION _3
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION - Organization (Details) - segment | 9 Months Ended | |
Jul. 01, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization and description of business | ||
Number of reportable operating segments | 2 | |
Estimated increase in compounded annual contractual wage and benefit contribution rates (as a percent) | 4.20% | |
Asset Based | ||
Organization and description of business | ||
Percentage of the Company's revenues, before other revenues and intercompany eliminations, represented by the Asset-Based segment | 63% | |
Asset Based | Unionized employees concentration risk | Number of employees | ||
Organization and description of business | ||
Percentage of Asset-Based segment employees covered under collective bargaining agreement with the IBT | 82% |
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION _4
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION - Discontinued Operations (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($) |
FleetNet | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | |
Discontinued Operations | |
Aggregate purchase price | $ 100.9 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_3
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Fair value disclosure | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 251,503 | $ 158,264 |
Short-term investments | 89,326 | 167,662 |
Concentrations of Credit Risk of Financial Instruments | ||
Cash deposits and short-term investments which were neither FDIC insured nor direct obligations of the U.S. government | 70,200 | 87,600 |
Cash deposits | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 160,671 | 137,247 |
Variable rate demand notes | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 9,285 | |
Money market funds | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 90,832 | 11,732 |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Short-term investments | 69,421 | 88,851 |
U.S. Treasury securities | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Short-term investments | $ 19,905 | $ 78,811 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_4
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Financial instruments (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Fair value disclosure | ||
Outstanding withdrawal liability | $ 19,600 | |
Accrued expenses | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Outstanding withdrawal liability | 700 | |
Carrying Value | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 262,737 | $ 284,723 |
Fair Value | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 256,249 | 276,689 |
Credit Facility | Carrying Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Credit Facility | Fair Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Notes payable | Carrying Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 193,158 | 214,623 |
Notes payable | Fair Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 188,841 | 207,778 |
New England Pension Fund withdrawal liability | Carrying Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | 19,579 | 20,100 |
New England Pension Fund withdrawal liability | Fair Value | Level 2 | ||
Fair value disclosure | ||
Financial instruments | $ 17,408 | $ 18,911 |
Measurement input | 0.061 | 0.053 |
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_5
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - Recurring basis $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Assets: | ||
Assets | $ 97,372 | $ 19,240 |
Liabilities: | ||
Liabilities | 99,200 | 112,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents | ||
Assets: | ||
Money market funds | 90,832 | 11,732 |
Other long-term assets | ||
Assets: | ||
Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan | 4,072 | 3,982 |
Interest rate swap | 2,468 | 3,526 |
Other long-term liabilities | ||
Liabilities: | ||
Contingent consideration | 99,200 | 112,000 |
Level 1 | ||
Assets: | ||
Assets | 94,904 | 15,714 |
Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents | ||
Assets: | ||
Money market funds | 90,832 | 11,732 |
Level 1 | Other long-term assets | ||
Assets: | ||
Equity, bond, and money market mutual funds held in trust related to the Voluntary Savings Plan | 4,072 | 3,982 |
Level 2 | ||
Assets: | ||
Assets | 2,468 | 3,526 |
Level 2 | Other long-term assets | ||
Assets: | ||
Interest rate swap | 2,468 | 3,526 |
Level 3 | ||
Liabilities: | ||
Liabilities | $ 99,200 | $ 112,000 |
Level 3 | Contingent consideration | ||
Liabilities: | ||
Measurement input | 0.145 | 0.140 |
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Level 3 | Other long-term liabilities | ||
Liabilities: | ||
Contingent consideration | $ 99,200 | $ 112,000 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_6
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Merger Agreement (Details) - MoLo Solutions, LLC $ in Millions | Nov. 01, 2021 USD ($) |
100% of target | |
Fair value measurement | |
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage | 100% |
Contingent consideration, target | $ 215 |
80% of target | |
Fair value measurement | |
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage | 80% |
Contingent consideration, low range | $ 95 |
300% of target | |
Fair value measurement | |
Adjusted EBITDA target percentage | 300% |
Contingent consideration, high range | $ 455 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_7
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Changes in Fair Value of Liabilities (Details) - Contingent Consideration $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | |
Changes in fair value | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 112,000 |
Change in fair value included in operating income | $ (12,800) |
Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income | Operating income |
Balance at end of period | $ 99,200 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_8
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Apr. 26, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Fair value measurement | ||
Change in fair value included in operating income | $ 3,739 | |
Nonrecurring basis | Level 3 | ||
Fair value measurement | ||
Equity investment, Balance at beginning of period | 25,000 | |
Change in fair value included in operating income | $ 3,700 | 3,739 |
Equity investment, Balance at end of period | $ 28,739 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAI_9
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Impairment (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 01, 2023 | |
Fair value measurement | |||
Operating right-of-use assets, Lease impairment charges | $ (28,100) | $ (28,124) | |
Leasehold improvements, Lease impairment charges | (2,038) | (2,038) | |
Operating right-of-use assets and Leasehold improvements, Lease impairment charges | (30,162) | (30,162) | |
Carrying Value | Nonrecurring basis | |||
Fair value measurement | |||
Operating right-of-use assets | 48,417 | 48,417 | |
Leasehold improvements | 3,874 | 3,874 | |
Operating right-of-use assets and Leasehold improvements | 52,291 | 52,291 | |
Fair Value | Nonrecurring basis | Level 3 | |||
Fair value measurement | |||
Operating right-of-use assets | 20,293 | 20,293 | |
Leasehold improvements | 1,836 | 1,836 | |
Operating right-of-use assets and Leasehold improvements | $ 22,129 | $ 22,129 | |
Operating Right-Of-Use Assets and Leasehold Improvements, Valuation Technique | us-gaap:ValuationTechniqueDiscountedCashFlowMember | ||
Operating Right-Of-Use Assets and Leasehold Improvements, Measurement Input | us-gaap:MeasurementInputDiscountRateMember | ||
Fair Value | Nonrecurring basis | Level 3 | Minimum | |||
Fair value measurement | |||
Operating right-of-use assets and Leasehold improvements, Measurement input | 0.075 | ||
Fair Value | Nonrecurring basis | Level 3 | Maximum | |||
Fair value measurement | |||
Operating right-of-use assets and Leasehold improvements, Measurement input | 0.095 |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Finan
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Financial results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Feb. 28, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Discontinued Operations | |||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, pre-tax | $ 70,201 | ||||
Operating expenses | |||||
(Gain) loss on sale of business | (70,201) | ||||
Income tax provision (benefit) | $ 200 | 18,300 | $ 1,100 | ||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (10) | 229 | 53,269 | 2,709 | |
FleetNet | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | |||||
Discontinued Operations | |||||
Aggregate purchase price | $ 100,900 | ||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, pre-tax | 70,200 | (14) | 70,201 | ||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax | 52,300 | ||||
Financial results from discontinued operations | |||||
Revenues | 55,929 | ||||
Operating expenses | |||||
(Gain) loss on sale of business | $ (70,200) | 14 | (70,201) | ||
Other | 54,623 | ||||
Operating expenses | 14 | (15,578) | |||
Operating Income (loss) | (14) | 71,507 | |||
Other income, net | 17 | ||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes | (14) | 71,524 | |||
Income tax provision (benefit) | (4) | 18,255 | |||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (10) | 53,269 | |||
Transaction costs | $ 3,800 | ||||
FleetNet | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | |||||
Financial results from discontinued operations | |||||
Revenues | 76,101 | 214,321 | |||
Operating expenses | |||||
Other | 75,676 | 210,604 | |||
Operating expenses | 75,676 | 210,604 | |||
Operating Income (loss) | 425 | 3,717 | |||
Other income, net | 25 | 42 | |||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes | 450 | 3,759 | |||
Income tax provision (benefit) | 221 | 1,050 | |||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ 229 | $ 2,709 |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Asset
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Assets and liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) |
Assets and liabilities from discontinued operations | |
Total current assets of discontinued operations | $ 64,736 |
Total long-term assets of discontinued operations | 11,097 |
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations | 51,665 |
Total long-term liabilities of discontinued operations | 781 |
FleetNet | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | |
Assets and liabilities from discontinued operations | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 108 |
Accounts receivable, net | 63,022 |
Other current assets | 1,606 |
Total current assets of discontinued operations | 64,736 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 10,350 |
Goodwill | 630 |
Intangible assets, net | 63 |
Other long-term assets | 54 |
Total long-term assets of discontinued operations | 11,097 |
Accounts payable | 47,687 |
Income taxes payable | 613 |
Accrued expenses | 3,365 |
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations | 51,665 |
Deferred tax liability | 781 |
Total long-term liabilities of discontinued operations | $ 781 |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Cash
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - Cash flows (Details) - FleetNet - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | ||
Cash flows from discontinued operations | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 762 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (397) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (473) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (108) | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 400 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 300 | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $ 100 | |
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | ||
Cash flows from discontinued operations | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 796 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (2,781) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 2,004 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 19 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,400 | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $ 1,300 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET_2
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Goodwill by reportable operating segment | ||
Goodwill | $ 304,753 | $ 304,753 |
FleetNet Segment | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale | ||
Goodwill by reportable operating segment | ||
Goodwill, Discontinued operation | $ 600 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET_3
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Intangible (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Finite-lived intangible assets | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 11 years | |
Cost | $ 129,671 | $ 129,493 |
Accumulated Amortization | 57,683 | 48,060 |
Net Value | 71,988 | 81,433 |
Total intangible assets | ||
Cost | 161,971 | 161,793 |
Net Value | 104,288 | 113,733 |
Trade name | ||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | ||
Net Value | $ 32,300 | 32,300 |
Customer relationships | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 12 years | |
Cost | $ 99,579 | 99,579 |
Accumulated Amortization | 49,251 | 42,933 |
Net Value | $ 50,328 | 56,646 |
Other intangible assets | ||
Finite-lived intangible assets | ||
Weighted Average Amortization Period | 8 years | |
Cost | $ 30,092 | 29,914 |
Accumulated Amortization | 8,432 | 5,127 |
Net Value | $ 21,660 | $ 24,787 |
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET_4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Future amortization for intangible assets | ||
Remainder of 2023 | $ 3,197 | |
2024 | 12,790 | |
2025 | 12,790 | |
2026 | 8,683 | |
2027 | 7,259 | |
Thereafter | 27,269 | |
Net Value | $ 71,988 | $ 81,433 |
INCOME TAXES - Tax Rate (Detail
INCOME TAXES - Tax Rate (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
INCOME TAXES | ||||
Effective tax rate, including discontinued operations (as a percent) | 25.50% | 22.70% | 23.10% | 23.30% |
Effective tax rate from continuing operations (as a percent) | 25.50% | 22.60% | 21.60% | 23.30% |
State tax, low end of range of rate (as a percent) | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% |
State tax, high end of range of rate (as a percent) | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% | 6.50% |
INCOME TAXES - Allowance (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Allowance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred tax assets: | ||
Valuation allowance | $ 1.8 | $ 1.7 |
INCOME TAXES - Taxes Paid (Deta
INCOME TAXES - Taxes Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Income taxes | ||||
Income taxes paid (in dollars) | $ 78.3 | $ 87.5 | ||
Income tax refunds received (in dollars) | 1.7 | 1.2 | ||
Income tax expense (benefit), discontinued operations | $ 0.2 | $ 18.3 | $ 1.1 | |
Effective tax rate, discontinued operations (as a percent) | (25.50%) | 49.10% | 25.50% | 27.90% |
Maximum | ||||
Income taxes | ||||
Income tax expense (benefit), discontinued operations | $ (0.1) |
LEASES - Components of Lease Ex
LEASES - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
LEASES | ||||
Operating lease expense | $ 9,880 | $ 8,666 | $ 29,094 | $ 23,116 |
Variable lease expense | 1,792 | 1,176 | 5,094 | 3,220 |
Sublease income | (49) | (286) | (168) | (544) |
Total operating lease expense | $ 11,623 | $ 9,556 | $ 34,020 | $ 25,792 |
LEASES - Cash Flows (Details)
LEASES - Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Operating leases | ||
Noncash change in operating right-of-use assets | $ 25,836 | $ 20,356 |
Change in operating lease liabilities | (22,550) | (18,777) |
Operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, net | 3,286 | 1,579 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | $ (25,738) | $ (21,526) |
LEASES - Maturities of Operatin
LEASES - Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Maturities of operating lease liabilities | |
Remainder of 2023 | $ 9,908 |
2024 | 38,264 |
2025 | 34,301 |
2026 | 31,535 |
2027 | 25,418 |
Thereafter | 99,524 |
Total lease payments | 238,950 |
Less imputed interest | (35,781) |
Total operating lease liabilities | $ 203,169 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position | Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent |
Land And Structures | |
Maturities of operating lease liabilities | |
Remainder of 2023 | $ 9,810 |
2024 | 37,947 |
2025 | 34,278 |
2026 | 31,535 |
2027 | 25,418 |
Thereafter | 99,524 |
Total lease payments | 238,512 |
Less imputed interest | (35,771) |
Total operating lease liabilities | 202,741 |
Future minimum payments for leases that have not yet commenced | $ 51,300 |
Lease term for lease commitments that have not yet commenced | 10 years |
Equipment and Other | |
Maturities of operating lease liabilities | |
Remainder of 2023 | $ 98 |
2024 | 317 |
2025 | 23 |
Total lease payments | 438 |
Less imputed interest | (10) |
Total operating lease liabilities | $ 428 |
LEASES - Impairment (Details)
LEASES - Impairment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
LEASES | ||
Lease impairment charges | $ 30,162 | $ 30,162 |
Operating right-of-use assets, Lease impairment charges | $ 28,100 | $ 28,124 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _3
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Long-term debt obligations | ||
Long-term debt | $ 243,158 | $ 264,623 |
Less current portion | 66,862 | 66,252 |
Long-term debt, less current portion | 176,296 | 198,371 |
Credit Facility | ||
Long-term debt obligations | ||
Long-term debt | $ 50,000 | 50,000 |
Interest rate (as a percent) | 6.50% | |
Credit Facility | Interest rate swap agreement, maturing on October 1, 2024 | ||
Long-term debt obligations | ||
Amount of borrowings covered by the interest rate swap | $ 50,000 | $ 50,000 |
Effective fixed interest rate on hedged borrowings (as a percent) | 1.55% | 1.55% |
Notes payable | ||
Long-term debt obligations | ||
Long-term debt | $ 193,158 | $ 214,623 |
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent) | 3.70% |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _4
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Maturities of long-term debt obligations | ||
Due in one year or less | $ 76,410 | |
Due after one year through two years | 60,059 | |
Due after two years through three years | 43,696 | |
Due after three years through four years | 30,247 | |
Due after four years through five years | 58,531 | |
Due after five years | 70 | |
Total payments | 269,013 | |
Less amounts representing interest | 25,855 | |
Long-term debt | 243,158 | $ 264,623 |
Credit Facility | ||
Maturities of long-term debt obligations | ||
Due in one year or less | 3,336 | |
Due after one year through two years | 2,897 | |
Due after two years through three years | 2,651 | |
Due after three years through four years | 2,639 | |
Due after four years through five years | 50,044 | |
Total payments | 61,567 | |
Less amounts representing interest | 11,567 | |
Long-term debt | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Notes payable | ||
Maturities of long-term debt obligations | ||
Due in one year or less | 73,074 | |
Due after one year through two years | 57,162 | |
Due after two years through three years | 41,045 | |
Due after three years through four years | 27,608 | |
Due after four years through five years | 8,487 | |
Due after five years | 70 | |
Total payments | 207,446 | |
Less amounts representing interest | 14,288 | |
Long-term debt | $ 193,158 | $ 214,623 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _5
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Assets Securing Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financing Arrangements | ||
Total assets securing notes payable | $ 349,784 | $ 336,222 |
Less accumulated depreciation | 137,122 | 119,244 |
Net assets securing notes payable | 212,662 | 216,978 |
Revenue Equipment | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Total assets securing notes payable | 311,646 | 294,700 |
Service, office, and other equipment | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Total assets securing notes payable | $ 38,138 | $ 41,522 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _6
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Financing Arrangements | ||
Repayment of debt | $ 52,489 | $ 99,567 |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity | 250,000 | |
Additional borrowing capacity that may be requested | 125,000 | |
Remaining borrowing capacity | 200,000 | |
Swing Line Facility | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity | 40,000 | |
Letters of Credit, Sub-Facility | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 20,000 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _7
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Interest Rate Swap (Details) - Interest rate swap agreement, maturing on October 1, 2024 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financing Arrangements | ||
Notional amount | $ 50 | |
Fixed interest rate payments (as a percent) | 0.33% | |
Other long-term assets | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Fair value of interest rate swap, asset | $ 2.5 | $ 3.5 |
Credit Facility | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Amount of borrowings covered by the interest rate swap | $ 50 | $ 50 |
Effective fixed interest rate on hedged borrowings (as a percent) | 1.55% | 1.55% |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _8
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Securitization Program (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Financing Arrangements | |
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 10.6 |
Accounts receivable securitization program | |
Financing Arrangements | |
Maximum borrowing capacity | 50 |
Additional borrowing capacity that may be requested | 100 |
Outstanding letters of credit | 10 |
Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 40 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING _9
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Letters of Credit & Surety Bonds (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Financing Arrangements | |
Outstanding letters of credit | $ 10.6 |
Accounts receivable securitization program | |
Financing Arrangements | |
Outstanding letters of credit | 10 |
Surety bonds | |
Financing Arrangements | |
Outstanding surety bonds under uncollateralized bond programs | $ 58.8 |
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING_10
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Notes payable | ||
Financing Arrangements | ||
Assets financed during the period under promissory note arrangements | $ 27.5 | $ 31 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - AOCI (De
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - AOCI (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Total after-tax amount | $ 1,220,733 | $ 1,211,361 | $ 1,151,401 | $ 1,126,292 | $ 1,063,212 | $ 929,067 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Total pre-tax amount | 7,518 | 9,566 | ||||
Total after-tax amount | 5,586 | $ 6,569 | 7,103 | 3,978 | $ 4,974 | 3,699 |
Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit Credit | ||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Total pre-tax amount | 8,289 | 9,287 | ||||
Total after-tax amount | 6,155 | 6,896 | 3,738 | 4,160 | ||
Interest Rate Swap | ||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Total pre-tax amount | 2,468 | 3,526 | ||||
Total after-tax amount | 1,823 | 2,604 | 2,692 | 309 | ||
Foreign Currency Translation | ||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Total pre-tax amount | (3,239) | (3,247) | ||||
Total after-tax amount | $ (2,392) | $ (2,397) | $ (2,452) | $ (770) |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - AOCI Com
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - AOCI Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | ||||
Balances | $ 1,211,361 | $ 1,063,212 | $ 1,151,401 | $ 929,067 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | (983) | (996) | (1,517) | 279 |
Balances | 1,220,733 | 1,126,292 | 1,220,733 | 1,126,292 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | ||||
Balances | 6,569 | 4,974 | 7,103 | 3,699 |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (776) | 701 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (741) | (422) | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | (983) | (996) | (1,517) | 279 |
Balances | 5,586 | 3,978 | 5,586 | 3,978 |
Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit Credit | ||||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | ||||
Balances | 6,896 | 4,160 | ||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | (741) | (422) | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | (741) | (422) | ||
Balances | 6,155 | 3,738 | 6,155 | 3,738 |
Interest Rate Swap | ||||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | ||||
Balances | 2,604 | 309 | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (781) | 2,383 | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | (781) | 2,383 | ||
Balances | 1,823 | 2,692 | 1,823 | 2,692 |
Foreign Currency Translation | ||||
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, by component | ||||
Balances | (2,397) | (770) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 5 | (1,682) | ||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), net of tax | 5 | (1,682) | ||
Balances | $ (2,392) | $ (2,452) | $ (2,392) | $ (2,452) |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Reclass
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Reclass (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Unrecognized Net Periodic Benefit Credit | ||
Significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss by component | ||
Tax expense | $ (257) | $ (146) |
Total, net of tax | 741 | 422 |
Amortization of net actuarial gain | ||
Significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss by component | ||
Total, pre-tax | $ 998 | $ 568 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividend
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividends (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
Oct. 25, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Dividends on Common Stock | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.08 | |||
Dividend Amount | $ 2,887 | $ 2,894 | $ 2,915 | $ 2,965 | $ 2,949 | $ 1,978 | $ 8,696 | $ 7,892 | |
Subsequent Event | |||||||||
Dividends on Common Stock | |||||||||
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ 0.12 |
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Treasury
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Nov. 02, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Feb. 28, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Treasury Stock | |||||||
Cost of repurchased shares | $ 24,646 | $ 18,880 | $ 65,886 | $ 50,117 | |||
Stock Repurchase Program | |||||||
Treasury Stock | |||||||
Amount available for repurchase | $ 59,100 | $ 59,100 | $ 26,500 | ||||
Amount of stock repurchases authorized | $ 125,000 | ||||||
Number of shares repurchased during the period | 688,502 | ||||||
Cost of repurchased shares | $ 65,900 | ||||||
Stock repurchase, 10b5-1 Agreement 1 | |||||||
Treasury Stock | |||||||
Number of shares repurchased during the period | 348,799 | ||||||
Cost of repurchased shares | $ 32,300 | ||||||
Stock repurchase, 10b5-1 Agreement 2 | Subsequent Event | |||||||
Treasury Stock | |||||||
Number of shares repurchased during the period | 137,905 | ||||||
Cost of repurchased shares | $ 13,600 |
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic And
EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic And Diluted (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Basic, numerator: | ||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34,927 | $ 88,613 | $ 93,374 | $ 258,163 |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | (10) | 229 | 53,269 | 2,709 |
Net income | $ 34,917 | $ 88,842 | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
Basic, denominator: | ||||
Weighted-average shares | 24,004,255 | 24,605,228 | 24,119,449 | 24,640,706 |
Basic earnings per common share | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.46 | $ 3.60 | $ 3.87 | $ 10.48 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0.01 | 2.21 | 0.11 | |
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share) | $ 1.45 | $ 3.61 | $ 6.08 | $ 10.59 |
Diluted, numerator: | ||||
Net income from continuing operations | $ 34,927 | $ 88,613 | $ 93,374 | $ 258,163 |
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | (10) | 229 | 53,269 | 2,709 |
Net income | $ 34,917 | $ 88,842 | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
Diluted, denominator: | ||||
Weighted-average shares | 24,004,255 | 24,605,228 | 24,119,449 | 24,640,706 |
Effect of dilutive securities | 521,003 | 767,527 | 637,544 | 985,519 |
Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions | 24,525,258 | 25,372,755 | 24,756,993 | 25,626,225 |
Diluted earnings per common share | ||||
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ 1.42 | $ 3.49 | $ 3.77 | $ 10.07 |
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0.01 | 2.15 | 0.11 | |
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share) | $ 1.42 | $ 3.50 | $ 5.92 | $ 10.18 |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Revenu
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | $ 1,128,350 | $ 1,275,730 | $ 3,337,908 | $ 3,865,513 |
Asset Based | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 709,126 | 761,616 | 2,073,101 | 2,211,688 |
Asset-Light | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 417,744 | 512,745 | 1,261,703 | 1,650,737 |
Operating Segments | Asset Based | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 741,186 | 791,531 | 2,161,018 | 2,299,464 |
Operating Segments | Asset-Light | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 419,312 | 515,235 | 1,267,220 | 1,660,174 |
Other and eliminations | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | $ (32,148) | $ (31,036) | $ (90,330) | $ (94,125) |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Operat
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Operating Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Salaries, wages, and benefits | $ 456,022 | $ 444,164 | $ 1,342,028 | $ 1,301,944 |
Fuel, supplies, and expenses | 122,700 | 125,349 | 369,466 | 365,213 |
Depreciation and amortization | 37,141 | 34,229 | 107,962 | 103,509 |
Contingent consideration | (17,840) | (12,800) | 810 | |
Gain on sale of subsidiary | (402) | |||
Lease impairment charges | 30,162 | 30,162 | ||
Other | 44,638 | 39,546 | 136,971 | 116,527 |
Total consolidated operating expenses | 1,083,259 | 1,160,394 | 3,229,542 | 3,521,196 |
Operating right-of-use assets, Lease impairment charges | 28,100 | 28,124 | ||
Operating Segments | Asset Based | ||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Salaries, wages, and benefits | 357,582 | 332,359 | 1,037,725 | 973,924 |
Fuel, supplies, and expenses | 91,493 | 97,279 | 276,678 | 281,406 |
Operating taxes and licenses | 13,865 | 13,089 | 41,938 | 38,405 |
Insurance | 13,654 | 13,180 | 39,816 | 35,808 |
Communications and utilities | 4,729 | 4,794 | 14,586 | 14,129 |
Depreciation and amortization | 26,537 | 24,117 | 76,721 | 72,885 |
Rents and purchased transportation | 79,233 | 123,714 | 271,899 | 348,249 |
Shared services | 70,699 | 72,286 | 209,780 | 215,020 |
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment and lease impairment charges | 540 | (5,910) | 905 | (9,975) |
Lease impairment charges | 700 | 700 | ||
Innovative technology costs | 7,300 | 6,068 | 21,711 | 20,982 |
Other | 731 | 1,243 | 3,640 | 2,629 |
Total consolidated operating expenses | 666,363 | 682,219 | 1,995,399 | 1,993,462 |
Noncash gain on a like-kind property exchange of a service center | (4,300) | (4,300) | ||
Operating Segments | Asset-Light | ||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Purchased transportation | 365,217 | 425,567 | 1,078,482 | 1,382,107 |
Supplies and expenses | 2,773 | 4,378 | 10,193 | 11,907 |
Depreciation and amortization | 5,097 | 5,072 | 15,250 | 15,720 |
Shared services | 47,411 | 56,371 | 147,825 | 164,554 |
Contingent consideration | (17,840) | (12,800) | 810 | |
Gain on sale of subsidiary | (402) | |||
Lease impairment charges | 14,407 | 14,407 | ||
Other | 5,951 | 8,463 | 18,478 | 21,499 |
Total consolidated operating expenses | 423,016 | 499,851 | 1,271,835 | 1,596,195 |
Other and eliminations | ||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Lease impairment charges | 15,100 | 15,100 | ||
Total consolidated operating expenses | $ (6,120) | $ (21,676) | $ (37,692) | $ (68,461) |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Oper_2
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Operating Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | ||||
Operating income | $ 45,091 | $ 115,336 | $ 108,366 | $ 344,317 |
OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | ||||
Interest and dividend income | 3,946 | 1,127 | 10,604 | 1,579 |
Interest and other related financing costs | (2,236) | (1,755) | (6,768) | (5,558) |
Other, net | 89 | (189) | 6,907 | (3,822) |
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | 1,799 | (817) | 10,743 | (7,801) |
Lease impairment charges | 30,162 | 30,162 | ||
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 46,890 | 114,519 | 119,109 | 336,516 |
Increase in fair value of equity investment | 3,739 | |||
Operating Segments | Asset Based | ||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | ||||
Operating income | 74,823 | 109,312 | 165,619 | 306,002 |
OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | ||||
Lease impairment charges | 700 | 700 | ||
Operating Segments | Asset-Light | ||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | ||||
Operating income | (3,704) | 15,384 | (4,615) | 63,979 |
OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | ||||
Lease impairment charges | 14,407 | 14,407 | ||
Other and eliminations | ||||
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | ||||
Operating income | (26,028) | $ (9,360) | (52,638) | $ (25,664) |
OTHER INCOME (COSTS) | ||||
Lease impairment charges | $ 15,100 | $ 15,100 |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Reve_2
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Revenue from Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | $ 1,128,350 | $ 1,275,730 | $ 3,337,908 | $ 3,865,513 |
Asset Based | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 709,126 | 761,616 | 2,073,101 | 2,211,688 |
Asset-Light | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 417,744 | 512,745 | 1,261,703 | 1,650,737 |
Corporate and other | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 1,480 | 1,369 | 3,104 | 3,088 |
Operating Segments | Asset Based | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 741,186 | 791,531 | 2,161,018 | 2,299,464 |
Operating Segments | Asset-Light | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 419,312 | 515,235 | 1,267,220 | 1,660,174 |
Intersegment revenues | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | (33,628) | (32,405) | (93,434) | (97,213) |
Intersegment revenues | Asset Based | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 32,060 | 29,915 | 87,917 | 87,776 |
Intersegment revenues | Asset-Light | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | 1,568 | 2,490 | 5,517 | 9,437 |
Other and eliminations | ||||
REVENUES | ||||
Revenues | $ (32,148) | $ (31,036) | $ (90,330) | $ (94,125) |
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Oper_3
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA - Operating Expenses by Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||
Salaries, wages, and benefits | $ 456,022 | $ 444,164 | $ 1,342,028 | $ 1,301,944 |
Rents, purchased transportation, and other costs of services | 410,436 | 517,106 | 1,255,753 | 1,633,193 |
Fuel, supplies, and expenses | 122,700 | 125,349 | 369,466 | 365,213 |
Depreciation and amortization | 37,141 | 34,229 | 107,962 | 103,509 |
Contingent consideration | (17,840) | (12,800) | 810 | |
Lease impairment charges | 30,162 | 30,162 | ||
Other | 44,638 | 39,546 | 136,971 | 116,527 |
Total consolidated operating expenses | $ 1,083,259 | $ 1,160,394 | $ 3,229,542 | $ 3,521,196 |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMEN_2
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS, AND OTHER EVENTS (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | |
Compliance issues under federal Clean Water Act | |
Environmental Matters | |
Amount of civil penalty | $ 0.5 |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 34,917 | $ 88,842 | $ 146,643 | $ 260,872 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |