SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------- FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to __________ Commission file number 000-23341 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Utah 87-0406479 -------------------------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 845 West Center Street North Salt Lake, Utah 84054 (801) 936-1111 (Address of principal executive offices and telephone number) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/ No / / APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. On October 31, 2000, there were 6,601,340 outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, no par value. PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS September 30, December 31, 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ (unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,470,849 $ 5,508,809 Receivables 17,074,087 16,570,062 Prepaid expenses 1,996,487 2,720,084 Supplies inventory 473,578 568,430 Deferred income taxes 1,723,000 1,723,000 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 25,738,001 27,090,385 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST 101,567,528 99,459,949 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 50,396,284 46,644,471 ------------ ------------ 51,171,244 52,815,478 OTHER ASSETS Notes receivable 2,319,395 -- Deferred charges 540,620 606,250 Unrecognized net pension obligation 58,071 58,071 ------------ ------------ 2,918,086 664,321 ------------ ------------ $ 79,827,331 $ 80,570,184 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 2 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY September 30, December 31, 2000 1999 ------------- ------------ (unaudited) CURRENT LIABILITIES Current maturities of long-term obligations $ 116,680 $ 109,151 Accounts payable 2,198,855 3,361,660 Accrued liabilities 7,886,418 6,323,095 Accrued income taxes 423,304 119,931 Accrued claims 1,469,366 1,727,391 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 12,094,623 11,641,228 LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, less current maturities 4,189,787 8,020,523 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 7,265,083 7,267,000 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -- -- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, no par value; Authorized - 25,000,000 shares - none issued -- -- Common stock, no par value; Authorized - 100,000,000 shares - issued 6,651,340 shares as of September 30, 2000 and 6,925,040 shares as of December 31, 1999 10,463,588 11,849,600 Retained earnings 45,814,250 41,791,833 ----------- ----------- 56,277,838 53,641,433 ----------- ----------- $79,827,331 $80,570,184 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 3 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, ------------------------------- ------------------------------- 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (unaudited) (unaudited) Operating revenues $ 34,097,502 $ 32,614,188 $ 96,254,272 $ 93,698,035 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 16,922,303 15,665,345 47,893,682 44,166,108 Operating supplies and expenses 5,656,904 5,516,079 15,747,849 15,127,093 Purchased transportation 3,000,011 3,759,924 8,849,229 12,184,655 Operating taxes and licenses 1,326,113 1,275,081 3,742,780 3,577,541 Insurance and claims 856,627 1,012,521 2,608,140 3,167,849 Depreciation and amortization 2,144,094 2,271,062 6,640,678 6,511,400 Communications and utilities 582,729 549,192 1,600,776 1,443,330 Building rents 881,039 775,426 2,607,311 2,140,161 Gain on sale of equipment (61,923) (63,403) (151,790) (122,784) Other non-recurring expense -- -- 102,596 -- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 31,307,897 30,761,227 89,641,251 88,195,353 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating income 2,789,605 1,852,961 6,613,021 5,502,682 Other income (expense) Interest expense (33,035) (31,639) (121,362) (100,433) Other, net 46,549 23,250 97,430 97,308 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 13,514 (8,389) (23,932) (3,125) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Earnings before income taxes 2,803,119 1,844,572 6,589,089 5,499,557 Income taxes 1,087,841 724,299 2,566,672 2,160,441 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET EARNINGS $ 1,715,278 $ 1,120,273 $ 4,022,417 $ 3,339,116 ============ ============ ============ ============ Earnings per share: (note 2) Basic $ 0.26 $ 0.16 $ 0.59 $ 0.48 Diluted $ 0.26 $ 0.16 $ 0.59 $ 0.48 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 6,720,693 6,925,040 6,796,755 6,942,855 Diluted 6,724,973 6,933,460 6,799,258 6,945,662 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 4 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine months ended September 30, ------------------------------- 2000 1999 ------------ ------------ (unaudited) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash flows from operating activities Net earnings $ 4,022,417 $ 3,339,116 ------------ ------------ Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization 6,640,678 6,511,400 Provision for losses on trade and other receivables 195,500 187,100 Gain on disposition of property and equipment (151,790) (122,785) Charge associated with stock issuance to an officer 23,750 40,000 Deferred income taxes (1,917) (249,657) Changes in assets and liabilities Receivables (699,524) (2,071,816) Prepaid expenses 723,597 791,618 Supplies inventory 94,852 71,583 Accrued income taxes 303,373 683,693 Other assets 65,630 (16,062) Accounts payable (1,162,805) 415,864 Accrued liabilities and claims 1,305,298 1,139,415 ------------ ------------ Total adjustments 7,336,642 7,380,353 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 11,359,059 10,719,469 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from investing activities Note receivable (2,319,395) -- Purchase of property and equipment (5,419,506) (13,281,956) Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment 574,851 363,550 ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (7,164,050) ((12,918,406) ------------ ------------ (Continued) 5 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED Nine months ended September 30, ----------------------------- 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- (unaudited) Cash flows from financing activities Repurchase shares (1,409,762) (308,450) Proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations -- 1,000,000 Principal payments on long-term obligations (3,823,207) (74,106) ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (5,232,969) 617,444 ----------- ----------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,037,960) (1,581,493) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 5,508,809 7,514,654 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,470,849 $ 5,933,161 =========== =========== SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for Interest $ 118,562 $ 103,885 Income taxes 2,259,050 1,490,150 NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES During the first quarter of 1999, in connection with shares issued per the restricted stock agreement, 2,180 shares valued at $17,440 were withheld by the Company as tax withholdings. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 6 MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The interim consolidated financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to consolidated financial statements included in the audited consolidated financial statements for Motor Cargo Industries, Inc. (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 1999, which are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for such year (the "1999 10-K"). Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual results of operations. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1999 was extracted from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements contained in the 1999 10-K and does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles for annual consolidated financial statements. 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per common share ("EPS") are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each such period. Diluted earnings per common share are based on shares outstanding (computed under basic EPS) and potentially dilutive common shares. Potential common shares included in dilutive earnings per share calculations include stock options granted but not exercised. A reconciliation of weighted-average shares outstanding is presented below: Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, -------------------------- -------------------------- 2000 1999 2000 1999 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net earnings $1,715,278 $1,120,273 $4,022,417 $3,339,116 Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic 6,720,693 6,925,040 6,796,755 6,942,855 Effect of dilutive stock options 4,280 8,420 2,503 2,807 Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted 6,724,973 6,933,460 6,799,258 6,945,662 7 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze the Company's consolidated financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and results of operations. This analysis should be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (the "1999 10-K"). OVERVIEW Motor Cargo Industries, Inc. (the "Company") is a regional less-than-truckload ("LTL") carrier that provides transportation and logistics services to shippers within the Company's service region. The Company's service region is the western United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. The Company transports general commodities, including consumer goods, packaged foodstuffs, electronics, computer equipment, apparel, hardware, industrial goods and auto parts for a diversified customer base. The Company offers a broad range of services, including expedited scheduling and full temperature-controlled service. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, MC Distribution Services, Inc. ("MCDS"), the Company also provides customized logistics, warehousing and distribution management services. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth for the periods indicating the percentage of operating revenues represented by certain items in the Company's statements of earnings: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, ------------------- ------------------- 2000 1999 2000 1999 ------ ------ ------ ------ Operating revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Operating expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 49.6 48.0 49.8 47.1 Operating supplies and expenses 16.6 16.9 16.4 16.1 Purchased transportation 8.8 11.5 9.2 13.0 Operating taxes and licenses 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.8 Insurance and claims 2.5 3.1 2.7 3.4 Depreciation and amortization 6.3 7.0 6.9 7.0 Communications and utilities 1.7 1.7 1.6 1.5 Building rents 2.6 2.4 2.7 2.3 Gain on sale of equipment (.2) (.2) (.2) (.1) Other non-recurring expense -- -- .1 -- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total operating expenses 91.8 94.3 93.1 94.1 ----- ----- ----- ----- Operating income 8.2 5.7 6.9 5.9 Other income (expense) Interest expense (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) Other, net 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 ----- ----- ----- ----- Earnings before income taxes 8.2 5.7 6.9 5.9 Income taxes 3.2 2.2 2.7 2.3 ----- ----- ----- ----- Net earnings 5.0 3.5 4.2 3.6 ===== ===== ===== ===== THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 Operating revenues increased 4.5% to $34.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000, compared to $32.6 million for the same period in 1999. The increase was primarily attributable to an improved yield on 8 freight hauled, the implementation of the fuel surcharge and a reduction in lower-yield freight as a percentage of total tonnage as a result of the Company's account rationalization. Total weight of shipments decreased 0.9% to 289.5 million pounds for the third quarter of 2000, compared to 292.0 million pounds for the third quarter of 1999. Total shipments decreased by 5.3% to 249,200 for the third quarter of 2000, compared to 263,100 for the third quarter of 1999. The decrease in shipments combined with improved freight yield, resulted in an increase in revenue per shipment of $12.44 to $132.57 for the third quarter of 2000 from $120.13 for the same period of 1999. Shipments under 500 lbs. decreased by 6.2% to 126,600 during the third quarter of 2000 from 134,900 for the third quarter of 1999. Revenues contributed by MCDS increased to approximately $1,168,000 for the third quarter of 2000, compared to approximately $1,097,000 for the third quarter of 1999. The increase was attributable to increased revenue from existing accounts as well as the addition of some smaller new accounts. As a percentage of operating revenues, salaries, wages and benefits increased to 49.6% for the third quarter of 2000 from 48.0% for the third quarter of 1999. This increase was due primarily to the use of more Company line drivers instead of purchased transportation. The number of line drivers employed by the Company in the third quarter of 2000 increased by 18.7% to 178, compared to 150 in the third quarter of 1999. Purchased transportation decreased to 8.8% of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2000, as compared to 11.5% for the same period in 1999. The Company increased employee line drivers while reducing the use of purchased transportation. This resulted in shifting costs from purchased transportation to wages, benefits, operating supplies, licenses and taxes Operating supplies and expenses decreased to 16.6% of operating revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, compared to 16.9% for the same period in 1999. The decrease in operating supplies and expenses was mostly offset by increased fuel costs. The additional costs associated with the increased price of fuel represented approximately 1.6% of revenue for the third quarter of 2000. Although the Company has implemented a fuel surcharge to reduce the impact of rising fuel costs, increased fuel prices can nevertheless have an adverse effect on the operations and profitability of the Company due to the difficulty of imposing and collecting the surcharge. Other supplies and expenses were reduced in various categories during the third quarter of 2000. The most significant decrease in operating supplies and expenses resulted from a decrease in commission to agents due to the conversion of two independent agent facilities to Company-owned service centers during the second half of 1999. Insurance and claims expense decreased to 2.5% of revenue for the third quarter 2000 compared to 3.1% for the same quarter of 1999. Claims expense for damaged freight was reduced by approximately 0.5% of revenue during the third quarter of 2000, compared to the comparable period last year. Also, fewer accidents occurred and claim settlement amounts were smaller during the third quarter of 2000, compared to the third quarter of 1999. Frequency of accidents per million miles decreased to 5.5 for the third quarter of 2000, from 5.8 for the same period of 1999. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation expense decreased 0.7% to 6.3% for the third quarter of 2000, compared to 7.0% for the same quarter of 1999. This was primarily the result of improved equipment utilization achieved by reducing the number of tractors used in operations. The Company has increased its use of dual purpose tractors for line haul between cities at night and within cities for pickup and delivery during the day. Total operating expenses decreased to 91.8% of operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2000 from 94.3% for the same period in 1999. Net earnings increased 53.1% to $1,715,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000, compared to net earnings of $1,120,000 for the same period in 1999. Net earnings per share increased 62.5% to $0.26 for the third quarter of 2000, compared to net earnings per share of $0.16 for the third quarter of 1999, based on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 6,724,973 and 6,933,460 respectively. 9 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 Operating revenues increased 2.7% to $96.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to $93.7 million for the same period in 1999. The increase was attributable to improved yield due to increased rates, the fuel surcharge and a reduction in lower-yield freight as a percentage of total tonnage as a result of the Company's account rationalization. The number of shipments during the nine months ended September 30, 2000 decreased by 4.5% to 724,900, compared to 759,400 for the same period in 1999. Revenues contributed by MCDS increased to approximately $3,375,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, from approximately $2,875,000 for the same period in 1999. The increase was attributable to increased revenue from existing accounts as well as the addition of some smaller new accounts. As a percentage of operating revenues, salaries, wages and benefits increased to 49.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, from 47.1% for the same period of 1999. This increase was due primarily to increased wages and benefits associated with shifting to the use of more Company line drivers and fewer purchased transportation drivers. This has also resulted in reduced purchased transportation costs. Purchased transportation decreased to 9.2% of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, as compared to 13.0% for the same period in 1999. This decrease was primarily caused by replacing a portion of purchased transportation with Company drivers and equipment. Corresponding increases were incurred in expense categories related to drivers and equipment such as wages, benefits, operation supplies and expenses, licenses and taxes. Operating supplies and expenses increased to 16.4% of operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to 16.1% for the same period in 1999. The additional costs associated with the increased price of fuel represented approximately 1.6% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Although the Company has implemented a fuel surcharge to reduce the impact of rising fuel costs, increased fuel prices can nevertheless have an adverse effect on the operations and profitability of the Company due to the difficulty of imposing and collecting the surcharge. Building rents increased to 2.7% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, as compared to 2.3% for the same period of 1999. This increase was due primarily to lease payments for additional facilities in Fremont, California and Boise, Idaho, as well as continuing lease payments on unused facilities in Chicago, Illinois, Benicia, California and Boise, Idaho. Total operating expenses decreased to 93.1% of operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, from 94.1% for the same period in 1999. Net earnings increased 20.5% to $4,022,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to net earnings of $3,339,000 for the same period in 1999. Net earnings per share increased $0.11 to $0.59 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to net earnings per share of $0.48 for the same period in 1999, based on weighted average diluted shares outstanding of 6,799,258 and 6,945,662, respectively. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The Company's primary sources of liquidity are funds provided by operations and bank borrowings. Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $11.4 million for the first nine months of 2000 compared to $10.7 million for the corresponding period in 1999. Net cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the Company's earnings before depreciation and amortization expense. Capital expenditures (defined as net of proceeds from disposition of property and equipment), together with a note receivable reflecting an amount lent to a contractor in connection with the construction of a new Denver, Colorado facility, totaled approximately $7.2 million during the first nine months of 2000, compared to $12.9 million for the comparable period of 1999. Capital expenditures for real property and improvements to terminal facilities totaled $3.4 million for the 10 nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 1999. The decrease in capital expenditures was primarily due to reduced spending on land, buildings and equipment. Net cash used in financing activities was $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, compared to $0.6 million provided by financing activities for the comparable period of 1999. At September 30, 2000, total borrowings under long-term obligations totaled approximately $4.3 million compared to $8.1 million at December 31, 1999. The Company is a party to a loan agreement with Zions First National Bank ("Zions") that provides for a revolving line of credit in an amount not exceeding $5 million. The loan agreement provides for the issuance of letters of credit and may be used for this purpose, as well as to fund the working capital needs of the Company. As of September 30, 2000, there was no outstanding balance under this revolving line of credit. Zions has also provided a second revolving line of credit to the Company in an amount not to exceed $20 million. The Company intends to use amounts available under this credit facility primarily to purchase equipment used in operations and for other strategic purposes. As of September 30, 2000, there was $3.0 million outstanding under this facility as a long-term obligation. All amounts outstanding under the two loan facilities described above accrue interest at a variable rate established from time to time by Zions. The Company does have the option, however, to request that specific advances accrue interest at a fixed rate quoted by Zions subject to certain prepayment restrictions. All amounts outstanding under the two loan facilities are collateralized by the Company's inventory, chattel paper, accounts receivable and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company. During the first quarter of 1999, the Company announced a share repurchase program. The Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of up to 700,000 shares. As of September 30, 2000, a total of 338,660 shares had been repurchased by the Company for approximately $1,770,000. SEASONALITY The Company experiences some seasonal fluctuations in freight volume. Historically, the Company's shipments decrease during the winter months. In addition, the Company's operating expenses historically have been higher in the winter months due to decreased fuel efficiency and increased maintenance costs for revenue equipment in colder weather. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION Certain information set forth in this report contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions by the Company and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additional forward-looking statements may be made by the Company from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by or on behalf of the Company, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and various assumptions. The Company's expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company's records and other data available from third parties, but there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. The Company's forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 11 There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking statements contained in this report. These risks include, but are not limited to, economic factors and fuel price fluctuations, the availability of employee drivers and independent contractors, risks associated with geographic expansion, capital requirements, claims exposure and insurance costs, competition and environmental hazards. Each of these risks and certain other uncertainties are discussed in more detail in the 1999 10-K. There may also be other factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this report, that may cause the Company's actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company should be considered in light of these factors. 12 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) The following exhibits are filed with this report. 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) No report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter for which this report is filed. 13 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. MOTOR CARGO INDUSTRIES, INC. /s/ Lynn H. Wheeler --------------------------- LYNN H. WHEELER Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Date: November 13, 2000 14 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibits 27 Financial Data Schedule. 15