EXHIBIT  11
                                        
                                   TRISM, INC.
           Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
               (In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)
                                        


                                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                                         March 31,
                                                                    1999            1998       
                                                                                            
                                                                           
Net loss                                                        $  (3,845)      $   (1,947)
                                                                ==========      ===========
                                                                                            
Weighted average number of shares                                                        
                                                                                            
  Basic:                                                                                
    Average common shares outstanding                               5,702            5,737  
                                                                ----------       ----------
  Diluted:                                                                              
    Average common shares outstanding                               5,702            5,737  
    Common share equivalents resulting from assumed exercise                                   
      of stock options                                                  -                -
                                                                ----------       ----------
                                                                    5,702            5,737
                                                                                            
Loss per common share:                                                                   
                                                                                            
  Basic                                                         $    (.67)      $     (.34)
                                                                ==========      ===========
  Diluted                                                       $    (.67)      $     (.34)
                                                                ==========      ===========



Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by
dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding.  Common shares outstanding include issued shares
less shares held in treasury.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the
potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts
to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock
(common stock equivalents).  Diluted earnings per share is calculated
by dividing net income by the sum of the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding and dilutive common stock equivalents at the
end of each reporting period.  Common stock equivalents are excluded
from the diluted calculation if a net loss was incurred for the period
as these transactions are anti-dilutive.