SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 __________________ FORM 8-K __________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: As of June 10, 1999 TRISM, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 0-23210 13-3491658 (State of other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation or Number) organization) 4174 Jiles Road Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 (Address of Principal Executive Office) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 795-4600 Item 5. Other Events - --------------------- On June 10, 1999, the Registrant issued a press release, included as an exhibit to this Report, announcing that it does not intend to make the June 15, 1999 interest payment aggregating $4.6 million on its 10 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2000. The information set forth in the press release is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit ----------- ------- 99.1 Press Release issued June 10, 1999 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 hereunto duly authorized. TRISM, INC. By: /s/ James G. Overley James G. Overley, Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer Date: June 10, 1999