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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc

For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 14, 2026.

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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 14, 2026

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — Nature of operations

AH Acquisition Corp. was formed on June 13, 2023, pursuant to the laws of the State of Delaware to become a holding company for the consolidation of several operating companies within the automobile transportation industry. Subsequently, on October 17, 2023, AH Acquisition Corp. legally changed its name to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc (“Proficient,” the “Company,” or “we”).

Proficient is an industry leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. The Company offers a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (“OEMs”). Our customers range from large, global auto companies, to electric vehicle (“EV”) producers. Additional customers include auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies, and auto leasing companies. Proficient operates an asset-based Company Drivers service (“Company Drivers”) on behalf of the manufacturers. In addition, Proficient serves OEMs and other customers through independent contractors and third-party carriers under an asset-light freight model (“Subhaulers”).

Note 2 — Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of Presentation— The condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

Principles of Consolidation— The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the impact of push-down accounting with acquisition related costs pushed down to the corresponding reporting entity.

Seasonality— In our industry, results of operations generally follow a seasonal pattern. Volumes in the first quarter are typically lower due to less consumer demand, customers reducing shipments following year end, and inclement winter weather. At the same time, operating expenses generally increase, and tractor productivity of the Company's fleet and independent contractors decreases during the winter months due to decreased fuel efficiency, increased cold-weather-related equipment maintenance and repairs, and increased insurance claims and costs attributed to higher accident frequency from weather conditions. These factors typically lead to lower operating profitability, as compared to other parts of the year. Additionally, beginning in the latter half of the third quarter and continuing into the fourth quarter, the Company typically experiences surges in volumes from customers pushing to move units before year end. Additionally, macroeconomic trends and cyclical changes in the auto haul industry, including imbalances in supply and demand, can override the seasonality faced in the industry.

Accounts Receivable— Accounts receivable represents customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company reviews accounts receivable on a continuing basis to determine if any receivables are potentially uncollectible. The Company writes off uncollectible receivables based on specifically identified amounts determined to be uncollectible. Based on the information available, the Company recorded an allowance for credit losses of approximately $1,079,746 and $826,740 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Actual write-offs could differ from management’s estimate.

Business Combinations— The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method pursuant to ASC 805, Business Combinations. For each acquisition, the Company recognizes the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective fair values as of the acquisition date. Valuations of certain assets acquired, including customer relationships, and trade names involve significant judgment and estimation. The Company uses independent valuation specialists to help determine fair value of certain assets and liabilities. Valuations utilize significant estimates, such as forecasted revenues and profits. Changes in these estimates could significantly impact the value of certain assets and liabilities. ASC 805 establishes a measurement period to provide the Company with a reasonable amount of time to obtain the information necessary to identify and measure various items in a business combination and cannot extend beyond one year from the acquisition date. Measurement period adjustments are recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined and calculated as if the accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. The Company expects to complete the final fair value determination of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as soon as practicable within the measurement period, but not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.

Goodwill— Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid in a business combination exceeds the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment on an annual basis with the assessment date of November 30th, or upon an occurrence of an event or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

Goodwill impairment is the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. When testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The Company then completes a quantitative impairment test if the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value is less than the carrying value of its assets. As part of the Company’s impairment analysis, fair value of a reporting unit is generally determined using the income and market approaches. The income approach requires management to estimate a number of factors for each reporting unit, including projected future operating results, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using comparable marketplace fair value data from within a comparable industry grouping, as well as recent guideline transactions. The determination of the fair value of the reporting units requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the business and financial performance of the Company’s reporting units. These estimates and assumptions primarily include, but are not limited to, the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industry in which we compete, discount rates, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue, operating income, working capital requirements, and capital expenditures.

If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value, goodwill is not considered impaired, and no additional steps are needed. If, however, the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the amount of the impairment loss is the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.

Intangible Assets, Net — The Company’s intangible assets consist of acquired customer relationships and trade names. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Intangible assets historically have been acquired through business combinations and recorded at their purchase date estimated fair value.

When determining the fair value of acquired intangible assets, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to, expected long-term market growth, customer retention, future expected operating expenses, costs of capital and appropriate discount rates. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives. The Company amortizes its intangible assets using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 15 years for customer relationships, and 10 years for trade names.

Stock-Based Compensation— Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) have been granted to eligible employees and independent board members of the Company. The Company has recorded the compensation expense within stock-based compensation in the consolidated statement of operations. In accounting for stock-based compensation awards, the Company measures and recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of those awards. Compensation expense for time-vesting awards is recognized ratably using the straight-line attribution method over the vesting period, which is considered to be the requisite service period. The estimated fair value of the RSUs was determined using the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date.

Fair Value Measurements— The Company determines fair value based upon the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, as determined by either the principal market or the most advantageous market in which it transacts. The Company applies fair value accounting for all the financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1 –Observable inputs such as unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date;
Level 2 –Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
Level 3 –Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. These inputs are based on the Company’s own assumptions about current market conditions and require significant management judgment or estimation.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other current assets and liabilities approximates fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments. Interest rates on borrowings under long-term debt and finance lease obligations approximate the interest rates that would currently be available to the Company under similar terms, and as such, carrying value approximates fair value. Certain assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, are also subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis (1) when they are acquired during a business combination as discussed in Note 3, and (2) if they are deemed to be impaired as a result of an impairment review.

Segment Reporting— In accordance with ASC 280,Segment Reporting, operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The CODM primarily evaluates performance based on operational results from the services provided by Company Drivers and Subhaulers. The Company’s CODM has been identified to collectively include the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer.

The CODM uses the Segment Operating profit or loss measure to evaluate the profitability and operational efficiency of each segment, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions about resource allocation, strategic planning, and performance targets. This measure of segment profit or loss is consistent with the measurement principles used in the consolidated financial statements. The CODM reviews the segment Operating profit or loss on a quarterly basis during executive meetings and uses this information to assess segment performance (analyzing margins, revenue changes, and expense management), allocate resources (capital deployment and personnel allocation to executive strategic initiatives), strategic planning (setting short and longer term goals for expansion), and performance targets (establishing key performance indicators, monitoring progress, and revising plans).

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted –

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40), which removes project development stages when developing internal use software. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, while early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing any changes to capitalization that may be required.

Note 3 — Business combinations

Acquisition of the Founding Companies

On December 21, 2023, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. entered into agreements to acquire in multiple, separate acquisitions five operating businesses and their respective affiliated entities to found the Company, as applicable: (i) Delta Automotive Services, Inc. (which converted to Delta Automotive Services, LLC in an F-reorganization on April 29, 2024), doing business as Delta Auto Transport (“Delta”), (ii) Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc. (“Deluxe”), (iii) Sierra Mountain Group, Inc. (“Sierra”), (iv) Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. (“Proficient Transport”), and (v) Tribeca Automotive Inc. (“Tribeca” and, together with Delta, Deluxe, Sierra, and Proficient Transport, the “Founding Companies”). The closing of the acquisitions occurred concurrently with the closing of the Company’s IPO of its common stock on May 13, 2024. Each of Deluxe, Sierra, Proficient Transport and Tribeca converted into a limited liability company on December 31, 2025.

The various agreements to acquire the Founding Companies are briefly described below:

●The Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement and a Contribution Agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Delta for cash and shares of common stock. Delta’s main business is transporting vehicles for automobile manufacturers to their dealers from the manufacturing site, marine port or rail hub, but it also derives a non-insignificant portion of its revenue from delivering used cars from and to auction companies, leasing companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the Southeast and East Coast of the United States.
●The Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and a Merger Agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Deluxe for cash, shares of common stock and contingent consideration in the form of an earn-out provision. The earn-out provision which provided that the Company would make earn-out payments, fifty percent (50%) in cash and fifty percent (50%) in shares of common stock, to Deluxe under certain terms and conditions related to Deluxe’s EBITDA for the period commencing on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024. No earnout payment was ultimately due under this agreement. Deluxe’s primary business is transporting vehicles for automobile manufacturers to their dealers from the manufacturing site, marine port or rail hub, but it also derives a non-insignificant portion of its revenue from delivering used cars from and to auction companies, leasing companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the West Coast and South of the United States.
●The Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and a Contribution Agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Proficient Transport for cash and shares of common stock. Proficient Transport’s primary business is transporting vehicles for automobile manufacturers to their dealers from the manufacturing site, marine port or rail hub, but it also derives a non-insignificant portion of its revenue from delivering used cars from and to auction companies, leasing companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the South, Southeast and East Coast of the United States.
●The Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and a Merger Agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Sierra for cash and shares of common stock. Sierra’s primary business is transporting vehicles for automobile manufacturers to their dealers from the manufacturing site, marine port or rail hub, but it also derives a non-insignificant portion of its revenue from delivering used cars from and to auction companies, leasing companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the West Coast and the Midwest of the United States.
●The Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement and a Contribution Agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of Tribeca for cash and shares of common stock. Tribeca’s primary business is transporting vehicles for automobile manufacturers to their dealers from the manufacturing site, marine port or rail hub, but it also derives a non-insignificant portion of its revenue from delivering used cars from and to auction companies, leasing companies, automobile dealers, manufacturers and individuals, primarily in the East Coast and Southeast of the United States.

The acquisitions were accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 805,Business Combinations. Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. was the accounting acquirer. The tables below present the consideration transferred and the allocation of the total consideration to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquisition of the Founding Companies based on the respective fair values as of May 13, 2024.

The preliminary purchase price allocation was based upon a preliminary valuation, and the Company’s estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period (defined as one year following the acquisition date). As a result of further refining its estimates and assumptions since the date of the acquisition, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments to the initial opening balance sheet as shown in the tables below. Adjustments were primarily made to property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, and deferred income taxes.

Total Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of May 12, 2025

DeltaDeluxeProficient TransportSierraTribecaTotal
Purchase consideration
Cash consideration paid$31,580,792$35,597,237$82,185,183$17,442,396$10,685,499$177,491,107
Stock consideration issued32,888,94720,907,99026,575,92813,949,0409,000,055103,321,960
Contingent consideration – earn-out-3,095,114---3,095,114
Total purchase price$64,469,739$59,600,341$108,761,111$31,391,436$19,685,554$283,908,181
Allocation of purchase price
Fair value of net assets acquired$36,911,739$25,470,641$50,428,659$20,321,662$9,255,115$142,387,816
Goodwill$27,558,000$34,129,700$58,332,452$11,069,774$10,430,439$141,520,365

The Company recognized intangible assets as follows:

Useful LifeDeltaDeluxeProficient TransportSierraTribecaTotal
Customer relationships15 years$34,200,000$16,700,000$32,600,000$16,800,000$2,200,000$102,500,000
Trade names10 years1,800,0002,600,0004,300,0002,400,0001,300,00012,400,000
Total$36,000,000$19,300,000$36,900,000$19,200,000$3,500,000$114,900,000

The Combinations resulted in $141.5 million of goodwill consisting largely of the expected synergies from combining operations as well as the value of the workforce. As a result of the types of acquisitions in which the Company engaged for the period April 1 to May 12, 2024, asset, stock acquisitions, and stock acquisitions with a 338(h)(10) election made, the Company expects approximately $120.6 million of the total goodwill reported will be tax deductible. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. At December 31, 2025, the values of the Founding Companies are complete. Any subsequent adjustments will now be recorded to earnings. The Company recorded remeasurement adjustments of the Founding Companies as indicated in the respective entity table columns above.

On August 8, 2024, PAL Stock Acquiror, Inc. and PAL Merger Sub, LLC, subsidiaries of the Company, executed an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Auto Transport Group, LC, (“ATG,” which was converted to a limited liability company after closing) pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity of ATG to expand the Company’s geographic presence and services offered (“ATG,” which was converted to a limited liability company after closing). ATG provides vehicle transportation and shipping services in the Mountain Western region. The transaction closed on August 15, 2024. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 805,Business Combinations. Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. was the accounting acquirer, and the Company elected to apply pushdown accounting. The table below presents the consideration transferred and the allocation of the total consideration to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquisition of ATG based on the respective fair values as of December 31, 2024 as well as the measurement period adjustments recorded as of August 16, 2025:

December 31, 2024AdjustmentAugust 16, 2025
Purchase consideration
Cash consideration paid$28,938,295(500,000)$28,438,295
Stock consideration issued20,542,136-20,542,136
Total purchase price$49,480,431(500,000)$48,980,431
Allocation of purchase price
Fair value of net assets acquired$24,886,502218,438$25,104,940
Goodwill$24,593,929(718,438)$23,875,491

The Company recognized intangible assets as follows:

Useful LifeAuto Transport Group
Customer relationships15 years$22,200,000
Trade names10 years1,100,000
Total$23,300,000

The acquisition of ATG resulted in $23,875,491 of goodwill, consisting largely of the expected synergies from combining operations, as well as the value of the workforce. In this asset acquisition, no portion of the total goodwill reported will be tax deductible. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. At December 31, 2025, the value of ATG acquisition is complete. Any subsequent adjustments will now be recorded to earnings.

Utah Truck & Trailer Acquisition

On November 1, 2024, PAL Stock Acquiror, Inc. purchased Utah Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“UTT”), a repair facility located at the ATG headquarters terminal in Ogden, Utah. The Company purchased UTT for $4,515,004 in an all-cash transaction to expand the Company’s ability to maintain its revenue generating fleet in the Western region of the country. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recognized $155,458 in net tangible assets and $4,359,546 in goodwill consisting largely of the expected synergies from combining operations as well as the value of the workforce. As a result of this asset acquisition, the Company expects all of the goodwill reported will be tax deductible. At December 31, 2025, the value of UTT acquisition is complete. Any subsequent adjustments will now be recorded to earnings.

Brothers Auto Transport Acquisition

On April 1, 2025, PAL Stock Acquiror, Inc. purchased all the outstanding equity of Brothers Auto Transport, LLC, (“Brothers”), which provides vehicle transportation and shipping services in the Northeast and MidAtlantic regions of the country. Brothers was purchased for $12,448,011, a combination of cash and stock. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recognized $6,507,610 in net tangible assets which includes $6,338,899 in equipment notes, and $2,220,000 in intangible assets and $3,720,401 in goodwill consisting largely of the expected synergies from combining operations as well as the value of the workforce. As a result of this acquisition, the Company expects all of the goodwill reported will be tax deductible. At March 31, 2026, the value of Brothers acquisition is complete. Any subsequent adjustments will now be recorded to earnings.

PVT Truck and Trailer Acquisition

On May 27, 2025, Proficient Repairs Services, LLC purchased PVT Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“PVT”), a repair facility located at the Brothers headquarters terminal in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. The Company purchased PVT for $1,032,995 in an all-cash transaction to expand the Company’s ability to maintain its revenue generating fleet in the Northeast and MidAtlantic regions of the country. In connection with this acquisition, the Company recognized $310,129 in net tangible assets and $722,866 in goodwill consisting largely of the expected synergies from combining operations as well as the value of the workforce. As a result of this asset acquisition, the Company expects all of the goodwill reported will be tax deductible. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

Note 4 — Goodwill

Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually as of November 30, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.

As of November 30, 2025, the Company completed a quantitative impairment analysis for goodwill related to its Company Drivers and Subhauler reporting units during its annual assessment. Based on this analysis, the Company recognized goodwill impairment of $25.6 million within its Subhauler reporting unit, reflected in Goodwill & Intangibles Impairment within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Downward revisions to forecasts in the analysis was the primary reason for the impairment charge As of November 30, 2025, the Company believes the carrying value of the Subhauler reporting unit approximates its fair value. As of November 30, 2025, the carrying value of goodwill within the Subhauler reporting unit was $57.8 million.

As part of the Company’s impairment analyses, fair value of the reporting units were determined using both the income and market approach. The income approach requires management to estimate a number of factors, including the projected future operating results, economic projections, anticipated future cash flow and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using comparable marketplace fair value data from within a comparable industry grouping as well as recent guideline transactions.

The determination of the fair value of the reporting unit requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions related to the business and financial performance of the Company’s reporting units. These estimates and assumptions primarily include but are not limited to; the selection of appropriate peer group companies, control premiums appropriate for acquisitions in the industry which the Company competes, discount rates, terminal growth rates, forecasts of revenue, operating income, depreciation, amortization, working capital requirements and capital expenditures. Future increases in discount rates or deterioration in the observable prices for guideline companies could result in further goodwill impairment in subsequent periods.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and allocation to reportable segment are as follows:

Company DriversSubhaulersConsolidated
Balance – December 31, 2024$87,434,455$81,622,220$169,056,675
Additions3,391,969884,0324,276,001
Adjustments(121,280)820,011698,731
Impairment-(25,555,000)(25,555,000)
Balance – December 31, 2025$90,705,144$57,771,263$148,476,407
Adjustments142,17625,090167,266
Balance – March 31, 2026$90,847,320$57,796,353$148,643,673

Note 5 — Intangible assets, net

Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
Customer relationships$124,577,000$(15,368,079)$109,208,921
Trade names13,717,000(2,535,783)11,181,217
Total$138,294,000$(17,903,862)$120,390,138
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortization and impairmentNet carrying amount
Customer relationships$126,703,000$(15,422,261)$111,280,739
Trade names13,717,000(2,192,848)11,524,152
Total$140,420,000$(17,615,109)$122,804,891

In the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, amortization expense was $2,071,831 and $2,078,330 for Customer relationships and $342,922 and $337,500 for Trade names. Amortization expense related to finite lived intangible assets is included in intangible amortization expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

As of March 31, 2026, the expected amortization expense associated with the Company’s identifiable intangible assets with estimable useful lives over the next five years was as follows:

2026$7,244,255
20279,658,998
20289,658,998
20299,658,998
20309,658,998
Thereafter74,509,891
Total$120,390,138

As of March 31, 2026, the weighted average amortization period for all intangible assets was 12.7 years, with 13.2 years for Customer relationships and 8.2 years for Trade names.

Note 6 — Property and equipment

Property and equipment, at cost, consist of the following as of:

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Land$2,220,000$2,220,000
Buildings and improvements1,584,1361,715,459
Furniture and equipment304,535306,705
Machinery and equipment1,171,6301,176,430
Software and computer equipment1,191,5001,156,458
Transportation equipment153,344,723152,775,053
159,816,524159,350,105
Less accumulated amortization and depreciation(50,809,076)(43,500,044)
Property and equipment, net$109,007,448$115,850,061

The Company recorded a gain on the disposal of equipment of $10,263 and loss on the disposal of equipment of $8,781 in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

Note 7 — Accrued liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of:

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Claims, insurance and litigation reserves$10,515,735$10,758,083
Deferred leased to purchase payments9,333,3098,497,950
Salaries, wages and benefits4,597,9373,779,342
Accrued purchased transportation4,022,1483,351,017
Owner operator deposits2,368,5662,504,336
Escrow payments994,013994,012
Other accrued expenses1,663,9483,145,261
Accrued liabilities$33,495,656$33,030,001

Note 8 — Income taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 were 21.8% and 18.0%, respectively. The effective rates differ from the statutory rates primarily due to state tax adjustments, state minimum taxes, and permanent differences such as disallowed stock-based compensation.

The Company hasno uncertain tax positions.

Note 9 — Line of credit

On November 8, 2024, Proficient entered into a credit facility with a commercial bank that includes up to $25 million in term debt and up to another $20 million in a revolving line of credit with a maturity date of November 8, 2029. The term debt portion bears interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus 2.50%, with interest only payments for the first six months and the balance at the end of six months with principal amortizing over the ensuing five years with 60 monthly payments. Drawn balances from the revolving line of credit bear interest at SOFR, plus 2.20%, with all principal and interest to be repaid at the end of five years. The amount available to be drawn from the line of credit at any point in time is based on a percentage of consolidated accounts receivable and inventory reported by Proficient and its subsidiaries subject to certain conditions, including limitations on the aging of invoices over 90 days, and maximum customer concentration. The amount available to be drawn under the line of credit was $20 million on March 31, 2026. The term debt includes financial covenants that include maximum leverage (debt / adjusted EBITDA) and debt service coverage ratio (total principal and interest / adjusted EBITDA). As of March 31, 2026, Proficient was in compliance with its debt covenants. Collateral for the facility includes Accounts Receivable balances owed to the Company and truck maintenance inventory. Upon closing of the credit facility, the Company drew $16.0 million from the available term debt, a portion of which was used to repay and terminate the Proficient Transport line of credit. In April 2025, the Company drew an additional $9 million from the available term debt to fund the cash portion of the acquisition of Brothers. At March 31, 2026, there wereno outstanding borrowings on the revolving line of credit and the ending balance on the term debt was $20,765,768.

Note 10 — Long-term debt

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Equipment and vehicle notes payable to financial institutions, requiring monthly principal and interest payments totaling $1,595,370. The notes bear interest ranging from 3.47% to 10.8%, mature between April 2026 and November 2031, and are secured by the Company’s transportation equipment and vehicles$48,572,608$52,595,562
Term Debt to Pinnacle Bank, requiring principal payments of $415,255 per month commencing June 2025. The notes bear interest at SOFR (Currently 3.67%) +2.5% margin per month and mature April 2031(1)20,765,76822,011,534
69,338,37674,607,096
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs(261,817)(277,051)
Less: current maturities(19,692,275)(20,303,077)
Total long-term debt$49,384,284$54,026,968
(1)The Term Loan and Line of Credit includes financial covenants comprised of maximum leverage (debt / adjusted EBITDA) and debt service coverage ratio (total principal and interest / adjusted EBITDA), both measured quarterly.

Future maturities of long-term debt are as follows:

For the quarter ending March 31:
2026$14,945,021
202718,253,092
202816,329,476
202913,691,967
2030 and thereafter6,118,820
Total$69,338,376

The Company capitalized debt issuance costs of$0 during the period ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025. Amortization expense related to the debt issuance costs totaled $15,235 and $18,914 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and was recorded within interest expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Note 11 — Leases

Lessee—The following table presents certain information related to lease costs for finance and operating leases as of:

Three months ended March 31, 2026Three months ended March 31, 2025
Operating lease cost$831,914$669,492
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of finance lease assets5,70717,171
Interest on lease liabilities842,732
Short-term lease costs172,033181,717
Total lease costs$1,009,738$871,112

As of March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, the weighted-average discount rate for operating leases was 6.95% and 6.88%, respectively. The weighted-average remaining lease term as of March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, was 8.0 and 7.7 years, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, all financing leases had matured. As of March 31, 2025, the weighted-average discount rate for finance leases was 12.08%, and the weighted-average remaining lease term was less than a year.

As of March 31, 2026, future maturities of the lease liabilities were as follows:

Operating leases
For the quarter ending March 31:
2026$2,374,098
20273,363,935
20282,818,443
20291,825,588
20301,313,705
Thereafter3,270,171
Total undiscounted cash flows14,965,940
Less: present value factor2,498,938
Total lease liabilities12,467,002
Less: current portion –(2,425,617)
Total long-term lease liabilities$10,041,385

Lessor — The Company leases various types of transportation-related equipment to independent third parties under lease contracts which are generally for a term of one to eight years and contain an option for the lessee to return or purchase the equipment. Depending on the lease agreement, the Company has recorded these as either sales-type leases or operating leases. The Company assesses a third party’s ability to pay based on the financial capacity and intention to pay, considering all relevant facts and circumstances, including past experiences with that third party or similar third parties. For those leases classified as sales-type leases where collectability of lease payments is not probable at lease commencement, the Company does not derecognize the underlying asset, and the payments received for these leases are recorded as deposit liabilities. Deposit liabilities of $9,333,309 and $8,497,950 were reported in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The determination of collectability is an ongoing assessment, at the time that collectability is determined probable, including in instances where a lease is terminated where collectability is determined probable, the liability and assets will be derecognized with a corresponding earnings recognition.

Lease receivables are carried at the aggregate of lease payments receivable plus the estimated residual value of the leased assets and any initial direct costs incurred to originate these leases, less unearned income, which is accreted to interest income over the lease term using the interest method. Lease receivables of $106,954 and $148,511 are reported as net investment in leases on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded sales-type lease revenue of $463,552 and $702,643, respectively, within operating revenue on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded interest income of $3,339 and $12,396, respectively, within interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

As of March 31, 2026, future minimum lease payments expected to be collected were as follows:

For the quarter ending March 31:
2026$92,878
202722,240
Total undiscounted cash payments115,118
Less: present value factor(8,164)
Total net investment in lease106,954
Less: current portion(101,362)
Total net investment in lease, less current portion$5,592

Note 12 — Stock-based compensation

In May 2024, the Company adopted its 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“the 2024 Plan”). The 2024 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options (“ISOs”) to employees, including employees of any parent or subsidiary, and for the grant of nonstatutory stock options (“NSOs”), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance awards and other forms of stock awards to employees and directors, including employees of our affiliates. After taking into account restricted stock units granted in connection with the IPO in concurrent business combinations (Note 3), the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be issued under our 2024 Plan is 3,260,000 shares.

The awards under the 2024 Plan vest over periods ranging betweenone (1) andfive (5) years after the grant date. The Company uses straight line vesting to record compensation expense. All awards granted are settled in common stock.

If an employee terminates employment with the Company prior to awards vesting, the unvested awards are forfeited and the historical compensation expense is reversed in the period of termination, unless the employee terminates without cause then a pro-rata portion of the then-unvested awards will vest immediately.

Shares subject to stock awards granted under the 2024 Plan that expire or terminate do not reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the 2024 Plan. Additionally, shares become available for future grants under the 2024 Plan if they were stock awards issued under the 2024 Plan and we repurchase them or they are forfeited. This includes shares used to pay the exercise price of a stock award or to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to a stock award. As of March 31, 2026, there were 715,186 remaining shares available to be issued under the 2024 Plan.

Restricted Stock Units

Total compensation expense related to restricted stock awards was $1,352,082 and $1,183,009 for the three month period ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and 2025, there was a total of $12,272,810 and $15,111,733 of unrecognized compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over the next three andfour years, respectively. The fair value of restricted stock awards are currently valued at the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day preceding a grant.

A summary of all restricted stock units outstanding as of March 31, 2026, and activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2026, is presented below:

Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueTotal Grant Date Fair ValueWeighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding, December 31, 2025967,225$14.47$13,994,0162.7
Granted351,0507.092,487,296
Vested(18,152)(12.40)(225,138)
Canceled/Forfeited(11,582)(7.77)(89,992)
Outstanding, March 31, 20261,288,54112.55$16,166,1822.6

On March 2, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $15 million of its common stock. The repurchase program authorizes the Company to purchase its common stock from time to time in the open market, in block transactions, in privately negotiated transactions, through accelerated stock repurchase programs, through option or other forward transactions or otherwise, all in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and other restrictions. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has repurchased 82,877 shares of common stock at an average price of $6.25.

Note 13 — Segment reporting

The Company’s business is organized intotwo operating segments, which represent the Company’s reportable segments. The Company Drivers segment offers automobile transport and contract services under an asset-based model. The Company’s contract service offering uses Company-owned equipment to service specific customers and provides transportation services primarily through long-term contracts. The Company’s Subhauler segment offers transportation services utilizing an asset-light model focusing on outsourcing transportation of loads to independent contractors and third-party carriers.

The following table summarizes information about our reportable segments:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026Company DriversSubhaulersTotal
Revenue
Revenue, before fuel surcharge$34,083,698$52,113,256$86,196,954
Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements1,990,0203,674,4315,664,451
Other Revenue181,193923,0071,104,200
Lease Revenue-724,064724,064
Segment Revenue$36,254,911$57,434,758$93,689,669
Reconciliation of revenue:
Other revenues(2)-
Total Consolidated93,689,669
Less:
Salaries, wages and benefits15,583,6643,569,68119,153,345
Fuel and fuel taxes6,875,998-6,875,998
Purchased transportation-44,614,00944,614,009
Truck expenses7,230,793-7,230,793
Depreciation5,614,6481,955,6097,570,257
Other segment items(1)4,586,3443,391,2907,977,634
Segment Operating Profit/(Loss)$(3,636,536)$3,904,169$267,633
Reconciliation of segment operating profit to income before income taxes:
Other profit/(loss)(2)(7,202,187)
Interest Expense(1,397,021)
Acquisition Costs-
Other Income, net33,827
Income Before Income Taxes$(8,297,748)
Other Segment Disclosures:
Depreciation and amortization(3)$5,614,648$1,955,609$7,570,257
Intangible amortization(2)2,414,753
Depreciation and Amortization$9,985,010
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment include General, selling, and other operating expenses, Gain on sale of equipment and Insurance premiums and claims.
(2)Other profit/(loss) relates to items not included within the Company’s measure of Segment Operating profit / (loss), these include corporate and unallocated expenses which were not included within the measures of segment profitability regularly reviewed by the CODM. These include $1,739,499 in Salaries, wages and benefits, $1,352,082 in Stock Based Compensation, $36,750 in Depreciation and amortization, $2,414,753 in Intangible Amortization, $333,694 in Insurance Premiums and Claims, and $1,325,409 in General Selling, and other Operating expenses.
(3)The amounts of depreciation and amortization disclosed by reportable segment are included within the other segment items captions.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025Company DriversSubhaulersTotal
Revenue
Revenue, before fuel surcharge$30,476,339$57,138,789$87,615,128
Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements1,349,5834,078,2575,427,840
Other Revenue848,496457,2491,305,745
Lease Revenue-857,308857,308
Segment Revenue$32,674,418$62,531,603$95,206,021
Reconciliation of revenue:
Other revenues(2)-
Total Consolidated$95,206,021
Less:
Salaries, wages and benefits11,958,4905,676,01517,634,505
Fuel and fuel taxes6,065,255-6,065,255
Purchased transportation-47,208,84347,208,843
Truck expenses5,849,846-5,849,846
Depreciation4,726,5401,752,8486,479,388
Other segment items(1)3,626,2623,858,5057,484,767
Segment Operating Profit/(Loss)$448,025$4,035,392$4,483,417
Reconciliation of segment operating profit to income before income taxes:
Other profit/(loss)(2)$(6,845,923)
Interest Expense(1,570,920)
Acquisition Costs(37,102)
Other Income, net76,222
Income Before Income Taxes$(3,894,306)
Other Segment Disclosures:
Depreciation and amortization(3)$4,726,540$1,752,848$6,479,388
Intangible amortization(2)2,415,830
Depreciation and Amortization$8,895,218
(1)Other segment items for each reportable segment include General, selling, and other operating expenses, Gain on sale of equipment and Insurance premiums and claims.
(2)Other profit/(loss) relates to items not included within the Company’s measure of Segment Operating profit / (loss), these include corporate and unallocated expenses which were not included within the measures of segment profitability regularly reviewed by the CODM. These include $1,653,598 in Salaries, wages and benefits, $1,183,009 in Stock Based Compensation, $9,191 in Depreciation and amortization, $2,415,830 in Intangible Amortization, $277,570 in Insurance Premiums and Claims, and $1,306,725 in General Selling, and other Operating expenses.
(3)The amounts of depreciation and amortization disclosed by reportable segment are included within the other segment items captions.

Note 14 — Loss per share

Basic loss per share is based upon the weighted average common shares outstanding during each year. Diluted loss per share is based on the basic weighted earnings per share with additional weighted common shares for common stock equivalents. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company had outstanding restricted shares of common stock to certain of our employees and directors, under the Company’s restricted stock award plans. The diluted shares include the dilutive effect of restricted stock units based on the treasury stock method.

A reconciliation of the numerator (net loss) and denominator (weighted average number of shares outstanding of the basic loss per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 is as follows:

Three months ended March 31, 2026Three months ended March 31, 2025
Numerator:
Net Loss$(6,490,101)$(3,191,685)
Denominator:
Weighted-Average Number of Shares of Common Stock27,826,45227,069,114
Basic Loss per Share$(0.23)$(0.12)

The Company excluded 1,293,596 and 1,214,132 of RSUs from the computation of weighted-average number of shares of common stock in computing the diluted loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Note 15 — Commitments and contingencies

The Company is involved in certain claims and pending litigation primarily arising in the normal course of business. The majority of these claims relate to workers compensation, auto collision and liability, and physical and cargo damage. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred and accrues for the uninsured portion of contingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. It is at least reasonably possible that the effect on the financial statements of significant estimates involving contingencies will change within one year of the date of the financial statements due to one or more future confirming events. If such changes occur, they could be material to the financial statements. The Company has disclosed all significant estimates and assumptions that could potentially be affected by future confirming events.

Independent Contractors Misclassification Class Action

In August 2016, a truck driver who contracted with Tribeca Automotive, Inc. filed a Complaint in Essex County Superior Court of New Jersey, bringing claims on behalf of himself and those similarly situated against Tribeca and its owners. An amended class complaint was filed in April 2022. The putative class alleges Tribeca misclassified contracted truck drivers as independent contractors, rather than “employees” under applicable law. As a result, the class seeks overtime and unlawful deductions in violation of New Jersey Wage and Hour Law and New Jersey Wage Payment Law. Tribeca denies liability and the parties are engaged in mediation. We are entitled to the stated indemnity in the Purchase Agreement from the sellers of Tribeca relating to this potential liability.

Former Employee Class Action

In May 2024, a former employee filed a class action lawsuit against Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc., in Riverside County Superior Court in California. The lawsuit alleges class claims against Deluxe for unpaid minimum and overtime wages, non-compliant meal and rest periods, unreimbursed business expenses, and inaccurate wage statements, among other claims. A class settlement was reached for $400,000, in which Deluxe continues to deny liability. The settlement was approved by the court on February 18, 2026 and payment was made in April 2026. The settlement is included within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026. We are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of Deluxe for the liability relating to this contingency.

Civil Complaint

In November 2025, a second amended civil complaint was filed in federal court in South Carolina against the Company, its subsidiaries Tribeca Automotive, Inc. (“Tribeca”) and Proficient Services, Inc. (f/k/a PAL Stock Acquiror, Inc.) and an individual working on behalf of Tribeca arising out of a vehicular accident involving one of Tribeca’s vehicles. In March 2026, the Company agreed in principle to settle the case to avoid the cost, risk and distraction of continued litigation. On May 8, 2026, the settlement was finalized for $3 million. The settlement is included within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026.** **

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