Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _______ 001-42035 (Commission File Number) PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 93-1869180 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 12276 San Jose Blvd . Suite 426 Jacksonville , Florida 32223 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (904) 506-7918 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per share PAL The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section l3 or l5(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 ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☒ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☒ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ The registrant had 27,069,114 shares of common stock outstanding at May 12, 2025. Index Page PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited): Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2025 (unaudited) (Successor) and December 31, 2024 1 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor) (unaudited) 2 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor) (unaudited) 3 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor) (unaudited) 4 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 5 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition 25 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 38 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 38 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION: 40 Item 1. Legal Proceedings 40 Item 1A. Risk Factors 40 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds and Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities 40 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 40 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 40 Item 5. Other Information 40 Item 6. Exhibits 41 i EXPLANATORY NOTE On May 13, 2024, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (“Proficient”) completed the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its common stock. Prior to the IPO, Proficient had entered into agreements (the “Combination Agreements”) to acquire in multiple, separate acquisitions (the “Combinations”) five operating businesses and their respective affiliated entities, as applicable, operating under the following names: (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, Inc. (“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”). On May 13, 2024, in connection with the closing of the IPO, Proficient also completed the acquisitions of all the Founding Companies. For accounting and reporting purposes, Proficient has been identified as the designated accounting acquirer (“Successor”) of each of the Founding Companies and Proficient Transport has been identified as the designated accounting predecessor (“Predecessor”) to the Company (as defined below). The Successor financial information presented herein includes results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2025 from the acquired businesses as well as expenses from the acquiring entity. As a result, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of, and for the three months ended, March 31, 2024 for Proficient (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 for Proficient Transport (Predecessor) are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company is not required to provide, and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q does not contain, pro forma financial data giving effect to the completion of the Combinations and the completion of the IPO and the use of the proceeds therefrom. However, the Company is providing summary unaudited combined financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2024. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition — Summary Unaudited Combined Financial Information.” The summary of unaudited combined financial information has been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, Proficient’s and the Founding Companies’ management. The unaudited consolidated financial statements have not been audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, except that the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 is derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all necessary adjustments to present fairly the Company’s interim financial position, results of operations and cash flows. All adjustments are of a recurring nature unless otherwise disclosed herein. Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “Proficient” refers to the successor company, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc., both prior to the Combinations, and to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. and its subsidiaries after giving effect to the Combinations. ii PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) Successor March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,910,825 $ 15,398,714 Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses (2025 - $ 224,017 ; 2024 - $ 134,372 ) 47,161,777 37,394,656 Net investment in leases, current portion 253,109 266,447 Maintenance supplies 1,438,087 1,356,814 Assets held for sale 10,000 265,900 Income tax receivable 1,897,720 2,944,742 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,597,782 10,060,169 Total current assets 69,269,300 67,687,442 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization (2025 - $ 21,795,157 ; 2024 - $ 15,541,572 ) 118,785,207 122,636,636 Operating lease right-of-use assets 10,485,577 10,970,536 Net investment in leases, less current portion 121,732 175,330 Deposits 4,792,963 4,676,679 Goodwill 170,900,127 169,056,675 Intangible assets, net of amortization (2025 - $ 8,125,194 ; 2024 - $ 5,709,360 ) 130,074,810 132,490,640 Other long-term assets 841,179 393,006 Total assets $ 505,270,895 $ 508,086,944 Liabilities, and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 12,509,588 $ 9,829,355 Accrued liabilities 22,750,192 21,826,519 Finance lease liabilities, current portion 76,225 89,184 Operating lease liabilities, current portion 1,869,592 1,825,970 Long-term debt, current portion 18,333,690 19,052,903 Total current liabilities 55,539,287 52,623,931 Long-term liabilities: Line of credit 8,000,000 7,000,000 Finance lease liabilities, less current portion — 8,343 Operating lease liabilities, less current portion 8,778,249 9,258,234 Long-term debt, less current portion 52,953,684 56,336,911 Deferred tax liability, net 41,786,905 42,638,079 Other long-term liabilities 2,241,923 2,241,923 Total liabilities 169,300,048 170,107,421 Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) Stockholders’ equity: Common stock, $ 0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 27,069,114 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 270,691 270,691 Additional paid in capital 347,939,938 346,756,929 (Accumulated deficit) retained earnings ( 12,239,782 ) ( 9,048,097 ) Total stockholders’ equity 335,970,847 337,979,523 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 505,270,895 $ 508,086,944 The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 1 PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Operating revenue Revenue, before fuel surcharge $ 87,615,128 $ — $ 26,354,688 Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 5,427,840 — 1,346,459 Other Revenue 1,305,745 — — Lease Revenue 857,308 — 125,445 Total operating revenue 95,206,021 — 27,826,592 Operating Expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 19,288,103 — 4,487,363 Stock-based compensation 1,183,009 — — Fuel and fuel taxes 6,065,255 — 762,922 Purchased transportation 47,208,843 — 17,486,378 Truck expenses 5,849,846 — 1,114,821 Depreciation 6,488,579 — 639,337 Intangible amortization 2,415,830 — — Loss (Gain) on sale of equipment 8,781 — ( 235,081 ) Insurance premiums and claims 4,958,679 — 591,617 General, selling, and other operating expenses 4,101,602 309,878 953,335 Total Operating Expenses 97,568,527 309,878 25,800,692 Operating (loss) income ( 2,362,506 ) ( 309,878 ) 2,025,900 Other income and expense Interest expense ( 1,570,920 ) — ( 452,390 ) Acquisition Costs ( 37,102 ) — — Other income, net 76,222 — — Total other expense, net ( 1,531,800 ) — ( 452,390 ) (Loss) Income before income taxes ( 3,894,306 ) ( 309,878 ) 1,573,510 Income tax (benefit) expense ( 702,621 ) — 388,878 Net (loss) income $ ( 3,191,685 ) $ ( 309,878 ) $ 1,184,632 Loss Per Share Basic & Diluted $ ( 0.12 ) $ ( 0.11 ) Weighted Average Shares Basic & Diluted 27,069,114 2,939,130 The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 2 PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (unaudited) Successor Common Stock Additional Paid in Accumulated Total Shares Amount Capital Deficit Equity Balance, December 31, 2023 2,939,130 $ 29,391 $ 932,609 $ ( 572,829 ) $ 389,171 Net loss — — — ( 309,878 ) ( 309,878 ) Balance, March 31, 2024 2,939,130 $ 29,391 $ 932,609 $ ( 882,707 ) $ 79,293 Balance, December 31, 2024 27,069,114 $ 270,691 $ 346,756,929 $ ( 9,048,097 ) $ 337,979,523 Stock-based compensation — — 1,183,009 — 1,183,009 Net loss — — — ( 3,191,685 ) ( 3,191,685 ) Balance, March 31, 2025 27,069,114 $ 270,691 $ 347,939,938 $ ( 12,239,782 ) $ 335,970,847 Predecessor Common stock Retained Total Shares Amount earnings Equity Balance, December 31, 2023 392,825 $ 3,928 $ 7,748,792 $ 7,752,720 Accrued and unpaid dividends on Series A preferred stock — — ( 177,752 ) ( 177,752 ) Net income — — 1,184,632 1,184,632 Balance, March 31, 2024 392,825 $ 3,928 $ 8,755,672 $ 8,759,600 The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 3 PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Three Months ended March 31, 2024 Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $ ( 3,191,685 ) $ ( 309,878 ) $ 1,184,632 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows provided by operating activities: — Stock-based compensation 1,183,009 — — Provision for credit losses 142,310 — 35,000 Depreciation and amortization expense 8,904,409 — 639,337 Loss (Gain) on sale of equipment 8,781 — ( 235,081 ) Interest income ( 12,396 ) — ( 213 ) Amortization of debt issuance costs 18,914 — 3,279 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) ( 851,174 ) — 4,706 Operating lease expense 484,959 — 18,733 Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable ( 9,909,431 ) — 7,039,819 Net investment in leases 79,332 — 8,637 Maintenance supplies ( 81,273 ) — 32,826 Income tax receivable ( 25,130 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,602,440 — 618,026 Deposits ( 116,284 ) — ( 12,409 ) Accounts payable 3,447,164 1,090,743 ( 424,382 ) Book overdraft — — ( 891,410 ) Accrued liabilities ( 614,558 ) ( 1,163,000 ) ( 1,993,447 ) Income tax payable — — ( 666,128 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 436,363 ) — ( 18,488 ) Net cash flows provided by(used in) operating activities 1,633,024 ( 382,135 ) 5,343,437 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of equipment 251,735 — 252,441 Purchases of property and equipment ( 2,641,766 ) — ( 233,143 ) Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities ( 2,390,031 ) — 19,298 Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from line of credit 2,000,000 — 13,265,526 Repayments of line of credit ( 1,000,000 ) — ( 16,715,655 ) Repayments of long-term debt ( 4,709,580 ) — ( 398,804 ) Repayments of finance lease obligations ( 21,302 ) — ( 106,469 ) Net cash flows used in financing activities ( 3,730,882 ) — ( 3,955,402 ) Net change in cash ( 4,487,889 ) ( 382,135 ) 1,407,333 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 15,398,714 458,233 4,273 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 10,910,825 $ 76,098 $ 1,411,606 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: — Cash paid for interest $ 1,558,106 $ — $ 511,794 Cash paid for taxes $ — $ — $ 1,050,000 Noncash investing and financing activity: Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liability $ — $ — $ 328,489 Equipment and Services financed through long-term debt $ 588,226 $ — $ — Accrued and unpaid dividends $ — $ — $ 177,752 The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 4 PROFICIENT AUTO LOGISTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 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, 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 as well as various third-party logistics management companies or brokers. In addition, Proficient provides third party logistics to other transportation companies 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”). On May 13, 2024, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (“Proficient”) completed the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its common stock. Prior to the IPO, Proficient had entered into agreements (the “Combination Agreements”) to acquire in multiple, separate acquisitions (the “Combinations”) five operating businesses and their respective affiliated entities, as applicable, operating under the following names: (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, Inc. (“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”). On May 13, 2024, in connection with the closing of the IPO, Proficient also completed the acquisitions of all the Founding Companies. Thereafter, on August 16, 2024, the Company acquired Auto Transport Group, LC, (“ATG”) for approximately $ 28.9 million in cash and 1,069,346 shares of our common stock. Subsequently on November 1, 2024, the Company acquired Utah Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“UTT”), a repair facility located at the ATG headquarters terminal in Ogden, Utah for $ 4.5 million in cash. These acquisitions expanded the Company’s geographic presence and services offered. The Combinations and subsequent acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations under ASC 805. Under this method of accounting, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is treated as the “accounting acquirer.” Proficient has been identified as the designated accounting acquirer (“Successor”) of each of the Founding Companies and Proficient Transport has been identified as the designated accounting predecessor (“Predecessor”) to the Company. The Successor financial information presented herein includes results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2025 and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of, and for the three months ended, March 31, 2024 for Proficient (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 for Proficient Transport (Predecessor) are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. A black-line between the Successor and Predecessor periods has been placed in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit), Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and in the tables to the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements to highlight the lack of comparability between these two periods. Please refer to Note 3, “Business Combinations.” 5 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 in the Successor periods include the impact of push-down accounting with acquisition related costs pushed down to the corresponding reporting entity. 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 $ 224,017 and $ 134,382 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 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, developed technology 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 on 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, or upon an occurrence of an event or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In the absence of any indications of potential impairment, the evaluation of goodwill is performed during the fourth quarter of each year. 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. 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. 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. 6 Stock-Based Compensation — Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) have been granted to eligible employees of the Company. As the requirement to remain employed for the necessary service period and the performance vesting criteria are based on the performance of the Company, the Company has pushed down the related compensation expense and has recorded the compensation within stock-based compensation within 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 RSU’s 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, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other current assets and liabilities approximates fair value (except for current maturities of long-term debt) due to the short maturities of these instruments. Certain assets, including goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, are also subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis if they are deemed to be impaired as a result of an impairment review. 7 Segment Reporting — In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reportin g, 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, which represent the Company’s operating segments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), respectively. The Company’s CODM has been identified to collectively include the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted – In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which would require additional transparency for income tax disclosures, including the income tax rate reconciliation table and cash taxes paid both in the United States and foreign jurisdictions. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on its disclosures. In March 2024, the SEC adopted final rules under SEC Release Nos. 33-11275 and 33-99678, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors, that will require registrants to provide certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. Subsequent to issuance, the rules became the subject of litigation, and the SEC has issued a stay to allow the legal process to proceed. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on its disclosures. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (Topic 220), which requires additional disclosure about certain costs and expenses. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, while early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on its disclosures. 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, as applicable: (i) Delta, (ii) Deluxe, (iii) Sierra, (iv) Proficient Transport, and (v) Tribeca. The closing of the acquisitions occurred concurrently with the closing of the Company’s IPO of its common stock on May 13, 2024. 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. 8 ● 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 Mountain’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, and the Company elected to apply pushdown accounting. 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, as well as the measurement period adjustments recorded as of March 31, 2025. Delta Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of 12/31/24 Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted as of March 31, 2025 Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 31,580,792 $ - $ 31,580,792 Stock consideration issued 32,888,947 - 32,888,947 Total purchase price $ 64,469,739 $ - $ 64,469,739 Allocation of purchase price Cash and cash equivalents 3,928,792 - 3,928,792 Accounts receivable 3,928,804 - 3,928,804 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,218,752 - 1,218,752 Property and equipment 23,068,360 - 23,068,360 Operating right-of-use asset 581,287 - 581,287 Deposits 48,041 - 48,041 Intangible assets 36,000,000 - 36,000,000 Accounts payable ( 1,960,184 ) - ( 1,960,184 ) Insurance payable ( 1,018,808 ) - ( 1,018,808 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 581,286 ) - ( 581,286 ) Long-term debt ( 16,854,781 ) - ( 16,854,781 ) Deferred tax liability ( 11,447,238 ) - ( 11,447,238 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 36,911,739 $ - $ 36,911,739 Goodwill $ 27,558,000 $ - $ 27,558,000 9 Deluxe Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of 12/31/24 Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted as of March 31, 2025 Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 36,634,181 $ - $ 36,634,181 Stock consideration issued 20,907,990 - 20,907,990 Contingent consideration – earn-out 3,095,114 - 3,095,114 2 Total purchase price $ 60,637,285 $ - $ 60,637,285 Allocation of purchase price Cash and cash equivalents 153,838 - 153,838 Accounts receivable 9,633,217 - 9,633,217 Maintenance supplies 479,012 - 479,012 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,309,219 - 1,309,219 Property and equipment 21,609,782 - 21,609,782 Operating right-of-use asset 1,455,919 - 1,455,919 Net investment in leases 27,389 - 27,389 Deposits 2,276,923 - 2,276,923 Intangible assets 19,300,000 - 19,300,000 Accounts payable ( 5,313,958 ) - ( 5,313,958 ) Accrued liabilities ( 5,641,377 ) ( 771,300 ) ( 6,412,677 ) Line of credit ( 2,911,720 ) - ( 2,911,720 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 1,455,919 ) - ( 1,455,919 ) Long-term debt ( 7,113,187 ) - ( 7,113,187 ) Long-term liabilities ( 2,241,923 ) - ( 2,241,923 ) Deferred tax liability ( 4,714,617 ) - ( 4,714,617 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 26,852,598 $ ( 771,300 ) $ 26,081,298 Goodwill $ 33,784,687 $ 771,300 $ 34,555,987 10 Proficient Transport Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of 12/31/24 Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted as of March 31, 2025 Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 82,185,183 $ - $ 82,185,183 Stock consideration issued 26,575,928 - 26,575,928 Total purchase price $ 108,761,111 $ - $ 108,761,111 Allocation of purchase price Cash and cash equivalents 2,352,200 - 2,352,200 Accounts receivable 12,000,205 - 12,000,205 Maintenance supplies 517,235 - 517,235 Assets held for sale 74,600 - 74,600 Income Tax Receivable 2,640,127 ( 1,072,152 ) 1,567,975 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,787,512 - 1,787,512 Property and equipment 18,811,688 - 18,811,688 Operating right-of-use asset 305,163 - 305,163 Net investment in leases 23,813 - 23,813 Deposits 990,688 - 990,688 Other long-term assets 480,170 - 480,170 Intangible assets 36,900,000 - 36,900,000 Accounts payable ( 2,379,536 ) - ( 2,379,536 ) Accrued liabilities ( 6,688,183 ) - ( 6,688,183 ) Income tax payable - - - Finance lease liabilities ( 151,298 ) - ( 151,298 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 305,163 ) - ( 305,163 ) Long-term debt ( 5,920,400 ) - ( 5,920,400 ) Deferred tax liability ( 9,938,010 ) - ( 9,938,010 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 51,500,811 $ ( 1,072,152 ) $ 50,428,659 Goodwill $ 57,260,300 $ 1,072,152 $ 58,332,452 11 Sierra Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of 12/31/24 Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted as of March 31, 2025 Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 17,442,396 $ - $ 17,442,396 Stock consideration issued 13,949,040 - 13,949,040 Total purchase price $ 31,391,436 $ - $ 31,391,436 Allocation of purchase price Cash and cash equivalents 2,963,120 - 2,963,120 Accounts receivable 5,270,200 - 5,270,200 Assets held for sale 533,587 - 533,587 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 451,624 - 451,624 Property and equipment 22,618,212 - 22,618,212 Operating right-of-use asset 805,316 - 805,316 Other long-term assets 829,489 - 829,489 Intangible assets 19,200,000 - 19,200,000 Accounts payable ( 2,347,239 ) - ( 2,347,239 ) Accrued liabilities ( 5,543,557 ) - ( 5,543,557 ) Income Tax Payable ( 78,700 ) ( 78,700 ) Owner operator deposits ( 1,245,163 ) - ( 1,245,163 ) Lease deposits ( 349,126 ) - ( 349,126 ) Equipment obligations ( 15,113,309 ) - ( 15,113,309 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 805,316 ) - ( 805,316 ) Deferred tax liability ( 6,867,476 ) - ( 6,867,476 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 20,321,662 $ - $ 20,321,662 Goodwill $ 11,069,774 $ - $ 11,069,774 Tribeca Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized as of 12/31/24 Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted as of March 31, 2025 Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 10,685,499 $ - $ 10,685,499 Stock consideration issued 9,000,055 - 9,000,055 Total purchase price $ 19,685,554 $ - $ 19,685,554 - Allocation of purchase price - Cash and cash equivalents 1,661,610 - 1,661,610 Accounts receivable 5,597,701 - 5,597,701 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,788,257 - 1,788,257 Property and equipment 13,165,118 - 13,165,118 Operating right-of-use asset 8,142,800 - 8,142,800 Deposits 255,422 - 255,422 Intangible assets 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 Accounts payable ( 2,938,060 ) - ( 2,938,060 ) Accrued liabilities ( 291,618 ) - ( 291,618 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 8,142,800 ) - ( 8,142,800 ) Long-term debt ( 10,435,842 ) - ( 10,435,842 ) Deferred tax liability ( 3,047,473 ) - ( 3,047,473 ) Fair value of net assets acquired $ 9,255,115 $ - $ 9,255,115 Goodwill $ 10,430,439 $ - $ 10,430,439 12 Total Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized Delta Deluxe Proficient Transport Sierra Tribeca Total Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 31,580,792 $ 40,233,554 $ 82,185,183 $ 18,763,279 $ 10,685,499 $ 183,448,307 Stock consideration issued 32,888,947 20,907,990 26,575,928 13,359,045 9,000,055 102,731,965 Contingent consideration – earn-out - 3,095,114 - - - 3,095,114 Total purchase price $ 64,469,739 $ 64,236,658 $ 108,761,111 $ 32,122,324 $ 19,685,554 $ 289,275,386 Allocation of purchase price Fair value of net assets acquired $ 41,648,239 $ 29,585,760 $ 54,080,535 $ 22,934,408 $ 13,598,322 $ 161,847,264 Goodwill $ 22,821,500 $ 34,650,898 $ 54,680,576 $ 9,187,916 $ 6,087,232 $ 127,428,122 Total Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted Delta Deluxe Proficient Transport Sierra Tribeca Total Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 31,580,792 $ 36,634,181 $ 82,185,183 $ 17,442,396 $ 10,685,499 $ 178,528,051 Stock consideration issued 32,888,947 20,907,990 26,575,928 13,949,040 9,000,055 103,321,960 Contingent consideration – earn-out - 3,095,114 - - - 3,095,114 Total purchase price $ 64,469,739 $ 60,637,285 $ 108,761,111 $ 31,391,436 $ 19,685,554 $ 284,945,125 Allocation of purchase price Fair value of net assets acquired $ 36,911,739 $ 26,081,298 $ 50,428,659 $ 20,321,662 $ 9,255,115 $ 142,998,473 Goodwill $ 27,558,000 $ 34,555,987 $ 58,332,452 $ 11,069,774 $ 10,430,439 $ 141,946,652 The Company recognized intangible assets as follows: Useful Life Delta Deluxe Proficient Transport Sierra Tribeca Total Customer relationships 15 years $ 34,200,000 $ 16,700,000 $ 32,600,000 $ 16,800,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 102,500,000 Trade names 10 years 1,800,000 2,600,000 4,300,000 2,400,000 1,300,000 12,400,000 Total $ 36,000,000 $ 19,300,000 $ 36,900,000 $ 19,200,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 114,900,000 The Combinations resulted in $ 141,946,652 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 the Company engaged in 2024, asset, stock acquisitions, and stock acquisitions with the 338(h)(10) election made, the Company expects approximately $ 120.4 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 March 31, 2025, the values are substantially complete with the exception of identifiable other intangible assets, property, income taxes and goodwill which remain open pending final review and valuations. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings. The Company recorded remeasurement adjustments of the Founding Companies as indicated in the respective entity table columns above. 13 Auto Transport Group Acquisition 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”) pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity of ATG to expand the Company’s geographic presence and services offered. 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 August 15, 2024 as well as the measurement period adjustments recorded as of March 31, 2025: Auto Transport Group Adjustments Acquisition Date Amounts Recognized, As Adjusted Purchase consideration Cash consideration paid $ 28,938,295 $ - $ 28,938,295 Stock consideration issued 20,542,136 - 20,542,136 Total purchase price 49,480,431 - 49,480,431 - Allocation of purchase price - Cash and cash equivalents 472,862 - 472,862 Accounts receivable 3,339,052 - 3,339,052 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 704,396 - 704,396 Property and equipment 11,724,000 - 11,724,000 Operating right-of-use asset 297,050 - 297,050 Net investment in leases 521,901 - 521,901 Deposits 16,355 - 16,355 Intangible assets 23,300,000 - 23,300,000 Accounts payable ( 1,134,536 ) - ( 1,134,536 ) Accrued liabilities ( 300,581 ) - ( 300,581 ) Operating lease liabilities ( 297,050 ) - ( 297,050 ) Long-term debt ( 4,700,710 ) - ( 4,700,710 ) Deferred Tax Liability ( 9,056,237 ) - ( 9,056,237 ) Fair value of net assets acquired 24,886,502 - 24,886,502 Goodwill 24,593,929 - 24,593,929 14 The Company recognized intangible assets as follows: Useful Life Auto Transport Group Customer relationships 15 years $ 22,200,000 Trade names 10 years 1,100,000 Total $ 23,300,000 The acquisition of ATG resulted in $ 24,593,929 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 engaged in 2024, 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, 2024, the values are substantially complete with the exception of identifiable other intangible assets, property, income taxes and goodwill which remain open pending final review and valuations. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are 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. 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. Unaudited Proforma and Revenue and Earnings of Acquirees The amounts shown below reflect the unaudited summary combined financial results of the five Founding Companies for the full three-month periods presented without any pro forma adjustments that would give effect to the completion of the IPO or any related transaction expenses or adjustments recognized as a result of the IPO and concurrent Combinations. The results of Proficient (acquiror entity) are included in the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Dollars in 000’s Three months ended March 31, 2025 2024 Total operating revenue $ 95,206 $ 102,345 Total operating (loss) income ( 2,363 ) 6,062 15 Note 4 — Goodwill The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and allocation to reportable segment are as follows: Company Drivers Brokered Consolidated Balance – December 31, 2024 $ 87,434,455 $ 81,622,220 $ 169,056,675 Adjustments 668,199 1,175,253 1,843,452 Balance – March 31, 2025 $ 88,102,654 $ 82,797,473 $ 170,900,127 Note 5 — Intangible assets, net March 31, 2025 Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Customer relationships $ 124,700,000 $ ( 6,961,111 ) $ 117,738,889 Trade names 13,500,000 ( 1,164,083 ) 12,335,917 Total $ 138,200,000 $ ( 8,125,194 ) $ 130,074,806 December 31, 2024 Gross carrying amount Accumulated amortization Net carrying amount Customer relationships $ 124,700,000 $ ( 4,882,778 ) $ 119,817,222 Trade names 13,500,000 ( 826,582 ) 12,673,418 Total $ 138,200,000 $ ( 5,709,360 ) $ 132,490,640 There were no intangible assets, accumulated amortization or amortization expense prior to the Founding Company acquisitions in May 2024 as discussed in Note 3 above. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, amortization expense was $ 2,078,330 for Customer relationships 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, 2025, the expected amortization expense associated with the Company’s identifiable intangible assets with estimable useful lives over the next five years was as follows: 2025 $ 7,111,111 2026 9,663,333 2027 9,663,333 2028 9,663,333 2029 9,663,333 Thereafter 84,310,363 Total $ 130,074,806 As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average amortization period for all intangible assets was 13.69 years, with 14.17 years for Customer relationships and 9.15 years for Trade names. 16 Note 6 — Property and equipment Property and equipment, at cost, consist of the following as of: Successor March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Land $ 2,220,000 $ 2,220,000 Buildings and improvements 1,674,538 1,667,565 Furniture and equipment 356,520 403,920 Machinery and equipment 1,219,185 1,171,785 Software and computer equipment 861,193 844,410 Transportation equipment 134,248,928 131,870,528 140,580,364 138,178,208 Less accumulated amortization and depreciation ( 21,795,157 ) ( 15,541,572 ) Property and equipment, net $ 118,785,207 $ 122,636,636 The Company recorded a loss on the disposal of equipment of $ 8,781 and $0 in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor) and March 31, 2024 (Successor), respectively, and a gain on the disposal of $ 235,081 in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor). Note 7 — Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of: Successor March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Deferred leased to purchase payments $ 5,733,257 $ 4,578,301 Accrued purchased transportation 3,907,062 3,149,849 Claims, insurance and litigation reserves 3,407,982 5,721,891 Salaries, wages and benefits 2,762,861 2,888,204 Owner Operator Deposits 2,314,174 2,315,214 Other accrued expenses 4,624,856 3,173,060 Accrued liabilities $ 22,750,192 $ 21,826,519 Note 8 — Income taxes The income tax provision differs from the amount determined by applying the U.S. federal tax rate as follows: Successors Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Federal (benefit) tax at statutory rate ( 21 %) $ ( 817,804 ) $ 330,437 State taxes, net of federal benefit ( 29,929 ) 55,230 Permanent differences to return 116,384 0 Other Discrete 28,728 3,211 Total income tax (benefit) expense $ ( 702,621 ) $ 388,878 The Company’s tax year 2024 and the Founding Companies’ tax years 2020 and forward remain subject to examination by federal and state jurisdictions. The Company and Founding Companies are not currently under an IRS examination as of the date these financials were available to be issued. The Company has no uncertain tax positions. 17 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 $ 12 million at March 31, 2025. At March 31, 2025, there was $ 8,000,000 outstanding on the revolving line of credit. 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, 2025, 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, 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. Balances outstanding on the term debt are included in the Long-term debt, less current portion caption on the consolidated balance sheets. Note 10 — Long-term debt March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 Equipment and vehicle notes payable to financial institutions, requiring monthly principal and interest payments totaling $ 1,749,805 . The notes bear interest ranging from 2.95 % to 13.0 %, mature between April 2025 to December 2030 and are secured by the Company’s transportation equipment and vehicles. $ 55,703,855 $ 59,740,532 Term Loan payable to Pinnacle Bank, requiring principal payments of $ 266,667 per month commencing June 2025. The notes bear interest at SOFR (Currently 4.49 %) + 2.5 % margin per month and mature April 2031 . 1 15,915,321 16,000,000 71,619,176 75,740,532 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs ( 331,802 ) ( 350,718 ) Less: current maturities ( 18,333,690 ) ( 19,052,903 ) Total long-term debt $ 52,953,684 $ 56,336,911 (1) The Term Loan and Line of Credit includes financial covenants that include maximum leverage (debt / adjusted EBITDA) and debt service coverage ratio (total principal and interest / adjusted EBITDA), both measured quarterly. 18 Future maturities of long-term debt are as follows: For the year ending December 31: 2025 $ 14,516,189 2026 15,530,719 2027 13,904,456 2028 11,861,998 2029 and thereafter 15,805,814 Total $ 71,619,176 The Company capitalized debt issuance costs of $ 0 during the period ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024. Amortization expense related to the debt issuance costs totaled $ 18,914 , $ 0 and $ 3,279 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor) and the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), 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: Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Operating lease cost $ 669,492 $ - $ 18,733 Finance lease costs: Amortization of finance lease assets 17,171 - 119,410 Interest on lease liabilities 2,732 - 42,966 Short-term lease costs 181,717 - 34,521 Total lease costs $ 871,112 $ - $ 215,630 As of March 31, 2025 (Successor), March 31, 2024 (Successor) and March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), the weighted-average discount rate for operating leases was 6.88 %, 0 % and 6.71 %, respectively. The weighted-average remaining lease term as of March 31, 2025 (Successor), March 31, 2024 (Successor) and March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), was 7.7 , 0 and 4.67 years, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 (Successor) March 31, 2024 (Successor) and March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), the weighted-average discount rate for finance leases was 12.08 %, 0 % and 9.22 %, respectively and the weighted-average remaining lease term was less than a year, 0 and 1.03 years, respectively. As of March 31, 2025 (Successor), future maturities of the lease liabilities were as follows: Operating leases Finance leases For the year ending December 31: 2025 $ 1,896,847 $ 72,101 2026 1,885,483 8,011 2027 1,515,781 — 2028 1,569,744 — 2029 1,501,591 — Thereafter 5,285,601 — Total undiscounted cash flows 13,655,047 80,112 Less: present value factor ( 3,007,206 ) ( 3,887 ) Total lease liabilities 10,647,841 76,225 Less: current portion – ( 1,869,592 ) — Total long-term lease liabilities $ 8,778,249 $ 76,225 19 Lessor — The Company finances 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 at a bargain purchase price. The Company classifies these leases as a sales-type lease. 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 is not probable at lease commencement, the Company does not derecognize the underlying asset, and the payments received for these leases are recorded as deferred leased to purchase payments. This deferred revenue of $ 5,733,257 and $ 4,578,301 is reported in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 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 $ 374,841 and $ 441,177 are reported as net investment in leases on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor), and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), the Company recorded sales-type lease revenue of $ 702,643 , $ 0 , and $ 125,445 , respectively, within operating revenue on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor), and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor), the Company recorded interest income of, $ 12,396 , $0 and $ 213 , respectively, within interest expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2025 (Successor), future minimum lease payments expected to be collected were as follows: For the year ending December 31: 2025 $ 224,595 2026 157,755 2027 29,880 2028 — Total undiscounted cash payments 412,230 Less: present value factor ( 37,389 ) Total net investment in lease 374,841 Less: current portion ( 253,109 ) Total net investment in lease, less current portion $ 121,732 20 Note 12 — Stockholders’ Equity The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of common stock, which has a par value of $ 0.01 per share. In May 2024, the Company completed its IPO of its common stock and issued 14,333,333 shares of its common stock at a price of $ 15.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $ 215,000,000 and net proceeds of $ 192,273,599 after underwriting fees and transaction costs. The Company issued 6,888,128 shares of its common stock to the Founding Companies in connection with the Combinations and 1,069,346 common shares to the ATG Sellers. Please see Note 3 for additional information. In May 2024, the Company issued 404,177 shares of common stock for vested RSU’s. In connection with its IPO, the Company granted the underwriters of its IPO a customary 30-day over-allotment option to buy up to an additional 2,149,999 shares of common stock from the Company at the IPO price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In June 2024, the Company issued 1,435,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to the partial exercise of the over-allotment option. The shares were sold at the initial public offering price of $ 15.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $ 21,500,000 and net proceeds of $ 20,018,250 after underwriting fees and transaction costs. All of the shares of common stock were sold by the Company. Note 13 — 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 between one (1) and five (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. 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 at December 31, 2024, there were 1,043,656 remaining shares available to be issued under the 2024 Plan. Restricted Stock Units Total compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards was $ 1,183,009 for the three month period ended March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, there was a total of $ 15,111,733 of unrecognized compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over the next four years. The fair value of restricted stock awards is 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, 2025, and activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2025, is presented below: Number of Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Outstanding, December 31, 2024 1,264,459 $ 15.06 $ 19,041,263 3.72 Granted 24,460 $ 9.22 223,272 Vested - $ - - Canceled/Forfeited ( 18,007 ) $ 8.33 ( 149,998 ) Outstanding, March 31, 2025 1,270,912 $ 15.04 $ 19,114,537 3.42 21 Note 14 — Segment reporting The Company’s business is organized into two 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 devotes the use of equipment to specific customers and provides transportation services through long-term contracts. The Company’s Subhaulers segment offers transportation services utilizing an asset-light model focusing on outsourcing transportation of loads to third-party carriers. The following table summarizes information about our reportable segments: Successor Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 Company Drivers Subhaulers Total Revenue Revenue, before fuel surcharge $ 30,476,339 $ 57,138,789 $ 87,615,128 Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 1,349,583 4,078,257 5,427,840 Other Revenue 848,496 457,249 1,305,745 Lease Revenue - 857,308 857,308 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 benefits 11,958,490 5,676,015 17,634,505 Fuel and fuel taxes 6,065,255 - 6,065,255 Purchased transportation - 47,208,843 47,208,843 Truck expenses 5,849,846 - 5,849,846 Depreciation 4,726,540 1,752,848 6,479,388 Other segment items(1) 3,626,262 3,858,505 7,484,767 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) $ ( 6,845,925 ) Interest Expense ( 1,570,920 ) Acquisition Costs ( 37,102 ) Other Income, net 76,224 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 Consolidated 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 $ 1,306,727 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. 22 Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Company Drivers Subhaulers Total Revenue Revenue, before fuel surcharge $ 4,434,719 $ 21,919,969 $ 26,354,688 Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 169,880 1,176,579 1,346,459 Lease Revenue - 125,445 125,445 Segment Revenue $ 4,604,599 $ 23,221,993 $ 27,826,592 Total consolidated $ 27,826,592 Less: Salaries, wages and benefits 2,316,770 2,170,593 4,487,363 Fuel and fuel taxes 762,922 - 762,922 Purchased transportation - 17,486,378 17,486,378 Truck expenses 1,114,821 - 1,114,821 Depreciation & Amortization 597,041 42,296 639,337 Other segment items (1) 350,562 959,309 1,309,871 Segment Operating profit/(loss) $ ( 537,517 ) $ 2,563,417 $ 2,025,900 Reconciliation of segment operating profit to income before income taxes: Interest Expense ( 452,390 ) Other Income, net - Income Before Income Taxes $ ( 452,390 ) Other Segment Disclosures: Depreciation and amortization (3) $ 597,041 $ 42,296 $ 639,337 Consolidated Depreciation and Amortization $ 639,337 (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) The amounts of depreciation and amortization disclosed by reportable segment are included within the other segment items captions. Note 15 — 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, 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, 2025 and 2024 is as follows: Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Numerator: Net Loss $ ( 3,191,685 ) $ ( 309,878 ) Denominator: Weighted-Average Number of Shares of Common Stock 27,069,114 2,939,130 Basic Loss per Share $ ( 0.12 ) $ ( 0.11 ) The Company excluded 1,214,132 and 0 of RSU’s 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, 2025 (Successor) and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Successor), respectively. 23 Note 16 — 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 May 2020, a Brokered employee filed claim against Sierra Mountain Group, Inc. and an officer of the Company in Sacramento County Superior Court in California. The putative class alleges that Sierra misclassified owner/operators as independent contractors, not as employees, in violation of the California Labor Code applicable to employees (meal and rest breaks, minimum wage, etc.). Sierra denies liability and filed a counterclaim against the Plaintiff for costs and attorneys’ fees. In August 2023, all parties reached an agreement on material settlement terms and signed a Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to which the defined class would be paid approximately $ 4,000,000 pending approval of a long-term settlement agreement currently in process. On October 16, 2024, the court signed and entered the final approval order for the class action for $ 3,947,725 , which the Company paid on November 20, 2024. An indemnity escrow established at the time of the Combinations included amounts to cover this liability. Former Employee Class Action In May 2024, a former employee filed claim against Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc., in Riverside County Superior Court in California. The putative class alleges that Deluxe failed to pay for meal and rest periods for time worked, off the clock work, overtime, business expenses, itemized wage statements, among other things. The Company is still evaluating this contingency and has included its best estimate of potential liability within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. We believe we are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of Deluxe for the potential liability relating to this contingency. Delinquent Filings with Department of Labor Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc. was delinquent in its filings with the Department of Labor (DOL) with respect to its Retirement Plan Information Returns for plan years 2019 through 2022. As of December 31, 2024, all delinquent filings had been made. These delinquencies could result in penalties and interest from the DOL and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We have not received any notices from the DOL or the IRS regarding the delinquent filings, therefore, the Company does not have a reasonable estimate for any additional potential penalties or interest. We believe we are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of Deluxe for the potential liability relating to this contingency. Note 17 — Subsequent events On April 1, 2025, PAL Stock Acquiror, Inc. purchased Brother Auto Transport, (“BAT”), which provides vehicle transportation and shipping services in the Northeast and MidAtlantic regions of the country utilizing a fleet of 110 tractors and trailers. 24 Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes of Proficient and Proficient Transport included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “Quarterly Report”) and the consolidated financial statements and related notes of Proficient and Proficient Transport for the year ended December 31, 2024 included in Proficient’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025 (the “Annual Report”). Unless otherwise indicated, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a whole, after giving effect to the Combinations. This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to possible or assume future results of our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. You can generally identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections regarding future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report and the Annual Report, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and the Annual Report. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: ● the economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate; ● our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, effectively respond to changes in market dynamics and customer preferences, and achieve the anticipated benefits and associated cost savings of such strategies and actions; ● our ability to recruit and retain qualified driving associates, independent contractors and third-party auto transportation and logistics companies; ● our expectations regarding the successful implementation of the Combinations and other acquisitions; ● geopolitical developments and additional changes in international trade policies and relations; ● the effect of any international conflicts or terrorist activities, including the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, on the United States and global economies in general, the transportation industry, or us in particular, and what effects these events will have on our costs and the demand for our services; ● our ability to manage our network capacity and cost structure for capital expenditures and operating expenses, and match it to shifting and future customer volume levels; ● our ability to compete effectively against current and future competitors; ● our dependence on the automotive industry, which is directly affected by such external factors as general economic conditions in the United States, Canada and Mexico, trade policies, including tariffs, unemployment rates, labor shortages or strikes, consumer confidence, government policies, continuing activities of war, terrorist activities and the availability of affordable new car financing; 25 ● our ability to maintain our profitability despite quarterly fluctuations in our results, whether due to seasonality, large cyclical events, or other causes; and our future financial and operating results; ● our expectations regarding the period during which we will qualify as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act; and ● the sufficiency of our existing cash to fund our future operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements. We caution you that the foregoing list may not contain all of the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report. In addition, in light of certain risks and uncertainties, the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report may not occur. The forward-looking statements made in this document relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Business Overview We are a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed in connection with the IPO through the combination of five industry-leading operating companies, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America based upon information obtained from leadership of the Auto Haulers Association of America, utilizing roughly 1,250 auto transport vehicles and trailers on a daily basis, including approximately 831 Company-owned transport vehicles and trailers, and employing 730 dedicated employees as of March 31, 2025. From our 50 strategically located facilities across the United States, we offer 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 include nearly all of the global auto manufacturing companies. Additional customers include auto dealers, auto auctions, rental car companies and auto leasing companies. Description of the Combinations 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, as applicable: (i) Delta, (ii) Deluxe, (iii) Sierra, (iv) Proficient Transport, and (v) Tribeca. On May 13, 2024, the Company completed its IPO of its common stock, and in connection with the closing of the IPO, the Company also completed the acquisitions of all of the Founding Companies. The Founding Companies were acquired for approximately $178.5 million in cash and 6,978,191 shares of our common stock (provided, that 541,866 of these shares of common stock were held back and were not be issued at the closing of the Combinations to satisfy the indemnification obligations of certain of the Founding Companies for a period of twelve months following the closing of the Company’s IPO). Thereafter, on August 16, 2024, the Company acquired ATG for approximately $28.9 million in cash and 1,069,346 shares of our common stock. Subsequently on November 1, 2024, the Company acquired Utah Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC, (“UTT”), a repair facility located at the ATG headquarters terminal in Ogden, Utah for $4.5 million in cash. These acquisitions expanded the Company’s geographic presence and services offered. The Combinations and subsequent acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations under ASC 805. Under this method of accounting, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. is treated as the “accounting acquirer.” Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. has been identified as the designated accounting acquirer (“Successor”) of each of the Founding Companies and Proficient Transport has been identified as the designated accounting predecessor (“Predecessor”) to the Company. As a result, Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Results Of Operations And Financial Condition For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 for each of Proficient and Proficient Transport are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. A black-line between the Successor and Predecessor periods has been placed in the financial tables below to highlight the lack of comparability between these two periods. Please refer to Note 3, “Business Combinations.” 26 Financial Statement Components Revenue We generate revenue by transporting autos for our customers in our OEM contract and spot arrangements, secondary market auto moves, and our contract services arrangements. Our OEM contract and spot arrangements provide auto transportation and logistics services through movements of autos over routes across the United States. Secondary market auto moves are for customers other than OEMs. Our contract services offering devotes the use of equipment to specific customers and provides services through long-term contracts. Our business provides services that are geographically diversified but have similar economic and other relevant characteristics, as they all provide transportation and logistics of automobiles. We are typically paid a predetermined rate per unit for our Company Drivers services. Consistent with industry practice, our typical customer contracts do not guarantee load levels or tractor availability. This gives us and our customers a certain degree of flexibility in response to changes in auto demand and truck capacity. Generally, we receive fuel surcharges on the miles moved for which we are compensated by customers. Fuel surcharges revenue mitigates the effect of price increases over a negotiated base rate per gallon of fuel; however, these revenues may not fully protect us from all fuel price increases. We monitor as key operating metrics average revenue per unit and average revenue per loaded mile, as applicable to the portions of our business that contract on each of these bases. Operating Expenses Our most significant operating expenses vary with miles traveled and include (i) fuel and fuel taxes, (ii) driver related expenses, such as salaries, wages, benefits, training and recruitment, (iii) the cost of purchased transportation that we pay to third-party carriers and (iv) maintenance of our fleet. Expenses that have both fixed and variable components include maintenance and tire expense and our total cost of insurance and claims. These expenses generally vary with the miles we travel, but also have a controllable component based on safety, fleet age, efficiency and other factors. Our main fixed costs include depreciation of long-term assets, such as revenue equipment and service center facilities, the compensation of non-driver personnel and other general and administrative expenses. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates In the ordinary course of business, we have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial position in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different conditions. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most subjective and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. See Note 2 of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for additional information about our critical accounting policies and estimates . Property and equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for tax purposes over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (net of estimated salvage value or trade-in value). We generally use estimated useful lives of five to ten years for trucks and trailers, classified as transportation equipment. The depreciable lives of our revenue equipment represent the estimated usage period of the equipment, which may be less than the economic lives. 27 Periodically, we evaluate the useful lives and salvage values of our revenue equipment and other long-lived assets based upon, but not limited to, our experience with similar assets including gains or losses upon dispositions of such assets, conditions in the used equipment market and prevailing industry practices. Changes in useful lives or salvage value estimates, or fluctuations in market values that are not reflected in our estimates, could have a material impact on our financial results. We review our property and equipment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss equal to the excess of carrying amount over fair value would be recognized if the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable. 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, developed technology 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 on 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, or upon an occurrence of an event or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. In the absence of any indications of potential impairment, the evaluation of goodwill is performed during the fourth quarter of each year. 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. 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. Income taxes — Income taxes are accounted for under the asset-and-liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date. We evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets based on whether we believe that it is more likely than not all deferred tax assets will be realized. A consideration of future taxable income is made as well as on-going prudent feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for valuation allowances. In the event it is determined all or part of a deferred tax asset would not be able to be realized, management would record an adjustment to the deferred tax asset and recognize a charge against income at that time. Our estimates of the potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue is subject to our assessment of relevant risks, facts and circumstances existing at that time. We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes, and record a liability when such uncertainties meet the more likely than not recognition threshold. Potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense. 28 Reportable Segments Our business is organized into two operating segments, Company Drivers and Subhaulers, 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 devotes the use of equipment to specific customers and provides transportation services through long-term contracts. The Company’s Subhaulers segment offers transportation services utilizing an asset-light model focusing on outsourcing transportation of loads to third-party carriers. Company Drivers Segment In our Company Drivers Segment, we generate revenue by transporting autos for our customers in our OEM contract and spot arrangements, secondary market auto moves, and our contract services arrangements. Our OEM contract and spot arrangements provide auto transportation and logistics services through movements of autos over routes across the United States. Secondary market auto moves are for customers other than OEMs. Our contract services offering devotes the use of equipment to specific customers and provides services through long-term contracts. Our Company Drivers segment provides services that are geographically diversified but have similar economic and other relevant characteristics, as they all provide Company Drivers carrier services of automobiles. The main factors that affect operating revenue in the Company Drivers Segment are the average revenue per unit received from customers and the number of vehicles transported. We are typically paid a predetermined rate per unit for our Company Drivers services. Our executed contracts contain fixed terms and rates and are often used by our customers with high-service and high-priority freight. We continually strive to increase our revenues derived from contracts as a percentage of total revenue by continuing to build upon our existing relations and acquire new relations with OEMs. Our contracts with customers in the Company Drivers segment generally include a fuel surcharge to account for fluctuating fuel prices. Built into our predetermined contract rates with each customer is a baseline fuel price and when fuel prices rise above this baseline price our customers compensate us for the variance in the form of additional revenue. If fuel prices drop below the baseline price, we may in turn owe our customers this variance and record a discount. This additional revenue/discount is represented on the Fuel Surcharge and Other Reimbursements line in our condensed consolidated financial statements. In our Company Drivers segment, our most significant operating expenses vary with miles traveled and include (i) fuel, and (ii) driver related expenses, such as wages, benefits, training and recruitment. Expenses that have both fixed and variable components include maintenance and tire expense and our total cost of insurance and claims. These expenses generally vary with the miles we travel, but also have a controllable component based on safety, fleet age, efficiency and other factors. Our main fixed costs include depreciation of long-term assets, such as trucks and trailers (to which we refer as revenue equipment) and service center facilities, the compensation of non-driver personnel and other general and administrative expenses. Our Company Drivers segment requires substantial capital expenditures for purchase of new revenue equipment. We use a combination of financing leases and secured long-term debt to acquire revenue equipment. When we finance revenue equipment acquisitions with either finance leases or long-term debt, the asset and liability are recorded on our consolidated balance sheet, and we record expense under “Depreciation” and “Interest expense.” We expect our depreciation and interest expense will be impacted by changes in the percentage of our revenue equipment acquired in any given year . 29 Subhaulers Segment In our Subhaulers Segment, we generate revenue by utilizing our independent owner operators (who run under our DOT authority) and independent third-party carriers to assist in transporting autos for our customers in our OEM contract and spot arrangements, and secondary market auto moves. We maintain the customer relationship, including billing and collection, but outsource the transportation of the loads. The main factors that affect operating revenue in our Subhaulers segment are our customers’ excess inventory needs, the rates we obtain from customers, the auto volumes we ship through the subhaulers segment and our ability to secure these carriers. The most significant expense of our Subhaulers segment, which is primarily variable, is the cost of purchased transportation that we pay to third-party carriers and is included in the “Purchased transportation” line item. This expense generally varies directly with the amount of Subhauler revenue, rates charged by third party carriers and current demand and customer shipping needs. Other operating expenses are generally fixed and primarily include the compensation and benefits of non-driver personnel (which are recorded in the “Salaries, wages and benefits” line item). The primary performance indicator in our Subhaulers segment is operating margin (subhauler operating revenue, less subhauler operating expenses, as a percentage of subhauler operating revenue). Operating margin can be impacted by the rates charged to customers and the rates paid to third-party carriers. Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with accounting principles GAAP. However, management believes that EBITDA and Operating Ratio provide useful information in measuring our operating performance, generating future operating plans and making strategic decisions regarding allocation of capital. Management believes this information presents helpful comparisons of financial performance between periods by excluding the effect of certain non-recurring items. EBITDA and Operating Ratio do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies, and it should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) for the period adjusted for interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation expense and intangible amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation expense, intangible amortization expense, and share-based compensation expenses. 30 The following table provides a reconciliation of net income, the most closely comparable GAAP financial measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Total operating revenue $ 95,206,021 $ — $ 27,826,592 Net (loss) income $ (3,191,685 ) $ (309,878 ) $ 1,184,632 Add Back: Interest expense 1,570,920 — 452,390 Income tax (benefit) expense (702,621 ) — 388,878 Depreciation 6,488,579 — 639,337 Intangible amortization 2,415,830 — — EBITDA $ 6,581,023 $ (309,878 ) $ 2,665,237 EBITDA Margin 6.9 % 0 % 9.6 % Add Back: Stock-based compensation 1,183,009 — — Adjusted EBITDA $ 7,764,032 $ (309,878 ) $ 2,665,237 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 8.2 % 0 % 9.6 % Operating ratio is calculated as total operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue. Adjusted operating ratio is calculated as total operating expenses reduced for share-based compensation expense and amortization of intangibles as a percentage of operating revenue. The following table provides a reconciliation of total operating revenue and operating (loss) income, to operating margin and adjusted operating margin: Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Total operating revenue $ 95,206,021 $ — $ 27,826,592 Total operating expenses 97,528,527 (309,878 ) 25,800,692 Operating (loss) income (2,632,506 ) (309,878 ) 2,025,900 Operating Ratio 102.4 % 0 % 92.7 % Add Back: Stock-based compensation 1,183,009 — — Intangible amortization 2,415,830 — — Adjusted Total Operating Expenses $ 93,929,688 $ (309,878 ) $ 25,800,692 Adjusted Operating Ratio 98.7 % 0 % 92.7 % 31 Results of Operations for March 31, 2025 (Successor) and March 31, 2024 (Predecessor) Successor financial information presented below includes results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. We have excluded the Successor financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as it only includes immaterial expenses incurred prior to the IPO. The Predecessor financial information presented below shows only the results of operations for Proficient Auto Transport for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The following discussion takes into consideration the lack of comparability. See Note 3 —Business Combinations for more information. Successor Predecessor Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Proficient Auto Transport, Inc. Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Operating revenue Revenue, before fuel surcharge $ 87,615,128 $ 26,354,688 Fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 5,427,840 1,346,459 Other Revenue 1,305,745 — Lease Revenue 857,308 125,445 Total operating revenue 95,206,021 27,826,592 Operating Expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 19,288,103 4,487,363 Stock-based compensation 1,183,009 — Fuel and fuel taxes 6,065,255 762,922 Purchased transportation 47,208,843 17,486,378 Truck expenses 5,849,846 1,114,821 Depreciation 6,488,579 639,337 Intangible amortization 2,415,830 — Loss (Gain) on sale of equipment 8,781 (235,081 ) Insurance premiums and claims 4,958,679 591,617 General, selling, and other operating expenses 4,101,602 953,335 Total Operating Expenses 97,568,527 25,800,692 Operating (loss) income (2,362,506 ) 2,025,900 Other income and expense Interest expense (1,570,920 ) (452,390 ) Acquisition Costs (37,102 ) — Other income, net 76,222 — Total other expense, net (1,531,800 ) (452,390 ) (Loss) Income before income taxes (3,894,306 ) 1,573,510 Income tax (benefit) expense (702,621 ) 388,878 Net (loss) income $ (3,191,685 ) $ 1,184,632 32 Operating Revenue — The Company generates revenue from two primary sources: transporting freight for customers, including related fuel surcharge revenue and other reimbursements (Company Drivers), and arranging for the transportation of customer freight by third-party carriers (Subhauled). Company Drivers revenue, before fuel surcharges and other reimbursements, is primarily generated through trucking services provided by the Company’s service offerings to OEMs and the secondary market. Subhauler revenue before fuel surcharges and other reimbursements is primarily generated through dispatching and brokering freight to third-party carriers. Fuel surcharges and other reimbursements represent additional revenue the Company earns based on mileage driven and other reimbursable costs incurred for which it is compensated by its customers. The Company’s total operating revenue is affected by, among other things, the general level of economic activity in the United States, customer inventory levels, specific customer demand, the level of capacity in the truckload and brokerage industry, the success of its marketing and sales efforts and the availability of drivers and third-party carriers. A summary of the Company’s revenue generated by segment for the periods indicated is as follows: Successor Predecessor Three months ended March 31, 2025 Three months ended March 31, 2024 Operating Revenue: Company Driver $ 30,476,339 $ 4,434,719 Company Driver fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 1,349,583 169,880 Lease Revenue 848,496 — Other Revenue — — Total Company Driver revenue 32,674,418 4,604,599 Subhaulers 57,138,789 21,919,969 Subhaulers fuel surcharge and other reimbursements 4,078,257 1,176,579 Lease Revenue 857,308 125,445 Other Revenue 457,249 — Total Subhaulers revenue 62,531,603 23,221,993 Total operating revenue $ 95,206,021 $ 27,826,592 33 Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor) and 2024 (Predecessor) In the Company Driver segment, operating revenues increased by $28.1 million, or 609.6%, to $32.7 million in 2025 compared to $4.6 million in 2024. The increase in the Company Driver segment’s revenue was driven by the Successor period including revenue from the acquired entities. During the first quarter of 2025, market conditions and other competitive pressures resulted in the cessation of business by one of the Company’s largest competitors. The immediate result of this development has been a redistribution among market participants of a significant amount of OEM contract business. New contract business in place at the Company is expected to ramp during 2025 to a run rate that would represent an approximate 15% increase to pro forma combined revenue in 2024 and with contribution margins consistent with the remainder of the contract portfolio. In the Subhaulers segment, operating revenues increased by $67.4 million, or 242.1%, to $95.2 million in 2025 compared to $27.8 million in 2024. The increase in the Subhaulers segment’s revenue was driven by the Successor period including revenue from the acquired entities. Salaries, wages and benefits — Salaries, wages, and benefits consist primarily of compensation for all employees. Salaries, wages, and benefits are primarily affected by the amount paid to company drivers, which is a function of the amount of freight hauled and units delivered. Salaries, wages and benefits are also affected by employee benefits such as health care and workers’ compensation, and to a lesser extent by the number of, and compensation and benefits paid to, non-driver employees. Salaries, wages and benefits increased by $14.8 million, or 330%, to $19.9 million in 2025 compared to $4.5 million in 2024. The increase is primarily related to the Successor period which includes expenses from the acquired entities. Additionally, we expanded our Corporate Leadership Team to ensure we have the expertise and experience needed to support our growth as a public company. Stock-based compensation — Stock-based compensation consists primarily of compensation for certain employees, officers, and directors as a key component of our overall compensation strategy. Stock-based compensation increased to $1.2 million in 2025 compared to $0 in 2024. The increase is due to the result of stock-based compensation being offered following the Company’s IPO during 2024. Fuel and fuel taxes — Fuel and fuel taxes consist primarily of diesel fuel expense and fuel taxes for the Company’s company-owned equipment. The primary factors affecting the Company’s fuel and fuel taxes expense are the cost of fuel per mile and the number of miles driven by company drivers. Fuel and fuel taxes increased by $5.3 million, or 695%, to $6.1 million in 2025 compared to $0.8 million in 2024. The increase in fuel and fuel taxes was driven primarily by the Successor period including expenses from the acquired entities. Purchased transportation — Purchased transportation consists of the payments the Company makes to owner-operators and third-party carriers. Purchased transportation increased by $29.7 million, or 170%, to $47.2 million in 2025 compared to $17.5 million in 2024. The increase in purchased transportation was driven by the Successor period includes expenses from the acquired entities, as well as the expansion of our subhauler network, revenue from new contracts and spot buy opportunities. Truck Expenses — Truck expenses consist of operating expenses and supplies incurred for ordinary vehicle repairs and maintenance costs, driver on-the-road expenses and tolls. Truck expenses and supplies are primarily affected by the age of the Company’s company-owned and leased fleet of trucks and trailers, the number of miles driven in a period and driver turnover. Truck expenses increased 425% to $5.8 million in 2025 compared to $1.1 million in 2024. This is primarily due to the Successor period including expenses from the acquired entities. 34 Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization consist primarily of depreciation for owned trucks and trailers and to a lesser extent computer software amortization. The primary factors affecting these expense items include the size and age of the Company’s truck and trailer fleets, the cost of new equipment and the relative percentage of owned revenue equipment and equipment acquired through debt or finance leases. Depreciation and amortization and the loss (gain) on sale of equipment increased by $6.1 million, or 1507%, to $6.5 million in 2025 compared to $0.4 million in 2024. The increase in depreciation and amortization and the loss (gain) on sale of equipment was driven by the Successor period including expenses from the acquired entities. Intangible Amortization — Intangible amortization is the amortization of our intangible assets, including customer relationships and trade names, recognized during each acquisition, as applicable. Intangible amortization increased $2.4 million in 2025 compared to $0 in 2024. This is due to the Predecessor not having any intangible assets. Insurance premiums and claims — Insurance premiums and claims consist primarily of retained amounts for liability (personal injury and property damage), physical damage and cargo damage, as well as insurance premiums. The primary factors affecting the Company’s insurance premiums and claims are the frequency and severity of accidents, trends in the development factors used in the Company’s actuarial accruals and developments in large, prior year claims. The number of accidents tends to increase with the miles we travel. With our significant retained amounts, insurance claims expense may fluctuate significantly and impact the cost of insurance premiums and claims from period-to-period, and any increase in frequency or severity of claims or adverse loss development of prior period claims would adversely affect the Company financial condition and results of operations. Insurance premiums and claims increased by $4.4 million, or 738%, to $5.0 million in 2025 compared to $0.6 million in 2024. The increase in insurance premiums and claims was driven by the Successor period includes expenses from the acquired entities. We are working toward consolidating our insurance plans into a single policy, which will benefit the company by not only providing cost savings relative to similar coverage levels spread across numerous carriers, but also simplifying administration, streamlining the claims process, and ensuring better coverage consistency. General, selling, and other operating expenses — General, selling, and other operating expenses consist primarily of legal and professional services fees, occupancy and other costs. General, selling, and other operating expenses increased by $3.1 million, or 330%, to $4.1 million in 2025 compared to $0.9 million in 2024. The increase in general, selling, and other operating expenses was primarily due to the Successor period includes expenses from the acquired entities. Interest expense, net — Interest expense, net consists of cash interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, net of any interest income received from financial institutions. Interest expense, net increased by $1.1 million, or 247%, to $1.6 million in 2025 compared to $0.5 million in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the Successor period includes interest expense from the acquired entities. 35 Operating ratio — Operating ratio is calculated as total operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue. The Company’s operating ratio increased by 9.7% to 102.4% in 2025 as compared to 92.7% in 2024. The increase in costs was primarily due to expenses that the Predecessor did not incur, including stock compensation expense ($1.1 million) and intangible amortization expense ($2.4 million). Excluding these expenses, the operating ratio for 2024 would be 98.7%. We are working to achieve synergies across all operating companies, which should help reduce the operating ratio over time. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” section for the Company’s calculation of operating ratio. EBITDA — EBITDA increased by $3.9 million, or 147%, to $6.6 million in 2025 compared to $2.7 million in 2024. The increase was due to the Successor period having more revenue from the acquired entities. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” section for the Company’s calculation of EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA — Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation expense, intangible amortization expense, and share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $5.1 million, or 191%, to $7.8 million in 2025 compared to $2.7 million in 2024. The increase was primarily due to higher EBITDA described above. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” section for the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview Our business requires substantial amounts of cash to cover operating expenses as well as to fund capital expenditures, working capital changes, principal and interest payments on our debt obligations, lease payments and tax payments when we generate taxable income. Recently, we have financed our capital requirements with cash flows from operating activities, direct equipment financing, and proceeds from our IPO. We intend to spend between $5 - $10 million per year on new revenue equipment to maintain our desired average age of the fleet. We plan to finance the purchases through a combination of operating cash flows and direct equipment financing. Additional purchases of revenue equipment in a given year will depend on new business added as well as management’s desire to shift delivery volume away from subhaulers in favor of company drivers which will require growth in the aggregate fleet. We believe we can fund our expected cash needs in the short-term, including debt repayment and the capital purchases described above, with projected cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under our credit facility and direct debt and lease financing we believe to be available for at least the next 12 months. Over the long-term, we expect that we will continue to have significant capital requirements, which may require us to seek additional borrowings or lease financing. The availability of financing will depend upon our financial condition and results of operations as well as prevailing market conditions. 36 Sources of liquidity In May 2024, we raised money in the capital markets through an IPO and then subsequently in June sold additional shares through an over-allotment option. The approximately $30 million remaining after acquiring the Founding Companies was used to support operations for 2024 and to partially fund strategic acquisitions. We anticipate that our cash flows from operations and available direct equipment financing will provide adequate liquidity for our planned capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025. For any new capital expenditures in 2025 and beyond that exceed our cash flow from operations, we have negotiated credit agreements with financial institutions in amounts sufficient to fund planned purchases. While we generally control the timing and extent of our capital expenditures, there is no assurance that we can obtain financing arrangements on terms acceptable to the Company. Pinnacle LOC On November 8, 2024, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Pinnacle Bank, as lender (the “Lender”). The Loan Agreement provides for (i) a delayed draw term loan facility of up to an aggregate principal amount of $25 million (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a revolving credit facility of up to an aggregate principal amount of $20 million at any time outstanding (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), in each case, subject to the terms of the Loan Agreement. Proceeds of the Term Loan Facility may be used to refinance existing indebtedness of the Company, to finance certain permitted acquisitions and fees and expenses related thereto, and to pay fees and transaction expenses associated with the Loan Agreement. Proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for general working capital, to pay the fees and transaction expenses associated with the Loan Agreement, and to pay any of the Company’s obligations thereunder. The loans under the Loan Agreement may be voluntarily prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty. The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility is May 8, 2031, and the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility is November 8, 2029. Borrowings under the Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to Term SOFR for an interest period equal to one month plus a margin of (x) 2.50% per annum with respect to any loan under the Term Loan Facility and (y) 2.20% per annum with respect to any loan under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Company is required to pay an unused line fee on the unutilized commitments with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility at the rate of 0.15% per annum. The Loan Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur debt, grant liens on their respective assets, engage in mergers and other fundamental changes, make investments, enter into transactions with affiliates, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, prepay other indebtedness and sell assets, in each case subject to certain exceptions set forth in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement also requires the Company to maintain (i) a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and (ii) a Funded Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Loan Agreement) of less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00, in each case, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025. The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants as of March 31, 2025. All obligations under the Loan Agreement and the guarantees of those obligations are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by a security interest on substantially all of the property of the Company and its subsidiaries. Upon closing, 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. As of March 31, 2025, there was $15.9 million outstanding under the Loan Agreement. Cash Flows For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), cash flows from operating activities of $1.6 million, a $3.7 million decrease compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor). The decrease was primarily due to a large increase in accounts receivable for the Successor during the first quarter of 2025 compared to a large decrease of accounts receivable in the prior year period for the Predecessor. 37 For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), cash flows used in investing activities was $2.4 million. This increase of $2.4 million compared to March 31, 2024 (Predecessor) is mainly due to the cash paid to purchase new equipment. For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (Successor), cash flows used in financing activities was $3.7 million, which was a decrease of $224,000 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 (Predecessor). Emerging Growth Company Status We qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include: (i) reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements; (ii) not being required to hold advisory votes on executive compensation or to obtain stockholder approval of any golden parachute arrangements not previously approved; (iii) an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; and (iv) an exemption from compliance with the requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the communication of critical audit matters in the auditor’s report on the financial statements. We may take advantage of these exemptions for up to five years or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company on the date that is the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have total annual gross revenues of $1.235 billion or more; (ii) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the date of the completion of the IPO; (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in nonconvertible debt during the previous three years; or (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer under the rules of the SEC. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these exemptions. We have taken advantage of reduced reporting requirements in this Quarterly Report. Accordingly, the information contained herein may be different from the information you receive from other public companies in which you hold stock. Additionally, the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of an extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This allows an emerging growth company to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this exemption and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company, we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to those of other public companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates. We may choose to early adopt any new or revised accounting standards whenever such early adoption is permitted for private companies. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk None. Item 4. Controls and Procedures Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2025. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. 38 Based on this evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2025, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Notwithstanding the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, a material weakness in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting was identified and, if our remediation is not effective, or if we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting in the future, we may not be able to accurately or timely report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect investor confidence and profitability. We have identified a material weakness in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The material weakness identified was related to IT general controls in Company’s financial systems and closing processes including account reconciliations and review surrounding the close process. Remediation steps are being taken designed to improve the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting to address the underlying causes, including: designing and implementing increased controls, increased oversight and review of technical systems and engaging third-parties. Remediation initiatives are on track, including converting all operating companies to one accounting technology platform, which we expect to be complete at the beginning of the third quarter of 2025. While we believe that these efforts will improve the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, the implementation of these measures is ongoing and will require validation and testing of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over a sustained period of financial reporting cycles. If the steps we take do not remediate the material weaknesses in a timely manner, there could continue to be a reasonable possibility that these control deficiencies or others could result in a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements that would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. If we are unable to successfully remediate our existing or any future material weakness, the accuracy of our financial reporting may be adversely affected, which could cause investors to lose confidence in our financial reporting and our share price and profitability may decline as a result. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Except for the enhancements to controls to address the material weakness discussed above, there were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting. 39 Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and governmental and regulatory proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that such litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. Item 1A. Risk Factors Our business is subject to various risks and uncertainties. You should review and consider carefully the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in Item 1A of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds and Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities We did not sell any unregistered equity securities during the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. Item 5. Other Information (c) None of our officers or directors, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f), adopted , modified , or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, during the three months ended March 31, 2025. 40 Item 6. Exhibits Exhibit Number 10.1* Consulting Agreement, dated January 26, 2025, by and among Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc., Delta Automotive Services, LLC (d/b/a Delta Transport), and John Skiadas (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2025 and incorporated herein by reference). 31.1 Certification by principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(a) or 15D-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 31.2 Certification by principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13A-14(a) or 15D-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1 Certification by principal executive officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2 Certification by principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear on the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive data file does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document 41 SIGNATURE 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. Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Date: May 14, 2025 By: /s/ Richard O’Dell Richard O’Dell Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) By: /s/ Brad Wright Brad Wright Chief Financial Officer and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 42