UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 10, 2020

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GRAPHIC

COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada
000-24960

88-0320154
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)

400 Birmingham Hwy., Chattanooga, TN
37419
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(423) 821-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
$0.01 Par Value Class A common stock
CVLG
The Nasdaq Global Select Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
 
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.   [   ]


Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
 
On August 10, 2020, Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.  A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.
   
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
   
 
Please see the disclosure in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K for disclosure regarding the upcoming departure of our named executive officer, Richard B. Cribbs.
   
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.
   
 
In connection with implementation of the Company’s strategic plan and organizational restructuring, the Company has identified six Senior Vice President and higher positions that it expects to eliminate or replace as it revises its strategic plan going forward.  One of those positions has been filled by Richard B. Cribbs, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Investor Relations, Treasurer, and named executive officer of the Company, and a second has been filled by T. Ryan Rogers, Chief Transformation Officer and Executive Vice President.  Mr. Cribbs’ departure is expected to be effective September 15, 2020.  Mr. Rogers is expected to transition out over the coming weeks.  The Company has valued their contributions and dedicated service, and wishes them well in the future.
   
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
 
(d)
Exhibits.
     
 
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
99
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. press release announcing its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
   
 
The information contained in Items 2.02, 7.01, and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
   
 
The information in Items 2.02, 5.02, 7.01, and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.  Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements.  Please refer to the italicized paragraph at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

 
COVENANT LOGISTICS GROUP, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
     
Date: August 11, 2020
By:
/s/ M. Paul Bunn
   
M. Paul Bunn
   
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary



EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
   
99
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. press release announcing its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.





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