# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001998768
**File Stem:** 0001213900-26-002912
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 13840
**Document Hash:** c21dd09dc5aac5f0ec3c598f37385c4f
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001213900-26-002912.hdr.sgml**: 20260109

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001213900-26-002912

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260109

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260109

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260109

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001998768
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TRANSPORTATION SERVICES [4700]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 01 Energy & Transportation
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42035
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26523104

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10057 103RD STREET
- **CITY:** JACKSONVILLE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32210
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 904-772-1775

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10057 103RD STREET
- **CITY:** JACKSONVILLE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 32210

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**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): January 9, 2026** 

**Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Delaware** | **001-42035** | **93-1869180** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction <br> of incorporation)** | **(Commission file number)** | **(IRS employer<br> identification number)** |

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**12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 426**

**Jacksonville, FL 32223** 

**(Address of principal executive offices)** 

**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 506-7918**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | PAL | Nasdaq Global Market |

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**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure**

*Stifel Financial Corp. Transportation & Logistics Conference*

 

On January 9, 2026, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Rick O'Dell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amy Rice, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brad Wright, Chief Financial Officer will participate in the Stifel Financial Corp. Transportation & Logistics Conference on February 10 and 11, 2026. The materials to be used during the conference will be posted to the Company's website that day at *proficientautologistics.com* under "Investor Relations."

*Preliminary Unaudited Financial and Operating Results and Conference Call* 

 

The Company also announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST on Monday, February 9, 2026, to discuss its preliminary unaudited operating and financial results for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A press release disclosing those results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST on that day. The unaudited results will be preliminary and subject to the completion of accounting and annual audit procedures and are therefore subject to adjustment.

Investors are invited to join the conference call by registering through this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId16f27ac6e964b1bb272c63dc338561e; once registered, you will receive a dial-in and a unique pin to join the conference. You may also join the listen-only Webcast at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rx9uxfs8.

The information in this Item 7.01 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company 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.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

**(d) Exhibits**

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| **Exhibit<br> Number** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated January 9, 2026](ea027230601ex99-1_proficient.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**Forward-Looking Statements**

This Current Report on Form 8-K 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 our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (333-278629) (the "Registration Statement"), and elsewhere in the Registration Statement. 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 Current Report on Form 8-K include, but are not limited to, the Company's expectation regarding its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 operating and financial results and the economic conditions in the markets in which the Company operates.

The forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K 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.

**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.

Date: January 9, 2026.

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|:---|:---|
| **Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.** | **Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.** |
| By | /s/ Brad Wright |
|  | Brad Wright |
|  | Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Proficient Auto Logistics Announces Participation in Stifel Transportation & Logistics Conference**

**Sets Date to Report Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results**

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – January 9, 2026 – Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAL) (the "Company") today announced that Rick O'Dell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Amy Rice, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brad Wright, Chief Financial Officer will participate in the Stifel Financial Corp. Transportation & Logistics Conference on February 10 and 11, 2026. The materials to be used during the conference will be posted to the Company's website that day at proficientautologistics.com under "Investor Relations."

The Company also announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST on Monday, February 9, 2026, to discuss its preliminary unaudited operating and financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2025. A press release disclosing those results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST on that day. The unaudited results will be preliminary and subject to the completion of accounting and annual audit procedures and are therefore subject to adjustment.

Investors are invited to join the conference call by registering through this link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId16f27ac6e964b1bb272c63dc338561e; once registered, you will receive a dial-in and a unique pin to join the conference. You may also join the listen-only Webcast via https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rx9uxfs8.

**About Proficient Auto Logistics**

We are a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Through the combination of seven industry-leading operating companies, including two since our IPO in May 2024, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America. 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.

**Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release 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 our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025 (the "Annual Report"), and elsewhere in 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 press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: our expectations regarding our fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 operating and financial results and the economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release 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.

Investor Relations:

Brad Wright

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Phone: 904-506-4317

email: Investor.relations@proautologistics.com