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Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

PAL Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc JSON
Shareholder Votes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc shareholders rejected Amendment of the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 3 The amendment of the Company’s Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Proposal 3 failed to receive the affirmative vote of the holders of sixty-six and two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, as such, the proposal was not passed. SHARES For: 18,005,077 Against: 861 Abstain: 0 Broker Non-Votes: 6,893,326”
Shareholder Votes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 2 The ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. SHARES For: 24,893,308 Against: 5,958 Abstain: 0”
Shareholder Votes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc shareholders approved Election of directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting. at the 2026-05-06 meeting.

“PROPOSAL 1 Election of directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting. NOMINEE FOR WITHHELD BROKER NON-VOTES Richard O’Dell 15,531,094 2,474,846 6,893,326 Charles A. Alutto 16,811,139 1,194,801 6,893,326 Douglas L. Col 17,926,040 79,900 6,893,326 Brenda Frank 17,634,722 371,218 6,893,326 James B. Gattoni 17,979,745 26,195 6,893,326 Rohit Lal 17,968,355 37,585 6,893,326 Steve F. Lux 17,985,280 20,660 6,893,326 John F. Schraudenbach 17,519,304 486,636 6,893,326”
Earnings Releases

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue Total Operating Revenue of $93.7 million.

“PAL) (the “Company” or “Proficient”) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Summary Total Operating Revenue of $93.7 million, decreased (1.6%) from Q1 2025 Total Operating Loss of ($6.9) million, versus ($2.4) million in Q1 2025 Adjusted Operating Income (1) (Loss) of ($3.2) million, versus $1.2”

Brenda Frank was appointed as Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“On October 28, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Brenda Frank (“Ms. Frank”) to serve as a member of the Board effective immediately, to serve until the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2025.”
M&A Transactions

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc completed an acquisition involving Auto Transport Group, LC for approximately $28.9 million (after certain pre-closing adjustments) and issued to the sellers approximately 1.07 million shares (closed 2024-08-16).

“Mountain Western region utilizing a fleet of 76 tractors and 76 trailers. In connection with the Transaction, the Company paid the sellers cash consideration of approximately $28.9 million (after certain pre-closing adjustments) and issued to the sellers approximately 1.07 million shares of the Company’s Common Stock, approximately 105,000 of which have been held”

Amy Rice was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Amy Rice will be joining the Company as President and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately.”

Randy Beggs retired as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“On August 14, 2024, Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Randy Beggs has retired as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and as a director of the Company effective immediately.”
Governance Changes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc: Code of Business Conduct adopted (effective 2024-05-13).

“In connection with the consummation of the IPO, the Board adopted a Code of Business Conduct, effective as of May 13, 2024.”
Governance Changes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc: Amended and Restated Bylaws became effective (effective 2024-05-13).

“On May 13, 2024, the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws (the "A&R Bylaws") became effective.”
Governance Changes

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc: Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed (effective 2024-05-10).

“On May 10, 2024, the Company filed a Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "A&R Certificate of Incorporation") with Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.”
M&A Transactions

Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc completed an acquisition involving Founding Companies for $180.4 million in cash and 6,978,191 shares of common stock (closed 2024-05-13).

“of the Founding Companies for a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate cash consideration that paid in the Combinations was approximately $180.4 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. The aggregate stock consideration the Company paid in the Combinations consisted of approximately 6,978,191 shares of the Company’s common”

John Skiadas was appointed as Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company expanded its size from six to ten directors, and appointed Richard O’Dell, age 62, Randy Beggs, age 64, Steven F. Lux, age 66 and John Skiadas, age 53, as directors.”

Steven F. Lux was appointed as Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company expanded its size from six to ten directors, and appointed Richard O’Dell, age 62, Randy Beggs, age 64, Steven F. Lux, age 66 and John Skiadas, age 53, as directors.”

Randy Beggs was appointed as Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company expanded its size from six to ten directors, and appointed Richard O’Dell, age 62, Randy Beggs, age 64, Steven F. Lux, age 66 and John Skiadas, age 53, as directors.”

Randy Beggs was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Randy Beggs President and Chief Operating Officer”

Richard O'Dell was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Effective May 13, 2024, Messrs. Berner and McKinney stepped down as executive officers of the Company, and the following individuals became the executive officers of the Company, with the respective position(s) set forth in the table below: Name Position Richard O’Dell Chief Executive Officer”

Richard O'Dell was appointed as Chairperson of the Board at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Mr. O’Dell was appointed Chairperson of the Board.”

Richard O'Dell was appointed as Director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company expanded its size from six to ten directors, and appointed Richard O’Dell, age 62, Randy Beggs, age 64, Steven F. Lux, age 66 and John Skiadas, age 53, as directors.”

Mark McKinney departed as other_named_officer at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Effective May 13, 2024, Messrs. Berner and McKinney stepped down as executive officers of the Company”

Mark McKinney resigned as director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Each of Ross Berner and Mark McKinney, who had previously been appointed to the Board, resigned from the Board, effective upon the consummation of the IPO.”

Ross Berner departed as other_named_officer at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Effective May 13, 2024, Messrs. Berner and McKinney stepped down as executive officers of the Company”

Ross Berner resigned as director at Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc.

“Each of Ross Berner and Mark McKinney, who had previously been appointed to the Board, resigned from the Board, effective upon the consummation of the IPO.”

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