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):
February 1, 2012
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COVENANT TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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000-24960
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88-0320154
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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400 Birmingham Hwy., Chattanooga, TN
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37419
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(423) 821-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release after the close of the market announcing its financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. press release announcing financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 30, 2011
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The information contained in Items 2.02 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.
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The information in Items 2.02 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. 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.
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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.
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COVENANT TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC.
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Date: February 1, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Richard B. Cribbs
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Richard B. Cribbs
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER
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EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. press release announcing financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2011
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