Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc Commitments Disclosure

Note 18 — 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 August 2016, a truck driver who contracted with Tribeca Automotive, Inc. filed a Complaint in Essex County Superior Court of New Jersey, bringing claims on behalf of himself and those similarly situated against Tribeca and its owners. An amended class complaint was filed in April 2022. The putative class alleges Tribeca misclassified contracted truck drivers as independent contractors, rather than “employees” under applicable law.  As a result, the class seeks overtime and unlawful deductions in violation of New Jersey Wage and Hour Law and New Jersey Wage Payment Law. Tribeca denies liability and the parties are engaged in mediation.  We are entitled to the stated indemnity in the Purchase Agreement from the sellers of Tribeca relating to this potential liability.

Former Employee Class Action

In May 2024, a former employee filed a class action lawsuit against Deluxe Auto Carriers, Inc., in Riverside County Superior Court in California. The lawsuit alleges class claims against Deluxe for unpaid minimum and overtime wages, non-compliant meal and rest periods, unreimbursed business expenses, and inaccurate wage statements, among other claims. A class settlement was reached for $400,000, in which Deluxe continues to deny liability. The settlement was been approved by the court on February 18, 2026, payment is due in April 2026, and is included within accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025. We are entitled to indemnification from the sellers of Deluxe for the 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. In September 2025, the Company received a final determination letter from the DOL assessing penalties and interest totaling $6,650. This amount has been paid as of December 31, 2025. We received indemnification from the sellers of Deluxe for the liability relating to this contingency.