X0303 4 2008-06-30 0 0000743238 SPARTAN MOTORS INC ("SPAR") 0001191977 NIHART CHARLES E C/O SPARTAN MOTORS INC 1000 REYNOLDS ROAD CHARLOTTE MI 48813 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-06-30 4 A 0 6360 0 A 45254 D This Form 4 reports the grant of 6,360 shares of restricted stock under the Spartan Motors, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2007 (the "Plan"). These shares will vest over three years, beginning on June 30, 2008, and will be fully vested on June 30, 2011. Prior to vesting, these shares will remain subject to restrictions in accordance with the Plan and the terms of the grant. /s/ Stephen C. Waterbury, by Power of Attorney 2008-07-02