Note 8 - Legal Proceedings

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

8.     Legal Proceedings

We are a defendant in certain class-action lawsuits in which the plaintiffs are current and former California-based drivers who allege claims for unpaid wages, failure to provide meal and rest periods, and other items. During the first quarter of 2013, we filed a motion to stay proceedings pending a decision in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on an unrelated case but with similar issues. That motion was subsequently denied. During the second quarter of 2013, we filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings with regard to the meal and rest period claims, which was granted in our favor. We have filed a Motion for Summary Judgment with regard to other remaining claims during the fourth quarter of 2013. The first trial date for one of the class-action lawsuits has been scheduled for the second quarter of 2014. We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from these lawsuits.

We are involved in certain other claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business. Based on present knowledge of the facts and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, we believe the resolution of these claims and pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.