Core Insights - Universal Logistics Holdings reported a significant net loss of $74.8 million, or $2.84 per share, primarily due to an $81.2 million impairment charge related to customer relationships [1][2] - The company indicated potential for further impairments in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission [1] Financial Performance - Excluding the impairment charge, consolidated operating income was $7 million, reflecting an 85% decrease year-over-year [2] - Adjusted operating margin fell to 1.8%, down 910 basis points year-over-year [2] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 44% year-over-year to $43 million [2] - Consolidated revenue was $397 million, a 7% decline year-over-year [3] Segment Performance - The contract logistics unit generated $264 million in revenue, an 8% increase year-over-year, with value-added services revenue up 13% [4] - The unit's operating margin was 5.2%, down over 13 percentage points year-over-year [5] - Intermodal revenue decreased by 17% year-over-year to $65 million, with a $10.7 million adjusted operating loss [6] - The trucking unit reported $68 million in revenue, a 22% decline year-over-year, with a 5.8% operating margin, down 240 basis points year-over-year [7] Management Commentary - CEO Tim Phillips emphasized that despite the non-cash impairment charges, the core business model remains intact [2] - The company is focused on operational improvements in the intermodal segment to return it to profitability [6] - The strong demand for specialized heavy-haul services is helping to mitigate the impact of a weak trucking market [7]