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Covenant Logistics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Covenant Logistics: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. (CVLG) on Wednesday reported profit of $9.8 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 45 cents per share.
The truckload transportation services provider posted revenue of $302.9 million in the period.
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