Covenant officials say they expect moderating freight demand, greater driver availability and continuing cost inflation the rest of the year. (Photo: Jim / )
“For the second half of 2022, we expect moderating freight demand, greater driver availability, and continuing cost inflation,” Parker said in a statement.
“Beyond 2022, with diligent execution and teamwork we believe the power of our operating model will speak for itself throughout economic and freight market cycles. We expect to grow our market share, continue to improve our operations, and be a stronger, more profitable, and more predictable business with the opportunity for significant and sustained value creation.”
Revenue per tractor per week increased 20% to $5,457. Miles per tractor declined 2.1% year over year to 28,956 during the second quarter, while freight revenue per total miles increased from $2 to $2.45.
Covenant’s expedited freight division posted the largest gain during the second quarter year over year, increasing revenue to $75.3 million, or 23%, to $92.7 million.
“Our expedited segment grew revenue and improved adjusted margins compared to the second quarter last year,” Parker said. “The [acquisition] of AAT Carriers Inc. in the first quarter of 2022 and improved pricing were able to overcome reduced utilization and significant cost increases from driver pay, fuel, insurance, parts and maintenance.”
The company will host a call at 10 a.m. Tuesday to discuss the second-quarter results with analysts.
| Covenant Logistics Group | Q2/22 | Q2/21 | Y/Y% Change |
| Total revenue | $317.4 | $256.3 | 23% |
| Truckload combined: | |||
| Total revenue | $218.4 | $169.2 | 29% |
| Freight revenue (ex fuel) | $168.2 | $145 | 16% |
| Average tractors | 2,371 | 2,451 | -3.2% |
| Revenue per loaded mile | $2.77 | $2.24 | 23% |
| Revenue per total mile | $2.45 | $2 | 22% |
| /week | $5,457 | $4,551 | 20% |
| Adjusted OR% | 92% | 94.1% | -2.2 |
| Managed freight: | |||
| Revenue | $80.2 | $71.6 | 12% |
| Adjusted operating income | $8,627 | $7,316 | 18% |
| Adjusted OR% | 89.2% | 89.6% | -0.4% |
| Expedited freight: | |||
| Revenue (ex fuel) | $92.7 | $75.3 | 23% |
| Adjusted operating income | $14.6 | $10.2 | 43% |
| Adjusted OR% | 83.3% | 86.4% | -3.5% |
| Dedicated freight: | |||
| Revenue (ex fuel) | $75.4 | $69.6 | 8.3% |
| Adjusted operating income | $3,175 | 410 | 674% |
| Adjusted OR% | 95.8% | 99.4% | -3.6% |
| Adjusted EPS | $1.63 | $0.96 | 70% |
Revenue & operating income in millions
