Executive Summary

Q3 revenue grew 20% year over year to $4.49M, driven by imports (+115% YoY) and metals (+116% YoY), while waste paper declined; gross margin expanded sharply to 30% vs 12% a year ago and 11% in Q2, reflecting mix and operational improvements .
Net loss widened to $(4.15)M, primarily from $3.78M of non-cash stock-based compensation; diluted EPS was $(0.23) vs $(0.00) in Q3’24 and $(0.09) in Q2’25 .
Balance sheet scaled with assets $10.71M and equity $9.16M post-IPO; cash ended the quarter at $0.46M, with subsequent $0.67M equipment-backed loan in October supporting fleet growth .
No formal guidance was provided; near-term stock catalysts include continued mix-shift to imports/metals, tariff-induced trade flows, and gross margin sustainability, offset by G&A normalization and internal control remediation .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well
- Mix-led growth: imports to $1.58M (+115% YoY) and metals to $0.72M (+116% YoY) offsetting paper softness; total revenue +20% YoY to $4.49M .
- Margin expansion: gross margin reached 30% vs 12% YoY and 11% in Q2, reflecting equipment upgrades, route optimization, and commodity mix .
- Management conviction: “having the right equipment and focus on strategic commodities positions us to thrive even amid complex trade environments,” said CEO Hok C. Chan, highlighting advanced technology and chassis investments as drivers of expansion .
What Went Wrong
- Elevated G&A from equity comp: Non-cash stock-based compensation of $3.78M in Q3 drove total G&A to $5.60M and a $(4.15)M net loss .
- Liquidity tightness: cash ended at $0.46M; management is evaluating financing options, and drew $0.67M in October backed by chassis collateral .
- Controls still not effective: management reported disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of Q3, continuing remediation with external support .

Financial Results

P&L vs Prior Periods and Estimates

Metric	Q3 2024	Q2 2025	Q3 2025
Revenue ($M)	$3.74	$3.97	$4.49
Gross Profit ($M)	$0.46	$0.46	$1.37
Gross Margin (%)	12%	11%	30%
Operating Income ($M)	$(0.44)	$(1.59)	$(4.23)
Net Income ($M)	$(0.03)	$(1.53)	$(4.15)
Diluted EPS ($)	$(0.00)	$(0.09)	$(0.23)
S&P Global Consensus Revenue	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)
S&P Global Consensus EPS	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)	n/a (unavailable via S&P Global)

Note: Wall Street consensus from S&P Global for Q3’25 was unavailable at the time of this analysis (Values retrieved from S&P Global).*

Commodity/Segment Revenue Mix

Commodity Revenue ($M)	Q3 2024	Q2 2025	Q3 2025
Paper	$2.54	$2.08	$2.07
Import	$0.73	$1.23	$1.58
Metal	$0.33	$0.47	$0.72
Log	$0.06	$0.13	$0.09
Plastic	$0.07	$0.06	$0.04
Total	$3.74	$3.97	$4.49

KPIs (Number of Loads Completed - NLC)

KPI	9M 2024	9M 2025
Total NLC	17,114	16,669
Waste Paper (% of total)	12,438 (72.7%)	9,899 (59.4%)
Import (% of total)	3,179 (18.6%)	4,645 (27.9%)
Metal (% of total)	949 (5.6%)	1,656 (9.9%)
Log (% of total)	205 (1.2%)	284 (1.7%)
Plastic (% of total)	343 (2.0%)	185 (1.1%)

Guidance Changes

Metric	Period	Previous Guidance	Current Guidance	Change
Revenue	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
Margins	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
OpEx	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
OI&E	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
Tax Rate	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
Segment-specific	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a
Capital Allocation/Dividends	FY/Q4 outlook	None provided	None provided	n/a

No formal quantitative guidance was issued in the Q3 8‑K or 10‑Q .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No Q3’25 earnings call transcript was available for review.

Topic	Previous Mentions (Q1’25 and Q2’25)	Current Period (Q3’25)	Trend
AI/technology initiatives	Post-IPO upgrades to chassis and proprietary/AI-driven logistics platform; investments to scale operations .	Continued investment in AI-driven logistics and internally developed software; intangible asset amortization ongoing .	Consistent execution; platform build-out continues.
Supply chain/tariffs/macro	Tariff uncertainty seen as both headwind and catalyst; Baltimore bridge force majeure boosted comps in 2024 .	U.S. tariffs pressured certain routes, but import and metal segments grew strongly; margin expansion despite headwinds .	Headwinds persist; company offsetting via mix and efficiency.
Commodity performance/mix	Paper still largest, imports/metals scaling; Q2 paper -23% YoY, metal +38% YoY .	Imports +115% YoY; metals +116% YoY; paper down YoY; margin up to 30% .	Accelerating shift toward imports/metals; margin leverage.
Regional/port dynamics	Focus on NY/NJ and Philadelphia; import drayage ramp .	Continued East Coast port focus; import growth aided by equipment versatility .	Stable regional strategy; improved asset utilization.
Regulatory/legal	Trend chassis settlement booked; NJ driver classification case ongoing defense .	Settlement fulfilled; driver case ongoing; controls not effective (remediation in progress) .	Risk managed; controls remediation continuing.
R&D/intangibles	Internally developed software capitalized; AI-based features described .	Intangible amortization; no impairment; AI-based features reiterated .	Ongoing development and amortization.

Management Commentary

Strategic focus: “Our growth this quarter demonstrates that having the right equipment and focus on strategic commodities positions us to thrive even amid complex trade environments… investment in advanced technology, specialized chassis, and cross-port efficiency continues to drive expansion in high-demand verticals such as metals and imports.” — Hok C. Chan, CEO .
Q1 framing (context): Management highlighted revenue growth amid a “dynamic and evolving freight environment” and emphasized modernization of chassis and import network expansion post-IPO .
Q3 margin drivers: MD&A attributes revenue growth to scrap metal production and import vertical expansion, supported by equipment versatility enabling double-use container efficiency .

Q&A Highlights

No Q3’25 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, no Q&A themes or clarifications could be extracted.

Estimates Context

S&P Global (Capital IQ) Wall Street consensus for Q3’25 was unavailable for both revenue and EPS at the time of analysis; we will monitor as coverage develops (Values retrieved from S&P Global).*

Key Takeaways for Investors

Mix shift is working: strong import and metal growth (+115% and +116% YoY) lifted revenue and gross margin to 30%, a notable step-up from 11% in Q2 .
Loss quality skewed by non-cash SBC: $3.78M SBC was the main driver of the $(4.15)M net loss; watch G&A normalization into Q4/FY26 .
Liquidity watch: quarter-end cash was $0.46M with subsequent $0.67M equipment loan; management indicates runway but is open to financing as needed .
Execution focus: continued chassis/tech investments and port density should support sustained import/metals momentum and asset utilization .
Controls remediation remains a medium-term milestone; resolving deficiencies may be a gating factor for scalability and investor confidence .
No guidance provided: position portfolios for continued mix-led growth and potential estimate initiations/coverage ramps; monitoring tariff-related volume variability remains critical .

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