U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 12b-25
                           NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING


                                                        SEC FILE NUMBER: 0-27208
                                                         CUSIP NUMBER: 828813105

(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K  [  ] Form 20-F [  ] Form 11-K [  ] Form 10-Q  [  ] Form N-SAR

     For Period Ended: September 30, 2001
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     [  ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
     [  ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
     [  ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
     [  ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
     [  ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
     For the Transition Period Ended: .............................

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            READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM.
                           PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

Nothing in this Form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.

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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

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Part I - Registrant Information

                       Simon Transportation Services Inc.
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                            Full Name of Registrant

                                       N/A
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                            Former Name if Applicable

                              5175 West 2100 South
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            Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

                          West Valley City, Utah 84120
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                            City, State and Zip Code





Part II - Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c)
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If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense
and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should
be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

[X]            (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of
               this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
               expense;

[X]            (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
               report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion
               thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day
               following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly
               report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will
               be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
               prescribed due date; and

[ ]            (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
               12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.


Part III -- Narrative
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State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof could not be filed within the
prescribed time period.

The operating results and the trends identified in the registrant's Form 10-Q
for the periods ended March 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001 have continued during
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. The annual report of the registrant on Form
10-K for the period ended September 30, 2001, could not be filed and a
quantitative estimate would be premature because management requires additional
time to provide documentation necessary for completion of the annual audit of
its financial statements and related disclosures required in the Form 10-K. The
annual report on Form 10-K will be filed within fifteen days of the date the
original report was due.
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Part IV -- Other Information

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(1)  Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification

        Robert T. Goates          801                924-7000
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         (Name)               (Area Code)       (Telephone Number)

(2) Have all other periodic reports required under 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during
the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no, identify
report(s).
                               [X]Yes  [ ]No


(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from
the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the
earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?
                               [X]Yes  [ ]No

If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively, and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate
of the results cannot be made.

The operating results and the trends identified in the registrant's Form 10-Q
for the periods ended March 31, 2001, and June 30, 2001 have continued during
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. The annual report of the registrant on Form
10-K for the period ended September 30, 2001, could not be filed and a
quantitative estimate would be premature because management requires additional
time to provide documentation necessary for completion of the annual audit of
its financial statements and related disclosures required in the Form 10-K.





                       Simon Transportation Services Inc.
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                  (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.

Date 12/28/01          By /s/ Robert T. Goates
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                          Robert T. Goates, Chief Financial Officer


INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or
by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person
signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the
statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative
(other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative's authority to
sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.

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                                    ATTENTION

        Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal
                       Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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Form12b-25.T.General Instructions.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is required by Rule 12b-25 of the General Rules and Regulations
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and amendment
thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
Washington, D.C. 20549, in accordance with Rule 0-3 of the General Rules and
Regulations under the Act. The information contained in or filed with the Form
will be made a matter of public record in the Commission files.

3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendment thereto shall be filed with
each national securities exchange on which any class of securities of the
registrant is registered.

4. Amendments to the notification must also be filed on Form 12b-25 but need not
restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall be clearly
identified as an amended modification.

5. Electronic Filers. This form shall not be used by electronic filers unable to
timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers unable to
submit a report within the time period prescribed due to difficulties in
electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or Rule 202 of Regulation
S-T or apply for an adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of
Regulation S-T.