UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 15, 2012
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COVENANT TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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000-24960
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88-0320154
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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400 Birmingham Hwy., Chattanooga, TN
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37419
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(423) 821-1212
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.07
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (the "Company") was held on May 15, 2012. Two proposals were voted upon at the Annual Meeting. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 4, 2012. The final results for the votes regarding each proposal are set forth below.
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1.
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The voting tabulation on the election of directors was as follows:
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Nominee
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For
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Withheld
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Broker
Non-Votes
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William T. Alt
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14,295,472
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885,548
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1,438,559
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Robert E. Bosworth
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14,393,881
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787,139
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1,438,559
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Bradley A. Moline
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14,352,840
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828,180
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1,438,559
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Niel B. Nielson
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14,353,457
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827,563
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1,438,559
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David R. Parker
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14,392,676
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788,344
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1,438,559
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2.
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The selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2012 was ratified as follows:
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Votes For
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Votes Against
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Abstentions
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Broker
Non-Votes
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16,505,290
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112,437
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1,852
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0
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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COVENANT TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC.
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Date: May 16, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Richard B. Cribbs
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Richard B. Cribbs
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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