922863--3/14/2008--QUALITY_DISTRIBUTION

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Risks Related to Our Business Our business is subject to general and industry specific economic factors that are largely out of our control and could affect our operations and profitability. Loss of qualified drivers or other personnel could limit our growth and negatively affect operations. Loss of affiliates and owner-operators could adversely affect our operations and profitability. We are self-insured and have exposure to certain claims and are subject to the insurance marketplace, all of which could affect our profitability. The trucking industry is subject to regulation, and changes in trucking regulations may increase costs. Increased unionization could increase our operating costs or constrain operating flexibility. Our operations involve hazardous materials, which could create environmental liabilities. Potential disruptions at U.S. ports of entry could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If fuel prices increase significantly, our results of operations could be adversely affected. Our substantial leverage and restrictions contained in our debt agreements, including our credit facility and our indentures, could hamper our operations. The loss of one or more significant customers may adversely affect our business. Our business may be harmed by terrorist attacks, future war or anti-terrorism measures. Although we expect the Boasso acquisition to be beneficial, its expected benefits may not be realized, in the time frame anticipated or at all, because of integration or other challenges and we may become liable for liabilities of which we are currently unaware. We depend on members of our senior management. Interests of Apollo may conflict with your interests. We may be unable to identify or realize the intended benefits of other potential acquisition candidates Risks Related to our Common Stock We have a majority shareholder who can substantially influence the outcome of all matters voted upon by our shareholders and prevent actions which a shareholder may otherwise view favorably. Our ability to issue blank check preferred stock and Florida law may prevent a change in control of our Company that a shareholder may consider favorable. Future sales of our common stock in the public market may depress our stock price. We currently do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock.

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