Hub Group
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001 or

[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission file number: 0-27754

HUB GROUP, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)


DELAWARE 36-4007085
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


377 EAST BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SUITE 700
LOMBARD, ILLINOIS 60148
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(630) 271-3600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __

On April 19, 2001, the registrant had 7,046,050 outstanding shares of
Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, and 662,296 outstanding shares
of Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share.
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HUB GROUP, INC.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

HUB GROUP, INC. - REGISTRANT

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2001 and
December 31, 2000 3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three Months
Ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - Three
Months Ended March 31, 2001 5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Three
Months Ended March 31, 2001 and 2000 6

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 9

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 13

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
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2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ - $ -
Accounts receivable, net 174,740 195,765
Deferred taxes 9,296 7,933
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,482 3,609
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 189,518 207,307

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 39,263 43,854
GOODWILL, net 212,472 213,907
OTHER ASSETS 2,106 2,177
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 443,359 $ 467,245
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Trade $ 157,332 $ 166,743
Other 8,012 8,529
Accrued expenses
Payroll 9,740 9,559
Other 7,635 9,658
Current portion of long-term debt 7,588 12,341
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 190,307 206,830

LONG-TERM DEBT, EXCLUDING CURRENT PORTION 102,086 109,089
DEFERRED TAXES 16,095 15,202
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
MINORITY INTEREST - 352
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
issued or outstanding in 2001 and 2000 - -
Common stock,
Class A: $.01 par value; 12,337,700 shares authorized; 7,046,050
shares issued and outstanding in 2001, 7,046,050 shares issued and
outstanding in 2000 70 70
Class B: $.01 par value; 662,300 shares authorized; 662,296 shares
issued and outstanding in 2001 and 2000 7 7
Additional paid-in capital 110,817 110,817
Purchase price in excess of predecessor basis, net of tax benefit
of $10,306 (15,458) (15,458)
Retained earnings 39,660 40,336
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (225) -
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 134,871 135,772
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 443,359 $ 467,245
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</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31,
-------------------------
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 345,935 $ 328,568

Transportation costs 299,899 289,103
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Gross margin 46,036 39,465

Costs and expenses:
Salaries and benefits 24,705 23,176
Selling, general and administrative 12,212 11,367
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 3,135 1,153
Amortization of goodwill 1,435 1,435
Impairment of property and equipment 3,401 -
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Total costs and expenses 44,888 37,131

Operating income 1,148 2,334
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (2,944) (3,184)
Interest income 253 172
Other, net (314) 103
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Total other expense (3,005) (2,909)

Loss before minority interest and benefit from income taxes (1,857) (575)
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Minority interest (711) (38)
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Loss before benefit from income taxes (1,146) (537)

Income tax benefit (470) (220)
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Net loss $ (676) $ (317)
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Basic loss per common share $ (0.09) $ (0.04)
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Diluted loss per common share $ (0.09) $ (0.04)
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</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the three months ended March 31, 2001
(in thousands, except shares)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

PURCHASE
PRICE IN
CLASS A & B EXCESS OF ACCUMULATED
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL PREDECESSOR OTHER TOTAL
---------------------- PAID-IN BASIS, NET RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL OF TAX EARNINGS LOSS EQUITY
----------- ---------- ------------ -------------- ------------ -------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 2000 7,708,346 $ 77 $ 110,817 $ (15,458) $ 40,336 $ - $ 135,772
Comprehensive loss
Net loss - - - - (676) - (676)
Other comprehensive
income (loss):
Cumulative effect of
adopting Statement 133,
net of tax of $55 - - - - - 79 79
Derivative instrument loss,
net of tax of ($212) - - - - - (304) (304)
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Comprehensive loss (901)
----------- ---------- ------------ -------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------
Balance at March 31, 2001 7,708,346 $ 77 $ 110,817 $ (15,458) $ 39,660 $ (225) $ 134,871
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</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,
----------------------------
2001 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (676) $ (317)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 3,309 1,369
Amortization of goodwill 1,435 1,435
Impairment of property and equipment 3,401 -
Deferred taxes (470) (220)
Minority interest (711) (38)
Loss/(Gain) on sale of assets 425 (28)
Changes in working capital:
Accounts receivable, net 21,025 7,111
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,514) (1,786)
Accounts payable (9,928) 6,209
Accrued expenses (2,067) (2,622)
Other assets 71 97
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Net cash provided by operating activities 14,300 11,210
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, net (2,544) (6,624)
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Net cash used in investing activities (2,544) (6,624)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock - 31
Payments on long-term debt (11,756) (6,472)
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Net cash used in financing activities (11,756) (6,441)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents - (1,855)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period - 1,865
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ - $ 10
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 3,115 $ 3,351
Income taxes 15 1,415
Non-cash activity:
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument $ 225 $ -
</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HUB GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1. INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
of Hub Group, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. However, the
Company believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading.

The financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all
material adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary
to present fairly the Company's financial position and results of operations.

NOTE 2. LOSS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation of the Company's Loss per Share:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2001 MARCH 31, 2000
---------------------------- ----------------------------
(000'S) (000'S)
----------------- -----------------
Per-Share Per-Share
LOSS SHARES AMOUNT LOSS SHARES AMOUNT
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to
common stockholders $ (676) 7,708 $ (0.09) $ (317) 7,706 $ (0.04)
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Stock options - 3 - - 34 -
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to
common stockholders
plus assumed exercises $ (676) 7,711 $ (0.09) $ (317) 7,740 $ (0.04)
-------- -------- ---------- -------- -------- ----------
</TABLE>

NOTE 3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
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2001 2000
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(000'S)
<S> <C> <C>
Building and improvements $ 57 $ 57
Leasehold improvements 2,150 2,111
Computer equipment and software 42,476 46,396
Furniture and equipment 7,650 7,635
Transportation equipment and automobiles 3,630 3,678
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55,963 59,877
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (16,700) (16,023)
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net $ 39,263 $ 43,854
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</TABLE>

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Depreciation expense for the quarter ending March 31, 2001, includes
approximately $926,000 in additional depreciation due primarily to the change in
estimated useful lives in December 2000 for various assets that will no longer
be used once the new operating system is completed. In addition, on March 30,
2001, the Company made the decision to accelerate depreciation for a piece of
communications software due to a change in estimated useful life of that
software. This software is expected to be replaced with a more stable and cost
effective software application during the second quarter of 2001. The impact of
this change in estimate is expected to result in additional depreciation of $0.6
million in the second quarter of 2001.

NOTE 4. IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

On March 30, 2001, a $3.4 million pretax charge was recorded due to the
impairment of Hub Group Distribution Services' ("Hub Distribution") e-Logistics
software ("e-software"). This e-software was used to process orders relating to
the home delivery of large box items purchased over the internet. Management
made the decision to exit the internet home delivery business and in conjunction
with this decision, all customer contracts associated with the internet home
delivery business were terminated as of March 30, 2001. Consequently, the
e-software's fair value was reduced to zero based on the lack of any future cash
flows attributable to Hub Distribution's e-Logistics initiative. The Company
does not intend to use the software in the future.

NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE

In the fourth quarter of 2000, management approved a plan to
restructure the Company's accounting functions and centralize them at its
corporate headquarters in Lombard, Illinois. This centralization plan will
result in the reduction of 56 accounting-related employees from the operating
companies. All affected employees were informed in mid-November 2000. In
connection with this plan, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $250,000
included in salaries and benefits in the fourth quarter of 2000. As of March 31,
2001, no costs had been paid related to the accounting restructuring and no
employees have been terminated. The entire amount accrued is expected to be paid
during the second quarter of 2001 and has been recorded in accrued payroll
expenses.

NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("Statement 133"), "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". On January 1, 2001, the Company
adopted Statement 133 and recorded the fair value of its interest rate swap of
$79,000, net of related income taxes of $55,000, as an asset. The transition
adjustment to record the asset was included in other comprehensive income. At
March 31, 2001, the Company adjusted the fair value of its derivative financial
instrument which resulted in an unrealized loss of $304,000, net of related
income taxes of $212,000. This adjustment is included in other comprehensive
loss. In addition, the related net asset decreased by $79,000 and the related
net liability increased by $225,000. The Company has concluded that the hedge
ineffectiveness of its only derivative instrument is nonexistent.

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HUB GROUP, INC.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2000

REVENUE

Revenue for Hub Group, Inc. (the "Company") increased 5.3% to $345.9
million in 2001 from $328.6 million in 2000. Intermodal revenue increased 2.4%
over 2000. Management believes that this slower than historical growth in
intermodal is due primarily to weakness in the domestic market attributed to a
softening economy. Truckload brokerage revenue increased 2.9% over 2000. Again,
management believes this lack of significant growth is attributed to a soft
economy. Logistics revenue, which includes revenue from the Company's supply
chain solutions services and all revenue from Hub Group Distribution Services
("Hub Distribution"), increased 24.6% compared to 2000. This increase was
primarily due to significant growth from the Company's supply chain solutions
business, which continued to grow rapidly as more of the Company's operating
units gained additional logistics expertise and customers.

GROSS MARGIN

Gross margin increased 16.7% to $46.0 million in 2001 from $39.5
million in 2000. As a percent of revenue, gross margin increased to 13.3% from
12.0% in 2000. The increase in margin as a percent of revenue is primarily due
to two significant factors. Gross margin for intermodal was negatively impacted
in the first quarter of 2000 due to the lag between when the Company received
fuel surcharges from its vendors and when the Company reached agreement to pass
these charges on to its customers. During the first quarter of 2001, this same
lag worked to Hub's benefit as fuel surcharges began to decrease. In effect, the
Company has recouped the margin it lost in the prior year related to fuel
surcharges. In addition, Hub Distribution's niche logistics services experienced
an unusually strong gross margin percentage due to replacing lost business from
a slow-down with its largest point-of-purchase display installations with highly
profitable one-time installation projects for two national retailers.

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

Salaries and benefits increased 6.6% to $24.7 million in 2001 from
$23.2 million in 2000. As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits
remained constant at 7.1%.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 7.4% to $12.2
million in 2001 from $11.4 million in 2000. As a percentage of revenue, these
expenses remained constant at 3.5%.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Depreciation and amortization increased 171.9% to $3.1 million in 2001
from $1.2 million in 2000. This expense as a percentage of revenue increased to
0.9% from 0.4% in 2000. During the quarter, the Company recognized $0.9 million
in additional depreciation due primarily to a change in estimated useful lives
in December 2000 for various assets that will no longer be used once the
Company's new operating system is completed. Additionally, the increase in
depreciation and amortization is due to the amortization of internally developed
software applications placed into service throughout 2000 related to the
Company's e-business initiatives.

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AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL

Amortization of goodwill remained constant at $1.4 million in both 2001
and 2000.

IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The $3.4 million impairment charge in 2001 was due to Hub
Distribution's exit from its initiative surrounding the home delivery of large
box items purchased over the internet.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

Interest expense decreased 7.5% to $2.9 million in 2001 from $3.2
million in 2000. The decrease in interest expense is due primarily to carrying a
lower average debt balance this year as compared to the prior year.

Interest income increased to $0.3 million in 2001 from $0.2 million in
2000.

Other income/(expense) decreased to $(0.3) million in 2001 from $0.1
million in 2000. The change is due primarily to a $0.4 million loss on the
disposal of a piece of software in 2001.

MINORITY INTEREST

Minority interest decreased to $(0.7) million in 2001 from $0.0 million
in 2000. The decrease is attributed to the loss for Hub Distribution which was
due primarily to the impairment charge taken during the quarter. Without this
charge, Hub Distribution earned $1.4 million in pre-minority interest, pre-tax
income and this minority interest would have been an expense of $0.5 million.

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

The income tax benefit increased to $(0.5) million in 2001 compared to
$(0.2) million in 2000. The Company recorded income tax benefit using an
effective rate of 41.0% in both years.

NET LOSS

Net loss increased to $(0.7) million in 2001 from $(0.3) million in
2000.

LOSS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted loss per common share increased to $(0.09) in 2001
from $(0.04) in 2000.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has funded its operations and capital expenditures through
cash flows from operations and bank borrowings.

Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March
31, 2001, was approximately $14.3 million, which resulted primarily from a
decrease in accounts receivable of $21.0 million and non-cash charges of $7.4
million, offset by a net loss of $0.7 million, a $12.0 million decrease in
accounts payables and accrued expenses and a $1.4 million increase in prepaid
expenses, other current assets and other assets, all of which were primarily
related to the overall growth of the Company.

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Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March
31, 2001, was $2.5 million related to capital expenditures. The capital
expenditures were principally made to enhance the Company's information system
capabilities. The most significant project relates to a customized operating
system.

The net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2001, was $11.8 million. This was comprised of $5.0 million of
voluntary payments on the Company's line of credit and $6.8 million of scheduled
payments on the Company's term debt, installment notes and capital leases.

The Company maintains a multi-bank credit facility. The facility is
comprised of $50.0 million in term debt and a $50.0 million revolving line of
credit. At March 31, 2001, there was $40.5 million of outstanding term debt and
$19.0 million outstanding and $31.0 million unused and available under the line
of credit. Borrowings under the line of credit are unsecured and have a
five-year term that began on April 30, 1999, with a floating interest rate based
upon the LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) or Prime Rate. The term debt has
quarterly payments ranging from $1,250,000 to $2,000,000 with a balloon payment
of $19.0 million due on March 31, 2004.

On March 30, 2001, the Company executed an amendment of its unsecured
$50.0 million term debt and the $50.0 million five-year revolving line of credit
agreement. The amendment modifies the definition of EBITDAM slightly, extending
the date for adding back certain non-cash charges. All other provisions of the
existing credit facility remained unchanged. The Company was in compliance with
the financial covenants that were effective as of March 31, 2001.

The Company maintains $50.0 million of private placement debt (the
"Notes"). These Notes are unsecured and have an eight-year average life.
Interest is paid quarterly. These Notes mature on June 25, 2009, with annual
payments of $10.0 million commencing on June 25, 2005.

On March 30, 2001, the Company executed an amendment to the Notes. This
amendment modifies the definition of EBITDAM slightly, extending the date for
adding back certain non-cash charges. All other provisions of the Notes
agreement remained unchanged. The Company was in compliance with the financial
covenants that were effective as of March 31, 2001.

OUTLOOK, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Except for historical data, the information contained in this Quarterly
Report constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are
inherently uncertain and subject to risks. Such statements should be viewed with
caution. Actual results or experience could differ materially from the
forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Forward-looking
statements in this report include, but are not limited to, those contained in
this "Outlook, Risks and Uncertainties" section regarding expectations, hopes,
beliefs, estimates, intentions or strategies regarding the future. The Company
assumes no liability to update any such forward-looking statements. In addition
to those mentioned elsewhere in this section, such risks and uncertainties
include the impact of competitive pressures in the marketplace, including the
entry of new, web-based competitors and direct marketing efforts by the
railroads, the degree and rate of market growth in the intermodal, brokerage and
logistics markets served by the Company, changes in rail and truck capacity,
further consolidation of rail carriers, deterioration in relationships with
existing rail carriers, rail service conditions, changes in governmental
regulation, adverse weather conditions, fuel shortages, changes in the cost of
services from rail, drayage and other vendors and fluctuations in interest
rates.

GROSS MARGIN

As described above, the increase in the Company's gross margin
percentage is principally attributed to intermodal and niche logistics services.
Management believes that the favorable impact from fuel surcharges in


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the first quarter of 2001 would be unlikely to continue if fuel prices stabilize
or increase. Additionally, management expects that if fuel surcharges increased
significantly, the time lag to pass these increases on to customers could
negatively impact our historical gross margin percentage. Furthermore,
management estimates it will not sustain the high margins in its niche logistic
services business performed by Hub Distribution, as these high margin projects
are one-time in nature and comparable projects may very well not occur during
the remainder of the year. Therefore, the Company estimates gross margin as a
percentage of revenue will most likely decline in future quarters from the 13.3%
level which existed in the first quarter of 2001.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Management estimates that as a percentage of revenue depreciation and
amortization of property and equipment will increase significantly in the
future. The most significant factor that will cause an increase in the
percentage is increased software amortization related to the Company's
information systems. During the second quarter of 2001, the Company expects to
place in service its new proprietary operating system. Additionally, on March
30, 2001, the Company made the decision to accelerate depreciation for a piece
of communications software due to a change in estimated useful life of that
software. This software is expected to be replaced with a more stable and cost
effective software application during the second quarter of 2001. The impact of
this change in estimate is expected to result in additional depreciation of $0.6
million in the second quarter of 2001. Additional factors that could cause an
increase in the percentage are increased depreciation expense if the Company
decided to purchase rather than lease a greater proportion of assets or
accelerating depreciation due to changes in useful lives of other existing
assets. The impairment charge taken by Hub Distribution is expected to offset
only a portion of the expected increase in depreciation and amortization as a
percentage of revenue.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company believes that cash to be provided by operations, cash
available under its line of credit and the Company's ability to obtain
additional credit will be sufficient to meet the Company's short-term working
capital and capital expenditure needs. The Company believes that the
aforementioned items are sufficient to meet its anticipated long-term working
capital, capital expenditure and debt repayment needs.


QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk related to changes in interest
rates which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial
condition. The Company seeks to minimize the risk from interest rate volatility
through its regular operating and financing activities and, when deemed
appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company
does not use financial instruments for trading purposes.

The Company has both fixed and variable rate debt as described in Note
8 of the Company's Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2000. The
Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a hedge
on a portion of the Company's variable rate debt. The purpose of the swap is to
fix the interest rate on a portion of the variable rate debt and reduce certain
exposures to interest rate fluctuations. At March 31, 2001, the Company had an
interest rate swap with a notional amount of $25.0 million, a weighted average
pay rate of 8.37%, a weighted average receive rate of 7.65% and a maturity date
of September 30, 2002. This swap agreement involves the exchange of amounts
based on the variable interest rate for amounts based on the fixed interest rate
over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the notional amount upon
which the payments are based. The differential to be paid or received as
interest rates change is accrued and recognized as an adjustment of interest
expense related to the debt.

The main objective of interest rate risk management is to reduce the
total funding cost to the Company and to alter the interest rate exposure to the
desired risk profile.

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PART II.          OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

A list of exhibits included as part of this Report is
set forth in the Exhibit Index appearing elsewhere
herein by this reference.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly authorized this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

HUB GROUP, INC.


DATE: April 19, 2001 /S/ JAY E. PARKER
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Jay E. Parker
Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

10.16 Amendment to $100 million Credit Agreement among the Registrant, Hub
City Terminals, Inc. and Harris Trust and Savings Bank dated as of
March 30, 2001.

10.17 Amendment to $50 million Note Purchase Agreement among the Registrant,
Hub City Terminals, Inc. and various purchasers March 30, 2001.