Transportation & Logistics Systems, Inc. - Annual Report: 2019 (Form 10-K)

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TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS, INC.

FORM 10-K

December 31, 2019

INDEX

For purposes of this report, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, all references herein to “Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc.”, “the Company”, “we,” “us,”, “TLSS” and “our,” refer to Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc., a Nevada corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Prime EFS, LLC, and Shypdirect LLC.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements. Any such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, financial guidance, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential,” or the negative of those terms, and similar expressions and comparable terminology. These include, but are not limited to, statements relating to future events or our future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations may not be achieved. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors outside of our control that could cause our actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition to the risks described above and the risks set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report, these risks and uncertainties include: our ability to successfully execute our business strategies, including integration of acquisitions and the future acquisition of other businesses to grow our company; customers’ cancellation on short notice of master service agreements from which we derive a significant portion of our revenue or our failure to renew such master service agreements on favorable terms or at all; our ability to attract and retain key personnel and skilled labor to meet the requirements of our labor-intensive business or labor difficulties which could have an effect on our ability to bid for and successfully complete contracts; the ultimate geographic spread, duration and severity of the coronavirus outbreak and the effectiveness of actions taken, or actions that may be taken, by governmental authorities to contain the outbreak or ameliorate its effects; our failure to compete effectively in our highly competitive industry could reduce the number of new contracts awarded to us or adversely affect our market share and harm our financial performance; our ability to adopt and master new technologies and adjust certain fixed costs and expenses to adapt to our industry’s and customers’ evolving demands; our history of losses, deficiency in working capital and a stockholders’ deficit and our ability to achieve sustained profitability; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and our ability to maintain effective controls over financial reporting in the future; our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to meet our payment obligations; the impact of new or changed laws, regulations or other industry standards that could adversely affect our ability to conduct our business; and changes in general market, economic and political conditions in the United States and global economies or financial markets, including those resulting from natural or man-made disasters.

These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this Annual Report and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this letter. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and should consider various factors, including the risks described herein, and, among other places, in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as any amendments hereto or thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PART I

Item 1. Description of Business.

Overview

We are a provider of a wide range of transportation and logistics services involving the movement of goods and e-commerce fulfillment. Fast, dependable order fulfillment and shipping is critical to the success of an online business. We focus primarily on the transportation of packages that are ultimately to be delivered to the business or retail consumer. Our transportation services typically involve the transport of goods from the manufacturer or fulfillment center to the delivery station, from the fulfillment center to the post office or from the delivery station to the end user or retail customer (known as “last mile” deliveries). We also offer an increasing number of logistics services, including the management and transportation of retail returns, the removal, transportation and disposition of shipping pallets and storage solutions for manufacturers with limited storage facilities, to help our business customers manage their goods efficiently through their supply chains.

We currently operate through our two subsidiaries, Prime EFS, LLC, a New Jersey-based transportation company with a focus on deliveries to the retail consumer for online retailers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (“Prime EFS”), and Shypdirect LLC, a transportation company with a focus on tractor trailer and box truck deliveries of product on the east coast of the United States from one distributor’s warehouse to another warehouse or from a distributor’s warehouse to the post office (“Shypdirect”), which are known as line-haul and “mid-mile” deliveries. Revenues for PrimeEFS were 93.4% and 98.5% of total revenues in 2019 and 2018 respectively. Revenues for Shypdirect were 6.6% and 1.5% of total revenues in 2019 and 2018 respectively.

We are primarily an asset-based point-to-point delivery company. An asset-based delivery company, as compared to a non-asset-based delivery company, owns or leases its own transportation equipment and employs its own drivers. At December 31 2019, we owned or leased an aggregate of approximately 256 trucks or delivery vehicles and employed 588 drivers who worked in shifts that allowed us to utilize most of our transportation equipment on a 24/7 basis. We also utilize the services of independent contractors to provide our delivery services. At December 31, 2019, 47 independent contractors provided services to us on a full-time basis. The independent contractors are responsible for paying for their own vehicles, equipment, fuel and operating expenses. Point-to-point delivery refers to a transportation system in which passengers or goods travel directly to a destination, rather than going through a central hub. This differs from the spoke-hub distribution paradigm in which the passengers or goods go to a central location in order to reach their ultimate destination. Our business is referred to as “point-to-point” delivery because our drivers and independent contractors are dispatched directly to the warehouse or retailer, as the case may be, and they then travel directly to the delivery point, rather than returning to a central corporate office.

Corporate History

We were incorporated under the name “PetroTerra Corp.” in the State of Nevada on July 25, 2008. Prior to March 2017, we were an independent oil or gas exploration and development company focused on the acquisition or lease of properties that potentially contained extractable oil or gas. However, at that time, we had not generated any revenues and, due to a decline of the oil and gas markets, elected to seek other business opportunities.

On March 30, 2017, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of the same date, with Save on Transport Inc., a Florida-based non-asset provider of integrated transportation management solutions, including brokerage and logistics services related to the transportation of automobiles and other freight (“Save on Transport”), pursuant to which we acquired Save on Transport as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Our acquisition of Save on Transport was treated as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Save on Transport for financial reporting purposes because the Save on Transport shareholders retained an approximate 80% controlling interest in our consolidated company. Save on Transport was considered the acquirer for accounting purposes, and our historical financial statements before the acquisition transaction were replaced with the historical financial statements of Save on Transport before such acquisition. The balance sheets at their historical cost basis of both entities were combined at the acquisition date and the results of operations from the acquisition date forward included the historical results of Save on Transport and our combined results of operations from the acquisition date forward.

On June 18, 2018, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Prime EFS from its members, and on July 24, 2018, we formed Shypdirect. Prime EFS was organized in, and has been engaged in its current line of business since, July 2016.

On July 24, 2018, we formed Shypdirect LLC, a company organized under the laws of New Jersey. Shypdirect is a transportation company with a focus on tractor trailer and box truck deliveries of product on the east coast of the United States from one distributor’s warehouse to another warehouse or from a distributor’s warehouse to the post office.

TLSS and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Prime EFS and Shypdirect are hereafter referred to as the “Company”. Our principal executive offices are located in the United States at 5500 Military Trail, Suite 22-357, Jupiter, Florida 33458, and our telephone number is (833) 764-1443.

Company Overview

We generate our revenues through two subsidiaries, Prime EFS and Shypdirect.

For the period from January 1, 2018 to June 18, 2018, we operated in one reportable business segment consisting of brokerage and logistic services such as transportation scheduling, routing and other value-added services related to the transportation of automobiles and other freight. From June 18, 2018 to May 1, 2019, we operated in two reportable business segments - (1) the transportation of automobiles and other freight (the “Save On” segment), (2) a segment which concentrates on deliveries for online retailers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and also concentrates on tractor trailer and box truck deliveries of product on the east coast of the United States from one distributor’s warehouse to another warehouse or from a distributor’s warehouse to the post office.

On May 1, 2019, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Save On and Steven Yariv, whereby the Company returned all of the stock of Save On to Steven Yariv in exchange for Mr. Yariv conveying 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company back to the Company. Pursuant to Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 205-20-45, the financial statement in which net income or loss of a business entity is reported shall report the results of operations of the discontinued operation in the period in which a discontinued operation either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale. Accordingly, beginning in the second quarter of 2019, the period that Save On was disposed of, we reflect Save On as a discontinued operation and such presentation is retroactively applied to all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Prime EFS and Shypdirect provide multiple services involving movement of goods through e-commerce. We focus primarily on the transportation of packages that are ultimately to be delivered to the business or retail consumer, with our transportation services going from the manufacturer or fulfillment center to the delivery station and from the delivery station to the end user (known as “last mile” deliveries).

E-Commerce Fulfillment Solutions

The rapid growth of e-commerce and the online retailing segment of e-commerce is well documented. Online retail companies have logistics needs that differ from those of traditional businesses. Unlike traditional inventory management, e-commerce companies need to ship items directly to customers, who expect their orders to arrive on time and as described. We have built our delivery services to perform effectively in the “on demand” shipping environment that is part of the e-commerce fulfillment solutions system.

Our e-commerce fulfillment solutions are primarily the transportation of goods between destination points along the way from the manufacturer to the customer. We provide delivery services to the end user (“last mile” delivery), principally retail consumers, including deliveries which require two persons to complete the delivery of heavy or bulky items, as well as “mid-mile” delivery services between distribution centers and fulfillment centers and line-haul delivery services from the manufacturer to the distribution center. Our revenues are generated from the fixed price charged for each specific route between a delivery station to a fulfillment center or from the fulfillment center to the final destination with a fixed price per route.

In most instances we are paid a fixed fee for transporting products from one designated site to a specified delivery point without regard to the number of packages being transported. With the ongoing growth of e-commerce, the specific routes between designated sites is regularly changing (primarily increasing) as the volume of the online retailing segment of e-commerce activity expands. An integral part of our strategy is to regularly be in contact with our customers so that we are better able to anticipate and plan for the expansion of current routes and the addition of new routes to our service base.

Our scheduled route system allows us to adjust to the regular changes that occur in the manner in which packages are received, sorted, stored, picked, packed, shipped and housed in fulfillment centers and distribution centers. We believe that we are structured to meet the demands of “last-mile” deliveries and home grocery shopping deliveries. In addition to delivering goods in full truckloads from distribution centers to fulfillment centers, based on customer requests, we perform unscheduled pickups and deliveries of bulk products. When delivering packages to a home, we adhere to certain time slots and sometimes make “live deliveries” to ensure the customer is aware that their package has been delivered. This entails a constantly refreshed and technologically modern transportation management system (TMS).

We have built a network operations center (“NOC”) in Carlstadt, New Jersey that allows us to track the location of each of our vehicles and address any on-road disruptions. Our NOC is designed to grow with our business as we add more vehicles for additional routes and expand geographically. Presently, we utilize our NOC solely for our own business. We anticipate that as our revenues grow and the reach and scope of our transportation activities expand (both geographically and within the tristate area in which we currently operate) that we will also generate revenues from services provided via our NOC to other logistics providers.

We believe our infrastructure is built to support the e-commerce unique fulfillment requirements of distributing products to millions of homes instead of hundreds of stores, managing millions of stock keeping units (SKUs) instead of thousands, shipping to homes in parcels instead of truckloads to stores and transporting between fulfillment centers in addition to distribution centers. Our infrastructure is aligned with the requirements of the online retailer: Online retailers differ from traditional brick and mortar where customers visit the premises and the retailer maintains goods on the premises. Online retailers have goods located in multiple locations (e.g., 3^rd party warehouse) and ship items directly to the customer; customers expect their order to arrive on time and be the correct quantity and product ordered.

With our focus on timely performance, customer satisfaction and challenging growth management opportunities for our employees, we believe we are one of the fastest growing e-commerce fulfillment services providers in the country. As an early-stage company, we have experienced and anticipate that we will continue to experience the challenges that come from rapid growth in revenues such as identifying and hiring employees that are aligned with our expectations, securing assets and expanding our administrative support services for our rapidly growing operations. We believe that our ability to manage our company through this high growth is a key part of our success, as evidenced by the high-performance ratings we have regularly achieved in our customers’ scoring systems. We expect to expand our revenue base as the traditional brick and mortar retailers develop omni-channel strategies of generating revenues through a combination of physical and online sales.

Our Strategy and Competitive Strengths

Our strategy is to be a leader in the transportation industry in providing on-time, high-quality pick-up, transportation and delivery services. We attribute our growth and success to date to the following competitive strengths.

Market Knowledge and Understanding. While we have been operating our current business for only a few years, our senior management collectively have over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry and has broad knowledge in providing transportation services over the “last mile” as part of the e-commerce fulfillment solutions. These solutions are in high demand and are expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace. Many of our management-level employees have e-commerce experience with online retailers and understand the dynamics of e-commerce growth, demands and logistics since all or the vast majority of their career has been in e-commerce businesses. We believe we understand the various segments of the end-to-end solutions required to rapidly and accurately deliver goods between the various pick-up and delivery points in the e-commerce delivery chain.

Unwavering Focus on Relationships and Superior Service. We aim to be the premier platform and partner of choice for our customers. We believe we offer superior services and solutions due to our company-wide commitment to customer service. On behalf of our customers, we deliver goods from the manufacturer or fulfillment center to the delivery station, and from the delivery station to the U.S. post office or retail customer (known as “last mile” deliveries) in a precise, safe and timely manner with complementary support from our dedicated sales and service teams. Our focus on customer relationships has allowed us to increase our sales to our largest customer, Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”) which, on an unaudited pro forma basis, assuming our acquisition of Prime EFS had occurred on January 1, 2018, increased from approximately $17.7 million in 2018 to approximately $30.9 million in 2019.

Experienced and Proven Management Team. We believe our management team is among the most experienced in the industry. Our senior management team brings experience in transportation and logistics, mergers and acquisitions, information technology, e-commerce retailing and fulfillment, and has an understanding of the cultural nuances of the e-commerce sectors we serve.

We intend to leverage our competitive strengths to increase shareholder value through the following core strategies.

Build Upon Strong Customer Relationships to Expand Organically. We have built a strong relationship with Amazon that has allowed us to expand the size of our service area and add higher margin services to our service offerings. During 2019, due to a decrease in “last mile” routes serviced related to our exit from certain areas in New York and Pennsylvania, we decreased the number of “last mile” local routes we serve for Amazon from approximately 200 routes at December 31, 2018 to approximately 150 routes at December 31, 2019. However, we have been able to expand the type of transportation services we render to Amazon to include “mid-mile” and line-haul transportation services in which we deliver packages from one distribution center to another or from the distribution center to the U.S. post office. We intend to continue to build on our relationship with Amazon and we are working to build similar relationships with other e-commerce retailers to increase the type and scope of the transportation and logistics services we offer.

Expand Our Operations to Other Regions of the U.S. Our e-commerce “last mile” delivery services to retail consumers are currently provided primarily in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and our e-commerce “mid-mile” delivery services between customer distribution centers or between such distribution centers and the U.S. post office are currently provided primarily in the northeastern region of the U.S. As we continue to expand our marketing and customer relationships, we anticipate expanding our geographic footprint to provide such services, and to capture market share, in other regions of the U.S. by opening our own operations centers and warehouses, acquiring existing regional transportation and logistics companies in operating in other areas and partnering with local operators in other regions. We believe the expansion of our business in other regions of the U.S. will also allow us to expand our relationships with existing customers who operate in those regions.

Pursue Value-Enhancing Strategic Acquisitions. We intend to pursue strategic acquisitions as a means of adding new markets in the United States, expanding our transportation and logistics service offerings, adding talented management and operational employees, expanding and upgrading our technology platform and developing operational best practices. We are currently at various stages of reviewing several potential acquisition targets and believe we have significant opportunities to grow our business through our knowledge of our industry and possible acquisition targets.

Enhance Our Operating Margins. We expect to enhance our operating margins as our business expands through a combination of increased operational efficiencies, leveraging our existing assets and distribution facilities and increase usage of technology to help us better plan, execute and monitor the performance of our services and transportation assets. Many of our transportation assets were initially utilized for a single route per day. As we expand, we have been able to increase utilization through use of assets on multiple routes or the addition of a second shift per day. In addition, we expect that our operating margins will increase as we expand our Shypdirect line-haul and “mid mile” business-to-business transportation and logistics operations, which generally have higher margins than our direct to consumer delivery business.

Technology

An integral part of our operating philosophy is the utilization of technology to support our transportation services and provide our employees with real time information on the status of our operations. We believe our focus on technology as a support to our operations allows our employees to focus on performing at high levels for the benefit of our customers.

Each of our vehicles contain mobile communications devices. By being “always-connected”, we are able to monitor the real time location, performance and effectiveness of our drivers as well as the operating condition of the vehicle. The advancements in what is referred to as the telematic space allow us to develop more detailed and actionable solutions in the performance of our pick-up, transport and deliver operations – all an integral part of our e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

We regularly collect data, generate automatic reporting and measure that information against key performance indicators such as routes taken, travel time, destination arrival and departure time. Just as the e-commerce retailer instantaneously and continuously tracks what has been sold, our vehicles are tracked in parallel with the packages being tracked by our customer. Our NOC is designed to be scalable and will be expanded in reach and performance capability as our revenues grow and our assets increase in number.

Customers and Markets

A vast majority of our Prime EFS and Shypdirect revenue comes from Amazon. As Amazon accounted for 98.7% and 99.0% of our revenues in 2019 and 2018, we have a concentration risk that we plan to address by expanding our organic growth through the addition of new customers and through the acquisition of businesses that provide transportation services for new customer bases. Our automobile transportation services are provided to businesses and individuals.

Prior to the fourth quarter of 2019, our package delivery services were provided primarily in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania; however, during the fourth quarter of 2019, we expanded operations in four (4) new markets in Georgia, Florida, Ohio and Tennessee.

We anticipate our customer base will expand and diversify as the business-to-business segment of e-commerce expands, and the traditional retailers implement e-commerce strategies that expand their sales channels. We anticipate our fulfillment solutions will become available to other retailers that utilize our principal customers’ expanding transportation and delivery services in which our system is an integral part.

Competition

Transportation services is highly competitive and composed of fragmented marketplaces, with multiple companies competing in the geographic region in which we provide services. We compete on service, reliability, scope and scale of operations, technological capabilities and price. Our competitors include local, regional and national companies that offer the same services we provide — some with larger customer bases, significantly more resources and more experience than we have. Additionally, some of our customers have internal resources that can perform services we offer. Due in part to the fragmented nature of the industry, we must strive daily to retain existing business relationships and forge new relationships.

The health of the transportation industry will continue to be a function of domestic economic growth, particularly in the e-commerce marketplace. We believe that we have positioned the Company to grow with and benefit from the e-commerce expansion. Together with our scale, technology and company-specific initiatives, we believe that our positioning should keep us growing faster than the macro environment.

Seasonality

Our business is affected by seasonality, which historically has resulted in higher sales volume during our calendar year fourth quarter, which ends December 31st. Our gross revenue was 25% higher during the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2019. Our gross revenue was 69% higher during the fourth quarter of 2018 compared to the third quarter of 2018.

Regulation

Our operations are regulated and licensed by various governmental agencies. These regulations impact us directly and indirectly by regulating third-party transportation providers we use to transport freight for our customers.

Regulation Affecting Motor Carriers, Owner-Operators and Transportation Brokers. In the United States, our subsidiaries that operate as motor carriers have motor carrier licenses issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”). In addition, our subsidiaries acting as property brokers have property broker licenses issued by the FMCSA. Our motor carrier subsidiaries and the third-party motor carriers must comply with the safety and fitness regulations of the DOT, including those related to drug-testing, alcohol-testing, hours-of-service, records retention, vehicle inspection, driver qualification and minimum insurance requirements. Weight and equipment dimensions also are subject to government regulations. We also may become subject to new or more restrictive regulations relating to emissions, drivers’ hours-of-service, independent contractor eligibility requirements, onboard reporting of operations, air cargo security and other matters affecting safety or operating methods. Other agencies, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), also regulate our equipment, operations and independent contractor drivers. Like our third-party support carriers, we are subject to a variety of vehicle registration and licensing requirements in certain states and local jurisdictions where we operate. In foreign jurisdictions where we operate, our operations are regulated by the appropriate governmental authorities.

In 2010, the FMCSA introduced the Compliance Safety Accountability program (“CSA”), which uses a Safety Management System (“SMS”) to rank motor carriers on seven categories of safety-related data, known as Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories, or “BASICs.”

Although the CSA scores are not currently publicly available, we believe such scores will be made public in the future. Our fleet could be ranked worse or better than our competitors, and the safety ratings of our motor carrier operations could be impacted. Our network of third-party transportation providers may experience a similar result. A reduction in safety and fitness ratings may result in difficulty attracting and retaining qualified independent contractors and could cause our customers to direct their business away from the Company and to carriers with more favorable CSA scores, which would adversely affect our results of operations.

Classification of Independent Contractors. Tax and other federal and state regulatory authorities, as well as private litigants, continue to assert that independent contractor drivers in the trucking industry are employees rather than independent contractors. Federal legislators have introduced legislation in the past to make it easier for tax and other authorities to reclassify independent contractors as employees, including legislation to increase the recordkeeping requirements and heighten the penalties for companies who misclassify workers and are found to have violated overtime and/or wage requirements. Additionally, federal legislators have sought to abolish the current safe harbor allowing taxpayers that meet certain criteria to treat individuals as independent contractors if they are following a longstanding, recognized practice. Federal legislators also sought to expand the Fair Labor Standards Act to cover “non-employees” who perform labor or services for businesses, even if said non-employees are properly classified as independent contractors; require taxpayers to provide written notice to workers based upon their classification as either an employee or a non-employee; and impose penalties and fines for violations of the notice requirement and/or for misclassifications. Some states have launched initiatives to increase revenues from items such as unemployment, workers’ compensation and income taxes, and the reclassification of independent contractors as employees could help states with those initiatives. Taxing and other regulatory authorities and courts apply a variety of standards in their determinations of independent contractor status. If our independent contractor drivers are determined to be employees, we would incur additional exposure under some or all of the following: federal and state tax, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and labor, employment and tort laws, including for prior periods, as well as potential liability for employee benefits and tax withholdings.

Environmental Regulations. Our facilities and operations and our independent contractors are subject to various environmental laws and regulations dealing with the hauling, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, emissions from vehicles, engine-idling, fuel tanks and related fuel spillage and seepage, discharge and retention of storm water, and other environmental matters that involve inherent environmental risks. Similar laws and regulations may apply in many of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. We have instituted programs to monitor and control environmental risks and maintain compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. We may be responsible for the cleanup of any spill or other incident involving hazardous materials caused by our operations or business. In the past, we have been responsible for the costs of cleanup of diesel fuel spills caused by traffic accidents or other events, and none of these incidents materially affected our business or operations. We generally transport only hazardous materials rated as low-to-medium-risk, and a small percentage of our total shipments contain hazardous materials. We believe that our operations are in substantial compliance with current laws and regulations and we do not know of any existing environmental condition that reasonably would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or operating results. Future changes in environmental regulations or liabilities from newly discovered environmental conditions or violations (and any associated fines and penalties) could have a material adverse effect on our business, competitive position, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. U.S. federal and state governments, as well as governments in certain foreign jurisdictions where we operate, have also proposed environmental legislation that could, among other things, potentially limit carbon, exhaust and greenhouse gas emissions. If enacted, such legislation could result in higher costs for new tractors and trailers, reduced productivity and efficiency, and increased operating expenses, all of which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Employees

As of the date of this filing, TLSS has one full time employee, our chief executive officer, and one part-time employee. Prime EFS currently has 503 employees, most of which are full-time and Shypdirect has 26 employees, most of which are full time.

Information Systems

Prime EFS and Shypdirect use a suite of non-proprietary software programs and other technologies to manage dispatching of vehicles, employees, DOT compliance, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling.

How to Obtain our SEC Filings

We file annual, quarterly, and special reports, proxy statements, and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Reports, proxy statements and other information filed with the SEC can be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities of the SEC at 100 F Street N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Such material may also be accessed electronically by means of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You may also obtain our recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from the “Investors—Regulatory Filings” section of our website www.tlss-inc.com.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should not invest in our stock unless you are able to bear the complete loss of your investment. You should carefully consider the risks described below, as well as other information provided to you in this annual report on Form 10-K, including information in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results” before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing TLSS. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the value of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

We lack an established operating history on which to evaluate our business and determine if we will be able to execute our business plan, and can give no assurance that operations will result in profits.

We have been engaged in our current continuing and proposed business operations since June 2018. As a result, we have a limited operating history upon which you may evaluate our proposed business and prospects. Our proposed business operations are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties associated with early stage enterprises. You should consider an investment in our Company in light of these risks, uncertainties, expenses and difficulties. Such risks include:

Because we are subject to these risks, you may have a difficult time evaluating our business and your investment in our Company. We may be unable to successfully overcome these risks which could harm our business.

Our business strategy may be unsuccessful and we may be unable to address the risks we face in a cost-effective manner, if at all. If we are unable to successfully address these risks our business will be harmed.

We may not successfully manage our growth.

We have grown rapidly and substantially over prior years, including by expanding our internal resources, making acquisitions and entering into new markets, and we intend to continue to focus on rapid growth, including organic growth and additional acquisitions. We may experience difficulties and higher-than-expected expenses in executing this strategy as a result of unfamiliarity with new markets, changes in revenue and business models, entering into new geographic areas and increased pressure on our existing infrastructure and information technology systems.

Our growth will place a significant strain on our management, operational, financial and information technology resources. We will need to continually improve existing procedures and controls, as well as implement new transaction processing, operational and financial systems, and procedures and controls to expand, train and manage our employee base. Our working capital needs will continue to increase as our operations grow. Failure to manage our growth effectively, or obtain necessary working capital, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, stock price and financial condition.

Economic recessions and other factors that reduce freight volumes could have a material adverse impact on our business.

The transportation industry historically has experienced cyclical fluctuations in financial results due to economic recession, downturns in business cycles of our customers, increases in prices charged by third-party carriers, interest rate fluctuations and other U.S. and global economic factors beyond our control. During economic downturns, reduced overall demand for transportation services will likely reduce demand for our services and exert downward pressures on rates and margins. In periods of strong economic growth, demand for limited transportation resources can result in increased network congestion and resulting operating inefficiencies. In addition, deterioration in the economic environment subjects our business to various risks that may have a material impact on our operating results and cause us to not reach our long-term growth goals. These risks may include the following:

● A reduction in overall freight volumes in the marketplace reduces our opportunities for growth.

● A downturn in our customers’ business cycles causes a reduction in the volume of freight shipped by those customers.

● Some of our customers may face economic difficulties and may not be able to pay us, and some may go out of business.

● Some of our customers may not pay us as quickly as they have in the past, causing our working capital needs to increase.

● A significant number of our transportation providers may go out of business and we may be unable to secure sufficient equipment or other transportation services to meet our commitments to our customers.

● We may not be able to appropriately adjust our expenses to changing market demands.

We have ongoing capital requirements that necessitate sufficient cash flow from operations and/or obtaining financing on favorable terms.

We have depended primarily on short term borrowings and cash from operations to expand the size of our operations and upgrade and expand the size of our delivery fleet. In the future, we may be unable to generate sufficient cash from operations to support or grow our operations or to obtain sufficient financing on favorable terms for such purposes. If any of these events occur, then we may face liquidity constraints or be forced to enter into less than favorable financing arrangements. Additionally, such events could adversely impact our ability to provide services to our customers.

We may not be profitable.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to implement our business plan, generate sustainable revenue or ever achieve consistently profitable operations. We cannot assure you that we can achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.

Changes in our relationships with our significant customers, including the loss or reduction in business from one or more of them, could have an adverse impact on us.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, one customer, Amazon, represented 98.7% and 99.0%, respectively, of our total net revenues from continuing operations. Until such time, if ever, that we are able to diversify our customer base and add additional significant customers, the loss of Amazon as a customer would materially impair our overall consolidated financial condition and our consolidated results of operations. Our contractual relationships with customers, including Amazon, generally are terminable at will by the customers on short notice and do not require the customer to provide any minimum commitment. Our customers could choose to divert all or a portion of their business with us to one of our competitors, demand rate reductions for our services, require us to assume greater liability that increases our costs, or develop their own logistics capabilities. Failure to retain our existing customers or enter into relationships with new customers could materially impact the growth in our business and the ability to meet our current and long-term financial forecasts.

We depend on third-parties in the operation of our business.

We do not own or control all of the transportation assets that deliver our customers’ freight. Accordingly, we are dependent on third-parties to provide truck and other transportation services and to report certain events to us, including delivery information and claims. This reliance could cause delays in reporting certain events, including recognizing revenue and claims. Our inability to maintain positive relationships with our vendors could significantly limit our ability to serve our customers on competitive terms. If we are unable to secure sufficient equipment or other transportation services to meet our commitments to our customers or provide our services on competitive terms, our operating results could be materially and adversely effected and our customers could switch to our competitors temporarily or permanently. Many of these risks are beyond our control, including the following:

● equipment shortages in the transportation industry, particularly among contracted truckload carriers and truck leasing companies;

● interruptions in service or stoppages in transportation as a result of labor disputes, network congestion, weather-related issues, “Acts of God,” or acts of terrorism;

● changes in regulations impacting transportation;

● increases in operating expenses for carriers, such as fuel costs, insurance premiums and licensing expenses, that result in a reduction in available carriers; and

● changes in transportation rates.

In our Prime EFS and Shypdirect businesses, we primarily rent, lease, and lease-to-own delivery vans and trucks on a daily, weekly or monthly basis from approximately five vendors, as needed. Any shortage of supply of vehicles available to the Company could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Increases in independent contractor driver compensation or other difficulties attracting and retaining qualified independent contractor drivers could adversely affect our profitability and ability to maintain or grow our independent contractor driver fleet.

Our businesses operate with a combination of employed drivers and through fleets of vehicles that are owned and operated by independent contractors. In the case of independent contractors, they are responsible for maintaining and operating their own equipment and paying their own fuel, insurance, licenses and other operating costs. Turnover and bankruptcy among independent contractor drivers often limit the pool of qualified independent contractor drivers and increase competition for their services. In addition, regulations such as the FMCSA Compliance Safety Accountability program may further reduce the pool of qualified independent contractor drivers. Thus, our continued reliance on independent contractor drivers could limit our ability to grow our ground transportation fleet.

In the future, we may experience difficulty in attracting and retaining sufficient numbers of qualified independent contractor drivers. Additionally, our agreements with independent contractor drivers are terminable by either party upon short notice and without penalty. Consequently, we regularly need to recruit qualified independent contractor drivers to replace those who have left our fleet. If we are unable to retain our existing independent contractor drivers or recruit new independent contractor drivers, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

The compensation we offer our independent contractor drivers is subject to market conditions and we may find it necessary to continue to increase independent contractor drivers’ compensation in future periods. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain a sufficient number of independent contractor drivers, we could be required to increase our mileage rates and accessorial pay or operate with fewer trucks and face difficulty meeting shipper demands, all of which would adversely affect our profitability and ability to maintain our size or to pursue our growth strategy.

The COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2020 and beyond may be materially adversely affected by COVID-19.

The full extent to which COVID-19 will impact our financial condition and operating results will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new medical and other information that may emerge concerning COVID-19 and the actions by governmental entities or others to address it, contain it or treat its impact.

COVID-19 poses the risk that we or our employees, suppliers, professional advisors, customers and others may be restricted or prevented from conducting business activities for indefinite or intermittent periods of time, including as a result of employee health and safety concerns, shutdowns, travel restrictions and other actions and restrictions that may be prudent or required by governmental authorities. Even after governmental entities have lifted current restrictions, there is a risk that such orders will be reinstated in jurisdictions in the short and long term, making it difficult to predict the longer-term financial impact of this virus on the Company.

We have modified our business practices for the continued health and safety of our employees - including, among other things, implementing a work-from-home policy to the fullest extent possible, a limited travel policy and a social distancing policy - and we may take further actions, or be required to take further actions, that are in the best interests of our employees. Our suppliers, professional advisors and customers have also implemented such measures, which has resulted in, and we expect will continue to result in, disruptions or delays and higher costs. The implementation of health and safety practices could impact customer demand, supplier deliveries, our productivity, and costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

Further, the impacts of COVID-19 have caused significant uncertainty and volatility in the credit markets. If our liquidity or access to capital becomes further constrained, or if costs of capital increase significantly due to the impact of COVID-19 as a result of volatility in the capital markets or other factors, then our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.

Our management of the impact of COVID-19 has and will continue to require significant investment of time from our management and employees, as well as resources across the Company. The focus on managing and mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on our business may cause us to divert or delay the application of our resources toward existing or new initiatives or investments, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.

GENERAL OPERATING RISK

We will incur significant costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management may be required to devote substantial time to compliance initiatives.

As a public company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, have imposed various requirements on public companies, including requiring establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls as well as mandating certain corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel will devote a substantial amount of time and financial resources to these compliance initiatives.

If we fail to staff our accounting and finance function adequately, or maintain internal control systems adequate to meet the demands that are placed upon us as a public company, we may be unable to report our financial results accurately or in a timely manner and our business and stock price, assuming that a market for our stock develops, may suffer. The costs of being a public company, as well as diversion of management’s time and attention, may have a material adverse effect on our future business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have insufficient funds to develop our business, which may adversely affect our future growth.

Until we can generate a sufficient amount of revenue, if ever, we expect to finance our anticipated future growth and possibly future strategic acquisitions through public or private equity offerings or debt financings. Additional funds may not be available when we need them on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, our plans to grow our revenues or to consummate one or more strategic acquisitions or otherwise to scale back our business plans. In addition, we could be forced to reduce or forego attractive business opportunities. To the extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience significant dilution. In addition, debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants. We may seek to access the public or private capital markets whenever conditions are favorable, even if we do not have an immediate need for additional capital at that time. Our access to the financial markets and the pricing and terms we receive in the financial markets could be adversely impacted by various factors, including changes in financial markets and interest rates.

Our forecasts regarding the sufficiency of our financial resources to support our current and planned operations are forward-looking statements and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary as a result of a number of factors, including the factors discussed elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we currently expect. Our future capital requirements may be substantial and will depend on many factors including:

Raising capital in the future could cause dilution to our existing shareholders, and may restrict our operations or require us to relinquish rights.

In the future, we may seek additional capital through a combination of private and public equity offerings, debt financings and collaborations and strategic and licensing arrangements. To the extent that we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, your ownership interest will be diluted, and the terms may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect your rights as a shareholder. Debt financing, if available, would result in increased fixed payment obligations and may involve agreements that include covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures or declaring dividends. If we raise additional funds through collaboration or strategic alliance arrangements with third parties, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our future revenue streams or product candidates on terms that are not favorable to us.

Our operating results may fluctuate due to factors that are difficult to forecast and not within our control.

Our past operating results may not be accurate indicators of future performance, and you should not rely on such results to predict our future performance. Our operating results have fluctuated significantly in the past, and could fluctuate in the future. Factors that may contribute to fluctuations include:

If we are unable to attract and retain qualified executive officers and managers, we will be unable to operate efficiently, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We depend on the continued efforts and abilities of our executive officers, particularly John Mercadante, our Chief Executive Officer, and Doug Cerny, our Chief Development Officer, as well as the senior management of our subsidiaries to establish and maintain our customer relationships and identify strategic opportunities. The loss of any one of them could negatively affect our ability to execute our business strategy and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Competition for managerial talent with significant industry experience is high and we may lose access to executive officers for a variety of reasons, including more attractive compensation packages offered by our competitors. Although we have entered into an employment agreement with a key employee, we cannot guarantee that any of our officers or other key management personnel will remain employed by us for any length of time. Our inability to adequately fill vacancies in our senior executive positions on a timely basis could negatively affect our ability to implement our business strategy, which could adversely impact our results of operations and prospects.

Risks Related to Our Financial Results and Financing Plans

We have a history of losses and may continue to incur losses in the future, raising substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern.

We have a history of losses and may continue to incur losses in the future, which could negatively impact the trading value of our common stock. We incurred losses from continuing operations of $44.2 million and $14.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We incurred a net loss of $44.9 million and $14.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We may continue to incur losses in future periods. These losses may increase and we may never achieve profitability for a variety of reasons, including increased competition, decreased growth in the e-commerce and the transportation and logistics industries and other factors described elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section. These factors raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue operations as a going concern, and our independent registered public accountants included an explanatory paragraph regarding this uncertainty in their reports on our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our generating cash flow sufficient to fund operations and reducing operating expenses.

We may never achieve profitability, and if we do, we may not be able to sustain such profitability. Further, we may incur significant losses in the future due to the other risks described in this prospectus, and we may encounter unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays and other unknown events. If we cannot continue as a going concern, our stockholders may lose their entire investment.

We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, and we cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies will not occur in the future. If our internal control over financial reporting or our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in our stock price.

We have historically had a small internal accounting and finance staff with limited experience in public reporting. This lack of adequate accounting resources has resulted in the identification of material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting. A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, our management team identified material weaknesses relating to, among other matters:

We have taken steps, including implementing a plan to improve the segregation of the duties of our accounting staff, and plan to continue to take additional steps, to seek to remediate these material weaknesses and to improve our financial reporting systems and implement new policies, procedures and controls. If we do not successfully remediate the material weaknesses described above, or if other material weaknesses or other deficiencies arise in the future, we may be unable to accurately report our financial results on a timely basis, which could cause our reported financial results to be materially misstated and require restatement which could result in the loss of investor confidence, delisting and/or cause the market price of our common stock to decline.

Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to meet our payment obligations.

As of December 31, 2019, we had total indebtedness of approximately $11.0 million, consisting of $5.5 million of convertible notes payable, $3.7 million of notes payable, and $1.8 million of lease liabilities relating to our office leases. Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences to our stockholders. For example, it could:

In January 2020, we defaulted on our August 30, 2019 convertible debt due to non-payment of the required amortization payments due. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% amounting to approximately $693,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply. Additionally, in February 2020, we defaulted on our October 3, 2019 convertible debt due to non-payment of the required amortization payments due. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% amounting to approximately $50,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply. Our ability to meet our debt obligations and to reduce our level of indebtedness will depend on our future performance. General economic conditions and financial, business and other factors affect our operations and our future performance. Many of these factors are beyond our control. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows to pay the interest on our debt and future working capital, borrowings or equity financing may not be available to pay or refinance such debt. Factors that will affect our ability to raise cash through an offering of our capital stock or a refinancing of our debt include financial market conditions, the value of our assets and our performance at the time we need capital.

Our loan agreements impose restrictions on us that may prevent us from engaging in beneficial transactions.

We have a term loan pursuant to an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated June 18, 2018 and amended on April 9, 2019 (the “Bellridge Note”) from our company to Bellridge Capital, L.P. The Bellridge Note matures on August 31, 2020. At December 31, 2019, $1.81 million was outstanding under the Bellridge Note.

In addition, on August 30, 2019, we issued $2,469,840 aggregate principal amount of the Notes, which mature on November 30, 2020, and we have entered into other convertible notes and promissory notes during 2019 and 2020.

The terms of each of the Bellridge Note, the August 30, 2019 Notes, and other convertible and promissory notes contain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things:

We have in the past breached certain covenants under the Bellridge Note that have resulted in various events of default under such note, which events of default have either been cured or waived by the lender thereunder. As of the date of this Annual Report, we were in default of some of the covenants. In January 2020, February 2020, and May 2020, we defaulted on the August 30, 2019 Notes and another convertible note due to non-payments of required amortization payments due. Any additional breach of any of note covenants could result in new defaults or events of default under the Bellridge Note, the August 30, 2019 Notes and other Notes, in which case, depending on the actions taken by the lender thereunder or its successor or assignee, such lender could elect to declare all amounts borrowed, together with accrued interest, to be due and payable. An event of default under any Note could also create an event of default under other Notes. If following an event of default we are unable to repay the borrowings or interest then due under our outstanding promissory notes, the lenders could proceed against their collateral. Further, if the indebtedness under any or all of our promissory notes were to be accelerated, our assets may not be sufficient to repay such indebtedness in full.

Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions that we use to prepare our consolidated financial statements.

To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions as of the date of the consolidated financial statements that affect the reported values of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Areas requiring significant estimates by our management include:

At the time the estimates and assumptions are made, we believe they are accurate based on the information available. However, our actual results could differ from, and could require adjustments to, those estimates.

Risks Related To Our Industry

The transportation industry in which we compete is affected by general economic and business risks that are largely beyond our control.

The point-to-point transportation industry is highly cyclical, and our business is dependent on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. We believe that some of the most significant of these factors are economic changes that affect supply and demand in transportation markets in general, such as:

The risks associated with these factors are heightened when the United States and/or global economy is weakened. Some of the principal risks during such times are as follows:

We also are subject to cost increases outside of our control that could materially reduce our profitability if we are unable to increase our rates sufficiently. Such cost increases include, but are not limited to, increases in fuel prices, driver wages, owner-operator contracted rates, interest rates, taxes, tolls, license and registration fees, insurance, trucks and other transportation equipment and healthcare for our employees.

Our suppliers’ business levels also may be negatively affected by adverse economic conditions or financial constraints, which could lead to disruptions in the supply and availability of equipment, parts and services critical to our operations. A significant interruption in our normal supply chain could disrupt our operations, increase our costs and negatively impact our ability to serve our customers.

In addition, events outside our control, such as strikes or other work stoppages at our facilities or at customer, port, border or other shipping locations, or actual or threatened armed conflicts or terrorist attacks, efforts to combat terrorism, military action against a foreign state or group located in a foreign state, heightened security requirements, outbreaks of contagious disease including COVID-19 or other adverse public health developments could lead to reduced economic demand, reduced availability of credit or temporary closing of the shipping locations or United States borders. Such events or enhanced security measures in connection with such events could impair our operating efficiency and productivity and result in higher operating costs.

Our industry is highly competitive and fragmented, and our business and results of operations may suffer if we are unable to adequately address downward pricing and other competitive pressures.

We compete with many carriers of varying sizes, including some that may have greater access to equipment, a wider range of services, greater capital resources, less indebtedness or other competitive advantages and including smaller, regional service providers that cover specific shipping lanes with specific customers or that offer niche services. We also compete, to a lesser extent, with some less-than-truckload carriers, railroads, and third-party logistics, brokerage, freight forwarding and other transportation companies. Numerous competitive factors could impair our ability to maintain or improve our profitability. These factors include the following:

Driver shortages and increases in driver compensation or owner-operator contracted rates could adversely affect our profitability and ability to maintain or grow our business.

Driver shortages in our industry have required, and could continue to require, us to spend more money to locate and retain company and owner-operator drivers. Our challenge with attracting and retaining qualified drivers primarily stems from intense market competition, which may subject us to increased payments for driver compensation and owner-operator contracted rates. Also, because of the intense competition for drivers, we may face difficulty maintaining or increasing our number of company and owner-operator drivers. Compliance and enforcement with initiatives included in the CSA program implemented by the FMCSA and regulations adopted by the DOT relating to driver time and safety and fitness could also reduce the availability of qualified drivers. In addition, like most in our industry, we suffer from a high turnover rate of drivers, especially, with respect to company drivers, in the first 180 days of employment. The high turnover rate requires us to continually recruit a substantial number of drivers in order to operate existing delivery vehicles. Further, with respect to owner-operator drivers, shortages can result from contractual terms or company policies that make contracting with us less desirable to certain owner-operator drivers. Due to the absence of long-term personal services contracts, owner-operators can quickly terminate their business relationships with us. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain a sufficient number of company and owner-operator drivers, we could be required to operate with fewer trucks and face difficulty meeting shipper demands or be forced to forego business that would otherwise be available to us, which developments could adversely affect our profitability and ability to maintain or grow our business.

Seasonality and the impact of weather and other catastrophic events adversely affect our operations and profitability.

Our operations are affected by the winter season because inclement weather impedes operations and some shippers reduce their shipments during winter. At the same time, operating expenses increase due to, among other things, a decline in fuel efficiency because of engine idling and harsh weather that creates higher accident frequency, increased claims and higher equipment repair expenditures. We also may suffer from weather-related or other events, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, ice storms, floods, fires, earthquakes and explosions, which may disrupt fuel supplies, increase fuel costs, disrupt freight shipments or routes, affect regional economies, destroy our assets or the assets of our customers or otherwise adversely affect the business or financial condition of our customers, any of which developments could adversely affect our results or make our results more volatile.

We may be adversely affected by fluctuations in the price or availability of diesel fuel.

Fuel is one of our largest operating expenses. Diesel fuel prices fluctuate greatly due to factors beyond our control, such as political events, price and supply decisions by oil producing countries and cartels, terrorist activities, environmental laws and regulations, armed conflicts, depreciation of the dollar against other currencies, world supply and demand imbalances or imposition of tariffs, and hurricanes and other natural or man-made disasters, each of which may lead to an increase in the cost of fuel. Such events may lead not only to increases in fuel prices, but also to fuel shortages and disruptions in the fuel supply chain. Because our operations are dependent upon diesel fuel, significant diesel fuel cost increases, shortages or supply disruptions could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. We have not used derivatives as a hedge against higher fuel costs in the past but continue to evaluate this possibility.

Increases in fuel costs, to the extent not offset by rate per mile increases or fuel surcharges, have an adverse effect on our operations and profitability. We incur certain fuel costs that cannot be recovered even with respect to customers with which we maintain fuel surcharge programs, such as those associated with empty miles or the time when our engines are idling. Because our fuel surcharge recovery lags behind changes in fuel prices, our fuel surcharge recovery may not capture in any particular period the increased costs we pay for fuel, especially when prices are rising. Further, during periods of low freight volumes, shippers can use their negotiating leverage to impose less compensatory fuel surcharge policies. There can be no assurance that our fuel surcharge program will be maintained indefinitely or will be sufficiently effective.

Increased prices for, or decreases in the availability of, new trucks and delivery vehicles and decreases in the value of used trucks and delivery vehicles could adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.

Investment in new equipment is a significant part of our annual capital expenditures, and we require an available supply of trucks and other delivery vehicles from equipment manufacturers to operate and grow our business. In recent years, manufacturers have raised the prices of new trucks and other vehicles and equipment significantly due to increased costs of materials and, in part, to offset their costs of compliance with new tractor engine and emission system design requirements mandated by the EPA and various state agencies, which are intended to reduce emissions. For example, more restrictive EPA engine and emissions system design requirements became effective for engines built on or after January 1, 2010. In 2011, the EPA and the NHTSA established Phase 1 of a national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and establish new fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles beginning for model year 2014 and extending through model year 2018. In October 2016, the EPA and NHTSA jointly published final Phase 2 standards for improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles beginning for model year 2019 and extending to model year 2027. The Phase 2 standards build upon the Phase 1 standards, encouraging wider application of currently available technologies and the development of new and advanced cost-effective technologies through model year 2027. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions limits and fuel efficiency standards will be imposed on new trailers. Greenhouse gas emissions regulations are likely to affect equipment design and cost. More recently, in November 2018, the EPA announced the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI), pursuant to which it plans to propose and finalize a rulemaking updating standards for nitrogen oxide emissions from highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The EPA is expected to issue a proposed rulemaking to implement the CTI program in 2020. Notwithstanding the federal standards, a number of states have mandated, and states may continue to individually mandate, additional emission-control requirements for equipment that could increase equipment or other costs for entire fleets. Further equipment price increases may result from these federal and state requirements. If new equipment prices increase more than anticipated, we could incur higher depreciation and rental expenses than anticipated. If we are unable to fully offset any such increases in expenses with freight rate increases and/or improved fuel economy, our results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.

We may face difficulty in purchasing or leasing new equipment due to decreased supply. From time to time, some original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of tractors, trailers and other delivery vehicles may reduce their manufacturing output due to lower demand for their products in economic downturns or a shortage of component parts. Uncertainty as to future federal emission standards or possible future inconsistencies between federal and state emission standards may also serve to decrease such manufacturing output. Component suppliers may either reduce production or be unable to increase production to meet OEM demand, creating periodic difficulty for OEMs to react in a timely manner to increased demand for new equipment and/or increased demand for replacement components as economic conditions change. At times, market forces may create market situations in which demand outstrips supply. In those situations, we may face reduced supply levels and/or increased acquisition or lease costs. An inability to continue to obtain an adequate supply of new tractors or trailers for our operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

During prolonged periods of decreased tonnage levels, we and other trucking companies may make strategic fleet reductions, which could result in an increase in the supply of used equipment. When the supply exceeds the demand for used trucks or other delivery vehicles, the general market value of such used equipment decreases. Used equipment prices are also subject to substantial fluctuations based on availability of financing and commodity prices for scrap metal. A depressed market for used equipment could require us to trade our truck or other delivery vehicles at depressed values or to record losses on disposal or an impairment of the carrying values of our equipment that is not protected by residual value arrangements. Trades at depressed values and decreases in proceeds under equipment disposals and impairment of the carrying values of our equipment could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We operate in a highly-regulated industry, and changes in existing laws or regulations, or liability under existing or future laws or regulations, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and profitability.

We operate in the United States pursuant to operating authority granted by the DOT. We, as well as our Company and owner-operator drivers, must also comply with governmental regulations regarding safety, equipment, environmental protection and operating methods. Examples include regulation of equipment weight, equipment dimensions, fuel emissions, driver hours-of-service, driver eligibility requirements, on-board reporting of operations and ergonomics. We may become subject to new, or amendment of existing, laws and regulations, reinterpretation of legal requirements or increased governmental enforcement that may impose more restrictive regulations relating to such matters that may require changes in our operating practices, influence the demand for transportation services or require us to incur significant additional costs. Possible changes to laws and regulations include:

From time to time, various legislative proposals are introduced, including proposals to increase federal, state or local taxes, including taxes on motor fuels and emissions, which may increase our or our independent affiliates’ operating costs, require capital expenditures or adversely impact the recruitment of drivers.

Restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions or climate change laws or regulations could also affect our customers that use significant amounts of energy or burn fossil fuels in producing or delivering the products we carry, which, in turn, could adversely impact the demand for our services as well as our operations. Additionally, recent activism directed at shifting funding away from companies with energy-related assets could result in limitations or restrictions on certain sources of funding for the energy sector, which also could adversely impact the demand for our services and our operations. We also could lose revenue if our customers divert business from us because we have not complied with customer sustainability requirements. See “Item 1. Business - Regulation” for information regarding several governmental regulations that could significantly impact our business and operations.

Safety-related evaluations and rankings under the CSA program could adversely impact our relationships with our customers and our ability to maintain or grow our fleet, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and profitability.

The CSA includes compliance and enforcement initiatives designed to monitor and improve commercial motor vehicle safety by measuring the safety record of both the motor carrier and the driver. These measurements are scored and used by the FMCSA to identify potential safety risks and to direct enforcement action. Certain measurements and scores collected by the CSA from transportation companies are available to the general public on the FMCSA’s website.

Our CSA scores are dependent upon our safety and compliance experience, which could change at any time. In addition, the safety standards prescribed in the CSA program or the underlying methodology used by the FMCSA to determine a carrier’s safety rating could change and, as a result, our ability to maintain an acceptable score could be adversely impacted. For example, pursuant to a 2015 federal statutory mandate, the FMCSA commissioned the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a study and report upon the CSA program and its underlying Safety Measurement System (SMS), which is the FMCSA’s process for identifying patterns of non-compliance and issuing safety-fitness determinations for motor carriers. In June 2017, the NAS published a report on the subject providing specific recommendations and concluding, among other things, that the FMCSA should explore a more formal statistical model to replace the current SMS process. In June 2018, the FMCSA posted its response to the NAS study in a report to Congress, concluding, among other things, that it would develop and test a new model, the Item Response Theory (IRT), which would replace the SMS process currently used. The FMCSA was expected to commence small scale testing of the IRT model as early as September 2018, with full-scale testing expected to occur in April 2019 and possible program roll-out expected to occur in late 2019 but the testing schedule has been delayed. The FMCSA’s June 2018 response is under audit by the DOT Inspector General to assess consistency with the NAS recommendations, and the audit findings will guide the agency’s actions and timing with respect to testing of the IRT model as a potential replacement for the SMS. In the event and to the extent that the FMCSA adopts the IRT model in replacement of the SMS or otherwise pursues rulemakings in the future that revise the methodology used to determine a carrier’s safety rating in a manner that incorporates more stringent standards, then it is possible that we and other motor carriers could be adversely affected, as compared to consideration of the current standards. If we receive an unacceptable CSA score, whether under the current SMS process, the IRT model, should it be finalized and adopted, or as a result of some other safety-fitness determination, our relationships with customers could be damaged, which could result in a loss of business.

Additionally, the requirements of CSA could shrink the industry’s pool of drivers as those with unfavorable scores could leave the industry. As a result, the costs to attract, train and retain qualified drivers could increase. In addition, a shortage of qualified drivers could increase driver turnover, decrease asset utilization, limit growth and adversely impact our results of operations and profitability.

We are subject to environmental and worker health and safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, competitive position and financial condition.

We are subject to stringent and comprehensive federal, state and local environmental and worker health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other matters, the operation of fuel storage tanks, release of emissions from our vehicles (including engine idling) and facilities, the health and safety of our workers in conducting operations, and adverse impacts to the environment. Under certain environmental laws, we could be subject to strict joint and several liability, without regard to fault or legality of conduct, for costs relating to contamination at facilities we own or operate or previously owned or operated and at third-party sites where we disposed of waste, as well as costs associated with the clean-up of releases arising from accidents involving our vehicles. We often operate in industrial areas, where truck terminals and other industrial activities are located, and where soil, groundwater or other forms of environmental contamination have occurred from historical or recent releases and for which we have incurred and may, in the future, incur remedial or other environmental liabilities. We also maintain above-ground and underground bulk fuel storage tanks and fueling islands at some of our facilities and vehicle maintenance operations at certain of our facilities. Our operations involve the risks of fuel spillage or seepage into the environment, environmental damage and unauthorized hazardous material spills, releases or disposal actions, among others.

Increasing efforts to control air emissions, including greenhouse gases, may have an adverse effect on us. Federal and state lawmakers have implemented, and are considering, a variety of new climate-change initiatives and greenhouse gas regulations that could increase the cost of new tractors, impair productivity and increase our operating expenses. For example, in 2011, the NHTSA and the EPA adopted final Phase 1 rules that established the first-ever fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including certain combination tractors’ model years 2014 to 2018 and, in October 2016, the EPA and NHTSA jointly published final Phase 2 standards for improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road medium- and heavy-duty vehicles beginning for model year 2019 through model year 2027. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions limits and fuel efficiency standards will be imposed on new trailers. More recently, in November 2018, the EPA announced the CTI, pursuant to which it plans to propose and finalize a rulemaking updating standards for nitrogen oxide emissions from highway heavy-duty trucks and engines. The EPA is expected to issue a proposed rulemaking to implement the CTI program in 2020.

Compliance with environmental laws and regulations may also increase the price of our delivery equipment and otherwise affect the economics of our industry by requiring changes in operating practices or by influencing the demand for, or the costs of providing, transportation services. For example, regulations issued by the EPA and various state agencies that require progressive reductions in exhaust emissions from diesel engines have resulted in higher prices for tractors and diesel engines and increased operating and maintenance costs. Also, in order to reduce exhaust emissions, some states and municipalities have begun to restrict the locations and amount of time where diesel-powered tractors, such as ours, may idle. These restrictions could force us to alter our drivers’ behavior, purchase on-board power units that do not require the engine to idle and/or face a decrease in productivity. We are also subject to potentially stringent rulemaking related to sustainability practices, including conservation of resources by decreasing fuel consumption. This increased focus on sustainability practices may result in new regulations and/or customer requirements that could adversely impact our business.

If we have operational spills or accidents or if we are found to be in violation of, or otherwise liable under, environmental or worker health or safety laws or regulations, we could incur significant costs and liabilities. Those costs and liabilities may include the assessment of sanctions, including administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of investigatory, remedial or corrective action obligations, the occurrence of delays in permitting or performance of projects, and the issuance of orders enjoining performance of some or all of our operations in a particular area. The occurrence of any one or more of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, competitive position and financial condition. Environmental and worker health and safety laws are becoming increasingly more stringent and there can be no assurances that compliance with, or liabilities under, existing or future environmental and worker health or safety laws or regulations will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or prospects. See “Item 1. Business - Regulation” for information regarding several governmental regulations that could significantly affect our business and operations.

Our contractual agreements with our owner-operators expose us to risks that we do not face with our company drivers.

From time to time we have relied upon independent contractor owner-operators to perform the services for which we contract with customers. While our use of independent contractors has to date been limited, we may increase our usage of independent contractor owner-operators if we are unable to meet demand for our transportation services with our own delivery vehicles and drivers. Our reliance on independent contractor owner-operators creates numerous risks for our business. For example, if our independent contractor owner-operators fail to meet our contractual obligations or otherwise fail to perform in a manner consistent with our requirements, we may be required to utilize alternative service providers at potentially higher prices or with some degree of disruption of the services that we provide to customers. If we fail to deliver on time, if our contractual obligations are not otherwise met, or if the costs of our services increase, then our profitability and customer relationships could be harmed.

The financial condition and operating costs of our independent contractor owner-operators are affected by conditions and events that are beyond our control and may also be beyond their control. Adverse changes in the financial condition of our independent contractor owner-operators or increases in their equipment or operating costs could cause them to seek higher revenues or to cease their business relationships with our company. The prices we charge our customers could be impacted by such issues, which may in turn limit pricing flexibility with customers, resulting in fewer customer contracts and decreasing our revenues.

Independent contractor owner-operators may use tractors, trailers and other equipment bearing our trade names and trademarks. If one of our independent contractor owner-operators is subject to negative publicity, it could reflect on us and have a material adverse effect on our business, brand and financial performance. Under certain laws, we could also be subject to allegations of liability for the activities of our independent contractor owner-operators.

Owner-operators are third-party service providers, as compared to company drivers who are employed by us. As independent business owners, our owner-operators may make business or personal decisions that conflict with our best interests. For example, if a load is unprofitable, route distance is too far from home or personal scheduling conflicts arise, an owner-operator may deny loads of freight from time to time. In these circumstances, we must be able to timely deliver the freight in order to maintain relationships with customers.

If our owner-operators are deemed by regulators or judicial process to be employees, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Tax and other regulatory authorities have in the past sought to assert that owner-operators in the trucking industry are employees rather than independent contractors. Taxing and other regulatory authorities and courts apply a variety of standards in their determination of independent contractor status. If our owner-operators are determined to be its employees, we would incur additional exposure under federal and state tax, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, labor, employment, and tort laws, including for prior periods, as well as potential liability for employee benefits and tax withholdings.

We depend on third parties in our brokerage business, and service instability from these providers could increase our operating costs or reduce our ability to offer brokerage services, which could adversely affect our revenue, results of operations and customer relationships.

Our brokerage business is dependent upon the services of third-party capacity providers, including other truckload carriers. These third-party providers may seek other freight opportunities and may require increased compensation during times of improved freight demand or tight trucking capacity. Our inability to maintain positive relationships with, and secure the services of, these third parties, or increases in the prices we must pay to secure such services, could have an adverse effect on our revenue, results of operations and customer relationships. Our ability to secure the services of these third-party providers on competitive terms is subject to a number of risks, including the following, many of which are beyond our control:

We are dependent on computer and communications systems, and a systems failure or data breach could cause a significant disruption to our business.

Our business depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our computer and communications hardware systems and infrastructure, including operating and financial reporting systems. Our computer and communications system is critical in meeting customer expectations, effectively tracking, maintaining and operating our trucks and other delivery vehicles, directing and compensating our employees, and interfacing with our financial reporting system. Our financial reporting system receives, processes, controls and reports information for operating our business and for tabulation into our financial statements. We currently maintain our computer systems at multiple locations, including several of our offices and terminals and third-party data centers, along with computer equipment at each of our terminals. Our operations and those of our technology and communications service providers are vulnerable to interruption by fire, earthquake, power loss, telecommunications failure, terrorist attacks, Internet failures, computer viruses, data breaches (including cyber-attacks or cyber intrusions over the Internet, malware and the like) and other events generally beyond our control. Although we believe that we have robust information security procedures and other safeguards in place, as cyber threats continue to evolve, we may be required to expend additional resources to continue to enhance our information security measures and investigate and remediate any information security vulnerabilities. A significant natural disaster or cyber-attack incident, including system failure, security breach, disruption by malware or other damage, could interrupt or delay our operations, damage our reputation, cause a loss of customers, agents or third-party capacity providers, expose us to a risk of loss or litigation, or cause us to incur significant time and expense to remedy such an event, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position.

Our business may be harmed by terrorist attacks, future wars or anti-terrorism measures.

In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, federal, state and municipal authorities have implemented and are implementing various security measures, including checkpoints and travel restrictions on large trucks and fingerprinting of drivers in connection with new hazardous materials endorsements on their licenses. Such existing measures and future measures may have significant costs associated with them which a motor carrier is forced to bear. Moreover, large trucks carrying large freight are potential terrorist targets, and we may be obligated to take measures, including possible capital expenditures, intended to protect our trucks. In addition, the insurance premiums charged for some or all of the coverage currently maintained by us could continue to increase dramatically or such coverage could be unavailable in the future.

If our employees were to unionize, our operating costs could increase and our ability to compete could be impaired.

None of our employees are currently represented under a collective bargaining agreement; however, we always face the risk that our employees will try to unionize, and if our owner-operators were ever re-classified as employees, the magnitude of this risk would increase. Further, Congress or one or more states could approve legislation and/or the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) could render decisions or implement rule changes that could significantly affect our business and our relationship with employees, including actions that could substantially liberalize the procedures for union organization. For example, in December 2014, the NLRB implemented a final rule amending the agency’s representation-case proceedings that govern the procedures for union representation. Pursuant to this amendment, union elections can now be held within 10 to 21 days after the union requests a vote, which makes it easier for unions to successfully organize all employers, in all industries. In addition, we can offer no assurance that the Department of Labor will not adopt new regulations or interpret existing regulations in a manner that would favor the agenda of unions.

Any attempt to organize by our employees could result in increased legal and other associated costs and divert management attention, and if we entered into a collective bargaining agreement, the terms could negatively affect our costs, efficiency and ability to generate acceptable returns on the affected operations. In particular, the unionization of our employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and prospects because:

RISKS RELATED TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR COMMON STOCK

Conversion and/or exercise of our convertible notes and/or warrants, has, and is likely to continue to dilute the ownership interest of our existing stockholders, including holders who had previously converted their notes or exercised their warrants, has and may continue to depress the price of our common stock, and may impede our ability to raise funds in the future.

In conjunction with capital raising efforts in the summer and fall of 2019 and during the first quarter of 2020, the Company has made commitments to shareholders, convertible note holders and warrant holders to issue, or keep available for issuance, additional shares of common stock of the Company. However, the Company’s trading price quoted on OTC Pink market fell from $3.50 per share on January 8, 2020 to $0.01 on April 21, 2020. This drop, together with anti-dilution protection features contained in our August 30, 2019 convertible note agreements and warrants that were triggered upon the issuance of convertible debt beginning in January 2020, the conversion prices of the notes fell to a fraction of a penny, the number of warrants outstanding increased to approximately 532,000,000, and the warrants became exercisable at less than a penny. Beginning in February 2020, note holders started converting the outstanding principal of their notes into substantial quantities of shares of the Company’s common stock. The conversions and exercises have already caused considerable dilution of existing stockholders and holders who earlier converted their notes. The total number of shares of common stock outstanding has increased from 11,832,603 on December 31, 2019, to 306,416,819 on May 22, 2020.

These anti-dilution protection features only provide for one-way adjustment, therefore, even if the Company cures any events of default, and the trading price increases, the conversion and exercise prices of the notes and warrants will remain a fraction of a penny. As a result, the existing stockholders, including holders who earlier converted their notes or exercised their warrants, will continue to be subject to substantial dilution. Further, given the spike in the number of shares that the Company is now obligated to issue or keep available for issuance, the Company does not currently have sufficient authorized common stock to satisfy all of such commitments. The Company intends to seek shareholder approval to amend its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance and/or effect a reverse stock split to enable it to meet its obligations. The Company intends to file a preliminary proxy with the Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2020.

The past and potential future dilution, and the lack of sufficient authorized shares, also could make it more difficult for us to raise funds through future offerings of common stock, warrants or convertible securities, and could adversely impact the terms under which we could obtain additional capital. In addition, the existence of our convertible notes may encourage short selling by market participants because the conversion our convertible notes could be used to satisfy short positions.

Our shares of common stock are quoted on the OTC Pink Open Market and there is no active trading market for our common stock.

Our shares of common stock are traded on the OTC Pink Open Market. There is currently no active trading market for our common stock and our common stock has traded in recent years only on a limited basis. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will develop or if one develops, it will be sustained.

If a public market for our common stock develops, it may be volatile. This may affect the ability of our investors to sell their shares as well as the price at which they sell their shares.

The market price for shares of our common stock may be significantly affected by factors such as variations in quarterly and yearly operating results, general trends in the transportation and logistics industry, and changes in state or federal regulations affecting us and our industry. Furthermore, in recent years the stock market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that are unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the affected companies. Such broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, if a market for it develops.

Our common stock price has fluctuated in recent years, and the trading price of our common stock is likely to continue reflect changes, which could result in losses to investors and litigation.

In addition to changes to market prices based on our results of operations and the factors discussed elsewhere in this “Risk Factors” section, the market price of and trading volume for our common stock may change for a variety of other reasons, not necessarily related to our actual operating performance. The capital markets have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. In addition, the average daily trading volume of the securities of small companies can be very low, which may contribute to future volatility. Factors that could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly include:

Any of these factors, as well as broader market and industry factors, may result in large and sudden changes in the trading volume of our common stock and could seriously harm the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. This may prevent stockholders from being able to sell their shares at or above the price they paid for shares of our common stock, if at all. In addition, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, stockholders often institute securities class action litigation against that company. Our involvement in any class action suit or other legal proceeding, including the existing lawsuits filed against us and described elsewhere in this report, could divert our senior management’s attention and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

If we do not meet the listing standards of a national securities exchange, our investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities will be limited and we will be subject to additional trading restrictions.

Our common stock currently is traded over-the-counter on the OTC Pink market and is not qualified to be listed on a national securities exchange, such as NASDAQ. Accordingly, we face significant material adverse consequences, including:

Our shares of common stock are subject to penny stock regulations. Because our common stock is a penny stock, holders of our common stock may find it difficult or may be unable to sell their shares.

The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker/dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange system). The penny stock rules require a broker/dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker/dealer also must provide the customer with bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker/dealer, and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from such rules, the broker/dealer must make a special written determination that a penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in any secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules, and accordingly, holders of our common stock may find it difficult or may be unable to sell their shares.

FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our common stock.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (known as “FINRA”) has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

We do not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

We have never paid dividends on our common stock and do not presently intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that any funds available for payment of dividends will be re-invested into our company to further its business strategy. Because we do not anticipate paying dividends in the future, the only opportunity for our stockholders to realize value in our common stock will likely be through a sale of those shares.

Future sales of our securities could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our future capital-raising activities could involve the issuance of equity securities, which would dilute your investment and could result in a decline in the trading price of our common stock.

We may sell securities in the public or private equity markets if and when conditions are favorable, or at prices per share below the current market price of our common stock, even if we do not have an immediate need for additional capital at that time. Sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our shares and our ability to raise capital. We may issue additional shares of common stock in future financing transactions or as incentive compensation for our executive management and other key personnel, consultants and advisors. Issuing any equity securities would be dilutive to the equity interests represented by our then-outstanding shares of common stock. Moreover, sales of substantial amounts of shares in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock and make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. See “Description of Securities – Warrants.”

Item 1b. Unresolved Staff Comments.

As of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were no unresolved comments from the staff of the SEC.

Item 2. Properties.

Our principal executive offices are located in the United States at 5500 Military Trail, Suite 22-357, Jupiter, Florida 33458.

On November 30, 2018, we entered into a commercial lease agreement for the lease of sixty parking spaces under an operating lease through November 2023 for a monthly rental fee of $6,000. Either party can cancel this lease on the annual anniversary date of the lease provided that the party who wishes to terminate provides the other party with at least 30-day prior written notice of such termination.

In December 2018, we entered into a lease agreement for the lease of office and warehouse space and parking spaces under a non-cancelable operating lease through December 2023. From the lease commencement date until the last day of the 29^th month, monthly rent is $14,000. At the beginning of the 30^th month following the commencement date and through the end of the term, minimum rent will be $14,420 per month. We have one option to renew the term of this lease for an additional five years.

In July 2019, we entered into a 4.5-year lease agreement for the lease of office and warehouse space and parking spaces in New Jersey under a non-cancelable operating lease through February 2024. From the lease commencement date until the last day of the second lease year, monthly rent is $10,000. At the beginning of the 25^th month following the commencement date and through the end of the term, minimum rent will be $10,500 per month. We have one option to renew the term of this lease for an additional five years. In July 2019, we paid a security deposit of $20,000.

In July 2019, we entered into a five-year lease agreement for the lease of office and warehouse space and parking spaces under a non-cancelable operating lease through August 2024. During the first year on the lease term, the base monthly rent is $18,000 and shall increase by 3% each lease year. Additionally, we pay the leased premises’ portion of operating expenses. We have one option to renew the term of this lease for an additional five years. As of December 31, 2019, we paid a security deposit of $18,000.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of our operations in the normal course of business. Other than discussed below, we are not currently a party to any other legal proceeding that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.

Elrac LLC v. Prime EFS

On or about January 10, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Prime EFS, was named as sole defendant in a civil action captioned Elrac LLC v. Prime EFS, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, assigned Case No. 1 :20-cv-00211 (the “Elrac Action”). The complaint in the Elrac Action alleged that Prime EFS failed to pay in full for repairs allegedly required by reason of property damage to delivery vehicles leased by Prime EFS from Elrac to conduct its business. The complaint sought damages of not less than $382,000 plus $58,000 in insurance claims that Elrac believes were collected by the Company and not reimbursed to Elrac. Elrac subsequently moved for a default judgment against Prime EFS. By letter to the court dated March 9, 2020, Prime EFS opposed entry of a default judgment and contended that all claims in the Elrac Action were subject to mandatory arbitration clauses found in the individual lease agreements. On March 19, 2020, Elrac filed a stipulation dismissing the Elrac Action without prejudice and advised Prime EFS that it intends to file an arbitration at the American Arbitration Association alleging essentially identical claims. Elrac now claims it is owed not $382,000 but $240,000. To date, Elrac has not filed an arbitration against Prime EFS. In the event the arbitration is filed, Prime EFS will contest the case vigorously and assert counterclaims. Although the parties are currently exchanging information, the matter is in a preliminary stage and it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome, nor is it possible to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss in the matter. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2019, the Company has reflected a liability of $440,000, the amount due under the default judgment, which has been included in contingency liability on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

BMF Capital v. Prime EFS LLC et al.

We entered into a settlement agreement on March 6, 2020, under which Prime EFS and certain related entities agreed to pay BMF Capital $275,000 on or by March 11, 2020, inter alia to discharge a convertible note, to cancel certain warrants on 40,300 shares of TLSS Common Stock, and to settle certain claims made by BMF Capital under certain merchant cash advance agreements (MCAs) whereby BMF purchased specified percentages of Prime EFS’s total future accounts receivable up to certain agreed upon amounts in exchange for an upfront purchase price. Prime EFS did not pay a portion of the agreed $275,000 settlement amount by March 11, 2020 but the Company has subsequently paid the $275,000 in full. Under the March 6, 2020 settlement agreement, BMF could make claim for additional amounts and/or for recognition of the common stock warrants but to date it has not done so. In the event BMF pursues such a claim against Prime EFS, Prime EFS will contest the case vigorously. Since no such claim has in fact been filed in court, but merely threatened, it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome, nor is it possible to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss in the matter. However, it appears that the value of any such claim is under $10,000.

Bellridge Capital, L.P. and SCS, LLC v. TLSS

Currently, the Company is in an ongoing dispute between the Company and two investors in the Company, namely Bellridge and SCS, LLC (“SCS”). Among other things, Bellridge claims that the Company is in breach of its obligations under an August 29, 2019 letter agreement to issue a confession of judgment and to pay Bellridge $150,000 per month against the amounts due under, inter alia, an April 2019 promissory note. In an April 28, 2020 letter, Bellridge contends that TLSS owed Bellridge $1,978,557.76 as of that date. In a purported standstill agreement subsequently proposed by Bellridge, Bellridge claims TLSS owes it $2,271,099.83, a figure which allegedly includes default rate interest. Bellridge also claims that a subordination agreement it signed with the Company on August 30, 2019, was void ab initio. Bellridge has also demanded the conversion of approximately $20,000 in indebtedness into the common stock of the Company, a conversion which the Company has not effectuated because the parties did not come to agreement on a conversion price. Such agreement is required for Bellridge to exercise its conversion rights under an agreement dated April 9, 2019 between Bellridge and the Company. SCS alleges it was induced by fraud to exchange two million shares of Company preferred stock for Company common stock and was damaged thereby. The Company is currently in discussions with Bellridge, SCS and the Company’s senior secured lenders to see whether this dispute can be amicably resolved. In the event Bellridge and/or SCS pursues the above claims against the Company, the Company will contest the case vigorously. Since no such claims have in fact been filed in court, but merely threatened, it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome, nor is it possible to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss in the matter.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Our Common Stock has been quoted on OTC Pink market under the symbol “PTRA” through August 13, 2018 and “TLSS” beginning on August 14, 2018. Trading in OTC Pink stocks can be volatile, sporadic and risky, as thinly traded stocks tend to move more rapidly in price than more liquid securities. Such trading may also depress the market price of our common stock and make it difficult for our stockholders to resell their common stock. Our common stock does not have an established public trading market. The following table reflects the high and low bid price for our common stock for the period indicated. The bid information was obtained from the OTC Markets Group, Inc. and reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, markdown or commission, and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

Our common stock is considered to be penny stock under rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Under these rules, broker-dealers participating in transactions in these securities must first deliver a risk disclosure document which describes risks associated with these stocks, broker-dealers’ duties, customers’ rights and remedies, market and other information, and make suitability determinations approving the customers for these stock transactions based on financial situation, investment experience and objectives. Broker-dealers must also disclose these restrictions in writing, provide monthly account statements to customers, and obtain specific written consent of each customer. With these restrictions, the likely effect of designation as a penny stock is to decrease the willingness of broker- dealers to make a market for the stock, to decrease the liquidity of the stock and increase the transaction cost of sales and purchases of these stocks compared to other securities.

Holders

As of May 22, 2020, there were 72 record holders of our common stock, and there were 306,416,819 shares of our common stock outstanding.

Dividends

We have not previously declared or paid any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock is within the discretion of our board of directors. We intend to retain any earnings for use in our operations and the expansion of our business. Payment of dividends in the future will depend on our future earnings, future capital needs and our operating and financial condition, among other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. We are not under any contractual restriction as to our present or future ability to pay dividends.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The Company does not currently have any equity compensation plans.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

In October 2019, we issued 34,000 shares of our common stock and 34,000 five-year warrants to purchase common shares for an exercise price of $2.50 per common share to investors for cash proceeds of $85,000, or $2.50 per share, pursuant to unit subscription agreements.

On October 1, 2019, we issued 28,367 shares of its common stock and 28,367 warrants at an exercise price of $2.50 per share in connection with the conversion of notes payable of $57,500 and accrued interest of $13,417.

On October 2, 2019, we granted 300,000 shares of our common stock to a former employee for accounting services rendered. The shares were valued at $750,000, or $2.50 per share, based on contemporaneous common share sales. In connection with these shares, we recorded stock-based compensation of $750,000.

On October 3, 2019, we issued and sold to an investor a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $166,667 (the “October 3 Note”), and warrants to purchase up to 66,401 shares of our common stock (the “October 3 Warrant”) pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “October 3, 2019 Purchase Agreement”) with an accredited investor. Pursuant to the terms of the October 3, 2019 Purchase Agreement, we received net proceeds of $150,000, which is net of a 10% original issue discounts of $16,667. The October 3 Note bears interest at 10% per annum and becomes due and payable on January 3, 2021. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the four month anniversary of these Notes, monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments, based on a 12 month amortization schedule (each, an “October 3 Note Amortization Payment”), shall be due and payable, until the Maturity Date (as defined in the October 3 Note), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. The October 3 Note Amortization Payments shall be made in cash unless the holder requests it to be issued in the Company’s common stock in lieu of a cash payment (each, an “October 3 Note Stock Payment”). If the holder requests an October 3 Note Stock Payment, the number of shares of common stock issued shall be based on the amount of the applicable October 3 Note Amortization Payment divided by 80% of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the October 3 Note) during the five Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) period prior to the due date of the October 3 Note Amortization Payment.

The October 3 Note may be prepaid, provided that equity conditions, as defined therein, have been met (or any such failure to meet the equity conditions have been waived): (i) from original issuance date until and through the day that falls on the third month anniversary of the original issue date (the “October 3 Note 3 Month Anniversary”) at an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the October 3 Note and accrued and unpaid interest, and (ii) after the 3 Month Anniversary at an amount equal to 115% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the October 3 Note and accrued and unpaid interest. In the event that the Company closes a registered public offering of securities for its own account (a “Public Offering”), the holder may elect to: (x) have its principal and accrued interest prepaid directly from the Public Offering proceeds at the prices set forth above, or (y) exchange its October 3 Note at the closing of the Public Offering for the securities being issued in the Public Offering at the Public Offering prices based upon the outstanding principal, accrued interest and other charges, or (z) continue to hold the October 3 Note. Except for a Public Offering and October 3 Note Amortization Payments, in order to prepay the October Note, the Company must provide at least 20 days’ prior written notice to the holder, during which time the holder may convert the October 3 note in whole or in part at the applicable conversion price. The October 3 Amortization Payments are considered prepayments and are subject to prepayment penalties equal to 115% of the October 3 Amortization Payment. In the event the Company consummates a Public Offering while the October 3 Note is outstanding, then 25% of the net proceeds of such offering shall, within two business days of the closing of such public offering, be applied to reduce the outstanding obligations pursuant to the October 3 Note.

After the original issue date until the October 3 Note is no longer outstanding, the October 3 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the holder. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date (as defined in the October 3 Note) means, as of any Conversion Date (as defined in the October 3 Note) or other date of determination, the lower of: (i) $2.51 per share and (ii) the price per share paid by investors in the contemplated equity offering of up to $1,000,000. If an Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note) has occurred, regardless of whether such Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note) has been cured or remains ongoing, the October 3 Note shall be convertible at the lower of: (i) $2.51 and (ii) 70% of the second lowest closing price of the common stock as reported on the Trading Market (as defined in the October 3 Note) during the 20 consecutive Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) period ending and including the Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) immediately preceding the delivery or deemed delivery of the applicable notice of conversion (the “October 3 Default Conversion Price”). All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately decreases or increases the common stock. This October 3 Note and the related October 3 Warrant include down-round provisions under which the October 3 Note Conversion Price and October 3 Warrant exercise price were reduced on a full-ratchet basis, to a fraction of a penny due to the adjusted conversion price of certain other convertible notes issued by the Company. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details.

The October 3 Warrant is exercisable at any time on or after the date of the issuance and entitles the investor to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for a period of five years from the initial date October 3 Warrant became exercisable. Under the terms of the October 3 Warrant, the holder is entitled to exercise the October 3 Warrant to purchase up to 66,401 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $3.51, subject to adjustment as detailed in the October 3 Warrant.

In February 2020, due to the default of the February 2020 Amortization Payment, the October 3, 2019 convertible note was deemed in default. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% which amounted to approximately $50,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply.

On October 14, 2019 and November 7, 2019, we entered into convertible note agreements with an accredited investor. Pursuant to the terms of these convertible note agreements, we issued and sold to an investor convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 (the “Fall 2019 Notes”) and we received cash proceeds of $500,000. The Fall 2019 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The October 14, 2019 note of $300,000 becomes due and payable on October 14, 2020 and the November 7, 2019 becomes due and payable on November 7, 2020. Commencing on the seven-month anniversary and continuing each month thereafter through the maturity date, payments of principal and interest shall made in accordance with the respective amortization schedule. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Fall 2019 Notes), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the seventh month anniversary of each respective note, monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments shall be due and payable, until the Maturity Date, at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable.

The Company has the right to prepay in cash all or a portion of the outstanding principal due under the Fall 2019 Notes. The Company must provide the holder with written notice at least twenty business days prior to the date on which the Company will deliver payment of accrued interest and all or a portion, in $100,000 increments, of the principal.

Each Fall 2019 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the investor. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date means, as of any date of determination, the lower of: (i) $2.50 per share and (ii) the twenty day per share closing trading price of the Company’s common stock during the twenty trading days that close with the last previous trading day ended three days prior to the date of exercise. The Fall 2019 Notes do not contain anti-dilutive provisions. In May 2020, due to the default of a May 2020 Amortization Payment, the October 14, 2019 convertible note was deemed in default. Accordingly, default interest shall accrue at 18% and the Note became due on the date of default.

Beginning in January 2020 and continuing through the date of this Annual Report, we have closed on a series of Securities Purchase Agreements with several accredited investors (the “2020 Purchase Agreements”). Pursuant to the terms of these 2020 Purchase Agreement, we have issued and sold to investors convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,095,500 (the “2020 Notes”), and warrants to purchase up to 838,200 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2020 Warrants”). We received net proceeds of $1,905,000, which is net of a 10% original issue discounts of $190,500. The 2020 Notes bear interest at 6% per annum and becomes due and payable on the date that is the 24-month anniversary of the original issue date of the respective 2020 Note. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the thirteenth month anniversary of each 2020 Note, monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments, based on a 12 month amortization schedule (each, a “2020 Note Amortization Payment”), shall be due and payable, until the Maturity Date (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. The 2020 Note Amortization Payments shall be made in cash unless the investor requests it to be issued in the Company’s common stock in lieu of a cash payment (each, a “2020 Note Stock Payment”). If a holder of a 2020 Note requests a 2020 Note Stock Payment, the number of shares of common stock issued shall be based on the amount of the applicable 2020 Note Amortization Payment divided by 80% of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) during the five Trading Day (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) period prior to the due date of such 2020 Note Amortization Payment.

The 2020 Notes may be prepaid, provided that equity conditions, as defined in the 2020 Notes, have been met (or any such failure to meet the equity conditions have been waived): (i) from each 2020 Note’s respective original issuance date until and through the day that falls on the third month anniversary of such original issue date (each a “2020 Note 3 Month Anniversary”) at an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the 2020 Note and accrued and unpaid interest, and (ii) after the 3 Month Anniversary at an amount equal to 115% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the 2020 Note and accrued and unpaid interest. In the event that the Company closes a registered public offering of securities for its own account (a “Public Offering”), each holder may elect to: (x) have its principal and accrued interest prepaid directly from the Public Offering Proceeds at the prices set forth above, or (y) exchange its 2020 Note at the closing of the Public Offering for the securities being issued in the Public Offering at the Public Offering prices based upon the outstanding principal, accrued interest and other charges, or (z) continue to hold its 2020 Note(s). Except for a Public Offering and 2020 Note Amortization Payments, in order to prepay a 2020 Note, the Company must provide at least 30 days’ prior written notice to the holder thereof, during which time the holder may convert its 2020 Note in whole or in part at the applicable conversion price. The 2020 Note Amortization Payments are prepayments and are subject to prepayment penalties equal to 115% of the 2020 Note Amortization Payment. In the event the Company consummates a Public Offering while the 2020 Notes are outstanding, then 25% of the net proceeds of such offering shall, within two business days of the closing of such public offering, be applied to reduce the outstanding obligations pursuant to the 2020 Notes.

After the original issue date of a 2020 Note until such 2020 Note is no longer outstanding, such 2020 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the holder. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) means, as of any date of determination, $0.40 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein. If an Event of Default (as defined in the 2020 Notes) has occurred, regardless of whether such Event of Default has been cured or remains ongoing, the 2020 Notes are convertible at the lower of: (i) $0.40 and (ii) 70% of the second lowest closing price of the common stock as reported on the Trading Market (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) during the 20 consecutive Trading Day (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) period ending and including the Trading Day immediately preceding the delivery or deemed delivery of the applicable notice of conversion (the “2020 Note Default Conversion Price”). All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately. The 2020 Notes contain down-round protection under which the 2020 Note Conversion Price was reduced on a full-ratchet basis, to a fraction of a penny due to the adjusted conversion price of certain other convertible notes issued by the Company.

The 2020 Warrants are exercisable at any time on or after the date of the issuance and entitles the investors to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for a period of five years from the initial date the 2020 Warrants become exercisable. Under the terms of the 2020 Warrants, the investors are entitled to exercise the 2020 Warrants to purchase up to 838,200 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.40, subject to adjustment as detailed in the respective 2020 Warrants.

Due to the default of Amortization Payments due on our August 30, 2019 Notes and other Notes as discussed elsewhere, these convertible notes were deemed in default. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% which amounted to approximately $629,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply.

The securities described in this section were issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

None.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information in this Item.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These statements often can be identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximate” or “continue,” or the negative thereof. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors for such statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

Effects of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global disruptions have affected our businesses, as well as those of our customers and their third-party suppliers and sellers. To serve our customers while also providing for the safety of our employees and service providers, we have adapted numerous aspects of our logistics and transportation processes. We continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation and expect to continue to adapt our operations to address federal, state, and local standards as well as to implement standards or processes that we determine to be in the best interests of our employees, customers, and communities.

As reflected in the discussion below, the impact of the pandemic and actions taken in response to it had minimal effects on our results of operations. We are experiencing higher net sales which reflects increased demand, particularly as more people are staying at home, for household staples and other essential products, partially offset by decreased demand for discretionary consumer products, delayed procurement and shipment of non-priority products, and supply chain interruptions. Other effects include increased fulfillment costs and cost of sales, primarily due to investments in employee hiring, pay, and benefits, as well as costs to maintain safe workplaces, and higher shipping costs. We expect to continue to be affected by possible procurement and shipping delays, supply chain interruptions, higher product demand in certain categories, lower product demand in other categories, and increased fulfillment costs and cost of sales as a percentage of net sales through at least Q2 2020, although it is not possible to determine the duration and spread of the pandemic or such actions, the ultimate impact on our results of operations during 2020, or whether other currently unanticipated consequences of the pandemic are reasonably likely to materially affect our results of operations.

Overview

Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. (“TLSS” or the “Company”), formerly PetroTerra Corp., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada, on July 25, 2008. We operate through our subsidiaries as a leading logistics and transportation company specializing in ecommerce fulfillment, last mile deliveries, two-person home delivery and line haul services for one of the world’s leading online retailer.

On March 30, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), TLSS and Save On Transport Inc. (“Save On”) entered into a Share Exchange Agreement, dated as of the same date (the “Share Exchange Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement, on the Closing Date, Save On became a wholly-owned subsidiary of TLSS (the “Reverse Merger”). Save On was incorporated in the state of Florida and started business on July 12, 2016. This share exchange was treated as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Save On for financial reporting purposes since the Save On shareholders retained an approximate 80% controlling interest in the post-merger consolidated entity. Save On was considered the acquirer for accounting purposes, and the Company’s historical financial statements before the Reverse Merger were replaced with the historical financial statements of Save On before the Reverse Merger. The balance sheets at their historical cost basis of both entities were combined at the merger date and the results of operations from the merger date forward include the historical results of Save On and results of TLSS from the merger date forward. On May 1, 2019, the Company entered into another share exchange agreement with Save On and Steven Yariv, whereby the Company returned all of the stock of Save On to Steven Yariv in exchange for Mr. Yariv conveying 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company back to the Company. In addition, the Company granted an aggregate of 80,000 options to certain employees of Save On and on April 16, 2019, Mr. Yariv ceased to be an officer or director of the Company.

On June 18, 2018 (the “Acquisition Date”), we completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Prime EFS, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Prime EFS”), from its members pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Stock Purchase Agreement entered into among the Company and the Prime EFS members on the Acquisition Date (the “SPA”). Prime EFS is a New Jersey based transportation company with a focus on deliveries for online retailers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

On July 24, 2018, we formed Shypdirect LLC (“Shypdirect”), a company organized under the laws of New Jersey. Shypdirect is a transportation company with a focus on tractor trailer and box truck deliveries of product on the east coast of the United States from one distributor’s warehouse to another warehouse or from a distributor’s warehouse to the post office.

The following discussion highlights the results of our operations and the principal factors that have affected the Company’s consolidated financial condition as well as its liquidity and capital resources for the periods described, and provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion and analysis is based on the consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. You should read the discussion and analysis together with such consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 include a summary of our significant accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with the discussion below.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Accounting Estimates

The methods, estimates, and judgments that we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on the results that we report in our consolidated financial statements. Some of our accounting policies require us to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates regarding matters that are inherently uncertain. Significant estimates included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and footnotes include the valuation of accounts receivable, the useful life of property and equipment, the valuation of intangible assets, assumptions used in assessing impairment of long-lived assets, estimates of current and deferred income taxes and deferred tax valuation allowances, the fair value of non-cash equity transactions, the valuation of derivative liabilities, and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business acquisition.

We have identified the accounting policies below as critical to our business operation:

Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses. The Company reviews the accounts receivable on a periodic basis and makes general and specific allowances when there is doubt as to the collectability of individual balances. In evaluating the collectability of individual receivable balances, the Company considers many factors, including the age of the balance, a customer’s historical payment history, its current credit-worthiness and current economic trends. Accounts are written off after exhaustive efforts at collection.

Impairment of long-lived assets

In accordance with ASC Topic 360, we review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. We recognize an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value.

Derivative financial instruments

We have certain financial instruments that are embedded derivatives associated with capital raises. We evaluate all our financial instruments to determine if those contracts or any potential embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with ASC 810-10-05-4 and 815-40. This accounting treatment requires that the carrying amount of any embedded derivatives be recorded at fair value at issuance and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, as is the case with the Company, the change in the fair value during the period is recorded as either other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or repayment, the respective derivative liability is marked to fair value at the conversion, repayment or exercise date and then the related fair value amount is reclassified to other income or expense as part of gain or loss on extinguishment.

In July 2017, FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): (Part I) Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features. These amendments simplify the accounting for certain financial instruments with down-round features. The amendments require companies to disregard the down-round feature when assessing whether the instrument is indexed to its own stock, for purposes of determining liability or equity classification. The guidance was adopted as of January 1, 2019 and we elected to record the effect of this adoption retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with a down round feature by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of 2019, the period which the amendment is effective. In accordance with the guidance presented in ASU 2017-11, the fair value of derivative liabilities associated with certain convertible notes as of December 31, 2018 of $838,471 and the offsetting effect of reclassifying such debt to stock-settled debt for which we recorded a put premium liability of $385,385 was reclassified by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2019 in the amount of $453,086.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The updated guidance requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for most operating leases. In addition, the updated guidance requires that lessors separate lease and non-lease components in a contract in accordance with the new revenue guidance in ASC 606. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018.

On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU No. 2016-02, applying the package of practical expedients to leases that commenced before the effective date whereby the Company elected to not reassess the following: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases and; (ii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. For contracts entered into on or after the effective date, at the inception of a contract the Company assessed whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The Company’s assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether it has the right to direct the use of the asset. We will allocate the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine the lease payments. We have elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

Operating lease ROU assets represents the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue recognition and cost of revenue

On January 1, 2018, we adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASC is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASC also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer service orders, including significant judgments.

For the Company’s Prime EFS and Shypdirect business activities, we recognize revenues and the related direct costs of such revenue which generally include compensation and related benefits, gas costs, insurance, parking and tolls, truck rental fees, and maintenance fees as of the date the freight is delivered which is when the performance obligation is satisfied. In accordance with ASC Topic 606, we recognize revenue on a gross basis. Our payment terms are net seven days from acceptance of delivery. We do not incur incremental costs obtaining service orders from our Prime EFS customers, however, if we did, because all of Prime EFS and Shypdirect’s customer contracts are less than a year in duration, any contract costs incurred would be expensed rather than capitalized. The revenue that we recognize arises from deliveries of packages on behalf of the Company’s customers. Primarily, our performance obligations under these service orders correspond to each delivery of packages that we make under the service agreements. Control of the delivery transfers to the recipient upon delivery. Once this occurs, we have satisfied our performance obligation and we recognize revenue.

Management has reviewed the revenue disaggregation disclosure requirements pursuant to ASC 606 and determined that no further disaggregation disclosure is required to be presented.

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of ASC 718 – “Compensation –Stock Compensation”, which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee, director, and non-employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee, director, or non-employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee, director, and non-employee services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur as permitted under ASU 2016-09 Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and, accordingly, do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue our operation.

We expect we will require additional capital to meet our long-term operating requirements. We expect to raise additional capital through, among other things, the sale of equity or debt securities.

For the year ended December 31, 2019 compared with the year ended December 31, 2018

The following table sets forth our revenues, expenses and net loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The financial information below is derived from our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report.

Results of Operations

Revenues

For the year ended December 31, 2019, our revenues from continuing operations were $31,356,251 as compared to $13,620,160 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $17,736,091, 130.2%. This increase was primarily a result of our acquisition of Prime EFS on June 18, 2018. Additionally, the increase is partially attributable to an increase in last-mile deliveries performed and the inclusion of revenues in the 2019 period from box truck delivery services where we transport product from a distribution center to the post office. We did not perform box truck delivery services during the 2018 period. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, revenue attributable to the business of Prime EFS, which focuses on deliveries for online retailers in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, amounted to $29,284,415 and $13,411,210, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, revenue related to our subsidiary, Shypdirect amounted to $2,071,836 and $208,950, respectively. We began generating revenues from our Shypdirect business in September 2018.

On May 1, 2019, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Save On and Steven Yariv, whereby we returned all of the stock of Save On to Steven Yariv in exchange for Mr. Yariv conveying 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company back to us. Accordingly, for all periods presented, all revenues from Save On have been reflected as part of discontinued operations and we will not reflect any revenues from Save On in future periods.

Cost of Revenue

For the year ended December 31, 2019, our cost of revenues from continuing operations were $28,752,889 compared to $12,785,425 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $15,967,464, or 124.95%. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, cost of revenue attributable to the business of Prime EFS amounted to $26,227,819 and $12,456,635, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, cost of revenue related to our subsidiary, Shypdirect amounted to $2,525,070 and $328,790, respectively. Cost of revenues relating to our Prime EFS and Shypdirect segments consists of truck and van rental fees, insurance, gas, maintenance, parking and tolls, and compensation and related benefits. The increase was a direct result of our acquisition of Prime EFS on June 18, 2018 and an increase in routes serviced.

Gross Profit

For the year ended December 31, 2019, our gross profit was $2,603,362, or 8.3% of revenue, as compared to $834,735, or 6.1% of revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $1,768,627. The increase in gross profit primarily resulted from the acquisition of Prime EFS on June 18, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2019, gross profit reflects a full year of operating activity for Prime EFS whereas gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2018 only reflects operating activity of Prime EFS following acquisition on June 18, 2018. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, gross profit and gross profit percentage for Prime EFS amounted to $3,056,596, or 10.4%, and $954,575, or 7.1%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, gross (loss) and gross (loss) percentage for Shypdirect amounted to $(453,234), or (21.9)%, and $(119,840), or (57.3)%, respectively.

Operating Expenses

For the year ended December 31, 2019, total operating expenses amounted to $22,893,963 as compared to $7,903,885 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $14,990,078, or 189.6%. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, operating expenses consisted of the following:

Compensation and related benefits

For the year ended December 31, 2019, compensation and related benefits amounted to $13,158,040 compared to $4,531,798 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $8,626,242. Compensation and related benefits for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 included stock-based compensation of $8,200,809 and $3,090,000 respectively, an increase of $5,110,809, from the granting of shares of our common stock to employees, our former chief executive officer, and our new chief executive officer for services rendered. During the year ended December 31, 2019, compensation and related benefits attributed to the business of Prime EFS, which was acquired on June 18, 2018, were $3,528,256, compensation and related benefits attributed to the business of Shypdirect was $1,355,815, and we incurred compensation and related benefit of $8,273,969 in TLSS. During the year ended December 31, 2018, compensation and related benefits attributed to the business of Prime EFS, which was acquired on June 18, 2018, was $1,385,620, compensation and related benefits attributed to the business of Shypdirect was $56,208, and we incurred compensation expense of $3,090,000 in TLSS. The overall increase in compensation and related benefits was attributable to an increase in stock-based compensation, the acquisition of Prime EFS on June 18, 2018, an increase in compensation paid to significant employees and the hiring of additional staff.

Legal and professional fees

For the year ended December 31, 2019, legal and professional fees were $2,096,359 as compared to $1,993,130 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $103,229, or 5.2%. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we incurred stock-based consulting fees of $325,395 and $1,236,000 respectively from the issuance of our common shares to consultants for business development services rendered, a decrease of $910,605. This decrease was offset by an increase in accounting fees attributable to an increase in auditing fees and the hiring of third party accountants to assist with our accounting and financial reporting needs, an increase in legal fees attributable to an increase in financing and legal activities, an increase in consulting fees, and an increase in other professional fees incurred during 2019.

Rent expense

For the year ended December 31, 2019, rent expense was $419,249 as compared to $23,100 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $396,149. This increase was attributable to a significant expansion in office, warehouse and parking spaces pursuant to short and long-term operating leases related to the Prime EFS and Shypdirect businesses.

General and administrative expenses

For the year ended December 31, 2019, general and administrative expenses were $2,791,272 as compared to $1,355,857 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $1,435,415, or 105.9%. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in general administrative expenses of $767,484 and an increase in depreciation and amortization of $305,543. For the year ended December 31, 2019, general and administrative expenses included a full year of operating activities. For the year ended December 31, 2018, general and administrative expenses included only general and administrative expenses occurring after the acquisition of Prime EFS on June 18, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was related to an increase in amortization of intangible assets of $258,894 and an increase in depreciation expense of $46,649.

Contingency loss

For the year ended December 31, 2019, contingency loss amounted to $586,784 as compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $586,784. On or about January 10, 2020, we were named as sole defendant in a civil action captioned Elrac LLC v. Prime EFS, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, assigned Case No. 1 :20-cv-00211 (the “Elrac Action”). The complaint in the Elrac Action alleged that Prime EFS failed to pay in full for repairs allegedly required by reason of property damage to delivery vehicles leased by Prime EFS from Elrac to conduct its business. In connection with this dispute, we wrote off all remaining deposits held by Elrac and accrued any additional potential amount due to Elrac. Though we are currently exchanging information with Elrac, the matter is in a preliminary stage and it is not possible to evaluate the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome, nor is it possible to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss in the matter.

Impairment loss

During the year ended December 31, 2019, management tested the intangible asset for impairment. Based on our analysis, we recorded intangible asset impairment expense of $3,842,259 in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019. Such analysis considered future cash flows and other industry factors. No impairment expense was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2018.

Loss from Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2019, loss from operations amounted to $20,290,601 as compared to $7,069,150 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $13,221,451, or 187.0%.

Other Expenses (Income)

Total other expenses (income) include interest expense, derivative expense, loan fees, gain on debt extinguishment, and a bargain purchase gain. For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, other expenses (income) consisted of the following:

For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, aggregate interest expense was $6,540,450 and $1,913,692, respectively, an increase of $4,626,758. The increase in interest expense resulted from an increase in interest-bearing loans with high original issue discounts and high interest rates and an increase in the amortization of original issue discount.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, loan fees were $601,121. In connection with previous promissory notes payable, on June 11, 2019, we issued 55,000 warrants to purchase 55,000 shares of common at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. On June 11, 2019, the Company calculated the fair value of these warrants as $601,121 which was expensed and included in loan fees on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. We did not have such expense during the year ended December 31, 2018.

In connection with the acquisition of Prime EFS, for the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized $203,588 of bargain purchase gain. The bargain purchase gain of $203,588 represents the amount by which the acquisition-date fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the fair value of the consideration paid.

For the year ended December 31, 2019, gain on extinguishment of debt was $39,090,168. On April 9, 2019, in connection with certain debt modifications, debt repayments, share issuances and warrants cancellations, the Company recorded a gain on debt extinguishment of $43,781,016, Additionally, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $4,690,848 related the issuance of warrants and changes in conversion prices related to the conversion of debt. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we did not record any loss or gain on debt extinguishment.

For the year ended December 31 2019 and 2018, derivative expense was $55,841,032 and $5,799,282, respectively, an increase of $50,041,750. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we adjusted our derivative liabilities to fair value and recorded derivative expense. This significant change was attributable to a high quoted stock price and having more financials instruments treated as derivatives, including embedded conversion options and warrants, as compared to the comparable 2018 period.

Loss from Continuing Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2019, loss from continuing operations amounted to $44,183,036 as compared to $14,578,536 for the year ended December 31, 2018, an increase of $29,604,500, or 203.1%.

 Discontinued Operations

On May 1, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Save On and Steven Yariv, whereby the Company returned all of the stock of Save On to Steven Yariv in exchange for Mr. Yariv conveying 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company back to the Company. In addition, the Company granted an aggregate of 80,000 options to certain employees of Save On. Accordingly, we reflected Save On as a discontinued operations beginning in the second quarter of 2019, the period that Save On was disposed of and retroactively for all periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. The businesses of Save On are considered discontinued operations because: (a) the operations and cash flows of Save On were eliminated from the Company’s operations; and (b) the Company has no interest in the divested operations. For the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, (loss) income from discontinued operations amounted to $(681,426) and $100,379, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we recorded stock-based option expense related to the 80,000 options granted to Save On employees of $700,816, which is included in loss from discontinued operations.

Net Loss

Due to factors discussed above, for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, net loss amounted to $44,864,462 and $14,478,157, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, net loss attributable to common shareholders which included a deemed dividend related to price protection of $981,548 and $0, amounted to $45,846,010, or $(4.80) per basic and diluted common share, and $14,478,157, or $(5.75) per basic and diluted common share, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. At December 31, 2019, we had a cash balance of $50,026. Our working capital deficit was $13,513,502 at December 31, 2019. We reported a net decrease in cash for the year ended December 31, 2019 of $246,170.

We do not believe that our existing working capital and our future cash flows from operating activities will provide sufficient cash to enable us to meet our operating needs and debt requirements for the next twelve months. We are seeking to raise capital through additional debt and/or equity financings to fund our operations in the future. Although we have historically raised capital from sales of common shares and from the issuance of convertible promissory notes and notes payable, there is no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so. If we are unable to raise additional capital or secure additional lending in the near future, management expects that we will need to curtail our operations.

Recent developments

On March 13, 2019, we entered into a convertible note agreement with Wendy Cabral, an individual, who is affiliated to the Company’s chief executive officer, in the amount of $500,000. Commencing on April 11, 2019, and continuing on the eleventh day of each month thereafter, payments of interest only on the outstanding principal balance of this note of $7,500 was due and payable. Interest was to accrue with respect to the unpaid principal sum identified above until such principal was paid or converted as provided below at a rate equal to 18% per annum compounded annually. This note was convertible by the holder at any time in principal amounts of $100,000 in accordance with its terms by delivery of written notice to the Company, into that number of shares of common stock equal to the amount obtained by dividing the portion of the aggregate principal amount that is being converted by $1.37. On July 12, 2019, we entered into a Note Conversion Agreement with Ms. Cabral. In connection with this Note Conversion Agreement, we issued 203,000 shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share for the full conversion of convertible note payable of $500,000 and accrued interest payable of $7,500, and we also issued Ms. Cabral warrants to purchase 203,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.81 per share for a period of five years.

On April 9, 2019, we entered into an agreement with Bellridge Capital, L.P. (“Bellridge”) that modifies our existing obligations to Bellridge as follows:

In addition, on April 9, 2019, warrant holders holding warrants exercisable into an aggregate of 4.75% of the outstanding common stock of the Company all agreed to exercise such warrants for an aggregate of 240,000 shares of common stock of the Company.

On April 9, 2019, we entered into agreements with another institutional investor, RedDiamond Partners LLC, holding convertible notes representing an aggregate principal amount of $510,000, and agreed with such holder to:

On April 9, 2019, we entered into agreements with all holders of their Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to exchange all 4,000,000 outstanding shares of preferred stock for an aggregate of 2.6 million shares of common stock.

On April 11, 2019, we entered into a convertible note agreement with Westmount Financial Limited Partnership, an entity affiliated with the Company’s chief executive officer in the amount of $2,000,000. Commencing on May 11, 2019, and continuing on the eleventh day of each month thereafter, payments of interest only on the outstanding principal balance of this note of $30,000 was due and payable. Interest was to accrue with respect to the unpaid principal sum identified above until such principal is paid or converted as provided below at a rate equal to 18% per annum compounded annually. This note was convertible by the holder at any time in principal amounts of $100,000 in accordance with the terms by delivery of written notice to the Company, into that number of shares of common stock equal to the amount obtained by dividing the portion of the aggregate principal amount of this note that is being converted by $11.81. On July 12, 2019, we entered into a Note Conversion Agreement with this Westmount Financial Limited Partnership. In connection with this Note Conversion Agreement, we issued 812,000 shares of our common stock at $2.50 per share for the full conversion of convertible note payable of $2,000,000 and accrued interest payable of $30,000. In connection with the conversion of this convertible notes, we also issued to Westmount Financial Limited Partnership warrants to purchase 812,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share for a period of five years.

On August 30, 2019, we issued and sold to investors convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,469,840 (the “August 2019 Notes”), and warrants to purchase up to 987,940 shares of our common stock (the “August 2019 Warrants”) pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “August 2019 Purchase Agreement”) with accredited investors. We received net proceeds of $295,534, which is net of a 10% original issue discounts of $246,984 and origination fees of $61,101, and is net of $1,643,367 for the repayment of notes payable, and net of $222,854 related to the conversion of existing notes payable already outstanding to these lenders into these August 2019 Notes. The August 2019 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum and become due and payable on November 30, 2020. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the August 2019 Notes), interest accrues at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the four month anniversary of these August 2019 Notes, monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments, based on a 12 month amortization schedule (each, a “August 2019 Note Amortization Payment”), became due and payable, until the Maturity Date (as defined in the August 2019 Notes), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. The August 2019 Note Amortization Payments shall be made in cash unless the investor requests it to be issued in our common stock in lieu of a cash payment (each, an “August 2019 Note Stock Payment”). If the requests an August 2019 Note Stock Payment, the number of shares of common stock issued shall be based on the amount of the applicable August 2019 Note Amortization Payment divided by 80% of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) during the five Trading Day (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) period prior to the due date of the August 2019 Note Amortization Payment. After the original issue date until the August 2019 Notes are no longer outstanding, the August 2019 Notes are convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the holder. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) means, as of any Conversion Date (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) or other date of determination, the lower of: (i) $2.50 per share and (ii) the price per share paid by investors in the contemplated equity offering of up to $1,000,000. If an Event of Default (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) has occurred, regardless of whether such Event of Default (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) has been cured or remains ongoing, these August 2019 Notes shall be convertible at the lower of: (i) $2.50 and (ii) 70% of the second lowest closing price of the common stock as reported on the Trading Market (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) during the 20 consecutive Trading Day (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) period ending and including the Trading Day (as defined in the August 2019 Notes) immediately preceding the delivery or deemed delivery of the applicable notice of conversion (the “August 2019 Default Conversion Price”). In January 2020, we defaulted on our August 30, 2019 convertible debt due to non-payment of the required amortization payment due. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% amounting to approximately $690,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms now apply as described above. All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately decreases or increases the common stock. These August 2019 Notes and related August 2019 Warrants include a down-round provision under which the August 2019 Note Conversion Price and August 2019 Warrant exercise price were reduced, on a full-ratchet basis, to a fraction of a penny due to the default on the August 2019 Notes triggering the August 2019 Default Conversion Price. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details.

On October 3, 2019, we issued and sold to an investor the October 3 Note, a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $166,667, and the October 3 Warrant, a warrant to purchase up to 66,401 shares of our common stock pursuant to the October 3 Purchase Agreement, a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, dated as of October 3, 2019. Pursuant to the terms of the October 3, 2019 Purchase Agreement, we received net proceeds of $150,000, which is net of a 10% original issue discounts of $16,667. The October 3 Note bears interest at 10% per annum and becomes due and payable on January 3, 2021. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the four month anniversary of the October 3 Note, an October 3 Note Amortization Payment, a monthly payment of interest and monthly principal payments, based on a 12 month amortization schedule, shall be due and payable each month, until the Maturity Date (as defined in the October 3 Note), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. The October 3 Note Amortization Payments shall be made in cash unless the holder requests it to be issued as an October 3 Note Stock Payment in the Company’s common stock in lieu of a cash payment. If the holder requests an October 3 Note Stock Payment, the number of shares of common stock issued shall be based on the amount of the applicable October 3 Note Amortization Payment divided by 80% of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the October 3 Note) during the five Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) period prior to the due date of the October 3 Note Amortization Payment.

The October 3 Note may be prepaid, provided that equity conditions, as defined therein, have been met (or any such failure to meet the equity conditions have been waived): (i) from original issuance date until and through the October 3 Note 3 Month Anniversary, day that falls on the third month anniversary of the original issue date at an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the October 3 Note and accrued and unpaid interest, and (ii) after the October 3 Note 3 Month Anniversary at an amount equal to 115% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the October 3 Note and accrued and unpaid interest. In the event that the Company closes a Public Offering, which is a registered public offering of securities for its own account, the holder may elect to: (x) have its principal and accrued interest prepaid directly from the Public Offering proceeds at the prices set forth above, or (y) exchange its October 3 Note at the closing of the Public Offering for the securities being issued in the Public Offering at the Public Offering prices based upon the outstanding principal, accrued interest and other charges, or (z) continue to hold the October 3 Note. Except for a Public Offering and October 3 Note Amortization Payments, in order to prepay the October Note, the Company must provide at least 20 days’ prior written notice to the holder, during which time the holder may convert the October 3 note in whole or in part at the applicable conversion price. The October 3 Amortization Payments are considered prepayments and are subject to prepayment penalties equal to 115% of the October 3 Amortization Payment. In the event the Company consummates a Public Offering while the October 3 Note is outstanding, then 25% of the net proceeds of such offering shall, within two business days of the closing of such public offering, be applied to reduce the outstanding obligations pursuant to the October 3 Note.

After the original issue date until the October 3 Note is no longer outstanding, the October 3 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the holder. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date (as defined in the October 3 Note) means, as of any date of determination, the lower of: (i) $2.51 per share and (ii) the price per share paid by investors in the contemplated equity offering of up to $1,000,000. If an Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note) has occurred, regardless of whether such Event of Default (as defined in the October 3 Note) has been cured or remains ongoing, the October 3 Note shall be convertible at the October 3 Default Conversion Price, which is the lower of: (i) $2.51 and (ii) 70% of the second lowest closing price of the common stock as reported on the Trading Market (as defined in the October 3 Note) during the 20 consecutive Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) period ending and including the Trading Day (as defined in the October 3 Note) immediately preceding the delivery or deemed delivery of the applicable notice of conversion. All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately decreases or increases the common stock. This October 3 Note and the related October 3 Warrant include down-round provisions under which the October 3 Note Conversion Price and October 3 Warrant exercise price were reduced on a full-ratchet basis, to a fraction of a penny due to the adjusted conversion price of certain other convertible notes issued by the Company.

The October 3 Warrant is exercisable at any time on or after the date of the issuance and entitles the investor to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for a period of five years from the initial date October 3 Warrant became exercisable. Under the terms of the October 3 Warrant, the holder is entitled to exercise the October 3 Warrant to purchase up to 66,401 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $3.51, subject to adjustment as detailed in the October 3 Warrant.

In February 2020, due to the default of the February 2020 Amortization Payment, the October 3, 2019 convertible note was deemed in default. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% which amounted to approximately $50,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply as described above. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details.

On October 14, 2019 and November 7, 2019, we entered into convertible note agreements with an accredited investor. Pursuant to the terms of these convertible note agreements, we issued and sold to an investor the Fall 2019 Notes, which are convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000 and we received cash proceeds of $500,000. The Fall 2019 Notes bear interest at 10% per annum. The October 14, 2019 note of $300,000 becomes due and payable on October 14, 2020 and the November 7, 2019 becomes due and payable on November 7, 2020. Commencing on the seven-month anniversary and continuing each month thereafter through the maturity date, payments of principal and interest shall made in accordance with the respective amortization schedule. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Fall 2019 Notes), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the seventh month anniversary of each respective note, monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments shall be due and payable, until the Maturity Date, at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable.

The Company has the right to prepay in cash all or a portion of the outstanding principal due under the Fall 2019 Notes. The Company must provide the holder with written notice at least twenty business days prior to the date on which the Company will deliver payment of accrued interest and all or a portion, in $100,000 increments, of the principal.

Each Fall 2019 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the investor. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date means, as of any date of determination, the lower of: (i) $2.50 per share and (ii) the twenty day per share closing trading price of the Company’s common stock during the twenty trading days that close with the last previous trading day ended three days prior to the date of exercise. The Fall 2019 Notes do not contain anti-dilutive provisions. In May 2020, due to the default of the May 2020 Amortization Payment, this convertible note was deemed in default.

From August 2019 to October 2019, we issued 619,000 shares of our common stock and 619,000 five-year warrants to purchase common shares for an exercise price of $2.50 per common share to investors for cash proceeds of $1,547,500, or $2.50 per share, pursuant to unit subscription agreements. These issuances have no anti-dilution protection.

From November 22, 2019 to December 31, 2019, we entered into several secured Merchant Loans in the aggregate amount of $2,283,540. We received net proceeds of $1,355,986, net of original issue discounts and origination fees of $927,554. Pursuant to these several secured Merchant Loans, we were required to pay the noteholders by making daily and/or weekly payments on each business day or week until the loan amounts were paid in full. Each payment was deducted from the Company’s bank account. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repaid an aggregate of $464,344 of the loans. At December 31, 2019, notes payable related to these secured merchant loans amounted to $1,057,074, which consists of $1,819,196 of principal balance due and is net of unamortized debt discount of $762,122. Subsequent to December 31, 2019, we settled and repaid substantially all of these notes.

Beginning in January 2020 and continuing through the date of this Annual Report, we have closed on the 2020 Purchase Agreements, a series of Securities Purchase Agreements with several accredited investors. Pursuant to the terms of these 2020 Purchase Agreement, we have issued and sold to investors the 2020 Notes, which are convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,095,500, and the 2020 Warrants, which are warrants to purchase up to 838,200 shares of the Company’s common stock. We received net proceeds of $1,905,000, which is net of a 10% original issue discounts of $190,500. The 2020 Notes bear interest at 6% per annum and becomes due and payable on the date that is the 24-month anniversary of the original issue date of the respective 2020 Note. During the existence of an Event of Default (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note), interest shall accrue at the lesser of (i) the rate of 18% per annum, or (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law. Commencing on the thirteenth month anniversary of each 2020 Note, a 2020 Note Amortization Payment, a monthly payments of interest and monthly principal payments, based on a 12 month amortization schedule, shall be due and payable each month, until the Maturity Date (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note), at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts due and payable hereunder shall be immediately due and payable. The 2020 Note Amortization Payments shall be made in cash unless the investor requests it to be issued as a 2020 Note Stock Payment in the Company’s common stock in lieu of a cash payment. If a holder of a 2020 Note requests a 2020 Note Stock Payment, the number of shares of common stock issued shall be based on the amount of the applicable 2020 Note Amortization Payment divided by 80% of the lowest VWAP (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) during the five Trading Day (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) period prior to the due date of such 2020 Note Amortization Payment.

The 2020 Notes may be prepaid, provided that equity conditions, as defined in the 2020 Notes, have been met (or any such failure to meet the equity conditions have been waived): (i) from each 2020 Note’s respective original issuance date until and through each 2020 Note’s respective 2020 Note 3 Month Anniversary, which is the day that falls on the third month anniversary of such 2020 Note’s original issue date at an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the 2020 Note and accrued and unpaid interest, and (ii) after the applicable 2020 Note 3 Month Anniversary at an amount equal to 115% of the aggregate of the outstanding principal balance of the 2020 Note and accrued and unpaid interest. In the event that the Company closes a Public Offering, which is a registered public offering of securities for its own account, each holder may elect to: (x) have its principal and accrued interest prepaid directly from the Public Offering Proceeds at the prices set forth above, or (y) exchange its 2020 Note at the closing of the Public Offering for the securities being issued in the Public Offering at the Public Offering prices based upon the outstanding principal, accrued interest and other charges, or (z) continue to hold its 2020 Note(s). Except for a Public Offering and 2020 Note Amortization Payments, in order to prepay a 2020 Note, the Company must provide at least 30 days’ prior written notice to the holder thereof, during which time the holder may convert its 2020 Note in whole or in part at the applicable conversion price. The 2020 Note Amortization Payments are prepayments and are subject to prepayment penalties equal to 115% of the 2020 Note Amortization Payment. In the event the Company consummates a Public Offering while the 2020 Notes are outstanding, then 25% of the net proceeds of such offering shall, within two business days of the closing of such public offering, be applied to reduce the outstanding obligations pursuant to the 2020 Notes.

After the original issue date of a 2020 Note until such 2020 Note is no longer outstanding, such 2020 Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, into shares of common stock at the option of the holder. The “Conversion Price” in effect on any Conversion Date (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) means, as of any Conversion Date or other date of determination, $0.40 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein. If an Event of Default (as defined in the 2020 Notes) has occurred, regardless of whether such Event of Default has been cured or remains ongoing, the 2020 Notes are convertible at the 2020 Note Default Conversion Price which is the lower of: (i) $0.40 and (ii) 70% of the second lowest closing price of the common stock as reported on the Trading Market (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) during the 20 consecutive Trading Day (as defined in the applicable 2020 Note) period ending and including the Trading Day immediately preceding the delivery or deemed delivery of the applicable notice of conversion. All such Conversion Price determinations are to be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividend, stock split, stock combination, reclassification or similar transaction that proportionately. The 2020 Notes contain down-round protection under which the 2020 Note Conversion Price was reduced on a full-ratchet basis, to a fraction of a penny due to the adjusted conversion price of certain other convertible notes issued by the Company.

The 2020 Warrants are exercisable at any time on or after the date of the issuance and entitles the investors to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock for a period of five years from the initial date the 2020 Warrants become exercisable. Under the terms of the 2020 Warrants, the investors are entitled to exercise the 2020 Warrants to purchase up to 838,200 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $0.40, subject to adjustment as detailed in the respective 2020 Warrants.

Due to the default of Amortization Payments due on our August 30, 2019 Notes and other Notes, these convertible notes were deemed in default. Accordingly, the outstanding principal balance on date of default increased by 30% which amounted to approximately $629,000, default interest shall accrue at 18%, and the default conversion terms shall apply.

Conversions of Convertible Notes

The Company’s trading price quoted on OTC Pink market fell from $3.50 per share on January 8, 2020 to $0.01 on April 21, 2020. This drop, together with anti-dilution protection features contained in the August 30, 2019 convertible Notes and Warrants that were triggered upon the issuance of convertible debt beginning in January 2020, the conversion prices of the notes fell to a fraction of a penny and the Warrants became exercisable at $0.40 per share. Beginning in February 2020, note holders began converting the outstanding principal of their notes into substantial quantities of shares of the Company’s common stock. During the period from February 25, 2020 to May 14, 2020, we issued 294,584,216 shares of our common stock in connection with the conversion of convertible notes payable of $2,068,131, accrued interest and default interest of $473,402, and fees of $5,000. The conversion price was based on contractual terms of the related debt. Consequently, the total number of shares of common stock outstanding has increased from 11,832,603 on December 31, 2019, to 306,416,819 on May 22, 2020.

These anti-dilution protection features only provide for one-way adjustment, therefore, even if the Company cures any events of default, and the trading price increases, the conversion and exercise prices of the notes and warrants will remain a fraction of a penny. As a result, the Company has made commitments to shareholders, convertible note holders and warrant holders to issue, or keep available for issuance, large quantities of additional shares of common stock. The Company does not currently have sufficient authorized common stock to satisfy all of such commitments. The Company intends to seek shareholder approval to amend its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance and effect a reverse stock split to enable it to meet its obligations. The Company intends to file a preliminary proxy with the Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2020.

Upon completion of the amendment and resulting increase in the number of authorized shares, the Company will cause all committed shares to be issued or reserved for issuance, as applicable. After completing such issuances and reservations, the Company intends to assess its options for optimizing its capital structure so that it can pursue and secure the financing required to execute its plans to grow its business through organic means of geographic and service line expansion and through the acquisition of selected businesses or properties.

The Company is currently authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 shares of its common stock. As a result of anti-dilution adjustment provisions in the Company’s convertible notes and warrants and the reserve rights of certain noteholders and warrant holders, as of May 22, 2020 TLSS has 306,416,819 shares issued and outstanding, 193,583,181 shares that are reserved for conversions of specified note and warrant holders and no shares that are reserved for unspecified note and warrant holders.

Paycheck Protection Program Promissory Note

On April 15, 2020, our subsidiary, Prime EFS, entered into a Paycheck Protection promissory note (the “Prime EFS PPP Loan”) with M&T Bank in the amount of $2,941,212 under the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the “CARES Act”). On April 15, 2020, the Prime EFS PPP Loan was approved and Prime EFS received the loan proceeds on April 22, 2020. Prime EFS has used and plans to continue to use the proceeds for covered payroll costs, rent and utilities in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of the CARES Act. The Prime EFS PPP Loan has a two-year term, matures on April 16, 2022, and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments, less the amount of any potential forgiveness (discussed below), will commence on November 16, 2020.

On April 2, 2020, our subsidiary, Shypdirect, entered into a Paycheck Protection promissory note (the “Shypdirect PPP Loan” and together with the Prime EFS PPP Loan, the “PPP Loans”) with M&T Bank in the amount of $504,940 under the SBA CARES Act. On April 28, 2020, the Shypdirect PPP Loan was approved and Shypdirect received the Shypdirect PPP Loan proceeds on May 1, 2020. Shypdirect has used and plans to continue to use the proceeds for covered payroll costs, rent and utilities in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions of the CARES Act. The Shypdirect PPP Loan has a two-year term, matures on April 28, 2022, and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments, less the amount of any potential forgiveness (discussed below), will commence on November 28, 2020.

Neither Prime EFS nor Shypdirect provided any collateral or guarantees for these PPP Loans, nor did they pay any facility charge to obtain the PPP Loans. These promissory notes provides for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, breaches of representations and material adverse effects. Prime EFS and Shypdirect may prepay the principal of the PPP Loans at any time without incurring any prepayment charges. These PPP Loans may be forgiven partially or fully if the respective loan proceeds are used for covered payroll costs, rent and utilities, provided that such amounts are incurred during the eight-week period that commenced on the date the proceeds of each loan were received and at least 75% of any forgiven amount has been used for covered payroll costs. Any forgiveness of these PPP Loans will be subject to approval by the SBA and M&T Bank and will require Prime EFS and Shypdirect to apply for such treatment in the future.

Cash Flows

Operating activities

Net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 amounted to $5,659,094. During the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to a net loss of $44,864,462, adjusted for the add back (reduction) of non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization expense of $969,893, derivative expense of $55,841,032, amortization of debt discount of $4,562,749, interest expense related to a put premium of $385,385, contingency loss of $586,784, stock-based compensation of $9,227,020, a gain on debt extinguishment of $(39,246,384), impairment expense of $3,842,259, non-cash loan fees of $601,121 and changes in operating assets and liabilities such as an increase in accounts receivable of $542,274, an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1,124,879, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,687,210 and an increase in insurance payable of $1,839,893.

Net cash flows used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 amounted to $283,678. During the year ended December 31, 2018, net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to a net loss of $14,478,157 adjusted for the add back (reduction) of non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization expense of $664,350, derivative expense of $5,799,282, amortization of debt discount of $1,566,847, loss of disposal of property and equipment of $14,816, stock-based compensation of $4,326,000, and a bargain purchase gain of $(203,588), and changes in operating assets and liabilities such as a decrease in accounts receivable of $789,904, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $668,416, an increase in insurance payable of $587,945, and an increase in accrued compensation and related benefits of $182,229, offset by an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $365,810.

Investing activities

Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 amounted to $20,649 and consisted of cash received from the disposal of trucks and van of $81,000 offset by cash paid for the purchase of property and equipment of $54,726 and a reduction of cash related to the disposal of Save On of $5,625.

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 amounted to $932,802 and consisted of cash received in the acquisition of $38,198 offset by cash paid for the acquisition of $489,174 and the purchase of property and equipment of $481,826.

Financing activities

For the year ended December 31, 2019, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $5,392,275. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we received proceeds from the sale of common stock and warrants of $1,547,500, proceeds from related party convertible notes of $2,500,000, proceeds from convertible debt of $2,588,900, proceeds from notes payable of $9,280,655, net proceeds from related party advances of $87,745, and proceeds from related party notes of $805,000 offset by the repayment of convertible notes of $386,923, the repayment of related party notes of $545,000, and the repayment of notes payable of $10,485,502.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $1,406,100. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we received gross proceeds from convertible notes of $2,497,503, proceeds from notes payable of $2,409,898, proceeds from related party notes if $1,050,000, and net cash proceeds from related party advances of $265,768 offset by the repayment of related party notes of $930,000, the payment of debt issue costs of $1,009,714 and the repayment of notes payable of $2,877,355.

Going Concern Consideration

Our accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had a net loss of $44,864,462 and $14,478,157 and net cash used in operations was $5,659,094 and $283,678, respectively. Additionally, we had an accumulated deficit, shareholders’ deficit, and a working capital deficit of $60,615,860, $12,886,424 and $13,513,502, respectively, at December 31, 2019. Furthermore, the Company failed to make required payments of principal and interest on certain of its convertible debt instruments and notes payable. It is management’s opinion that these factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of twelve months from the issuance date of this report. Management cannot provide assurance that the Company will ultimately achieve profitable operations, become cash flow positive, or raise additional debt and/or equity capital.

We are seeking to raise capital through additional debt and/or equity financings to fund the Company’s operations in the future. Although we have historically raised capital from sales of common shares and from the issuance of convertible promissory notes and notes payable, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to do so. If we are unable to raise additional capital or secure additional lending in the near future, management expects that we will need to curtail our operations. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Related Party Transactions

See Item 13 to this Annual Report for a description of our related party transactions.

Contractual Obligations

We have certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions, changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing and amounts of payments.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

Effects of Inflation

We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our business, revenues, or operating results during the periods presented.

Recently Enacted Accounting Standards

For a description of accounting changes and recent accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated financial statements, see “Note 2: Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in the financial consolidated statements filed with this Annual Report.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information in this Item.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of:

Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Transportation and Logistics Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has a net loss and cash used in operations of $44,864,462 and $5,659,094, respectively, in 2019 and has a working capital deficit, shareholders’ deficit and accumulated deficit of $13,513,502, $12,886,424 and $60,615,860 respectively, at December 31, 2019. Furthermore, the Company failed to make required payments of principal and interest on certain of its convertible debt instruments and notes payable. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s Plan in regards to these matters is also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

SALBERG & COMPANY, P.A.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.

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TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018