================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 ------------------------ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2004 ------------------------ ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) GEORGIA 0-22276 58-0360550 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) ---------------------------- 160 CLAIREMONT AVENUE, SUITE 200 DECATUR, GEORGIA (Address of principal executive offices) 30030 (Zip Code) ------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 373-4285 ------------------------------- NOT APPLICABLE (Former name or address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ================================================================================ ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On December 9, 2004, Allied Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") filed a press release regarding the Company's filing of a plan with The American Stock Exchange ("Amex") to regain compliance with Section 1003(d) of the Amex Company Guide. A copy the Company's press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated December 9, 2004 regarding the filing of a plan with the Amex to regain compliance with Section 1003(d) of the Amex Company Guide. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: December 10, 2004 ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. By: /s/ David A. Rawden ------------------------------------ Name: David A. Rawden Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated December 9, 2004 regarding the filing of a plan with the Amex to regain compliance with Section 1003(d) of the Amex Company Guide.