SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 15, 2004
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Delaware (State of incorporation) |
1-6903 (Commission File No.) |
75-0225040 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2525 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) |
75207-2401 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 631-4420
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| Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits | ||||||||
| SIGNATURE | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||||||
| News Release | ||||||||
Item 5. Other Events
On March 15, 2004 the Registrant issued a press release announcing litigation settlement with Florida Marine Transporters, Inc.
Item 7. Financial Statements, ProForma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 — News Release of Registrant dated March 15, 2004 with respect to litigation settlement.
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.
| TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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| March 16, 2004 | By: | Date:/s/ Michael G. Fortado | ||
| Michael G. Fortado | ||||
| Vice President and Secretary | ||||