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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000910195-98-000009.txt : 19980112
<SEC-HEADER>0000910195-98-000009.hdr.sgml : 19980112
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000910195-98-000009
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	19980109
ITEM INFORMATION:		
FILED AS OF DATE:		19980109
SROS:			NYSE

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MILLER INDUSTRIES INC /TN/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000924822
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TRUCK & BUS BODIES [3713]
		IRS NUMBER:				621566286
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14124
		FILM NUMBER:		98504096

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		8503 HILLTOP DR
		STREET 2:		STE 100
		CITY:			OOLTEWAH
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37363
		BUSINESS PHONE:		423-238-41

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		900 CIRCLE 75 PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1250
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30339
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<TYPE>8-K
<SEQUENCE>1
<DESCRIPTION>FORM 8-K MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
<TEXT>


                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C.  20549

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                             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):  January 9, 1998

                       -----------------------


                     MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
      ------------------------------------------------------
      (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


         Tennessee                  0-24298            62-1566286
- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------
(State or other Jurisdiction of   (Commission File    (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)        Number)        Identification No.)


                   8503 Hilltop Drive
                   Ooltewah, Tennessee                   37363
        ---------------------------------------------------------
        (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip code)


  Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 238-4171


                            Not applicable
  -------------------------------------------------------------
  (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
<PAGE>
ITEM 5.   OTHER EVENTS.

          On January 9, 1998, the Registrant issued the press
          release attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

          The following exhibit is filed herewith:

EXHIBIT
NUMBER                 DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
- -------                ----------------------

99.1      Press Release dated January 9, 1998 regarding civil investigation
          of the tow truck industry by the Department of Justice Antitrust
          Division.

                                      SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                              MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.



                              By: /s/ Frank Madonia
                              Frank Madonia
                              Vice President, Secretary and
                              General Counsel


                                January 9, 1998
                              ---------------------------
                              Date


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<TYPE>EX-99.1
<SEQUENCE>2
<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
<TEXT>

MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.

                                  [LETTERHEAD]


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:  Frank Madonia, VP  (770) 587-1271
          Adam Dunayer, CFP  (423) 238-4171

                  CIVIL INVESTIGATION OF TOWING INDUSTRY


     ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- January 9, 1998 -- Miller Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:MLR) announced today that it has received a letter from the
Department of Justice Antitrust Division stating that it is conducting a
civil investigation covering "competition in the tow truck industry." 
The letter asked that the Company preserve its records related to the tow
truck industry, particularly documents related to sales and prices of
products and parts, acquisitions of other companies in the industry,
distributor relations, patent matters, competition in the industry
generally, and activities of other companies in the industry. It did not
request that any documents be produced or that any other action be taken.

     Jeffrey I. Badgley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, stated, "We believe this industry is highly competitive and are
prepared to support our belief.  We will cooperate fully with any
investigation if asked to do so.  In the meantime, we intend to continue
to focus on operating our business for the benefit of our customers and
shareholders."

     Miller Industries is a leading integrated provider of vehicle towing
and recovery equipment and services. The Company markets its towing
services under the national brand name RoadOne (TM) and its towing
equipment under a number of well-recognized brands.<PAGE>
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