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Overview

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., rooted in its comprehensive approach to freight transportation services, operates primarily within the United States and Mexico. Since its inception in 1989, the company has grown to encompass a broad spectrum of transportation solutions, cutting across critical industry segments such as Truckload, Less-than-truckload (LTL), Logistics, and Intermodal. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Knight-Swift is diligent in its mission to offer unsurpassed freight transport services, facilitated by a vast fleet of vehicles and a robust infrastructure. Catering to diverse industries including retail, food and beverage, consumer and paper products, and more, the company has established itself as a critical player in the transportation and logistics landscape.

Products and Services

• Truckload Services

Comprising the core of their offerings, the Truckload services include irregular route and dedicated, refrigerated, expedited, flatbed, and cross-border operations. With an average operation of 20,948 tractors, this segment showcases the extent of Knight-Swift's capabilities in handling various transport needs across vast distancess.

• Less-than-truckload (LTL) Services

The LTL segment elevates Knight-Swift's ability to provide regional transportation solutions through a network of approximately 120 service centers. Apart from regional services, the segment ensures national coverage via partner carriers outside its direct network. Operating an average of 3,201 tractors, the LTL segment is integral in offering flexible and efficient freight solutions.

• Logistics Services

The Logistics segment extends beyond traditional transportation, embarking on brokerage and freight management solutions through third-party providers. This aspect of the company’s operations underpins the versatile, adaptable approach to logistics, allowing for a more comprehensive service palette that meets varied client requirements.

• Intermodal Services

With a focus on sustainable and efficient freight options, the Intermodal segment relies on third-party intermodal rail services to leverage containers and trailers. This service, integrated with drayage services, operates with an average of 639 tractors and enhances Knight-Swift's ability to offer environmentally friendly, yet effective transportation solutions.

• Auxiliary Services

Beyond freight services, Knight-Swift diversifies its offerings with repair and maintenance shop services, equipment leasing, insurance, and various other customer-centric solutions like warehousing and a driving academy. Additionally, the company manufactures trailer parts, further cementing its position as a holistic transportation service provider.