Swift Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation Announces CEO Transition and New CFO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Mr. Miller had been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and President of Swift Transportation, while Mr. Hess had been serving as Senior Vice President of M&A and Senior Vice President of Finance for Swift Transportation.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Miller had been serving as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and President of Swift Transportation, while Mr. Hess had been serving as Senior Vice President of M&A and Senior Vice President of Finance for Swift Transportation.
  • David Jackson has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors following a successful nine years as CEO and 13 years as President.
  • Executive Chairman, Kevin P. Knight, commented: “Adam’s broad strategic, financial, and operating experience during his 22-year career at Knight-Swift has him well-prepared and ready to lead as CEO.
  • I look forward to my next chapter and to continuing to make a difference in the community.”

160 Driving Academy acquires the National Tractor Trailer Schools

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy acquires National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) locations in Buffalo and Liverpool, New York.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy acquires National Tractor Trailer School (NTTS) locations in Buffalo and Liverpool, New York.
  • With the acquisition of NTTS by 160 Driving Academy these schools in Buffalo and Syracuse are now open for business and enrolling students.
  • With the lack of the Commercial Driving Schools in upstate New York, 160 Driving Academy, continues to expand in national footprint of schools by entering the Syracuse and Buffalo markets.
  • CEO of 160 Driving Academy, Steve Gold, remarked: "We are excited to acquire the NTTS schools in Buffalo and Liverpool from Swift Transportation.

VirgilHR introduces chat-based employee classification tool for 50-state compliance

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VirgilHR , the technology company removing risk from HR compliance, announced the release of a chat-based tool for employee onboarding that allows organizations to properly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt during onboarding.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VirgilHR , the technology company removing risk from HR compliance, announced the release of a chat-based tool for employee onboarding that allows organizations to properly classify employees as exempt or non-exempt during onboarding.
  • "Across the country, labor laws are changing just as fast as companies are hiring new employees," said Jocelyn King, Founder and CEO of VirgilHR.
  • "Our chat-based tool provides an easy-to-use interface that helps HR leaders move through onboarding quickly, while accessing real-time information straight from legal experts.
  • Through VirgilHR's smart chatbot, HR leaders can now access a three-step process to ensure compliance, while making the choice simple.

Wabash Appoints Trent Broberg to Board of Directors

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Monday, September 19, 2022

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Broberg to the companys Board of Directors as well as the Finance and Nominating, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committees.

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  • LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wabash (NYSE: WNC) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Broberg to the companys Board of Directors as well as the Finance and Nominating, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committees.
  • Mr. Broberg has extensive experience with major carriers, as well as with the digital and technology nuances of transportation management.
  • Were thrilled to welcome Trent to the Board of Directors ofWabash, said Larry J. Magee, Wabash Chairman of the Board.
  • The appointment of Mr. Broberg brings Wabashs Board of Directors to eight members.

First and Last Mile Delivery Market Size worth $ 288.38 Billion by 2031 | CAGR: 6.12% - TMR Study

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The first and last mile delivery market is forecast to advance at a CAGR of 6.12% from 2022 to 2031.

Key Points: 
  • The first and last mile delivery market is forecast to advance at a CAGR of 6.12% from 2022 to 2031.
  • The trend has augmented the first and last mile delivery market size.
  • Growing uptake of next-gen automation solutions in various industries is propelling revenue generation in first and last mile delivery market.
  • First and Last Mile Delivery Market: Competition Landscape
    Top players are focusing on offering cutting-edge logistics solutions as part of competitive strategies in the first and last mile delivery market.

First and Last Mile Delivery Market Size worth $ 288.38 Billion by 2031 | CAGR: 6.12% - TMR Study

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The first and last mile delivery market is forecast to advance at a CAGR of 6.12% from 2022 to 2031.

Key Points: 
  • The first and last mile delivery market is forecast to advance at a CAGR of 6.12% from 2022 to 2031.
  • The trend has augmented the first and last mile delivery market size.
  • Growing uptake of next-gen automation solutions in various industries is propelling revenue generation in first and last mile delivery market.
  • First and Last Mile Delivery Market: Competition Landscape
    Top players are focusing on offering cutting-edge logistics solutions as part of competitive strategies in the first and last mile delivery market.

Transflo Eyes Significant Growth; Hires Two Top Logistics Execs

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

“This is an exciting time for Transflo,” said Adelman, who served as the company’s CEO for the past eight years. “More than $115 billion in freight spend flows through our platform annually and we are on an accelerated path in rolling out leading edge SaaS and AI based solutions, resulting in impressive double-digit expansion in our customer base. Bringing in Renee and Bill -- two industry leaders with deep sector expertise, and a track record of innovation and executing strategic initiatives -- will further amplify our momentum. From shippers to brokers, to carriers and drivers, to factoring and financial solutions -- we offer a full holistic suite of solutions that will further extend our leadership position through our offerings.”

Key Points: 
  • This is an exciting time for Transflo, said Adelman, who served as the companys CEO for the past eight years.
  • Transflo is an industry leader with more than two million downloads of their Transflo Mobile app, the go-to tool for the 600,000 drivers using it every day, said Krug.
  • We look forward to helping Transflo continue to evolve to meet the increasingly complex needs of the logistics industry.
  • This is an important period for Transflo, and we are eager to assist in the companys next phase of growth.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (the Company) announced today that its board of directors has declared the Companys quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) (the Company) announced today that its board of directors has declared the Companys quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock.
  • The Company's quarterly dividends are pursuant to a cash dividend policy approved by its board of directors.
  • The Companys dividend is payable to stockholders of record on September 3, 2021 and is expected to be paid on September 27, 2021.
  • Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, providing multiple truckload transportation and logistics services, as well as LTL services through ACT (beginning in July 2021).

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. Announces Results for Second Quarter 2021

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX), North Americas largest truckload transportation company, has issued its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KNX), North Americas largest truckload transportation company, has issued its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • The release is currently available on Knight-Swift's investor relations website: investor.knight-swift.com/events-and-presentations and will be filed with the SEC on a Form 8-K.
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Knight-Swift Transportation Adds Less-Than-Truckload Growth Platform Through Acquisition of AAA Cooper

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

On Monday, July 5, 2021, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) ("Knight-Swift"), acquired 100% of Dothan, Alabama-based AAA Cooper Transportation and an affiliated entity ("AAA Cooper").

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  • On Monday, July 5, 2021, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNX) ("Knight-Swift"), acquired 100% of Dothan, Alabama-based AAA Cooper Transportation and an affiliated entity ("AAA Cooper").
  • Reid Dove has been appointed to the Knight-Swift board of directors and will continue to be the CEO of AAA Cooper.
  • Reid Dove, CEO of AAA Cooper, noted, "Joining the Knight-Swift team is an exciting combination for the AAA Cooper team members and customers.
  • To view the presentation, please visit https://investor.knight-swift.com/events-and-presentations/ , "Knight-Swift Transportation Adds Less-Than-Truckload Growth Platform Through Acquisition of AAA Cooper."