UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20222023
or
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission File Number: 001-35007

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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 20-5589597
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2002 West Wahalla Lane
Phoenix, Arizona 85027
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(602) 269-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 Par ValueKNXNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer  Accelerated Filer
Non-accelerated Filer  Smaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No   
There were approximately 160,665,000161,294,000 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of July 27, 2022.26, 2023.


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QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPAGE
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following glossary defines certain acronyms and terms used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These acronyms and terms are specific to our company, commonly used in our industry, or are otherwise frequently used throughout our document.
TermDefinition
Knight-Swift/the Company/Management/We/Us/OurUnless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, these terms represent Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries.
2017 MergerThe September 8, 2017 merger of Knight Transportation, Inc. and its subsidiaries and Swift Transportation Company and its subsidiaries, pursuant to which we became Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
2017 Debt AgreementThe Company's unsecured credit agreement, entered into on September 29, 2017, as amended on October 2, 2020
2021 Debt AgreementThe Company's unsecured credit agreement, entered into on September 3, 2021, consisting of the 2021 Revolver and 2021 Term Loans, which are defined below
2021 Prudential NotesThird amended and restated note purchase and private shelf agreement, entered into on September 3, 2021 by ACT with unrelated financial entities
2021 RevolverRevolving line of credit under the 2021 Debt Agreement, maturing on September 3, 2026
2021 Term LoansThe Company's term loans under the 2021 Debt Agreement, collectively consisting of the 2021 Term Loan A-1, 2021 Term Loan A-2 and 2021 Term Loan A-3
2021 Term Loan A-1The Company's term loan under the 2021 Debt Agreement, maturingwhich matured on December 3, 2022
2021 Term Loan A-2The Company's term loan under the 2021 Debt Agreement, maturing on September 3, 2024
2021 Term Loan A-3The Company's term loan under the 2021 Debt Agreement, maturing on September 3, 2026
2023 Term LoanThe Company's term loan entered into on June 22, 2023, maturing on September 3, 2026
2021 RSAFifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Receivables Sales Agreement, entered into on April 23, 2021 by Swift Receivables Company II, LLC with unrelated financial entities.
2022 RSASixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Receivables Sales Agreement, entered into on October 3, 2022 by Swift Receivables Company II, LLC with unrelated financial entities.
July 2021 Term LoanThe Company's term loan entered into on July 6, 2021
ACTAAA Cooper Transportation, and its affiliated entity
ACT AcquisitionThe Company's acquisition of 100% of the securities of ACT on July 5, 2021
Annual ReportAnnual Report on Form 10-K
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
BoardKnight-Swift's Board of Directors
BSBYBloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index
DOEUnited States Department of Energy
EPSEarnings Per Share
EmbarkEmbark Technology Inc. and its related entities
ESPPKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
GAAPUnited States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
IRSInternal Revenue Service
LIBORLondon InterBank Offered Rate
NYSENew York Stock Exchange
LTLLess-than-truckload
MMERAC MME Holdings, LLC. and its subsidiaries, MME, Inc., and Midwest Motor Express, Inc., and Midnite Express, Inc.
Quarterly ReportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q
RSURestricted Stock Unit
SECUnited States Securities and Exchange Commission
SOFRSecured overnight financing rate as administered by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
USThe United States of America
U.S. XpressU.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
UTXLUTXL Enterprises, Inc.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$198,021 $261,001 Cash and cash equivalents$228,957 $196,770 
Cash and cash equivalents – restrictedCash and cash equivalents – restricted111,449 87,241 Cash and cash equivalents – restricted251,438 185,792 
Restricted investments, held-to-maturity, amortized costRestricted investments, held-to-maturity, amortized cost7,856 5,866 Restricted investments, held-to-maturity, amortized cost3,082 7,175 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $22,124 and $21,663, respectively1,010,768 911,336 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $25,693 and $22,980, respectivelyTrade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $25,693 and $22,980, respectively712,197 842,294 
Contract balance – revenue in transitContract balance – revenue in transit20,422 22,936 Contract balance – revenue in transit13,608 15,859 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses79,405 90,507 Prepaid expenses100,896 108,081 
Assets held for saleAssets held for sale11,195 8,166 Assets held for sale59,310 40,602 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable6,880 909 Income tax receivable17,303 58,974 
Acquisition escrowAcquisition escrow444,657 — 
Other current assetsOther current assets27,421 26,318 Other current assets53,662 38,025 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,473,417 1,414,280 Total current assets1,885,110 1,493,572 
Gross property and equipmentGross property and equipment5,368,062 5,118,897 Gross property and equipment5,980,256 5,740,383 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess: accumulated depreciation and amortization(1,766,873)(1,563,533)Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,018,107)(1,905,340)
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net3,601,189 3,555,364 Property and equipment, net3,962,149 3,835,043 
Operating lease right-of-use-assetsOperating lease right-of-use-assets165,643 147,540 Operating lease right-of-use-assets200,708 192,358 
GoodwillGoodwill3,518,589 3,515,135 Goodwill3,519,339 3,519,339 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net1,798,668 1,831,049 Intangible assets, net1,744,056 1,776,569 
Other long-term assetsOther long-term assets157,372 192,132 Other long-term assets126,530 134,785 
Total assetsTotal assets$10,714,878 $10,655,500 Total assets$11,437,892 $10,951,666 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$220,469 $224,844 Accounts payable$223,482 $220,849 
Accrued payroll and purchased transportationAccrued payroll and purchased transportation245,679 217,084 Accrued payroll and purchased transportation159,066 171,381 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities124,072 128,536 Accrued liabilities81,766 81,528 
Claims accruals – current portionClaims accruals – current portion240,021 206,607 Claims accruals – current portion366,238 311,822 
Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt – current portionFinance lease liabilities and long-term debt – current portion235,775 262,423 Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt – current portion73,304 71,466 
Operating lease liabilities – current portionOperating lease liabilities – current portion37,787 35,322 Operating lease liabilities – current portion41,565 36,961 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,103,803 1,074,816 Total current liabilities945,421 894,007 
Revolving line of creditRevolving line of credit129,000 260,000 Revolving line of credit210,000 43,000 
Long-term debt – less current portionLong-term debt – less current portion1,028,617 1,037,552 Long-term debt – less current portion1,265,204 1,024,668 
Finance lease liabilities – less current portionFinance lease liabilities – less current portion327,320 256,166 Finance lease liabilities – less current portion333,009 344,377 
Operating lease liabilities – less current portionOperating lease liabilities – less current portion123,274 107,614 Operating lease liabilities – less current portion153,765 149,992 
Accounts receivable securitizationAccounts receivable securitization278,594 278,483 Accounts receivable securitization338,641 418,561 
Claims accruals – less current portionClaims accruals – less current portion206,418 210,714 Claims accruals – less current portion205,605 201,838 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities874,601 874,877 Deferred tax liabilities899,891 907,893 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities11,994 11,828 Other long-term liabilities5,313 12,049 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities4,083,621 4,112,050 Total liabilities4,356,849 3,996,385 
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 3, 7, 8, and 9)00
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7, 8, and 9)Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7, 8, and 9)
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issuedPreferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued— — Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued— — 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 500,000 shares authorized; 160,639 and 165,980 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.1,606 1,660 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 500,000 shares authorized; 161,276 and 160,706 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 500,000 shares authorized; 161,276 and 160,706 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.1,613 1,607 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(2,797)(563)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(815)(2,436)
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital4,372,916 4,350,913 Additional paid-in capital4,412,069 4,392,266 
Retained earningsRetained earnings2,249,333 2,181,142 Retained earnings2,657,415 2,553,567 
Total Knight-Swift stockholders' equityTotal Knight-Swift stockholders' equity6,621,058 6,533,152 Total Knight-Swift stockholders' equity7,070,282 6,945,004 
Noncontrolling interestNoncontrolling interest10,199 10,298 Noncontrolling interest10,761 10,277 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity6,631,257 6,543,450 Total stockholders’ equity7,081,043 6,955,281 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$10,714,878 $10,655,500 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$11,437,892 $10,951,666 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30, Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021 2023202220232022
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surchargeRevenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge$1,694,531 $1,212,872 $3,342,409 $2,345,977 Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge$1,390,448 $1,694,531 $2,840,741 $3,342,409 
Truckload and LTL fuel surchargeTruckload and LTL fuel surcharge266,600 102,829 445,711 192,738 Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge162,531 266,600 349,170 445,711 
Total revenueTotal revenue1,961,131 1,315,701 3,788,120 2,538,715 Total revenue1,552,979 1,961,131 3,189,911 3,788,120 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages, and benefitsSalaries, wages, and benefits549,956 377,613 1,086,012 747,983 Salaries, wages, and benefits533,237 549,956 1,069,979 1,086,012 
FuelFuel257,146 126,055 447,635 244,291 Fuel168,300 257,146 356,059 447,635 
Operations and maintenanceOperations and maintenance106,724 71,313 202,607 139,383 Operations and maintenance101,380 106,724 200,691 202,607 
Insurance and claimsInsurance and claims102,084 58,776 200,276 114,419 Insurance and claims137,306 102,084 275,345 200,276 
Operating taxes and licensesOperating taxes and licenses30,204 21,717 59,241 43,765 Operating taxes and licenses28,332 30,204 54,222 59,241 
CommunicationsCommunications5,744 4,635 11,614 9,672 Communications6,184 5,744 11,933 11,614 
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipmentDepreciation and amortization of property and equipment147,482 123,606 292,526 243,521 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment156,381 147,482 312,347 292,526 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles16,215 11,984 32,381 23,733 Amortization of intangibles16,505 16,215 32,688 32,381 
Rental expenseRental expense13,492 13,399 26,893 30,263 Rental expense16,073 13,492 31,141 26,893 
Purchased transportationPurchased transportation384,910 304,157 771,356 562,387 Purchased transportation258,259 384,910 538,988 771,356 
ImpairmentsImpairments— — 810 — Impairments— — — 810 
Miscellaneous operating expensesMiscellaneous operating expenses21,396 11,331 32,905 25,924 Miscellaneous operating expenses36,992 21,396 67,701 32,905 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,635,353 1,124,586 3,164,256 2,185,341 Total operating expenses1,458,949 1,635,353 2,951,094 3,164,256 
Operating incomeOperating income325,778 191,115 623,864 353,374 Operating income94,030 325,778 238,817 623,864 
Other (expenses) income:Other (expenses) income:Other (expenses) income:
Interest incomeInterest income675 270 1,136 564 Interest income5,508 675 10,557 1,136 
Interest expenseInterest expense(9,345)(3,307)(16,025)(6,793)Interest expense(24,354)(9,345)(47,445)(16,025)
Other (expenses) income, net(25,576)16,840 (39,981)32,945 
Other income (expenses), netOther income (expenses), net9,679 (25,576)19,382 (39,981)
Total other (expenses) income, netTotal other (expenses) income, net(34,246)13,803 (54,870)26,716 Total other (expenses) income, net(9,167)(34,246)(17,506)(54,870)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes291,532 204,918 568,994 380,090 Income before income taxes84,863 291,532 221,311 568,994 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense72,090 51,783 141,264 97,112 Income tax expense21,959 72,090 54,694 141,264 
Net incomeNet income219,442 153,135 427,730 282,978 Net income62,904 219,442 166,617 427,730 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest50 (331)99 (384)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interestNet loss attributable to noncontrolling interest422 50 993 99 
Net income attributable to Knight-SwiftNet income attributable to Knight-Swift219,492 152,804 427,829 282,594 Net income attributable to Knight-Swift63,326 219,492 167,610 427,829 
Other comprehensive loss(1,862)— (2,234)— 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)531 (1,862)1,621 (2,234)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$217,630 $152,804 $425,595 $282,594 Comprehensive income$63,857 $217,630 $169,231 $425,595 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$1.35 $0.92 $2.61 $1.70 Basic$0.39 $1.35 $1.04 $2.61 
DilutedDiluted$1.35 $0.92 $2.60 $1.69 Diluted$0.39 $1.35 $1.04 $2.60 
Dividends declared per share:Dividends declared per share:$0.12 $0.10 $0.24 $0.18 Dividends declared per share:$0.14 $0.12 $0.28 $0.24 
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic162,365 165,577 163,863 165,751 Basic161,116 162,365 161,018 163,863 
DilutedDiluted163,166 166,585 164,801 166,750 Diluted161,940 163,166 161,917 164,801 
See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Year-to-Date June 30, Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021 20232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$427,730 $282,978 Net income$166,617 $427,730 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment, and intangiblesDepreciation and amortization of property, equipment, and intangibles324,907 267,254 Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment, and intangibles345,035 324,907 
Gain on sale of property and equipmentGain on sale of property and equipment(57,808)(25,592)Gain on sale of property and equipment(35,180)(57,808)
ImpairmentsImpairments810 — Impairments— 810 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(2,439)(9,541)Deferred income taxes(8,002)(2,439)
Non-cash lease expenseNon-cash lease expense19,795 26,743 Non-cash lease expense22,138 19,795 
Loss (gain) on equity securities50,937 (8,858)
Non-cash adjustment to fair value of convertible note— (12,631)
(Gain) loss on equity securities(Gain) loss on equity securities(1,870)50,937 
Other adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activitiesOther adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities25,603 18,205 Other adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities36,277 25,603 
Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in:
Trade receivablesTrade receivables(103,740)(70,067)Trade receivables126,429 (103,740)
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable(5,971)(26,466)Income tax receivable41,671 (5,971)
Accounts payableAccounts payable2,060 28,935 Accounts payable5,072 2,060 
Accrued liabilities and claims accrualAccrued liabilities and claims accrual50,822 6,512 Accrued liabilities and claims accrual46,408 50,822 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities(19,772)(28,311)Operating lease liabilities(22,187)(19,772)
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities7,050 10,343 Other assets and liabilities(218)7,050 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities719,984 459,504 Net cash provided by operating activities722,190 719,984 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investmentsProceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investments4,306 2,850 Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity investments3,620 4,306 
Purchases of held-to-maturity investmentsPurchases of held-to-maturity investments(6,399)(2,555)Purchases of held-to-maturity investments(30)(6,399)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, including assets held for saleProceeds from sale of property and equipment, including assets held for sale104,239 127,068 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, including assets held for sale98,755 104,239 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(295,522)(247,549)Purchases of property and equipment(517,856)(295,522)
Expenditures on assets held for saleExpenditures on assets held for sale(449)(765)Expenditures on assets held for sale(634)(449)
Net cash, restricted cash, and equivalents invested in acquisitionsNet cash, restricted cash, and equivalents invested in acquisitions(1,291)(63,305)Net cash, restricted cash, and equivalents invested in acquisitions— (1,291)
Investment in convertible note— (25,000)
Other cash flows from investing activitiesOther cash flows from investing activities(9,190)12,340 Other cash flows from investing activities155 (9,190)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(204,306)(196,916)Net cash used in investing activities(415,990)(204,306)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of finance leases and long-term debt(66,440)(50,428)
Repayments of finance leases and long-term debtRepayments of finance leases and long-term debt(38,148)(66,440)
Proceeds from long-term debtProceeds from long-term debt250,000 — 
Borrowings (repayments) on revolving lines of credit, netBorrowings (repayments) on revolving lines of credit, net167,000 (131,000)
Repayments on revolving lines of credit, net(131,000)(155,000)
Borrowings under accounts receivable securitization— 80,000 
Repayment of accounts receivable securitization— (15,000)
Repayments of accounts receivable securitizationRepayments of accounts receivable securitization(80,000)— 
Proceeds from common stock issuedProceeds from common stock issued5,057 5,302 Proceeds from common stock issued3,222 5,057 
Repurchases of the Company's common stockRepurchases of the Company's common stock(299,941)(53,661)Repurchases of the Company's common stock— (299,941)
Dividends paidDividends paid(39,721)(30,332)Dividends paid(45,940)(39,721)
Other cash flows from financing activitiesOther cash flows from financing activities(20,316)(8,679)Other cash flows from financing activities(19,510)(20,316)
Net cash used in financing activities(552,361)(227,798)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, restricted cash, and equivalents(36,683)34,790 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities236,624 (552,361)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash, and equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash, restricted cash, and equivalents542,824 (36,683)
Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at beginning of periodCash, restricted cash, and equivalents at beginning of period350,023 197,277 Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at beginning of period385,345 350,023 
Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at end of periodCash, restricted cash, and equivalents at end of period$313,340 $232,067 Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents at end of period$928,169 $313,340 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) — Continued
Year-to-Date June 30, Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021 20232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:
InterestInterest$14,097 $5,719 Interest$45,851 $14,097 
Income taxesIncome taxes154,819 133,284 Income taxes16,870 154,819 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Equipment acquired included in accounts payableEquipment acquired included in accounts payable$3,085 $8,063 Equipment acquired included in accounts payable$30,789 $3,085 
Financing provided to independent contractors for equipment soldFinancing provided to independent contractors for equipment sold3,778 — 
Transfers from property and equipment to assets held for saleTransfers from property and equipment to assets held for sale80,947 29,510 
Transfers from property and equipment to assets held for sale29,510 51,310 
Noncontrolling interest associated with acquisition— 10,281 
Purchase price adjustment on acquisitionPurchase price adjustment on acquisition2,163 — Purchase price adjustment on acquisition— 2,163 
Contingent consideration associated with acquisitions and investmentsContingent consideration associated with acquisitions and investments1,717 5,000 Contingent consideration associated with acquisitions and investments— 1,717 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilitiesRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities37,897 4,146 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities30,564 37,897 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities through acquisitions— 560 
Property and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilitiesProperty and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities101,904 55,370 Property and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities19,797 101,904 
Property and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities reclassified from operating lease liabilities— 42,298 

Reconciliation of Cash, Restricted Cash, and Equivalents:Reconciliation of Cash, Restricted Cash, and Equivalents:June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Reconciliation of Cash, Restricted Cash, and Equivalents:June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Consolidated Balance SheetsConsolidated Balance SheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$198,021 $261,001 $179,032 $156,699 Cash and cash equivalents$228,957 $196,770 $198,021 $261,001 
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted 1
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted 1
111,449 87,241 51,637 39,328 
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted 1
251,438 185,792 111,449 87,241 
Acquisition escrow 2
Acquisition escrow 2
444,657 — — — 
Other long-term assets 1
Other long-term assets 1
3,870 1,781 1,398 1,250 
Other long-term assets 1
3,117 2,783 3,870 1,781 
Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsConsolidated Statements of Cash FlowsConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Cash, restricted cash, and equivalentsCash, restricted cash, and equivalents$313,340 $350,023 $232,067 $197,277 Cash, restricted cash, and equivalents$928,169 $385,345 $313,340 $350,023 
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1    Reflects cash and cash equivalents that are primarily restricted for claims payments.
2    Reflects restricted cash for the U.S. Xpress acquisition which closed on July 1, 2023.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling
 Interest
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
 SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – December 31, 2021165,980 $1,660 $4,350,913 $2,181,142 $(563)$6,533,152 $10,298 $6,543,450 
Common stock issued to employees607 2,369 2,375 2,375 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 873 873 873 
Common stock issued under ESPP35 — 1,809 1,809 1,809 
Company shares repurchased(6,001)(60)(299,881)(299,941)(299,941)
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(20,316)(20,316)(20,316)
Employee stock-based compensation expense16,952 16,952 16,952 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.24 per share)(39,441)(39,441)(39,441)
Net income attributable to Knight-Swift427,829 427,829 427,829 
Other comprehensive income(2,234)(2,234)(2,234)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(99)(99)
Balances – June 30, 2022160,639 $1,606 $4,372,916 $2,249,333 $(2,797)$6,621,058 $10,199 $6,631,257 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal
Stockholders’ Equity
 SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – December 31, 2020166,553 $1,665 $4,301,424 $1,566,759 $— $5,869,848 $2,192 $5,872,040 
Common stock issued to employees418 3,391 3,396 3,396 
Common stock issued to the Board12 — 575 575 575 
Common stock issued under ESPP31 — 1,331 1,331 1,331 
Company shares repurchased(1,303)(13)(53,648)(53,661)(53,661)
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(7,947)(7,947)(7,947)
Employee stock-based compensation expense19,194 19,194 19,194 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.18 per share)(30,069)(30,069)(30,069)
Net income attributable to Knight-Swift282,594 282,594 282,594 
Investment in noncontrolling interest— 10,281 10,281 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(65)(65)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest384 384 
Balances – June 30, 2021165,711 $1,657 $4,325,915 $1,757,689 $— $6,085,261 $12,792 $6,098,053 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling
 Interest
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
 SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – December 31, 2022160,706 $1,607 $4,392,266 $2,553,567 $(2,436)$6,945,004 $10,277 $6,955,281 
Common stock issued to employees512 158 163 163 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 977 977 977 
Common stock issued under ESPP40 2,081 2,082 2,082 
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(18,271)(18,271)(18,271)
Employee stock-based compensation expense16,587 16,587 16,587 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.28 per share)(45,491)(45,491)(45,491)
Net income167,610 167,610 (993)166,617 
Other comprehensive income1,621 1,621 1,621 
Investment in noncontrolling interest1,716 1,716 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(239)(239)
Balances – June 30, 2023161,276 $1,613 $4,412,069 $2,657,415 $(815)$7,070,282 $10,761 $7,081,043 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal
Stockholders’ Equity
 SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – December 31, 2021165,980 $1,660 $4,350,913 $2,181,142 $(563)$6,533,152 $10,298 $6,543,450 
Common stock issued to employees607 2,369 2,375 2,375 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 873 873 873 
Common stock issued under ESPP35 — 1,809 1,809 1,809 
Company shares repurchased(6,001)(60)(299,881)(299,941)(299,941)
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(20,316)(20,316)(20,316)
Employee stock-based compensation expense16,952 16,952 16,952 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.24 per share)(39,441)(39,441)(39,441)
Net income427,829 427,829 (99)427,730 
Other comprehensive loss(2,234)(2,234)(2,234)
Balances – June 30, 2022160,639 $1,606 $4,372,916 $2,249,333 $(2,797)$6,621,058 $10,199 $6,631,257 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) — Continued
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling
 Interest
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – March 31, 2022163,635 $1,636 $4,360,889 $2,209,104 (935)$6,570,694 $10,249 $6,580,943 
Common stock issued to employees243 1,961 1,964 1,964 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 873 873 873 
Common stock issued under ESPP21 — 1,000 1,000 1,000 
Company shares repurchased(3,278)(33)(155,027)(155,060)(155,060)
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(4,708)(4,708)(4,708)
Employee stock-based compensation expense8,193 8,193 8,193 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.12 per share)(19,528)(19,528)(19,528)
Net income attributable to Knight-Swift219,492 219,492 219,492 
Other comprehensive loss(1,862)(1,862)(1,862)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(50)(50)
Balances – June 30, 2022160,639 $1,606 $4,372,916 $2,249,333 $(2,797)$6,621,058 $10,199 $6,631,257 
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling
 Interest
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – March 31, 2023161,009 $1,610 $4,401,276 $2,623,373 (1,346)$7,024,913 $10,681 $7,035,594 
Common stock issued to employees230 115 117 117 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 977 977 977 
Common stock issued under ESPP19 1,041 1,042 1,042 
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(6,523)(6,523)(6,523)
Employee stock-based compensation expense8,660 8,660 8,660 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.14 per share)(22,761)(22,761)(22,761)
Net income63,326 63,326 (422)62,904 
Other comprehensive income531 531 531 
Investment in noncontrolling interest741 741 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(239)(239)
Balances – June 30, 2023161,276 $1,613 $4,412,069 $2,657,415 $(815)$7,070,282 $10,761 $7,081,043 
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal
Stockholders’ Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – March 31, 2021165,488 $1,655 $4,309,792 $1,625,397 — $5,936,844 $12,494 $5,949,338 
Common stock issued to employees198 1,385 1,387 1,387 
Common stock issued to the Board12 — 575 575 575 
Common stock issued under ESPP13 — 631 631 631 
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(3,788)(3,788)(3,788)
Employee stock-based compensation expense13,532 13,532 13,532 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.10 per share)(16,724)(16,724)(16,724)
Net income attributable to Knight-Swift152,804 152,804 152,804 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest(33)(33)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest331 331 
Balances – June 30, 2021165,711 $1,657 $4,325,915 $1,757,689 $— $6,085,261 $12,792 $6,098,053 
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Knight-Swift Stockholders' EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal
Stockholders’ Equity
SharesPar Value
(In thousands, except per share data)
Balances – March 31, 2022163,635 $1,636 $4,360,889 $2,209,104 (935)$6,570,694 $10,249 $6,580,943 
Common stock issued to employees243 1,961 1,964 1,964 
Common stock issued to the Board18 — 873 873 873 
Common stock issued under ESPP21 — 1,000 1,000 1,000 
Company shares repurchased(3,278)(33)(155,027)(155,060)(155,060)
Shares withheld – RSU settlement(4,708)(4,708)(4,708)
Employee stock-based compensation expense8,193 8,193 8,193 
Cash dividends paid and dividends accrued ($0.12 per share)(19,528)(19,528)(19,528)
Net income219,492 219,492 (50)219,442 
Other comprehensive loss(1,862)(1,862)(1,862)
Balances – June 30, 2022160,639 $1,606 $4,372,916 $2,249,333 $(2,797)$6,621,058 $10,199 $6,631,257 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1 — Introduction and Basis of Presentation
Certain acronyms and terms used throughout this Quarterly Report are specific to the Company, commonly used in the trucking industry, or are otherwise frequently used throughout this document. Definitions for these acronyms and terms are provided in the "Glossary of Terms," available in the front of this document.
Description of Business
Knight-Swift is a transportation solutions provider, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. During the first half of 2022,year-to-date period ended June 30, 2023, the Company operated an average of 18,01018,002 tractors (comprised of 16,16516,128 company tractors and 1,8451,874 independent contractor tractors) and 72,11179,700 trailers within the Truckload segment and leasing activities within the non-reportable segments. The LTL segment operated an average of 3,1103,163 tractors and 8,3528,419 trailers. Additionally, the Intermodal segment operated an average of 603631 tractors and 11,25912,835 intermodal containers. As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company's 4four reportable segments were Truckload, LTL, Logistics, and Intermodal.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in this Quarterly Report include the accounts of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in Knight-Swift's 20212022 Annual Report. In management's opinion, these condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP and include all adjustments necessary (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) for the fair statement of the periods presented.
With respect to transactional/durational data, references to years pertain to calendar years. Similarly, references to quarters pertain to calendar quarters.
Changes in Presentation
Beginning in the second quarter of 2022, the Company separately disclosed "Loss (gain) on equity securities" in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Accordingly, the amounts presented in the Company's first half 2021 condensed consolidated statement of cash flows were reclassified from "Other adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities" to "Loss (gain) on equity securities" to align with the current year presentation.
2021 Acquisitions
The Company acquired the following entities in 2021:
100.0% of MME on December 6, 2021. The results are included within the LTL segment.
100.0% of ACT on July 5, 2021. The results are included within the LTL segment.
100.0% of UTXL on June 1, 2021. The results are included within the Logistics segment.
79.44% of Eleos on February 1, 2021. The results are included within the non-reportable segments. The noncontrolling interest is presented as a separate component of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note regarding comparability: In accordance with the accounting treatment applicable to the transactions, the Company's consolidated results, as reported, do not include the operating results of its ownership interest in the acquired entities prior to the respective acquisition dates. Accordingly, comparisons between the Company's current and prior period results may not be meaningful.
Additional information regarding the Company's recent acquisitions is included in Note 3.
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Seasonality
In the full truckload transportation industry, results of operations generally follow a seasonal pattern. Freight volumes in the first quarter are typically lower due to less consumer demand, customers reducing shipments following the holiday season, and inclement weather, whileweather. At the same time, operating expenses generally increase. Tractorincrease, and tractor productivity of the Company's Truckload fleet, independent contractors and third-party carriers and independent contractors decreases during the winter months due to decreased fuel efficiency, increased cold weather-related equipment maintenance and repairs, and increased insurance claims and costs attributed to higher accident frequency from harsh weather. These factors typically lead to lower operating profitability, as compared to other parts of the year. Additionally, beginning in the latter half of the third quarter and continuing into the fourth quarter, the Company typically experiences surges pertaining to holiday shopping trends toward delivery of gifts purchased over the Internet, as well as the length of the holiday season (consumer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas). However, as the Company continues to diversify its business through expansion into the LTL industry, warehousing, and other activities, seasonal volatility is becoming more tempered. Additionally, macroeconomic trends and cyclical changes in the trucking industry, including imbalances in supply and demand, can override the seasonality faced in the industry.
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Note 2 — Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Date IssuedReferenceDescriptionExpected Adoption Date and MethodFinancial Statement Impact
March 20222023
ASU No. 2022-02: Financial Instruments – Credit Losses2023-01: Leases (ASC 326)842), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage DisclosuresCommon Control Arrangements
The amendments in this ASU require that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be amortized by the lessee over the useful life of the leasehold improvements and that leasehold improvements associated with common control leases be accounted for as a creditor incorporates troubled debt restructurings intotransfer between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity if the allowance for credit losses and disclose current-period gross writeoffs by yearlessee no longer controls the use of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases.the asset.January 2023,2024, Prospective or retrospectiveCurrently under evaluation, but not expected to be material
June 2022July 2023
ASU No. 2022-03: Fair Value Measurements2023-03: Presentation of Financial Statements (ASC 820)205), Fair Value Measurement of Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (ASC 220), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions(ASC 480), Equity (ASC 505), and Compensation—Stock Compensation (ASC 718)
The amendments in this ASU clarifyreflect alignment to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 120 ("SAB 120") that a contractual restriction onwas issued by the sale of an equity security is not considered partSEC in November 2021. SAB 120 provides guidance to entities issuing share-based awards shortly before announcing material, nonpublic information. The guidance indicates that entities should consider such material nonpublic information to adjust the observable market if the effect of the unit of accountrelease of the equity security,material nonpublic information is expected to affect the share price and not consideredthe share-based awards are non-routine in measuring fair value.nature.January 2024, ProspectiveJuly 2023, prospective adoptionNoCurrently under evaluation, but not expected to be material impact
Note 3 — Acquisitions
DevelopmentsU.S. Xpress
On July 1, 2023, the Company closed on the acquisition of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. ("U.S. Xpress"). The transaction was partially funded using the $444.7 million recorded as "Acquisition Escrow" on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2023, which was financed through the Company's existing credit facilities and the 2023 Term Loan. The Company has not completed the initial accounting for this transaction as it is still in the preliminary stages of assessing the fair value of the underlying tangible and intangible assets. The results of U.S. Xpress will be included in our consolidated results beginning in the third quarter of 2023.
See Note 6 for more information about the Company's credit facilities and the 2023 Term Loan.
The Company did not complete any other material acquisitions during the six monthsyear-to-date period ended June 30, 2022 related to the Company's 2021 acquisitions are discussed below.
MME
On December 6, 2021, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired 100.0% of Bismarck, North Dakota-based MME. MME provides LTL, full truckload, and specialized and other logistics transportation services to a diverse customer base in its service territory in the upper Midwestern and great Northwestern regions of the US.
During the measurement period, the net working capital adjustment increased by $1.3 million based on the actual versus estimated net working capital adjustment as of the transaction date. This adjustment resulted in increasing the total purchase price consideration to $165.7 million. The Company also reduced the deferred tax liabilities on MME's opening balance sheet by $2.2 million based on valuation of the Company's intangible assets. These measurement period adjustments resulted in a $3.5 million increase in goodwill related to the MME acquisition during the first quarter of 2022.2023.
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ACT
On July 5, 2021, the Company acquired 100% of Dothan, Alabama-based ACT. ACT is a leading LTL carrier that also offers dedicated contract carriage and ancillary services.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company's condensed consolidated operating results included ACT's total revenue of $245.2 million and net income of $26.6 million. ACT's net income during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 included $3.5 million related to the amortization of intangible assets acquired in the ACT Acquisition.
During the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2022, the Company's condensed consolidated operating results included ACT's total revenue of $462.9 million and net income of $42.7 million. ACT's net income during the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2022 included $7.0 million related to the amortization of intangible assets acquired in the ACT Acquisition.
Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)The following unaudited pro forma information combines the historical operations of the Company and ACT giving effect to the ACT Acquisition, and related transactions as if consummated on January 1, 2020.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20212021
(in thousands, except per share data)
Total revenue$1,515,793 $2,928,025 
Net income attributable to Knight-Swift165,096 304,285 
Earnings per share – diluted0.99 1.82 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been presented for comparative purposes only and includes certain adjustments such as recognition of assets acquired at estimated fair values and related depreciation and amortization, elimination of transaction costs incurred by Knight-Swift and ACT during the periods presented that were directly related to the ACT Acquisition, and related income tax effects of these items.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not purport to represent the actual results of operations that Knight-Swift and ACT would have achieved had the companies been combined during the periods presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and is not intended to project the future results of operations that the combined company may achieve after the identified transactions. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any cost savings that may be realized as a result of the ACT Acquisition and also does not reflect any restructuring or integration-related costs to achieve those potential cost savings.
UTXL
On June 1, 2021, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired 100.0% of the equity interests of UTXL, a premier third-party logistics company which specializes in over-the-road full truckload and multi-stop loads.
As of June 30, 2022, contingent consideration of $5.0 million associated with the transaction was included in "Accrued liabilities" in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The purchase price was allocated based on estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation was open for adjustments through the end of the measurement period, which closed one year from the June 1, 2021 acquisition date.
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Eleos
On February 1, 2021, pursuant to a membership interest purchase agreement ("MIPA"), the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired 79.44% of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Eleos Technologies, LLC ("Eleos"), a Greenville, South Carolina-based software provider, specializing in mobile driving platforms, which complement the Company's suite of services. The purchase price was allocated based on estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The purchase price allocation was open for adjustments through the end of the measurement period, which closed one year from the February 1, 2021 acquisition date.
Purchase Price Allocations
Unless otherwise stated, the purchase price allocations for the above acquisitions are preliminary and have been allocated based on estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, and among other things may be pending the completion of the valuation of acquired tangible assets, an independent valuation of certain acquired intangible assets, assessment of lease agreements, assessment of certain liabilities, the calculation of deferred taxes based upon the underlying tax basis of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and assessment of other tax related items as applicable. As the Company obtains more information, the preliminary purchase price allocations disclosed above are subject to change. Any future adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocations, including changes within identifiable intangible assets or estimation uncertainty impacted by market conditions, may impact future net earnings. The purchase price allocation adjustments can be made through the end of the measurement periods, which is not to exceed one year from the respective acquisition dates.
Note 4 — Income Taxes
Effective Tax Rate — The quarter-to-date June 30, 20222023 and June 30, 20212022 effective tax rates were 25.9% and 24.7%, respectively. The year-to-date June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 effective tax rates were 24.7% and 25.3%, respectively. The year-to-date June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 effective tax rates were 24.8% and 25.5%, respectively.
Valuation Allowance — The Company has not established a valuation allowance as it has been determined that, based upon available evidence, a valuation allowance is not required. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits — Management believes it is reasonably possible thatDuring the quarter, the IRS concluded its audit of one of the Company's subsidiaries' previously filed amended federal income tax return. As a decrease of up to $0.3 million inresult, the Company no longer has unrecognized tax benefits relating to federal deductions may be necessary within the next twelve months.benefits.
Interest and Penalties The Company had no accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2023. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $0.10.2 millionas of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.2022.
Tax ExaminationsCertain of the Company's subsidiaries are currently under examination by Federal and various state jurisdictions for tax years ranging from 20142019 to 20192021. At the completion of these examinations, management does not expect any adjustments that would have a material impact on the Company's effective tax rate. Years subsequent to 2017 remain subject to examination.
Note 5 — Accounts Receivable Securitization
On October 3, 2022, the Company entered into the 2022 RSA, which further amended the 2021 RSA. The 2022 RSA is a secured borrowing that is collateralized by the Company's eligible receivables, for which the Company is the servicing agent. The Company's receivable originator subsidiaries sell, on a revolving basis, undivided interests in all of their eligible accounts receivable to Swift Receivables Company II, LLC ("SRCII") who in turn sells a variable percentage ownership in those receivables to the various purchasers. The Company's eligible receivables are included in "Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts" in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company's eligible receivables related to the 2021 RSA generally have high credit quality, as determined by the obligor's corporate credit rating.
The 20212022 RSA is subject to fees, various affirmative and negative covenants, representations and warranties, and default and termination provisions customary for facilities of this type. The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2022.2023. Collections on the underlying receivables by the Company are held for the benefit of SRCII and the various purchasers and are unavailable to satisfy claims of the Company and its subsidiaries.
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The following table summarizes the key terms of the 20212022 RSA (dollars in thousands):
2022 RSA
(Dollars in thousands)
Effective dateApril 23, 2021October 3, 2022
Final maturity dateApril 23, 2024October 1, 2025
Borrowing capacity$400,000475,000 
Accordion option 1
$100,000 
Unused commitment fee rate 2
20 to 40 basis points
Program fees on outstanding balances 3
one month LIBORSOFR + credit adjustment spread 10 basis points + 82.5 basis points
1The accordion option increases the maximum borrowing capacity, subject to participation of the purchasers.
2The 20212022 RSA commitment fees ratefee rates are based on the percentage of the maximum borrowing capacity utilized.
3As identified within the 20212022 RSA, the lender can trigger an amendment by identifying and deciding upon a replacement for LIBOR.SOFR.
Availability under the 20212022 RSA is calculated as follows:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Borrowing base, based on eligible receivablesBorrowing base, based on eligible receivables$400,000 $400,000 Borrowing base, based on eligible receivables$381,000 $456,400 
Less: outstanding borrowings 1
Less: outstanding borrowings 1
(279,000)(279,000)
Less: outstanding borrowings 1
(339,000)(419,000)
Less: outstanding letters of credit(65,300)(65,300)
Availability under accounts receivable securitization facilitiesAvailability under accounts receivable securitization facilities$55,700 $55,700 Availability under accounts receivable securitization facilities$42,000 $37,400 
1Outstanding borrowings are included in "Accounts receivable securitization" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are offset by deferred loan costs of $0.4 million as of June 30, 20222023 and $0.5 million as of December 31, 2021.2022, respectively. Interest accrued on the aggregate principal balance at a rate of 1.9%6.1% and 0.9%5.1% as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
Refer to Note 12 for information regarding the fair value of the 20212022 RSA.
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Note 6 — Debt and Financing
Other than the Company's accounts receivable securitization as discussed in Note 5, the Company's long-term debt consisted of the following:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
2021 Term Loan A-1, due December 3, 2022, net 1 2
$169,853 $199,676 
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 3, 2024, net 1 2
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 3, 2024, net 1 2
199,681 199,607 
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 3, 2024, net 1 2
199,828 199,755 
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 3, 2026, net 1 2
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 3, 2026, net 1 2
798,528 798,352 
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 3, 2026, net 1 2
798,882 798,705 
2023 Term Loan, due September 3, 2026, net 1 3
2023 Term Loan, due September 3, 2026, net 1 3
249,002 — 
Prudential Notes, net 1
Prudential Notes, net 1
39,113 47,265 
Prudential Notes, net 1
28,206 35,960 
OtherOther4,062 5,069 Other2,009 3,042 
Total long-term debt, including current portionTotal long-term debt, including current portion1,211,237 1,249,969 Total long-term debt, including current portion1,277,927 1,037,462 
Less: current portion of long-term debtLess: current portion of long-term debt(182,620)(212,417)Less: current portion of long-term debt(12,723)(12,794)
Long-term debt, less current portionLong-term debt, less current portion$1,028,617 $1,037,552 Long-term debt, less current portion$1,265,204 $1,024,668 
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Total long-term debt, including current portionTotal long-term debt, including current portion$1,211,237 $1,249,969 Total long-term debt, including current portion$1,277,927 $1,037,462 
2021 Revolver, due September 3, 2026 1 3
129,000 260,000 
2021 Revolver, due September 3, 2026 1 4
2021 Revolver, due September 3, 2026 1 4
210,000 43,000 
Long-term debt, including revolving line of creditLong-term debt, including revolving line of credit$1,340,237 $1,509,969 Long-term debt, including revolving line of credit$1,487,927 $1,080,462 
1Refer to Note 12 for information regarding the fair value of debt.
2As of June 30, 2022,2023, the carrying amounts of the 2021 Term Loan A-1, 2021 Term Loan A-2 and 2021 Term Loan A-3 werenet of $0.1 million, $0.3$0.2 million and $1.5$1.1 million in deferred loan costs, respectively. As of December 31, 2021,2022, the carrying amounts of the 2021 Term Loan A-1, 2021 Term Loan A-2 and 2021 Term Loan A-3 werenet of $0.3 million, $0.4$0.2 million and $1.6$1.3 million in deferred loan costs, respectively.
3As of June 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the 2023 Term Loan was net of $1.0 million in deferred loan costs.
4The Company also had outstanding letters of credit of $99.0$11.3 million and $64.0$15.8 million under the 2021 Revolver, primarily related to workers' compensation and self-insurance liabilities at June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company also had outstanding letters of credit of $245.8 million and $173.1 million under a separate bilateral agreement which do not impact the availability of the 2021 Revolver as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
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Credit Agreements
2021 Debt Agreement — On September 3, 2021, the Company entered into the $2.3 billion 2021 Debt Agreement (an unsecured credit facility), with a group of banks, replacing the 2017 Debt Agreement and the July 2021 Term Loan.Company's prior debt agreements. The following table presents the key terms of the 2021 Debt Agreement:
2021 Term Loan A-12021 Term Loan A-22021 Term Loan A-3
2021 Revolver 2
2021 Term Loan A-22021 Term Loan A-3
2021 Revolver 2
2021 Debt Agreement Terms2021 Debt Agreement Terms(Dollars in thousands)2021 Debt Agreement Terms(Dollars in thousands)
Maximum borrowing capacityMaximum borrowing capacity$200,000$200,000$800,000$1,100,000Maximum borrowing capacity$200,000$800,000$1,100,000
Final maturity dateFinal maturity dateDecember 3, 2022September 3, 2024September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Final maturity dateSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2026September 3, 2026
Interest rate margin reference rateInterest rate margin reference rateBSBYBSBYBSBYBSBYInterest rate margin reference rateBSBYBSBYBSBY
Interest rate minimum margin 1
Interest rate minimum margin 1
0.75%0.75%0.88%0.88%
Interest rate minimum margin 1
0.75%0.88%0.88%
Interest rate maximum margin 1
Interest rate maximum margin 1
1.38%1.38%1.50%1.50%
Interest rate maximum margin 1
1.38%1.50%1.50%
Minimum principal payment — amountMinimum principal payment — amount$—$—$10,000$—Minimum principal payment — amount$—$10,000$—
Minimum principal payment — frequencyMinimum principal payment — frequencyOnceOnceQuarterlyOnceMinimum principal payment — frequencyOnceQuarterlyOnce
Minimum principal payment — commencement dateMinimum principal payment — commencement dateDecember 3, 2022September 3, 2024September 30, 2024September 3, 2026Minimum principal payment — commencement dateSeptember 3, 2024September 30, 2024September 3, 2026
1The interest rate margin for the 2021 Term Loans and 2021 Revolver is based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. As of June 30, 2022,2023, interest accrued at 1.83%5.98% on the 2021 Term LoansLoan A-2, 6.11% on the 2021 Term Loan A-3, and 1.95%6.17% on the 2021 Revolver.
2The commitment fee for the unused portion of the 2021 Revolver is based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio, and ranges from 0.1% to 0.2%. As of June 30, 2022,2023, commitment fees on the unused portion of the 2021 Revolver accrued at 0.1% and outstanding letter of credit fees accrued at 1.0%.
Pursuant to the 2021 Debt Agreement, the 2021 Revolver and the 2021 Term Loans contain certain financial covenants with respect to a maximum net leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio. The 2021 Debt Agreement provides flexibility regarding the use of proceeds from asset sales, payment of dividends, stock repurchases, and equipment financing. In addition to the financial covenants, the 2021 Debt Agreement includes usual and customary events of default for a facility of this nature and provides that, upon the occurrence and continuation of an event of default, payment of all amounts payable under the 2021 Debt Agreement may be accelerated, and the lenders' commitments may be terminated. The 2021 Debt Agreement contains certain usual and customary restrictions and covenants relating to, among other things, dividends (which are restricted only if a default or event of default occurs and is continuing or would result therefrom), liens, affiliate transactions, and other indebtedness. As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the 2021 Debt Agreement.
Borrowings under the 2021 Debt Agreement are made by Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. and are guaranteed by certain of the Company's material domestic subsidiaries (other than its captive insurance subsidiaries, driving academy subsidiary, and bankruptcy-remote special purpose subsidiary).
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2023 Term Loan —On June 22, 2023, the Company entered into the $250.0 million 2023 Term Loan (an unsecured credit facility) with a group of banks. The 2023 Term Loan matures on September 3, 2026. There are no scheduled principal payments due until maturity. The 2023 Term Loan contains terms similar to the 2021 Debt Agreement. The proceeds received from the 2023 Term Loan were used to pay fees, commissions and expenses in connection with the Company's acquisition of U.S. Xpress. The interest rate applicable to the 2023 Term Loan is subject to a leverage-based grid and as of June 30, 2023 is equal to SOFR plus the 0.1% SOFR adjustment plus 1.375%. As of June 30, 2023, interest accrued at 6.58% on the 2023 Term Loan.

ACT's Prudential Notes — The 2021 Prudential Notes allow ACT to borrow up to $125.0 million, less amounts currently outstanding with Prudential Capital Group, provided that certain financial ratios are maintained. The 2021 Prudential Notes have interest rates ranging from 4.05% to 4.40% and various maturity dates ranging from October 2023 through January 2028. The 2021 Prudential Notes are unsecured and contain usual and customary restrictions on, among other things, the ability to make certain payments to stockholders, similar to the provisions of the Company's 2021 Debt Agreement. As of June 30, 2022,2023, ACT had $87.9$98.2 million available for issuance under the agreement.
Fair Value Measurement — See Note 12 for fair value disclosures regarding the Company's debt instruments.
Note 7 — Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Net periodic pension income and benefits paid during the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were immaterial.
Assumptions
A weighted-average discount rate of 4.86% was used to determine benefit obligations as of June 30, 2023.
The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine net periodic pension cost:
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2023202220232022
Discount rate4.65 %3.38 %4.76 %2.89 %
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets6.00 %6.00 %6.00 %6.00 %
Refer to Note 12 for additional information regarding fair value measurements of the Company's investments.
Note 8 — Purchase Commitments
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase revenue equipment of $533.2 million in the remainder of 2023 ($351.4 million of which were tractor commitments), and none thereafter. These purchases may be financed through any combination of finance leases, operating leases, debt, proceeds from sales of existing equipment, and cash flows from operations.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase facilities and non-revenue equipment of $47.4 million in the remainder of 2023, $15.9 million from 2024 through 2025, $1.0 million from 2026 through 2027, and none thereafter. Factors such as costs and opportunities for future terminal expansions may change the amount of such expenditures.
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Note 7 — Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Net periodic pension income and benefits paid during the quarter-to-date and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2022 were immaterial.
Assumptions
A weighted-average discount rate of 4.33% was used to determine benefit obligations as of June 30, 2022.
The following weighted-average assumptions were used to determine net periodic pension cost:
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222022
Discount rate3.38 %2.89 %
Expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets6.00 %6.00 %
Refer to Note 12 for additional information regarding fair value measurements of the Company's investments.
Note 8 — Purchase Commitments
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase revenue equipment of $554.6 million in the remainder of 2022 ($419.0 million of which were tractor commitments), $87.8 million in 2023 ($79.6 million of which were tractor commitments), and none thereafter. These purchases may be financed through any combination of finance leases, operating leases, debt, proceeds from sales of existing equipment, and cash flows from operations.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had outstanding commitments to purchase facilities and non-revenue equipment of $47.3 million in the remainder of 2022, $14.2 million from 2023 through 2024, $1.2 million from 2025 through 2026, and none thereafter. Factors such as costs and opportunities for future terminal expansions may change the amount of such expenditures.
Note 9 — Contingencies and Legal Proceedings
Legal Proceedings
The Company is party to certain legal proceedings incidental to its business. The majority of these claims relate to bodily injury, property damage, cargo and workers' compensation incurred in the transportation of freight, as well as certain class action litigation related to personnel and employment matters. We record a liability when we believe that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Information is provided below regarding the nature, status, and contingent loss amounts, if any, associated with the Company's pending legal matters.matters that may be material to the Company. There are inherent uncertainties in these legal matters, some of which are beyond management's control, making the ultimate outcomes difficult to predict. Moreover, management's views and estimates related to these matters may change in the future, as new events and circumstances arise and the matters continue to develop. Cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these contingencies.
The Company has made accruals with respect to its legal matters where appropriate, which are included in "Accrued liabilities" in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has recorded an aggregate accrual of approximately $15.9$11.0 million, relating to the Company's outstanding legal proceedings as of June 30, 2022.
Based on management's present knowledge of the facts and (in certain cases) advice of outside counsel, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's overall financial position, operating results, or cash flows after taking into account any existing accruals. However, actual outcomes could be material to the Company's financial position, operating results, or cash flows for any particular period.
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2023.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND PAY PRACTICES MATTERS
California Wage, Meal, and Rest Class Actions
The plaintiffs generally allege one or more of the following: that the Company 1) failed to pay the California minimum wage; 2) failed to provide proper meal and rest periods; 3) failed to timely pay wages upon separation from employment; 4) failed to pay for all hours worked; 5) failed to pay overtime; 6) failed to properly reimburse work-related expenses; and 7) failed to provide accurate wage statements.
Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s)Date institutedCourt or agency currently pending in
John Burnell 1
Swift Transportation Co., IncMarch 22, 2010United States District Court for the Central District of California
James R. Rudsell 1
Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC and Swift Transportation CompanyApril 5, 2012United States District Court for the Central District of California
Recent Developments and Current Status
In April 2019, the parties reached settlement of this matter. In January 2020, the court granted final approval of the settlement. Two objectors appealed the court’s decision granting final approval of the settlement. The likelihood that a loss has been incurred is probable and estimable, and the loss has accordingly been accrued as of June 30, 2022.2023. The Company paid this settlement on July 10, 2023.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR MATTERS
Ninth Circuit Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action
The putative class alleges that Swift misclassified independent contractors as independent contractors, instead of employees, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state laws. The lawsuit also raises certain related issues with respect to the lease agreements that certain independent contractors have entered into with Interstate Equipment Leasing, LLC. The putative class seeks unpaid wages, liquidated damages, interest, other costs, and attorneys' fees.
Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s)Date institutedCourt or agency currently pending in
Joseph Sheer, Virginia Van Dusen, Jose Motolinia, Vickii Schwalm, Peter Wood 1
Swift Transportation Co., Inc., Interstate Equipment Leasing, Inc., Jerry Moyes, and Chad KillebrewDecember 22, 2009United States District Court of Arizona and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Recent Developments and Current Status
In January 2020, the court granted final approval of the settlement in this matter. In March 2020, the Company paid the settlement amount approved by the court. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has an accrual for anticipated costs associated with finalizing this matter.
1    Individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated.
Self Insurance
Effective March 1, 2022, ACT retains a $10.0 million self-insured retention per occurrence, as compared to the previous policy period, which included $2.0 million per occurrence with a $5.0 million annual corridor deductible subject to a $10.0 million three-year policy term aggregate cap. This was the only material change related to our self insurance policies during the first half of 2022.
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Note 10 — Share Repurchase Plans
On November 30, 2020, the Company announced that the Board approved the repurchase of up to $250.0 million worth of the Company's outstanding common stock (the "2020 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan").
On April 25, 2022, the Company announced that the Board approved the repurchase of up to $350.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock (the "2022 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan"). With the adoption of the 2022 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan, the Company terminated the 2020 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan, which had approximately $42.8 million of authorized purchases remaining upon termination.
The Company made no share repurchases during the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2023.$0
The following table presents the Company's repurchases of its common stock during 2022 under the respective share repurchase plans, excluding advisory fees:
Share Repurchase PlanShare Repurchase PlanQuarter-to-Date June 30, 2022Year-to-Date June 30, 2022Share Repurchase PlanQuarter-to-Date June 30, 2022Year-to-Date June 30, 2022
Board Approval DateBoard Approval DateAuthorized AmountSharesAmountSharesAmountBoard Approval DateAuthorized AmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
(shares and dollars in thousands)(shares and dollars in thousands)
November 24, 2020 1
$250,00098 $5,101 2,821 $149,982 
November 24, 2020November 24, 2020$250,00098 $5,101 2,821 $149,982 
April 19, 2022 1
April 19, 2022 1
$350,0003,180 $149,959 3,180 $149,959 
April 19, 2022 1
$350,0003,180 $149,959 3,180 $149,959 
3,278 $155,060 6,001 $299,941 3,278 $155,060 6,001 $299,941 
Quarter-to-Date June 30, 2021Year-to-Date June 30, 2021
November 24, 2020 1
$250,000— $— 1,303 $53,661 
1    $200.0 million remained available under the 2022 Knight-Swift Repurchase Plan as of June 30, 2022. $192.8 million remained available under the 2020 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan as of2023 and December 31, 20212022.
Note 11 — Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Earnings per share, basic and diluted, as presented in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, are calculated by dividing net income attributable to Knight-Swift by the respective weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.
The following table reconciles basic weighted average shares outstanding to diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021 2023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Basic weighted average common shares outstandingBasic weighted average common shares outstanding162,365 165,577 163,863 165,751 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding161,116 162,365 161,018 163,863 
Dilutive effect of equity awardsDilutive effect of equity awards801 1,008 938 999 Dilutive effect of equity awards824 801 899 938 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstandingDiluted weighted average common shares outstanding163,166 166,585 164,801 166,750 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding161,940 163,166 161,917 164,801 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted earnings per share 1
575 31 341 47 
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from earnings per diluted share 1
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from earnings per diluted share 1
110 575 61 341 
1    Shares were excluded from the dilutive-effect calculation because the outstanding awards' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock for the periods presented.
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Note 12 — Fair Value Measurement
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company's major categories of financial assets and liabilities:
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets CaptionCarrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets CaptionCarrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Financial Assets:Financial Assets:Financial Assets:
Equity method investmentsEquity method investmentsOther long-term assets$96,098 $96,098 $75,769 $75,769 Equity method investmentsOther long-term assets$90,095 $90,095 $103,517 $103,517 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securitiesOther long-term assets15,859 15,859 74,201 74,201 Investments in equity securitiesOther long-term assets3,054 3,054 1,668 1,668 
Convertible noteConvertible noteOther current assets10,736 10,736 10,141 10,141 Convertible noteOther current assets11,936 11,936 11,341 11,341 
Financial Liabilities:Financial Liabilities:Financial Liabilities:
2021 Term Loan A-1, due December 2022 1
Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt
– current portion,
Long-term debt – less current portion
$169,853 $170,000 $199,676 $200,000 
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September, 2024 1
Long-term debt – less current portion199,681 200,000 199,607 200,000 
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024 1
2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024 1
Long-term debt – less current portion199,828 200,000 199,755 200,000 
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026 1
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026 1
Long-term debt – less current portion798,528 800,000 798,352 800,000 
2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026 1
Long-term debt – less current portion798,882 800,000 798,705 800,000 
2023 Term Loan, due September 2026 2
2023 Term Loan, due September 2026 2
Long-term debt – less current portion249,002 250,000 — — 
2021 Revolver, due September 20262021 Revolver, due September 2026Revolving line of credit129,000 129,000 260,000 260,000 2021 Revolver, due September 2026Revolving line of credit210,000 210,000 43,000 43,000 
2021 Prudential Notes 2
Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt
– current portion,
Long-term debt – less current portion
39,113 39,184 47,265 47,354 
2021 RSA, due April 2024 3
Accounts receivable securitization278,594 279,000 278,483 279,000 
2021 Prudential Notes 3
2021 Prudential Notes 3
Finance lease liabilities and long-term debt
– current portion,
Long-term debt – less current portion
28,206 28,242 35,960 36,014 
2022 RSA, due October 2025 4
2022 RSA, due October 2025 4
Accounts receivable securitization338,641 339,000 418,561 419,000 
Contingent considerationContingent considerationAccrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities14,817 14,817 13,100 13,100 Contingent considerationAccrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities1,717 1,717 4,217 4,217 
1As of June 30, 2022,2023, the carrying amounts of the 2021 Term Loan A-1, 2021 Term Loan A-2 and 2021 Term Loan A-3 were net of $0.1 million, $0.3$0.2 million and $1.5$1.1 million in deferred loan costs, respectively. As of December 31, 2021,2022, the carrying amounts of the 2021 Term Loan A-1, 2021 Term Loan A-2 and 2021 Term Loan A-3 were net of $0.3 million, $0.4$0.2 million and $1.6$1.3 million in deferred loan costs, respectively.
2As of June 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the 2023 Term Loan was net of $1.0 million in deferred loan costs.
3As of June 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the 2021 Prudential Notes was net of approximately $36,000 in deferred loan costs and included $1.4 millionin fair value adjustments. As of December 31, 2022, the carrying amount of the 2021 Prudential Notes was net of$0.1 million in deferred loan costs and included $2.0 million in fair value adjustments. As of December 31, 2021, the carrying amount of the 2021 Prudential Notes was net of $0.1 $0.1 million in deferred loan costs and included $2.41.7 million in fair value adjustments.
34The carrying amount of the 20212022 RSA was net of $0.4 million and $0.5 million in deferred loan costs as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021, respectively2022..
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Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Assets) The following table depicts the level in the fair value hierarchy of the inputs used to estimate the fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Estimated Fair ValueLevel 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 InputsUnrealized Gain (Loss) PositionEstimated Fair ValueLevel 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 InputsUnrealized Gain (Loss) Position
(In thousands)(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2022
As of June 30, 2023As of June 30, 2023
Convertible notes 1
Convertible notes 1
$10,736 $— $— $10,736 $736 
Convertible notes 1
$11,936 $— $— $11,936 $1,936 
Investments in equity securities 2
Investments in equity securities 2
15,859 15,859 — — (42,888)
Investments in equity securities 2
3,054 3,054 — — (49,532)
As of December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2022As of December 31, 2022
Convertible notes 1
Convertible notes 1
$10,141 $— $— $10,141 $141 
Convertible notes 1
$11,341 $— $— $11,341 $1,341 
Investments in equity securities 2
Investments in equity securities 2
74,201 74,201 — — 14,456 
Investments in equity securities 2
1,668 1,668 — — (50,918)
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1Convertible notes The condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income include the fair value activities from the Company's convertible notes within "Other income (expenses) income,, net". The estimated fair value is based on probability-weighted discounted cash flow analysis of the corresponding pay-off/redemption.
Quarter-to-date Gain (Loss) Activities: DuringThe Company recognized unrealized gains of $0.3 million during the quarterquarters ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $0.3 million of unrealized gains associated with a $10.0 million face value convertible note entered into in November of 2021. During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized an unrealized gain on its convertible note with Embark of $12.6 million. The Embark convertible note balance is excluded from the June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021 convertible notes balances in the table above, as it was converted to an equity security in November of 2021.2022.
Year-to-date Gain (Loss) Activities: DuringThe Company recognized unrealized gains of $0.6 million during the year-to-date periodperiods ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $0.6 million of unrealized gains associated with the $10.0 million face value convertible note, discussed above. During the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized an unrealized gain on its convertible note with Embark of $12.6 million.2023 and 2022.
2Investments in equity securities The condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income include the fair value activities from the Company's investments in equity securities within "Other income (expenses) income,, net". The estimated fair value is based on quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly obtainable.
Quarter-to-date Gain (Loss) Activities: During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized unrealized gains of $0.1 million from the Company's various investments in equity securities. During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized a loss of $30.7 million, consistingwhich consisted of $35.1 million in unrealized losses, primarily from mark-to-market adjustments of the Company's equity investment in Embark. This was partially offset by $4.4 million in realized gains from the Company's other investments in equity securities. During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized a loss of $1.5 million from its other investments in equity securities, which consisted of $2.3 million in unrealized losses, partially offset by $0.8 million in realized gains.
Year-to-date Gain (Loss) Activities: During the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized unrealized gains of $1.4 million from the Company's various investments in equity securities. During the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized a loss of $51.5 million, which consisted of $55.9 million, in unrealized losses, primarily from mark-to-market adjustments of the Company's investment in Embark. This was partially offset by $4.4 million in realized gains from the Company's other investments in equity securities. During the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized an $8.9 million gain from its investments in equity securities, which consisted of $4.6 million in unrealized gains and $4.3 million in realized gains from its other equity investments.
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Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Liabilities) The following table depicts the level in the fair value hierarchy of the inputs used to estimate the fair value of liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Estimated Fair ValueLevel 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 InputsTotal Gain (Loss)Estimated Fair ValueLevel 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 InputsTotal Gain (Loss)
(In thousands)(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2022
As of June 30, 2023As of June 30, 2023
Contingent consideration 1
Contingent consideration 1
$1,717 $— $— $1,717 $2,500 
As of December 31, 2022As of December 31, 2022
Contingent consideration 1
Contingent consideration 1
$14,817 $— $— $14,817 $— 
Contingent consideration 1
$4,217 $— $— $4,217 $— 
As of December 31, 2021
Contingent consideration 1
$13,100 $— $— $13,100 $— 
1Contingent consideration is associated with acquisitions and investments. The Company recognized a gain of $2.5 million during the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2023 and did not recognize any gains (losses) duringin the quarter orand year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 related to the revaluation of these liabilities. Refer to Note 3 for information regarding material components of these liabilities.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (Assets) As of June 30, 2023, the Company had no major categories of assets estimated at fair value that were measured on a nonrecurring basis.
The following table depicts the level in the fair value hierarchy of the inputs used to estimate fair value of assets measured on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:2022:
 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
Estimated Fair ValueLevel 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 InputsTotal Loss
(In thousands)
As of June 30,December 31, 2022
Buildings 1
$— $— $— $— $(810)
As of December 31, 2021
Equipment 2
$— $— $— $— $(299)
1    Reflects the non-cash impairment of building improvements (within the non-reportable segments).
2    Reflects the non-cash impairment
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Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements (Liabilities) As of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the Company had no major categories of liabilities estimated at fair value that were measured on a nonrecurring basis.
Gain on Sale of Revenue EquipmentNet gains on disposals, including disposals of property and equipment classified as assets held for sale, are reported in "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company recorded net gains on disposals of:
$23.014.3 million and $15.1$23.0 million for the quarter-to-date periodsquarters ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
$57.835.2 million and $25.6$57.8 million for the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively.
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Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets The following table sets forth by level the fair value hierarchy of ACT's pension plan financial assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ACT's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Estimated
Fair Value
Level 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 Inputs
(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2022
US equity funds$12,352 $12,352 $— $— 
International equity funds5,200 5,200 — — 
Fixed income funds37,404 37,404 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents936 936 — — 
Total pension plan assets$55,892 $55,892 $— $— 
As of December 31, 2021
US equity funds$14,877 $14,877 $— $— 
International equity funds6,304 6,304 — — 
Fixed income funds47,873 47,873 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents1,413 1,413 — — 
Total pension plan assets$70,467 $70,467 $— $— 
Note 13 — Related Party Transactions
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021
Provided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-Swift
(In thousands)
Facility and Equipment Leases:
Certain affiliates 1
$— $108 $— $88 $— $186 $— $145 
Other Services:
Certain affiliates 1
$33 $$$$38 $18 $13 $18 
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
ReceivablePayableReceivablePayable
(In thousands)
Certain affiliates 1
$23 $61 $14 $44 
1"Certain affiliates" includes entities that are associated with various board members and executives and require approval by the Board prior to completing transactions. Transactions with these entities generally include freight services, facility and equipment leases, equipment sales, and other services.
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:
Estimated
Fair Value
Level 1 InputsLevel 2 InputsLevel 3 Inputs
(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2023
US equity funds$7,469 $7,469 $— $— 
International equity funds3,680 3,680 — — 
Fixed income funds42,824 42,824 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents576 576 — — 
Total pension plan assets$54,549 $54,549 $— $— 
As of December 31, 2022
US equity funds$10,901 $10,901 $— $— 
International equity funds4,828 4,828 — — 
Fixed income funds34,728 34,728 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents2,078 2,078 — — 
Total pension plan assets$52,535 $52,535 $— $— 
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Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2023202220232022
Provided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-SwiftProvided by Knight-SwiftReceived by Knight-Swift
(In thousands)
Facility and Equipment Leases$— $21 $— $108 $— $46 $— $186 
Other Services$— $259 $33 $$27 $393 $38 $18 
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
ReceivablePayableReceivablePayable
(In thousands)
Certain affiliates 1
$— $53 $24 $39 
1"Certain affiliates" includes entities that are associated with various board members and executives and require approval by the Audit Committee of the Board prior to completing transactions. Transactions with these entities generally include facility and equipment leases, equipment sales, and other services.
Note 14 — Financial Information by Segment and Geography
Segment Information
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Revenue:Revenue:(In thousands)Revenue:(In thousands)
TruckloadTruckload$1,188,809 $985,858 $2,269,340 $1,948,805 Truckload$953,659 $1,188,809 $1,965,904 $2,269,340 
LTLLTL283,847 — 538,972 — LTL267,105 283,847 522,409 538,972 
LogisticsLogistics248,662 166,737 530,701 285,624 Logistics119,943 248,662 258,226 530,701 
IntermodalIntermodal132,871 115,378 242,093 222,444 Intermodal104,327 132,871 214,899 242,093 
SubtotalSubtotal$1,854,189 $1,267,973 $3,581,106 $2,456,873 Subtotal$1,445,034 $1,854,189 $2,961,438 $3,581,106 
Non-reportable segmentsNon-reportable segments128,112 66,795 245,751 117,464 Non-reportable segments130,110 128,112 272,096 245,751 
Intersegment eliminationsIntersegment eliminations(21,170)(19,067)(38,737)(35,622)Intersegment eliminations(22,165)(21,170)(43,623)(38,737)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,961,131 $1,315,701 $3,788,120 $2,538,715 Total revenue$1,552,979 $1,961,131 $3,189,911 $3,788,120 
 Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021
Operating income (loss):(In thousands)
Truckload$206,296 $168,457 $411,413 $326,940 
LTL43,767 — 70,144 — 
Logistics43,749 14,356 83,350 21,933 
Intermodal14,172 5,812 29,342 9,269 
Subtotal$307,984 $188,625 $594,249 $358,142 
Non-reportable segments17,794 2,490 29,615 (4,768)
Operating income$325,778 $191,115 $623,864 $353,374 
 Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment:(In thousands)
Truckload$112,719 $105,206 $223,068 $207,091 
LTL15,321 — 30,581 — 
Logistics546 289 1,142 497 
Intermodal4,236 3,940 8,100 7,758 
Subtotal$132,822 $109,435 $262,891 $215,346 
Non-reportable segments14,660 14,171 29,635 28,175 
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment$147,482 $123,606 $292,526 $243,521 
 Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2023202220232022
Operating income (loss):(In thousands)
Truckload$67,911 $206,296 $183,810 $411,413 
LTL30,238 43,767 56,820 70,144 
Logistics9,566 43,749 22,386 83,350 
Intermodal(6,632)14,172 (1,530)29,342 
Subtotal$101,083 $307,984 $261,486 $594,249 
Non-reportable segments(7,053)17,794 (22,669)29,615 
Operating income$94,030 $325,778 $238,817 $623,864 
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2023202220232022
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment:(In thousands)
Truckload$116,430 $112,719 $233,232 $223,068 
LTL16,820 15,321 33,008 30,581 
Logistics987 546 2,030 1,142 
Intermodal4,777 4,236 9,209 8,100 
Subtotal$139,014 $132,822 $277,479 $262,891 
Non-reportable segments17,367 14,660 34,868 29,635 
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment$156,381 $147,482 $312,347 $292,526 
Geographical Information
In the aggregate, total revenue from the Company's international operations was less than 5.0% of consolidated total revenue for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022. Additionally, long-lived assets on the Company's international subsidiary balance sheets were less than 5.0% of consolidated total assets as of June 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report contains certain statements that may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including without limitation:
any projections of or guidance regarding earnings, earnings per share, revenues, cash flows, dividends, capital expenditures, or other financial items,
any statement of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations,
any statements concerning proposed acquisition plans, new services, or developments,
any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and
any statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. 
In this Quarterly Report, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make concerning:
our ability to gain market share and adapt to market conditions, the ability of our infrastructure to support future growth, and the ability, desire, and effects of expanding our service offerings (including expansion of our LTL network), whether we grow organically or through potential acquisitions,
the future impact of acquisitions, including achievement of anticipated synergies and the anticipated risks regarding our acquisitions of ACT and MME,
the future performance of our LTL business, including revenue and margins,
the flexibility of our model to adapt to market conditions,
our ability to recruit and retain qualified driving associates,
future safety performance,
future performance of our segments or businesses,
our ability to gain market share,
the ability, desire,future capital expenditures, equipment prices (including used equipment) and effects of expanding our logistics, brokerage, LTL, and intermodal operations, whether organically or inorganically,
future equipment prices,availability, our equipment purchasing or leasing plans (including containers in our Intermodal segment), and mix of our owned versus leased revenue equipment, and our equipment turnover, (including expected tractor trade-ins),
our ability to sublease equipment to independent contractors,
the impact of pending legal proceedings,
future insurance claims, coverage, coverage limits, premiums, and retention limits, including exposure through our Iron Insurance line of business,
the expected freight environment, including freight demand, capacity, seasonality, and volumes,
economic conditions and growth, including future inflation, consumer spending, supply chain conditions, labor supply and relations, and US Gross Domestic Product ("GDP") changes,
future pricing terms from vendors and suppliers,
expected liquidity and methods for achieving sufficient liquidity, including our expected need or desire to incur indebtedness and our ability to comply with debt covenants,
future fuel prices and availability and the expected impact of fuel efficiency initiatives,
future expenses, including depreciation and amortizations, interest rates, cost structure, and our ability to control costs,
future rates, operating profitability and margin, asset utilization, and return on capital,
future third-party service provider relationships and availability, including pricing terms,
future contracted pay rates with independent contractors, ability to lease equipment to independent contractors, and compensation arrangements with driving associates,
future capital allocation, capital structure, capital requirements, and growth strategies and opportunities,
future share repurchases and dividends,
future tax rates,
expected tractor and trailer fleet age, fleet size, and demand for trailer fleet,
future investment in and deployment of new or updated technology or services,
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our expected need or desire to incur indebtedness and our ability to comply with debt covenants,
future capital expenditures and expected sources of liquidity, capital allocation, capital structure, capital requirements, and growth strategies and opportunities,
expected capital expenditures,
future mix of owned versus leased revenue equipment,
future asset utilization,
future return on capital,
future share repurchases and dividends,
future tax rates,
future trucking industry capacity and balance between industry demand and capacity,
future rates,
future depreciation and amortization,
expected tractor and trailer fleet age,
future investment in and deployment of new or updated technology,
political conditions and regulations, including conflicts, trade regulation, quotas, duties, or tariffs, and any future changes to the foregoing,
future purchased transportation expense,
the U.S. Xpress transaction, including integration efforts and any future effects of the acquisition, and
others.
Such statements may be identified by their use of terms or phrases such as "believe," "may," "could," "will," "would," "should," "expects," "estimates," "designed," "likely," "foresee," "goals," "seek," "target," "forecast," "projects," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," "hopes," "strategy," "potential," "objective," "mission," "continue," "outlook," "feel," and similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, and competitive information. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to materially differ from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Report for the quarter period ended March 31, 2023, Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our 20212022 Annual Report, and various disclosures in our press releases, stockholder reports, and other filings with the SEC.
All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any change in the events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Reference to Glossary of Terms
Certain acronyms and terms used throughout this Quarterly Report are specific to our company, commonly used in our industry, or are otherwise frequently used throughout our document. Definitions for these acronyms and terms are provided in the "Glossary of Terms," available in the front of this document.
Reference to Annual Report
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited) and footnotes included in this Quarterly Report, as well as the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our 20212022 Annual Report.
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Executive Summary
Company Overview
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is one of North America's largest and most diversified freight transportation companies, providing multiple full truckload, LTL, intermodal, and other complementary services. Our objective is to operate our business with industry-leading margins and continued organic growth and growth through acquisitions while providing safe, high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our customers. Knight-Swift uses a nationwide network of business units and terminals in the US and Mexico to serve customers throughout North America. In addition to operating the country's largest truckload fleet, Knight-Swift also contracts with third-party equipment providers to provide a broad range of transportation services to our customers while creating quality driving jobs for our driving associates and successful business opportunities for independent contractors. Our four reportable segments are Truckload, LTL, Logistics, and Intermodal. Additionally, we have various non-reportable segments.
Key Financial Highlights — First Half of 20222023
During the first half of 2022, each reportable segment achieved meaningful revenue growth while improving margins, leading to consolidated revenue growth of 42.5%, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge. Consolidated operating income improved 76.5%decreased 61.7% to $623.9$238.8 million in the first half of 2022,2023, as compared to the same period last year. Net income attributable to Knight-Swift increased by 51.4%decreased 60.8% to $427.8$167.6 million.
Truckload 81.9%90.7% operating ratio during the first half of 2022.2023. The Adjusted Operating Ratio1 improved by 270 basis points to 78.6% for the first half of 2022, supported by a 9.6% increasewas 89.1%, with an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, compared to the same period last year.driven by a 3.0% decrease in miles per tractor and an 11.8% decrease in revenue per tractor.
LTL — 87.0%89.1% operating ratio during the first half of 2022. Yield remains strong and we continue to capture both revenue and cost synergies, leading to an 82.2%2023. The Adjusted Operating Ratio1. was 85.4%, a 320 basis point increase year-over-year, as a result of softer volumes, higher wages, and the decline in fuel surcharge revenue year-over-year.
Logistics — 84.3%91.3% operating ratio during the first half of 2022.2023. The Adjusted Operating Ratio1 was 84.1%90.9%, with operating income improvement of 280.0%. Loadwhile load count grew by 60.9%, leading to an 89.8% increase in revenue, excluding intersegment transactions.decreased 29.2%.
Intermodal — 87.9%100.7% operating ratio during the first half of 2022,2023, with a 790 basis point improvement compared to this time last year, leading to a 216.6%16.3% decrease in average revenue per load, partially offset by an increase in operating income with revenue growthload count of 8.9%, excluding intersegment transactions.6.1% year-over-year.
Non-reportable Segments — Revenue growth of 109.2% was supported by the activities within ourgrew 10.7% year-over-year, though operating segments of insurance, equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, and warehousing, leadingincome fell to a $34.4loss of $22.7 million improvementdriven by a $37.8 million operating loss (or $0.18 per diluted share) in operating incomeour third-party insurance business primarily as a result of increased frequency and unfavorable claim development during the first half of 2022, compared to the same period last year.year and premium collection issues associated with small carriers.
EmbarkAcquisition of U.S. XpressThe value of our 2021 initial investment in Embark declined, resulting in an unrealized loss that negatively impacted earnings per diluted share and Adjusted EPS1 by $0.23 duringHaving closed on July 1, 2023, our synergy teams of leaders from Knight, Swift, and U.S. Xpress are now fully engaged in sharing information, best practices, and further defining opportunities for improvement, and action plans to execute on those opportunities are well under way. We expect to apply a similar approach to integration as we used successfully in the first halfKnight-Swift merger, using cross-functional teams composed of 2022.leaders from Knight, Swift, and U.S. Xpress, and we remain encouraged given the positive outcome of the Knight-Swift merger and certain similarities in this transaction.
Liquidity and Capital — During the first half of 2022,year-to-date period ended June 30, 2023, we generated $720.0$722.2 million in operating cash flows. Ourflows and Free Cash Flow1was $528.7 of $303.1 million. We paid down $38.8 million in long-term debt, $27.6$29.3 million in finance lease liabilities, and $19.8$22.2 million in cashoperating lease liabilities, and $123.0 million on our operating lease liabilities. We also repurchased $299.9revolving credit facilities prior to obtaining financing of $250.0 million worthunder the 2023 Term Loan and $210.0 million from our revolving credit facilities to fund the $444.7 million set aside for escrow associated with the closing of our shares and issued $39.7 million in dividends to our stockholders. Gain on salethe U.S. Xpress acquisition. As of revenue equipment increased to $57.8 million in the first halfJune 30, 2023, we had a balance of 2022, compared to $25.6 million in the first half of 2021.
We ended the first half of 2022 with $198.0$229.0 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, $129.0 million outstanding on the 2021 Revolver, $1.2$1.3 billion face value outstanding on the 2021 Term Loans and $6.62023 Term Loan, and $7.1 billion of stockholders' equity. We do not foresee material liquidity constraints or any issues with our ongoing ability to meet our debt covenants. See discussion under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.
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Key Financial Data and Operating Metrics
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30, Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
2022202120222021 2023202220232022
GAAP financial data:GAAP financial data:(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)GAAP financial data:(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,961,131 $1,315,701 $3,788,120 $2,538,715 Total revenue$1,552,979 $1,961,131 $3,189,911 $3,788,120 
Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surchargeRevenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge$1,694,531 $1,212,872 $3,342,409 $2,345,977 Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge$1,390,448 $1,694,531 $2,840,741 $3,342,409 
Net income attributable to Knight-SwiftNet income attributable to Knight-Swift$219,492 $152,804 $427,829 $282,594 Net income attributable to Knight-Swift$63,326 $219,492 $167,610 $427,829 
Earnings per diluted shareEarnings per diluted share$1.35 $0.92 $2.60 $1.69 Earnings per diluted share$0.39 $1.35 $1.04 $2.60 
Operating ratioOperating ratio83.4 %85.5 %83.5 %86.1 %Operating ratio93.9 %83.4 %92.5 %83.5 %
Non-GAAP financial data:Non-GAAP financial data:Non-GAAP financial data:
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift 1
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift 1
$230,189 $162,998 $455,052 $302,431 
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift 1
$78,618 $230,189 $197,109 $455,052 
Adjusted EPS 1
Adjusted EPS 1
$1.41 $0.98 $2.76 $1.81 
Adjusted EPS 1
$0.49 $1.41 $1.22 $2.76 
Adjusted Operating Ratio 1
Adjusted Operating Ratio 1
79.9 %83.1 %80.3 %83.8 %
Adjusted Operating Ratio 1
91.8 %79.9 %90.2 %80.3 %
Revenue equipment statistics by segment:Revenue equipment statistics by segment:Revenue equipment statistics by segment:
TruckloadTruckloadTruckload
Average tractors 2
Average tractors 2
18,055 18,034 18,010 18,129 
Average tractors 2
17,851 18,055 18,002 18,010 
Average trailers 3
Average trailers 3
73,010 60,858 72,111 60,382 
Average trailers 3
79,911 73,010 79,700 72,111 
LTLLTLLTL
Average tractors 4
Average tractors 4
3,129 N/A3,110 N/A
Average tractors 4
3,163 3,129 3,163 3,110 
Average trailers 5
Average trailers 5
8,402 N/A8,352 N/A
Average trailers 5
8,452 8,402 8,419 8,352 
IntermodalIntermodalIntermodal
Average tractorsAverage tractors623 611 603 605 Average tractors656 623 631 603 
Average containersAverage containers11,491 10,842 11,259 10,844 Average containers12,842 11,491 12,835 11,259 
1Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Operating Ratio are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered alternatives, or superior to, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. However, management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's results of operations. Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Operating Ratio are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," below.
2Our tractor fleet within the Truckload segment had a weighted average age of 2.72.6 years and 2.42.7 years as of June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
3Second quarter 2022Our average trailers includes 8,377 and 6,014 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments. Second quarter 2021 does not include 5,201 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments. segments for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our trailer fleet within the Truckload segment had a weighted average age of 8.610.0 years and 8.38.6 years as of June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
The year-to-date period ending June 30, 2022Our average trailers includes 8,683 and 6,783 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments. Thesegments for the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2021 does not include 5,481 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments.2023 and 2022, respectively.
4Our LTL tractor fleet had a weighted average age of 4.64.2 years and 4.6 years as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, andrespectively. Our LTL tractor fleet includes 604 and 700 tractors from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our LTL tractor fleet includes 611 and 698 tractors from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended period June 30, 2023 and 2022., respectively.
5Our LTL trailer fleet had a weighted average age of 8.08.4 years and 8.0 years as of June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our LTL trailer fleet includes 778 and i962 trailers from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarters ended June 30, 2023ncludes 962 and 2022, respectively. Our LTL trailer fleet includes 778 and 935 trailers from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended period June 30, 2023 and 2022.

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Market Trends and Outlook
The national unemployment rate remained atwas 3.6%1 from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022, as compared to 5.9%1 as of June 30, 2021.2023, as compared to 3.6%1 as of June 30, 2022. The US gross domestic product, which is the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, decreasedincreased by 0.9%2.4%2 on a year-over-year basis, per preliminary third-party forecasts. The decrease,increase, compared to 2021,the 2022 decrease of 0.9%, reflected decreasesincreases in private inventory investment, residentialconsumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment, federal government spending, state and local government spending, private inventory investment, and nonresidential fixed investmentfederal government spending that were partly offset by increasesdecreases in exports and personal consumption expenditures.residential fixed investment. Early estimates of the second quarter 20222023 US employment cost index indicate a year-over-year increase of 5.1%4.5%1 and a sequential increase of 1.3%1.0%1.
The freight market outlook for the second halfremainder of 20222023 includes the following:
Overall consumerContinued softness in freight demand moderatesthrough the third quarter with modest seasonal uplift in the fourth quarter;
Continued declineNon-contract rates improve modestly after bottoming in non-contract opportunitiesthe second quarter but remain below contract rates through the third quarter while contract rate declines slow sequentially;
Less visibility on peak season surgeCapacity continues to exit at an accelerating rate;
StrongExpect trailer pool service, which facilitates preloaded trailer pick-ups and/or drop trailer deliveries, to continue to be a differentiator when demand for trailer pools continues
Depressed spot rates combined with higher fuel, maintenance, and equipment costs disincentivize new entrants and pressure highly leveraged carriersrecovers;
LTL demand under modest pressure but remains strong with increases in revenue per hundredweight remaining in the double digits year-over-yearmore stable than truckload;
Sourcing and retaining drivers improves but remains challengingLTL year-over-year improvement in revenue, excluding fuel surcharge per hundredweight;
Inflationary pressureCost per mile stabilizes on equipment, maintenance, labor, and other cost items continuesa year-over-year basis in the back half of the year;
Used equipment market normalizesEquipment availability continues to improve;
Demand for used tractors weakens as small carriers struggle; and
Labor alternatives in the year progressesgeneral economy remain attractive, providing a headwind to hiring and utilization until freight conditions improve.
Based on the above market factors, our Company outlook for the remainder of 2023 includes the following:
Legacy Knight-Swift business
Truckload rates continue to be pressured, with a year-over-year decrease in overall revenue per mile of high single to low double digits for the full year;
Truckload tractor count down modestly with miles per tractor improving on a year-over-year basis in the second half of 2022 includes the following:
Rates inflect negatively year-over-year late in the third quarter and into the fourth quarter as the moderating spot market yields less non-contract opportunitiesyear;
Stable truck countLTL revenue, excluding fuel surcharge increases modestly year-over-year with a modest sequential improvement in miles per tractorrelatively stable margin profile and typical seasonality;
Year-over-year increases in LTL revenue with improved margins
Increased Logistics load volumes offset by a reducedvolume and revenue per load remains under pressure into the third quarter before improving sequentially in the fourth quarter, with an operating ratio inof approximately 90% for the high 80syear;
Intermodal margins to remain inoperating ratio roughly breakeven for the double digitsfull year with volumes improving year-over-yearup year over year; and
ContinuedNon-reportable segments to have modest revenue growth in revenuefor the year and operating income withinin the non-reportable segmentssecond half roughly in line on a year-over-year basis as insurance losses are expected to moderate.
Inflationary pressure in most cost areas including maintenance, equipment,Combined Knight-Swift and non-driving laborU.S. Xpress
Equipment gains to be approximately $20 – $25in the range of $10 million in total for the rest of the yearto $15 million quarterly;
IncreasedExpect approximately $20 million increase in interest rates expected to negatively impact earningsexpense in the backsecond half of 2023 as compared to the yearfirst half, reflecting approximately $800 million additional debt from U.S. Xpress acquisition and assuming the Federal Reserve rate hiking cycle is nearly complete;
Net cash capital expenditures expected range of $550 – $600 million for the full year 2022, excluding potential acquisitions2023 expected range of $700 million – $750 million, which has been updated from $640 million to $690 million to include anticipated expenditures for U.S. Xpress; and
ApproximateExpected tax rate of 25% to 26% for the full year 20222023.
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In addition to the above, we expect the Truckload segment will remain resilient and continue to operate efficiently and the Logistics segment will continue to provide value to our customers through our power-only and traditional brokerage service offerings. Our ACT and MME teams are working together to further build out a super-regional network that we expect will provide additional yield and revenue opportunities. As of the fourth quarter of 2022, ACT and MME are on the same platform. We experienced some challenges in the integration, but believe the material challenges were addressed during the first quarter of 2023. The Intermodal segment continues to build out its network that aligns with our new rail partners. Our non-reportable segments are further expanding to complement our other service offerings.offerings even as we work to improve the underwriting profitability of our insurance program as well as reduce our exposure to small carrier risk in the current market.
We anticipate that rent expense as a percentage of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, will increase over the remainder of 2023 as we incorporate equipment from U.S. Xpress's lease portfolio into our fleet. We anticipate that depreciation and amortization expense will increase, and rental expense will correspondingly decrease, as a percentage of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, as we intend to purchase, rather than enter into operating leases, for a majority of our revenue equipment, terminal improvements, or terminal expansions in the remainder of 2022.2023. With significant tightening in the insurance markets, we may also experience changes in premiums, retention limits, and excess coverage limits in the remainder of 2022.2023. While fuel expense is generally offset by fuel surcharge revenue, our fuel expense, net of truckload and LTL fuel surcharge revenue, may increase in the future, particularly during periods of sharply rising fuel prices. In periods of declining prices the opposite is true. Overall, we remain committed to long-term profitability as we continue to leverage opportunities across the Knight-Swift brands, and efficiently deploy our assets, while maintaining a relentless focus on cost control. This includes seeking acquisition opportunities to improve earnings, gain customers, and reach more professional drivers, as illustrated by the acquisition of U.S. Xpress and our intention to expand the geographic footprint of our LTL network.
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1Source: bls.gov
2Source: bea.gov
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Results of Operations — Summary
Note: In accordance with the accounting treatment applicable to each of our 2021 acquisitions, Knight-Swift's reported results do not include the operating results of the acquired entities prior to the respective acquisition dates. Accordingly, comparisons between the Company's second quarter and first half 2022 results and prior periods may not be meaningful.
Operating Results: Second Quarter 20222023 Compared to Second Quarter 20212022
The $66.7$156.2 million increasedecrease in net income attributable to Knight-Swift to $219.5$63.3 million during the second quarter of 20222023 from $152.8$219.5 million during the same period last year includes the following:
Contributor — $37.8138.4 million increasedecrease in operating income within our Truckload segment, driven by an 11.2% increase insegment. Quarter-over-quarter miles per tractor decreased 3.3% during the second quarter of 2023, and revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions.
Contributor — $43.8 million of operating income from our LTL segment in the second quarter of 2022.
Contributor — $29.4 million increase in operating income within our Logistics segment. Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions increaseddeclined by 52.5%, as we grew load count by 48.2% while increasing revenue per load by 2.9%15.5%.
Contributor — $8.4$34.2 million improvementdecrease in operating income within our Logistics segment due to 35.0% decline in load count.
Contributor — $20.8 million decrease in operating income within our Intermodal segment, supporteddriven by a 24.5% decrease in revenue growth of 15.2%.per load, partially offset by a 4.0% increase in load count.
Contributor — $15.3$24.8 million increasedecrease in operating income within the non-reportable segments, supportedprimarily due to a $15.0 million operating loss from our Iron Insurance line of business.
Contributor —$13.5 million decrease in operating income within our LTL segment partly due to a 3.9% decrease in shipments per day.
Contributor —$15.0 million increase in consolidated interest expense primarily driven by revenue growth of $61.3 million from the insurance, equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, and warehousing operating segments.higher interest rates.
Offset — $42.435.3 million reductionincrease in "Other income (expenses) income,, net," primarily driven by an unrealized loss from the mark-to-market adjustment ofon our investment in Embark recorded in the second quarter of 2022 compared toand a net gain inrecorded within our portfolio of investments during the samesecond quarter of last year.2023.
Offset $20.350.1 million increasedecrease in consolidated income tax expense, primarily due to an increase in income before income taxes.a reduction of pre-tax income. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 25.9% for the second quarter of 2023, and 24.7% for the second quarter of 2022 and 25.3% for the second quarter of 2021.2022.
Operating Results: First Half of 20222023 Compared to First Half of 20212022
The $145.2$260.2 million increasedecrease in net income attributable to Knight-Swift to $427.8$167.6 million during the first half of 20222023 from $282.6$427.8 million during the same period last year includes the following:
Contributor $84.5227.6 million increasedecrease in operating income within our Truckload segment, driven by a 9.6% increase insegment. Miles per tractor decreased 3.0% during the first half of 2023, and revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions.transactions declined by 11.8%.
Contributor — $70.1$61.0 million ofdecrease in operating income within our Logistics segment due to a 29.2% decline in load count.
Contributor — $30.9 million decrease in operating income within our Intermodal segment, driven by a 16.3% decrease in revenue per load.
Contributor — $52.3 million decrease in operating income within the non-reportable segments, primarily due to a $37.8 million operating loss from our LTL segment in the first halfIron Insurance line of 2022.business.
Contributor — $61.431.4 million increase in operating income within our Logistics segment. Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions, increasedconsolidated interest expense primarily driven by 89.8%, as load volumes grew by 60.9% while revenue per load increased by 18.0%.higher interest rates.
Contributor — $20.1$13.3 million improvementdecrease in operating income within our IntermodalLTL segment supported by revenue growth, as revenuepartly due to a 4.7% decrease in shipments per load increased 37.8% and rail congestion and allocations reduced load counts by 21.0%.
Contributor — $34.4 million increase in operating income within the non-reportable segments, supported by revenue growth of $128.3 million from the insurance, equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, and warehousing operating segments.day.
Offset — $72.9$59.4 million reductionincrease in "Other income (expenses) income,, net," primarily driven by an unrealized loss from the mark-to-market adjustment ofon our investment in Embark compared to a gainrecorded in the first half of 2021.2022 and a net gain recorded within our portfolio of investments during the first half of 2023.
Offset $44.2$86.6 million increasedecrease in consolidated income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in income before income taxes.a reduction of pre-tax income. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 24.7% for the first half of 2023, and 24.8% for the first half of 2022 and 25.5% for the first half of 2021.2022.
Our results are further discussed in "Results of Operations — Consolidated Operating and Other Expenses".
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Results of Operations — Segment Review
The Company has four reportable segments: Truckload, LTL, Logistics, and Intermodal, as well as certain non-reportable segments.
Consolidating Tables for Total Revenue and Operating Income (Loss)
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Revenue:Revenue:(In thousands)Revenue:(In thousands)
TruckloadTruckload$1,188,809 $985,858 $2,269,340 $1,948,805 Truckload$953,659 $1,188,809 $1,965,904 $2,269,340 
LTLLTL283,847 — 538,972 — LTL267,105 283,847 522,409 538,972 
LogisticsLogistics248,662 166,737 530,701 285,624 Logistics119,943 248,662 258,226 530,701 
IntermodalIntermodal132,871 115,378 242,093 222,444 Intermodal104,327 132,871 214,899 242,093 
SubtotalSubtotal$1,854,189 $1,267,973 $3,581,106 $2,456,873 Subtotal$1,445,034 $1,854,189 $2,961,438 $3,581,106 
Non-reportable segmentsNon-reportable segments128,112 66,795 245,751 117,464 Non-reportable segments130,110 128,112 272,096 245,751 
Intersegment eliminationsIntersegment eliminations(21,170)(19,067)(38,737)(35,622)Intersegment eliminations(22,165)(21,170)(43,623)(38,737)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,961,131 $1,315,701 $3,788,120 $2,538,715 Total revenue$1,552,979 $1,961,131 $3,189,911 $3,788,120 
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Operating income (loss):Operating income (loss):(In thousands)Operating income (loss):(In thousands)
TruckloadTruckload$206,296 $168,457 $411,413 $326,940 Truckload$67,911 $206,296 $183,810 $411,413 
LTLLTL43,767 — 70,144 — LTL30,238 43,767 56,820 70,144 
LogisticsLogistics43,749 14,356 83,350 21,933 Logistics9,566 43,749 22,386 83,350 
IntermodalIntermodal14,172 5,812 29,342 9,269 Intermodal(6,632)14,172 (1,530)29,342 
SubtotalSubtotal$307,984 $188,625 $594,249 $358,142 Subtotal$101,083 $307,984 $261,486 $594,249 
Non-reportable segmentsNon-reportable segments17,794 2,490 29,615 (4,768)Non-reportable segments(7,053)17,794 (22,669)29,615 
Operating incomeOperating income$325,778 $191,115 $623,864 $353,374 Operating income$94,030 $325,778 $238,817 $623,864 

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Revenue
Our truckload services include irregular route and dedicated, refrigerated, expedited, flatbed, and cross-border transportation of various products, goods, and materials for our diverse customer base with 13,342approximately 13,500 irregular route and 4,7134,500 dedicated tractors.
Our LTL business, which was initially established in 2021 through the ACT acquisition and later the MME acquisition, provides our customers with regional LTL transportation service through our growing network of approximately 100 facilities and a door count of 4,300.approximately 4,400. Our LTL segment operates approximately 3,1003,200 tractors and 8,400approximately 8,500 trailers and also provides national coverage to our customers by utilizing partner carriers for areas outside of our direct network.
Our Logistics and Intermodal segments provide a multitude of shipping solutions, including additional sources of truckload capacity and alternative transportation modes, by utilizing our vast network of third-party capacity providers and rail providers, as well as certain logistics and freight management services. We continue to offer power-only services through our Logistics segment leveraging our fleet of over 73,00080,000 trailers.
Our non-reportable segments include support services provided to our customers and third-party carriers including insurance, equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, warehousing, trailer parts manufacturing, and warranty services. Our non-reportable segments also include certain corporate expenses (such as legal settlements and accruals, certain impairments, and amortization of intangibles related to the 2017 Merger and various acquisitions).
In addition to the revenues earned from our customers for the trucking and non-trucking services discussed above, we also earn fuel surcharge revenue from our customers through our fuel surcharge programs, which serve to recover a majority of our fuel costs. This generally applies only to loaded miles for our Truckload segmentand LTL segments and typically does not offset non-paid empty miles, idle time, and out-of-route miles driven. Fuel surcharge programs involve a computation based on the change in national or regional fuel prices. These programs may update as often as weekly, but typically require a specified minimum change in fuel cost to prompt a change in fuel surcharge revenue. Therefore, many of these programs have a time lag between when fuel costs change and when the change is reflected in fuel surcharge revenue for our Truckload and LTL segments.
Expenses
Our most significant expenses typically vary with miles traveled and include fuel, driving associate-related expenses (such as wages and benefits), and services purchased from third-party service providers (including other trucking companies, railroad and drayage providers, and independent contractors). Maintenance and tire expenses, as well as the cost of insurance and claims generally vary with the miles we travel, but also have a controllable component based on safety performance, fleet age, operating efficiency, and other factors. Our primary fixed costs are depreciation and lease expense for revenue equipment and terminals, non-driver employee compensation, amortization of intangible assets, and interest expenses.
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Operating Statistics
We measure our consolidated and segment results through the operating statistics listed in the table below. Our chief operating decision makers monitor the GAAP results of our reportable segments, supplemented by certain non-GAAP information. Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more details. Additionally, we use a number of primary indicators to monitor our revenue and expense performance and efficiency.
Operating StatisticRelevant Segment(s)Description
Average Revenue per TractorTruckloadMeasures productivity and represents revenue (excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions) divided by average tractor count
Total Miles per TractorTruckloadTotal miles (including loaded and empty miles) a tractor travels on average
Average Length of HaulTruckload, LTLAverageFor our Truckload segment this is calculated as average miles traveled with loaded trailer cargo per order/shipmentorder.
For our LTL segment this is calculated as average miles traveled from the origin service center to the destination service center.
Non-paid Empty Miles PercentageTruckloadPercentage of miles without trailer cargo
Shipments per DayLTLAverage number of shipments completed each business day
Weight per ShipmentLTLTotal weight (in pounds) divided by total shipments
Revenue per shipmentLTLTotal revenue divided by total shipments
Revenue xFSRxFSC per shipmentLTLTotal revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, divided by total shipments
Revenue per hundredweightLTLMeasures yield and is calculated as total revenue divided by total weight (in pounds) times 100
Revenue xFSRxFSC per hundredweightLTLTotal revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, divided by total weight (in pounds) times 100
Average TractorsTruckload, LTL, IntermodalAverage tractors in operation during the period including company tractors and tractors provided by independent contractors
Average TrailersTruckload, LTLAverage trailers in operation during the period
Average Revenue per LoadLogistics, IntermodalTotal revenue (excluding intersegment transactions) divided by load count
Gross Margin PercentageLogisticsLogistics gross margin (revenue, excluding intersegment transactions, less purchased transportation expense, excluding intersegment transactions) as a percentage of logistics revenue, excluding intersegment transactions
Average ContainersIntermodalAverage containers in operation during the period
GAAP Operating RatioTruckload,
LTL, Logistics, LTL, Intermodal
Measures operating efficiency and is widely used in our industry as an assessment of management's effectiveness in controlling all categories of operating expenses. Calculated as operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue, or the inverse of operating margin.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating RatioTruckload,
LTL, Logistics, LTL, Intermodal
Measures operating efficiency and is widely used in our industry as an assessment of management's effectiveness in controlling all categories of operating expenses. Consolidated and segment Adjusted Operating Ratios are reconciled to their corresponding GAAP operating ratios under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," below.
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Segment Review
Truckload Segment
We generate revenue in the Truckload segment primarily through irregular route, dedicated, refrigerated, expedited, flatbed, and cross-border service operations across our brands. We operated 13,342approximately 13,500 irregular route tractors and 4,713approximately 4,500 dedicated route tractors in use during the quarter-to-date periodquarter ended June 30, 2022.2023. Generally, we are paid a predetermined rate per mile or per load for our truckload services. Additional revenues are generated by charging for tractor and trailer detention, loading and unloading activities, dedicated services, and other specialized services, as well as through the collection of fuel surcharge revenue to mitigate the impact of increases in the cost of fuel. The main factors that affect the revenue generated by our Truckload segment are rate per mile from our customers, the percentage of miles for which we are compensated, and the number of loaded miles we generate with our equipment.
The most significant expenses in the Truckload segment are primarily variable and include fuel and fuel taxes, driving associate-related expenses (such as wages, benefits, training, and recruitment), and costs associated with independent contractors primarily included in "Purchased transportation" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Maintenance expense (which includes costs for replacement tires for our revenue equipment) and insurance and claims expenses have both fixed and variable components. These expenses generally vary with the miles we travel, but also have a controllable component based on safety, fleet age, efficiency, and other factors. The main fixed costs in the Truckload segment are depreciation and rent expense from tractors, trailers, and terminals, as well as compensating our non-driver employees.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per tractor data)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands, except per tractor data)Increase (Decrease)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,188,809 $985,858 $2,269,340 $1,948,805 20.6  %16.4  %Total revenue$953,659 $1,188,809 $1,965,904 $2,269,340 (19.8  %)(13.4  %)
Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions$981,479 $882,560 $1,923,013 $1,755,374 11.2  %9.6  %Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions$829,373 $981,479 $1,695,353 $1,923,013 (15.5  %)(11.8  %)
GAAP: Operating incomeGAAP: Operating income$206,296 $168,457 $411,413 $326,940 22.5  %25.8  %GAAP: Operating income$67,911 $206,296 $183,810 $411,413 (67.1  %)(55.3  %)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1
$206,619 $168,781 $412,060 $327,588 22.4  %25.8  %
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1
$68,210 $206,619 $184,452 $412,060 (67.0  %)(55.2  %)
Average revenue per tractor 2
Average revenue per tractor 2
$54,361 $48,939 $106,775 $96,827 11.1  %10.3  %
Average revenue per tractor 2
$46,461 $54,361 $94,176 $106,775 (14.5  %)(11.8  %)
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
82.6 %82.9 %81.9 %83.2 %(30  bps)(130  bps)
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
92.9 %82.6 %90.7 %81.9 %1,030  bps880  bps
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
78.9 %80.9 %78.6 %81.3 %(200  bps)(270  bps)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
91.8 %78.9 %89.1 %78.6 %1,290  bps1,050  bps
Non-paid empty miles percentage 2
Non-paid empty miles percentage 2
14.6 %13.0 %14.4 %12.9 %160  bps150  bps
Non-paid empty miles percentage 2
15.2 %14.6 %15.1 %14.4 %60  bps70  bps
Average length of haul (miles) 2
Average length of haul (miles) 2
392 408 393 410 (3.9  %)(4.1  %)
Average length of haul (miles) 2
385 392 388 393 (1.8  %)(1.3  %)
Total miles per tractor 2
Total miles per tractor 2
19,542 20,913 38,460 41,841 (6.6  %)(8.1  %)
Total miles per tractor 2
18,904 19,542 37,304 38,460 (3.3  %)(3.0  %)
Average tractors 2 3
Average tractors 2 3
18,055 18,034 18,010 18,129 0.1  %(0.7  %)
Average tractors 2 3
17,851 18,055 18,002 18,010 (1.1  %)—  %
Average trailers 2 4
Average trailers 2 4
73,010 60,858 72,111 60,382 20.0  %19.4  %
Average trailers 2 4
79,911 73,010 79,700 72,111 9.5  %10.5  %
1    Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
2    Defined under "Operating Statistics," above.
3    Includes 16,17215,995 and 16,14416,172 average company-owned tractors for the second quarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
Includes 16,16516,128 and 16,22516,165 average company-owned tractors for year-to-date periods ended June 30,the first half of 2023 and 2022, and respectivel2021, respectively.y.
4    Second quarter 2022Our average trailers includes 8,377 and 6,014 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments. Second quarter 2021 does not includesegments for the quarters ended June 30, 2023 5,201and 2022, respectively. Our average trailers includes 8,683 and 6,783 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments.
Thesegments for the year-to-date period ending June 30, 2022 includes 6,7832023 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments. The year-to-date period ending June 30, 2021 does not includeand 5,481 trailers related to leasing activities recorded within our non-reportable operating segments.2022, respectively.
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Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 OurThe Truckload segment operated atexperienced an extremely difficult environment, operating with a 78.9%91.8% Adjusted Operating Ratio which improved by 200 basis points year-over-year. This, along with 11.2% growthas soft demand and a slight uptick in revenue, excluding fuel surchargedriver turnover were headwinds to volumes and intersegment transactions, led to a 22.4% improvement in Adjusted Operating Income.
utilization. Revenue per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, increased 21.2%. Miles per tractor decreased by 6.6%, which is an improvement from thedeclined 11.0% year-over-year decrease of 9.6% for the first quarter of 2022. These factors ultimately led to an 11.1% increase in average revenue per tractor and improved margins.
We are making modest progress with seating our tractors, leading to improved utilization. Weas new rates continue to add scale by increasingtake effect throughout our trailer count which has grown to approximately 73,000 trailersportfolio and as ofpricing pressure intensified in the second quarter of 2022.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2022 and 2021Our Truckload segment operated at a 78.6% Adjusted Operating Ratio, which improved by 270 basis points when compared to the first half of 2021. This, along with 9.6% growth in revenue,softer volume environment. Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, led towas $829.4 million, a 25.8% improvementdecrease of 15.5% year-over-year. Miles per tractor decreased 3.3%, and revenue per tractor decreased 14.5% year-over-year as the improving revenue per tractor in our dedicated division was more than offset by declines in the over-the-road business. Cost per mile, net of fuel surcharge recovery, increased 2.7% year-over-year but was stable sequentially.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2023 and 2022The Truckload segment operated with an 89.1% Adjusted Operating Income.
Ratio. Revenue, per loaded mile, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions, increased 21.8% while mileswas $1.7 billion, a decrease of 11.8% year-over-year. Miles per tractor decreased by 8.1%. These factors ultimately led to a 10.3% increase in average3.0%, and revenue per tractor and improved margins.decreased 11.8% year-over-year as the improving revenue per tractor in our dedicated division was more than offset by declines in the over-the-road business. Cost per mile, net of fuel surcharge recovery, increased 3.2% year-over-year.
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LTL Segment
Dothan, Alabama-based ACT and Bismarck, North Dakota-based MME, both acquired in 2021, comprise our LTL segment. We provide regional direct service and serve our customers' national transportation needs by utilizing key partner carriers for coverage areas outside of our network. We primarily generate revenue by transporting freight for our customers through our core LTL services.
Our revenues are impacted by shipment volume and tonnage levels that flow through our network. Additional revenues are generated through fuel surcharges and accessorial services provided during transit from shipment origin to destination. We focus on the following multiple revenue generation factors when reviewing revenue yield: revenue per hundredweight, revenue per shipment, weight per shipment, and length of haul. FluctuationFluctuations within each of these metrics isare analyzed when determining the revenue quality of our customers' shipment density.
Our most significant expense is related to direct costs associated with the transportation of our freight moves including;including direct salary, wage and benefit costs, fuel expense, and depreciation expense associated with revenue equipment costs. Other expenses associated with revenue generation that can fluctuate and impact operating results are insurance and claims expenses, as well as maintenance costs of our revenue equipment. These expenses can be influenced by multiple factors including our safety performance, equipment age, and other factors. A key component of lowering our operating costs is labor efficiency within our network. We continue to focus on technological advances to improve the customer experience and reduce our operating costs.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per tractor data)Increase (Decrease)
Total revenue$267,105 $283,847 $522,409 $538,972 (5.9  %)(3.1  %)
Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions$228,578 $224,178 $442,507 $438,853 2.0  %0.8  %
GAAP: Operating income$30,238 $43,767 $56,820 $70,144 (30.9  %)(19.0  %)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1
$34,158 $47,762 $64,660 $78,084 (28.5  %)(17.2  %)
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
88.7 %84.6 %89.1 %87.0 %410  bps210  bps
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
85.1 %78.7 %85.4 %82.2 %640  bps320  bps
LTL shipments per day 2
18,898 19,657 18,308 19,220 (3.9  %)(4.7  %)
LTL weight per shipment 2
1,058 1,068 1,059 1,083 (0.9  %)(2.2  %)
LTL average length of haul (miles) 2
545 522 540 522 4.4  %3.4  %
LTL revenue per shipment 2
$187.92 $191.30 $188.59 $185.01 (1.8  %)1.9  %
LTL revenue xFSC per shipment 2
$160.66 $151.64 $159.60 $151.18 5.9  %5.6  %
LTL revenue per hundredweight 2
$17.77 $17.91 $17.80 $17.09 (0.8  %)4.2  %
LTL revenue xFSC per hundredweight 2
$15.19 $14.20 $15.07 $13.97 7.0  %7.9  %
LTL average tractors 2 3
3,163 3,129 3,163 3,110 1.1  %1.7  %
LTL average trailers 2 4
8,452 8,402 8,419 8,352 0.6  %0.8  %
1Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
2Defined under "Operating Statistics," above.
3Our LTL tractor fleet includes 604 and 700 tractors from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the second quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our LTL tractor fleet includes 611 and 698 tractors from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the year-to-date period June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
4Our LTL trailer fleet includes 778 and 962 trailers from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the second quarter of 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our LTL trailer fleet includes 778 and 935 trailers from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the year-to-date period June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Note: In accordance withComparison Between the accounting treatment applicable to the ACT and MME acquisitions, the LTL segment's reported results do not include the comparative operating results of the acquired entities prior to the respective acquisition dates.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222022
(Dollars in thousands, except per tractor data)
Total revenue$283,847 $538,972 
Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions$224,178 $438,853 
GAAP: Operating income$43,767 $70,144 
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1
$47,762 $78,084 
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
84.6 %87.0 %
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
78.7 %82.2 %
LTL shipments per day 2
19,657 19,220 
LTL weight per shipment 2
1,068 1,083 
LTL average length of haul (miles) 2
522 522 
LTL revenue per shipment 2
$191.30 $185.01 
LTL revenue xFSR per shipment 2
$151.64 $151.18 
LTL revenue per hundredweight 2
$17.91 $17.09 
LTL revenue xFSR per hundredweight 2
$14.20 $13.97 
LTL average tractors 2 3
3,129 3,110 
LTL average trailers 2 4
8,402 8,352 
1Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
2Defined under "Operating Statistics," above.
3Includes 700 and 698 tractors from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarter and year-to-date periods endedQuarters Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
4Includes 962 and 935 trailers from ACT's and MME's dedicated and other businesses for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2022.
Our LTL segment made significant strides in improving margins, operating at a 78.7%operated well, producing an 85.1% Adjusted Operating Ratio during the second quarter of 2022.2023, which represents a slight improvement sequentially but a 640 basis point degradation from the second quarter of 2022 as softer volumes, higher wages, and the decline in fuel surcharge revenues over the past year have pressured the Adjusted Operating Ratio. Shipments per day decreased 3.9% year-over-year with softer demand. Revenue per hundredweight increased 7.0% excluding fuel surcharge, per hundredweight was $14.20, while revenue per shipment increased by 5.9%, excluding fuel surcharge, was $151.64. The ACTreflecting a 0.9% decrease in weight per shipment.
We expect our connected LTL network and MME teams continue to achieve both customer and cost synergies as they connect their networkthe expanding use of approximately 100 facilities and 4,300 doors.
Our LTL segment operated at an 82.2% Adjusted Operating Ratio during the first half of 2022. Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge, per hundredweight was $13.97, whileshipment dimensioning technology will provide additional opportunities for revenue per shipment, excluding fuel surcharge was $151.18.
growth. During the back half of this yearsecond quarter, we increased our door count by 50, and we expect door capacity willto continue to grow by 300an additional 100 doors across 9 new or expanded locations.through the remainder of 2023. We remain encouraged by the strong performance within our LTL segment, and we continue to look for both organic and inorganic opportunities to geographically expand our footprint within the LTL market.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2023 and 2022Our LTL segment produced an 85.4% Adjusted Operating Ratio during the first half of 2023, a 320 basis point degradation over the first half of 2022. Shipments per day decreased 4.7% with softer demand. Revenue per hundredweight increased 7.9% excluding fuel surcharge, while revenue per shipment increased by 5.6%, excluding fuel surcharge, reflecting a 2.2% decrease in weight per shipment.
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Logistics Segment
The Logistics segment is less asset-intensive than the Truckload and LTL segments and is dependent upon capable non-driver employees, modern and effective information technology, and third-party capacity providers. Logistics revenue is generated by its brokerage operations. We generate additional revenue by offering specialized logistics solutions (including, but not limited to, trailing equipment, origin management, surge volume, disaster relief, special projects, and other logistic needs). Logistics revenue is mainly affected by the rates we obtain from customers, the freight volumes we ship through third-party capacity providers, and our ability to secure third-party capacity providers to transport customer freight.
The most significant expense in the Logistics segment is purchased transportation that we pay to third-party capacity providers, which is primarily a variable cost and is included in "Purchased transportation" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Variability in this expense depends on truckload capacity, availability of third-party capacity providers, rates charged to customers, current freight demand, and customer shipping needs. Fixed Logistics operating expenses primarily include non-driver employee compensation and benefits recorded in "Salaries, wages, and benefits" and depreciation and amortization expense recorded in "Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
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(Dollars in thousands, except per load data)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands, except per load data)Increase (Decrease)
Total revenueTotal revenue$248,662 $166,737 $530,701 $285,624 49.1  %85.8  %Total revenue$119,943 $248,662 $258,226 $530,701 (51.8  %)(51.3  %)
Revenue, excluding intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding intersegment transactions$247,319 $162,167 $527,490 $277,889 52.5  %89.8  %Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions$117,782 $247,319 $254,559 $527,490 (52.4  %)(51.7  %)
GAAP: Operating incomeGAAP: Operating income$43,749 $14,356 $83,350 $21,933 204.7  %280.0  %GAAP: Operating income$9,566 $43,749 $22,386 $83,350 (78.1  %)(73.1  %)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1 2
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1 2
$44,083 $14,453 $84,018 $22,030 205.0  %281.4  %
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Income 1 2
$9,900 $44,083 $23,054 $84,018 (77.5  %)(72.6  %)
Revenue per load 2
Revenue per load 2
$2,257 $2,193 $2,471 $2,094 2.9  %18.0  %
Revenue per load 2
$1,652 $2,257 $1,685 $2,471 (26.8  %)(31.8  %)
Gross margin percentage 2
Gross margin percentage 2
24.4 %15.7 %22.2 %15.2 %870  bps700  bps
Gross margin percentage 2
19.4 %24.4 %19.6 %22.2 %(500  bps)(260  bps)
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
82.4 %91.4 %84.3 %92.3 %(900  bps)(800  bps)
GAAP: Operating ratio 2
92.0 %82.4 %91.3 %84.3 %960  bps700  bps
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
82.2 %91.1 %84.1 %92.1 %(890  bps)(800  bps)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Operating Ratio 1 2
91.6 %82.2 %90.9 %84.1 %940  bps680  bps
1    Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
2    Defined under "Operating Statistics," above.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 Demand for our logistics service offering remains strong. We continue to leverage our fleet of approximately 73,000 trailers to support our power-only service offering.The Logistics revenue, excluding intersegment transactions, increased 52.5% as we grew load count by 48.2% while increasing revenue per load by 2.9%. Thesegment Adjusted Operating Ratio improved to 82.2%was 91.6%, resulting inwith a 205.0% increase in Adjusted Operating Income. Logisticsgross margin was of 19.4% in the second quarter of 2023, down from 24.4% in the second quarter of 2022 comparedas pressure on top-line pricing is no longer being offset by corresponding reductions in purchased transportation costs. The brokerage space continues to endure soft demand, causing our load count to decline by 35.0% year-over-year, though our traditional brokerage volumes are seeing greater declines than our power-only service offering. The soft demand resulted in revenue per load decreasing by 26.8% year-over-year. W15.7% in the second quartere continue to leverage our consolidated fleet of 2021.approximately 80,000 trailers as we build out our power-only service. We continue to innovate with technology intended to remove friction and allow seamless connectivity, leading to services that we expect will capture new opportunities for revenue growth.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The Logistics revenue, excluding intersegment transactions, increased 89.8% as we grew load count by 60.9% while increasing revenue per load by 18.0%. Thesegment Adjusted Operating Ratio improved to 84.1%was 90.9%, resulting inwith a 281.4% increase in Adjusted Operating Income. Logisticsgross margin was 22.2%of 19.6% in the first half of 2022, compared to 2023, down s15.2%lightly from 22.2% in the first half of 2021.2022. The brokerage space continues to endure soft demand, causing our load count to decline by 29.2% and revenue per load to decrease by 31.8% during the first half of 2023 when compared to the first half of 2022.
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Intermodal Segment
The Intermodal segment complements our regional operating model, allows us to better serve customers in longer haul lanes, and reduces our investment in fixed assets. Through the Intermodal segment, we generate revenue by moving freight over the rail in our containers and other trailing equipment, combined with revenue for drayage to transport loads between railheads and customer locations. The most significant expense in the Intermodal segment is the cost of purchased transportation that we pay to third-party capacity providers (including rail providers), which is primarily variable and included in "Purchased transportation" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income. PurchasedWhile rail pricing is determined on an annual basis, purchased transportation varies as it relates to rail capacity, freight demand, and customer shipping needs. The main fixed costs in the Intermodal segment are depreciation of our company tractors related to drayage, containers, and chassis, as well as non-driver employee compensation and benefits.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands, except per load data)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands, except per load data)Increase (Decrease)
Total revenueTotal revenue$132,871 $115,378 $242,093 $222,444 15.2  %8.8  %Total revenue$104,327 $132,871 $214,899 $242,093 (21.5  %)(11.2  %)
Revenue, excluding intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding intersegment transactions$132,854 $115,294 $242,046 $222,265 15.2  %8.9  %Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions$104,327 $132,854 $214,899 $242,046 (21.5  %)(11.2  %)
GAAP: Operating incomeGAAP: Operating income$14,172 $5,812 $29,342 $9,269 143.8  %216.6  %GAAP: Operating income$(6,632)$14,172 $(1,530)$29,342 (146.8  %)(105.2  %)
Average revenue per load 1
Average revenue per load 1
$3,642 $2,616 $3,560 $2,583 39.2  %37.8  %
Average revenue per load 1
$2,749 $3,642 $2,979 $3,560 (24.5  %)(16.3  %)
GAAP: Operating ratio 1
GAAP: Operating ratio 1
89.3 %95.0 %87.9 %95.8 %(570  bps)(790  bps)
GAAP: Operating ratio 1
106.4 %89.3 %100.7 %87.9 %1,710  bps1,280  bps
Load countLoad count36,474 44,073 67,989 86,041 (17.2  %)(21.0  %)Load count37,945 36,474 72,138 67,989 4.0  %6.1  %
Average tractors 1 2
623 611 603 605 2.0  %(0.3  %)
Average containers 1
11,491 10,842 11,259 10,844 6.0  %3.8  %
Average tractors 2
Average tractors 2
656 623 631 603 5.3  %4.6  %
Average containers 2
Average containers 2
12,842 11,491 12,835 11,259 11.8  %14.0  %
1    Defined under "Operating Statistics," above.
2    Includes 558595 and 555558 company-owned tractors for the second quarter of 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
Includes 546568 and 549546 company-owned tractors for the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022Operating income increased by 143.8%, asThe Intermodal segment operated with a 106.4% operating ratio improved from 95.0%while total revenue decreased 21.5% to 89.3%. We saw meaningful improvements in street and rail velocity in many corridors after volumes in the beginning of the quarter were negatively impacted$104.3 million. While load count increased year-over-year by longer container and chassis dwell times, as well as inconsistent rail network speeds. These factors contributed to a 39.2% increase in4.0%, revenue per load partially offset by a 17.2% decrease in load count. Labor challenges within the rail network appear to be softening, leading to improved notification times and more consistency for our customers.
Network fluidity continues to be a rail market challenge. Asdeclined 24.5% as a result of our new networksoft demand, competitive truck capacity, and the winding down of a container leasing project. With improved service offering, we expect load volumes to inflect positive year-over-year beginningrail pricing going into effect in the third quarter as we grow by adding new customers and expanding with existing customers. To position Intermodal for continued growth, we increased our container count by over 600 during the firstsecond half of the year, initiatives to reduce chassis costs, and volume support from new bid awards and improved rail service, we anticipate further growth duringexpect to improve the second half.operating results of this segment moving forward. We remain focused on growing our load count and improving the efficiency of our assets as Intermodal continues to provide value to our customers and is complementary to the many services we offer.
We expect to continue to grow with new customers and expand with existing customers. With our container fleet count now approximately 12,800, we do not expect to order additional containers until we achieve meaningful improvement in our turns per container. Our capex strategy is shifting to chassis moving forward as we work to better optimize our operation and reduce equipment costs. We remain focused on growing our load count and improving the efficiency of our assets as Intermodal continues to provide value to our customers and is complementary to the many services we offer.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022Operating income increased by 216.6%, asThe Intermodal segment operated with a 100.7% operating ratio improved from 95.8% to 87.9%. A 37.8% increase in revenue per load, partially offset by a 21.0% decrease in load count, led to an 8.9% increase inwhile revenue excluding intersegment transactions.

transactions decreased 11.2% to $214.9 million. Load count increased year-over-year by 6.1%, reflecting continued load growth since transitioning western rail partners in January 2022.
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Non-reportable Segments
Our non-reportable segments include support services provided to our customers and third-party carriers including insurance, equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, warehousing, trailer parts manufacturing, and warranty services. Our non-reportable segments also include certain corporate expenses (such as legal settlements and accruals, certain impairments, and $11.6$12.0 million in quarterly amortization of intangibles related to the 2017 Merger and various acquisitions).
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Total revenueTotal revenue$128,112 $66,795 $245,751 $117,464 91.8  %109.2  %Total revenue$130,110 $128,112 $272,096 $245,751 1.6  %10.7  %
Operating income (loss)$17,794 $2,490 $29,615 $(4,768)614.6  %721.1  %
Operating (loss) incomeOperating (loss) income$(7,053)$17,794 $(22,669)$29,615 (139.6  %)(176.5  %)
Strong demand forRevenue growth slowed to 1.6% year-over-year, largely as a result of our actions designed to address the recent challenges within our third-party insurance equipment maintenance, equipment leasing, and warehousing services ledprogram, producing a $7.1 million operating loss within our non-reportable segments. Our efforts to year-over-yearimprove our Iron Insurance line of business reduced its operating income improvements of 614.6% forloss by $7.8 million since the first quarter to a $15.0 million operating loss (or $0.07 per diluted share) during the second quarter of 2023. We have made progress reducing the exposure basis of third party carrier risk, and 721.1%we are applying more stringent underwriting criteria and higher premiums for any retained risk as policies come up for renewal. The current operating loss is primarily due to ongoing claims development and the time it takes to work higher premiums through the portfolio.
Revenue growth of 10.7% between the first half of 2022. This was supported by year-over-year revenue growth of 91.8% for the second quarter2023 and 109.2% for the first half of 2022. We2022 was offset by the challenges within our third-party insurance program, resulting in a $22.7 million operating loss within our non-reportable segments. Overall, our Iron Insurance line of business produced a $37.8 million operating loss (or $0.18 per diluted share) during the first half of 2023, primarily due to increased frequency and unfavorable claim development as well as insurance premium collection issues associated with small carriers who are struggling given the soft freight market conditions.
As noted previously, it will take some time for this pivot to fully materialize in the results, but we expect continuedsequential income growth and income improvementa positive contribution for the non-reportable segments as a whole in the second half of the year, supported by continued revenue growth from thesethe other activities within our non-reportable segments moving forward.
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Results of Operations — Consolidated Operating and Other Expenses
Consolidated Operating Expenses
The following tables present certain operating expenses from our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, including each operating expense as a percentage of total revenue and as a percentage of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge. Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge revenue can be volatile and is primarily dependent upon the cost of fuel, rather than operating expenses unrelated to fuel. Therefore, we believe that revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge is a better measure for analyzing many of our expenses and operating metrics.
Note: In accordance with the accounting treatment applicable to each of our recent acquisitions, Knight-Swift's reported results do not include the comparative operating results of the acquired entities prior to the respective acquisition date. Accordingly, comparisons between the second quarter and first half 2022 results and prior periods may not be meaningful.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Salaries, wages, and benefitsSalaries, wages, and benefits$549,956 $377,613 $1,086,012 $747,983 45.6  %45.2  %Salaries, wages, and benefits$533,237 $549,956 $1,069,979 $1,086,012 (3.0  %)(1.5  %)
% of total revenue% of total revenue28.0 %28.7 %28.7 %29.5 %(70  bps)(80  bps)% of total revenue34.3 %28.0 %33.5 %28.7 %630  bps480  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge32.5 %31.1 %32.5 %31.9 %140  bps60  bps% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge38.4 %32.5 %37.7 %32.5 %590  bps520  bps
Salaries, wages, and benefits expense is primarily affected by the total number of miles driven by and rates we pay to our company driving associates, and employee benefits including healthcare, workers' compensation, and other benefits. To a lesser extent, non-driver employee headcount, compensation, and benefits affect this expense. Driving associate wages represent the largest component of salaries, wages, and benefits expense.
Several ongoing market factors have reduced the pool of available driving associates, contributing to a challenging driver sourcing market, which we believe will continue. Having a sufficient number of qualified driving associates is a significant headwind, although we continue to seek ways to attract and retain qualified driving associates, including heavily investing in our recruiting efforts, our driving academies, technology, our equipment, and our terminals that improve the experience of driving associates. We expect labor costs (related to both driving associates and non-driver employees) to remain inflationary, which we expect will result in additional pay increases in the future, thereby increasing our salaries, wages, and benefits expense.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 Consolidated salaries, wages, and benefits increaseddecreased by $172.3$16.7 million for the second quarter of 2022,2023, as compared to the second quarter of 2021.2022. This increase includes $140.3 million from the second quarter 2022 results of ACT and MME. The remaining increasedecrease primarily pertained to driving associate pay rates and non-driver salaries and wages, and a 6.0% increase4.2% decrease in miles driven by company driving associates excluding ACTas well as a decrease in non-driver salaries and MME.wages.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 Consolidated salaries, wages, and benefits increaseddecreased by $338.0$16.0 million for the first half of 2022,2023, as compared to the first half of 2021.2022. This increase includes $275.6 million from the first half of 2022 results of ACT and MME. The remaining increasedecrease primarily pertained to driving associate pay rates, non-driver salaries and wages, higher benefit costs, and a 4.5% increase3.3% decrease in miles driven by company driving associates excluding ACTas well as a decrease in non-driver salaries and MME.wages.
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(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
FuelFuel$257,146 $126,055 $447,635 $244,291 104.0  %83.2  %Fuel$168,300 $257,146 $356,059 $447,635 (34.6  %)(20.5  %)
% of total revenue% of total revenue13.1 %9.6 %11.8 %9.6 %350  bps220  bps% of total revenue10.8 %13.1 %11.2 %11.8 %(230  bps)(60  bps)
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge15.2 %10.4 %13.4 %10.4 %480  bps300  bps% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge12.1 %15.2 %12.5 %13.4 %(310  bps)(90  bps)
Fuel expense consists primarily of diesel fuel expense for our company-owned tractors and fuel taxes.tractors. The primary factors affecting our fuel expense are the cost of diesel fuel, the fuel economy of our equipment, and the miles driven by company driving associates.
Our fuel surcharge programs help to offset increases in fuel prices, but generally apply only to loaded miles for our Truckload and LTL segments and typically do not offset non-paid empty miles, idle time, or out-of-route miles driven. Typical fuel surcharge programs involve a computation based on the change in national or regional fuel prices. These programs may update as often as weekly, but typically require a specified minimum change in fuel cost to prompt a change in fuel surcharge revenue for our Truckload and LTL segments. Therefore, many of these programs have a time lag between when fuel costs change and when the change is reflected in fuel surcharge revenue. Due to this time lag, our fuel expense, net of fuel surcharge, negatively impacts our operating income during periods of sharply rising fuel costs and positively impacts our operating income during periods of falling fuel costs. We continue to utilize our fuel efficiency initiatives such as trailer blades, idle-control, management of tractor speeds, fleet updates for more fuel-efficient engines, management of fuel procurement, and driving associate training programs that we believe contribute to controlling our fuel expense.
Comparison Between Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The $131.1$88.8 million increasedecrease in consolidated fuel expense for the second quarter includes $36.0 million of fuel expense from ACT's and MME's second quarter 2022 results. The remaining year-over-year increase is attributabledue to higher average DOE fuel prices and an increasea decrease in total miles driven by company driving associates excluding ACT and MME.as well as lower average DOE fuel prices for the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the second quarter of 2022. Average DOE fuel prices were $3.94 per gallon for the second quarter of 2023 and $5.53 per gallon for the second quarter of 2022 and $3.21 per gallon for the second quarter of 2021.2022.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The $203.3$91.6 million increasedecrease in consolidated fuel expense for the first half of 2022, includes $63.0 million of fuel expense from ACT's and MME's first half 2022 results. The remaining year-over-year increase is attributabledue to higher average DOE fuel prices and the increasea decrease in total miles driven by company driving associates excluding ACT and MME, discussed above.as well as lower average DOE fuel prices for the first half of 2023 as compared to the second quarter of 2022. Average DOE fuel prices were $4.16 per gallon for the first half of 2023 and $4.95 per gallon for the first half of 2022 and $3.06 per gallon for the first half of 2021.2022.
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Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Operations and maintenanceOperations and maintenance$106,724 $71,313 $202,607 $139,383 49.7  %45.4  %Operations and maintenance$101,380 $106,724 $200,691 $202,607 (5.0  %)(0.9  %)
% of total revenue% of total revenue5.4 %5.4 %5.3 %5.5 %—  bps(20  bps)% of total revenue6.5 %5.4 %6.3 %5.3 %110  bps100  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge6.3 %5.9 %6.1 %5.9 %40  bps20  bps% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge7.3 %6.3 %7.1 %6.1 %100  bps100  bps
Operations and maintenance expense consists of direct operating expenses, such as driving associate hiring and recruiting expenses, equipment maintenance, and tire expense. Operations and maintenance expenses are primarilytypically affected by the age of our company-owned fleet of tractors and trailers and the miles driven. We expect the driver market to remain competitive throughout 2022,2023, which could increase future driving associate development and recruiting costs and negatively affect our operations and maintenance expense. We expect to continue refreshing our tractor and trailer fleet in the coming quarters, subject to availability of new revenue equipment, to maintain or improve the average age of our equipment.
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Operations and maintenance expense decreased $5.3 million for the second quarter of 2022 includes $13.4 million in operations2023 and maintenance expense from ACT's and MME's second quarter 2022 results. The remaining increase was attributed to higher maintenance expenses due to inflation, higher port per diem expenses as we navigate a backlog of shipping containers at ports, and increased hiring expenses as we work to improve our seated truck count.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2022 and 2021The increase of $63.2$1.9 million for the first half of 2022 includes $25.7 million in operations and maintenance expense from ACT's and MME's first half 2022 results.2023 as compared to the same periods last year. The remaining increasedecrease was attributed to lower hiring and labor expense as well as lower road expense due to the factors listeddecrease in total company miles discussed above. This was partially offset by higher maintenance expenses due to the reintegration of leased assets into our fleet.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Insurance and claimsInsurance and claims$102,084 $58,776 $200,276 $114,419 73.7  %75.0  %Insurance and claims$137,306 $102,084 $275,345 $200,276 34.5  %37.5  %
% of total revenue% of total revenue5.2 %4.5 %5.3 %4.5 %70  bps80  bps% of total revenue8.8 %5.2 %8.6 %5.3 %360  bps330  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge6.0 %4.8 %6.0 %4.9 %120  bps110  bps% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge9.9 %6.0 %9.7 %6.0 %390  bps370  bps
Insurance and claims expense consists of premiums for liability, physical damage, and cargo, and will vary based upon the frequency and severity of claims, our level of self-insurance, and premium expense. In recent years, insurance carriers have raised premiums for many businesses, including transportation companies, and as a result, our insurance and claims expense could increase in the future, or we could raise our self-insured retention limits or reduce excess coverage limits when our policies are renewed or replaced. In 2021, we expandedaddition, our Iron Insurance line of business offers insurance offeringsproducts to third-party carriers, earning additional premium revenues, which wereare partially offset by increased insurance reserves.reserves, but does increase our exposure to claims and inability to collect premiums. Insurance and claims expense also varies based on the number of miles driven by company driving associates and independent contractors, the frequency and severity of accidents, trends in development factors used in actuarial accruals, and developments in large, prior-year claims. In future periods, our higher self-insured retention limits, or lower excess coverage limits, and exposure through Iron Insurance may cause increased volatility in our consolidated insurance and claims expense.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021Consolidated insurance and claims expense increased by $43.3$35.2 million for the second quarter of 2022, as compared to the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase of insurance reserves incurred through our third-party carrier insurance program. The remaining increase is primarily due to the inclusion of $7.5 million of insurance2023 and claims expense from ACT's and MME's second quarter 2022 results.
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Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2022 and 2021Consolidated insurance and claims expense increased by $85.9$75.1 million for the first half of 2022,2023, as compared to the first half of 2021.same periods last year. The increase was primarilypredominately due to an increaseincreased frequency and unfavorable claim development during the periods within our Iron Insurance line of insurance reserves incurred throughbusiness as well as negative developments within our third-party carrier insurance program. The remaining increase is primarily due to the inclusion of $16.6 million of insurance and claims expense from ACT's and MME's first half 2022 results.self-insured retention limits.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Operating taxes and licensesOperating taxes and licenses$30,204 $21,717 $59,241 $43,765 39.1  %35.4  %Operating taxes and licenses$28,332 $30,204 $54,222 $59,241 (6.2  %)(8.5  %)
% of total revenue% of total revenue1.5 %1.7 %1.6 %1.7 %(20  bps)(10  bps)% of total revenue1.8 %1.5 %1.7 %1.6 %30  bps10  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1.8 %1.8 %1.8 %1.9 %—  bps(10  bps)% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge2.0 %1.8 %1.9 %1.8 %20  bps10  bps
Operating taxes and licenses include state franchise taxes, state and federal highway use taxes, property taxes, vehicle license and registration fees, and fuel and mileage taxes, among others. The expense is impacted by changes in the tax rates and registration fees associated with our tractor fleet and regional operating facilities.
The year-over-year increases in operatingOperating taxes and licenses expenses of $8.5decreased by $1.9 million for the second quarter of 20222023 and $15.5$5.0 million for the first half of 2022 were primarily composed2023 but remained relatively flat as a percentage of ACT'srevenue, excluding truckload and MME's 2022 results.LTL fuel surcharge, as compared to the same periods last year.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Communications$5,744 $4,635 $11,614 $9,672 23.9  %20.1  %
% of total revenue0.3 %0.4 %0.3 %0.4 %(10  bps)(10  bps)
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge0.3 %0.4 %0.3 %0.4 %(10  bps)(10  bps)
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2023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Communications$6,184 $5,744 $11,933 $11,614 7.7  %2.7  %
% of total revenue0.4 %0.3 %0.4 %0.3 %10  bps10  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge0.4 %0.3 %0.4 %0.3 %10  bps10  bps
Communications expense is comprised of costs associated with our tractor and trailer tracking systems, information technology systems, and phone systems.
The year-over-year increases in communicationsCommunications expense of $1.1increased $0.4 million for the second quarter of 20222023 and $1.9$0.3 million foror the first half of 2022 were primarily composed2023 but remained relatively flat as a percentage of ACT'srevenue, excluding truckload and MME's 2022 results.LTL fuel surcharge, as compared to the same periods last year.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipmentDepreciation and amortization of property and equipment$147,482 $123,606 $292,526 $243,521 19.3  %20.1  %Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment$156,381 $147,482 $312,347 $292,526 6.0  %6.8  %
% of total revenue% of total revenue7.5 %9.4 %7.7 %9.6 %(190  bps)(190  bps)% of total revenue10.1 %7.5 %9.8 %7.7 %260  bps210  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge8.7 %10.2 %8.8 %10.4 %(150  bps)(160  bps)% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge11.2 %8.7 %11.0 %8.8 %250  bps220  bps
Depreciation relates primarily to our owned tractors, trailers, buildings, electronic logging devices, other communication units, and other similar assets. Changes to this fixed cost are generally attributed to increases or decreases to company-owned equipment, the relative percentage of owned versus leased equipment, and fluctuations in new equipment purchase prices. Depreciation can also be affected by the cost of used equipment that we sell or trade and the replacement of older used equipment. Management periodically reviews the condition, average age, and reasonableness of estimated useful lives and salvage values of our equipment and considers such factors in light of our experience with similar assets, used equipment market conditions, and prevailing industry practices.
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Consolidated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment increased by $23.9$8.9 million for the second quarter of 20222023 and $49.0$19.8 million for the first half of 2022,2023, as compared to the same periods last year. These increases include ACT's and MME's results of $15.3 million from the second quarter of 2022 and $30.6 million from the first half of 2022. The remainingThis increase was primarily related to an increase in owned versus leased equipment.equipment and higher depreciation for capital improvements made to our terminals.
We expect consolidated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment to increase in total and as a percentage of consolidated revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, as we currently do not plan to use operating leases as a primary means of funding our equipment purchases in the remainder of 2022.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles$16,215 $11,984 $32,381 $23,733 35.3  %36.4  %Amortization of intangibles$16,505 $16,215 $32,688 $32,381 1.8  %0.9  %
% of total revenue% of total revenue0.8 %0.9 %0.9 %0.9 %(10  bps)—  bps% of total revenue1.1 %0.8 %1.0 %0.9 %30  bps10  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1.0 %1.0 %1.0 %1.0 %—  bps—  bps% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1.2 %1.0 %1.2 %1.0 %20  bps20  bps
Amortization of intangibles relates to intangible assets identified with the 2017 Merger and various acquisitions. See Note 3 in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report for more details regarding details of our acquisitions.
The increases of $4.2 million for the second quarter 2022 and $8.6 million for the first half of 2022, as compared to the same periods last year, were attributed to the ACT, MME, UTXL, and Eleos acquisitions during 2021.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Rental expense$13,492 $13,399 $26,893 $30,263 0.7  %(11.1  %)
% of total revenue0.7 %1.0 %0.7 %1.2 %(30  bps)(50  bps)
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge0.8 %1.1 %0.8 %1.3 %(30  bps)(50  bps)
Rental expense consists primarily of payments for tractors and trailers financed with operating leases. The primary factors affecting the expense are the size of our revenue equipment fleet and the relative percentage of owned versus leased equipment.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021The quarter over quarter increase of $0.1 million includes $1.7 million of additional expense in 2022 from ACT's and MME's operating results. This was partially offset by a decrease in the number of leased units, excluding ACT's and MME's 2022 results.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2022 and 2021The $3.4 million decrease in consolidated rental expenses for the first half of 2022, compared to the first half of 2021, is primarily due to an increase in our owned versus leased equipment. This was partially offset by $3.4 million of additional expense from ACT's and MME's operating results included during the first half of 2022.
We expect consolidated rental expense to continue to decrease both in total and as a percentage of consolidated revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, as we currently do not plan to use operating leases as a primary means of funding our equipment purchases for the remainder of 2022.
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2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Purchased transportation$384,910 $304,157 $771,356 $562,387 26.5  %37.2  %
Rental expenseRental expense$16,073 $13,492 $31,141 $26,893 19.1  %15.8  %
% of total revenue% of total revenue19.6 %23.1 %20.4 %22.2 %(350  bps)(180  bps)% of total revenue1.0 %0.7 %1.0 %0.7 %30  bps30  bps
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge22.7 %25.1 %23.1 %24.0 %(240  bps)(90  bps)% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1.2 %0.8 %1.1 %0.8 %40  bps30  bps
Rental expense consists primarily of payments for our terminals and other real estate leases and, to a lesser extent, payments for revenue equipment from operating leases. The primary factors affecting the expense are the size and location of our leased properties.
Consolidated rental expense increased $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2023 and $4.2 million for the first half of 2023, as compared to the same periods last year. The increase is primarily related to the incorporation of new facilities as we expand our network and was partially offset by a decrease in the rental expense for revenue equipment. We anticipate that rent expense as a percentage of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge, will increase over the remainder of 2023 as we incorporate equipment from U.S. Xpress's lease portfolio into our fleet.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Purchased transportation$258,259 $384,910 $538,988 $771,356 (32.9  %)(30.1  %)
% of total revenue16.6 %19.6 %16.9 %20.4 %(300  bps)(350  bps)
% of revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge18.6 %22.7 %19.0 %23.1 %(410  bps)(410  bps)
Purchased transportation expense is comprised of payments to independent contractors in our trucking operations, as well as payments to third-party capacity providers related to logistics, freight management, and non-trucking services in our logistics and intermodal businesses. Purchased transportation is generally affected by capacity in the market as well as changes in fuel prices. As capacity tightens, our payments to third-party capacity providers and to independent contractors tend to increase. Additionally, as fuel prices increase, payments to third-party capacity providers and independent contractors increase.
Consolidated purchased transportation expense increaseddecreased by $80.8$126.7 million for the second quarter of 20222023 and $209.0$232.4 million for the first half of 2022,2023, as compared to the same periods last year, primarily due to increaseddecreased load volumesvolume within our logistics business. Purchased transportation expense also includes ACT'sbusiness and MME's results of $2.1 million for the second quarter of 2022 and $6.8 million for the first half of 2022.lower miles driven by independent contractors, partially offset by increased intermodal load volume.
We expect that consolidated purchased transportation will increase as a percentage of revenue if we grow our logistics and intermodal businesses faster than our full truckload and LTL businesses. The increase could be partially offset if independent contractors exit the market due to regulatory changes.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Impairments$— $— $810 $— —  %100.0  %
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2023 vs.YTD 2023 vs.
2023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Impairments$— $— $— $810 —  %(100.0  %)
In 2022, we incurred impairment charges associated with building improvements (within our non-reportable segments).
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,QTD 2022 vs.YTD 2022 vs.
2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 2021
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Miscellaneous operating expenses$21,396 $11,331 $32,905 $25,924 88.8  %26.9  %
Miscellaneous operating expenses primarily consist of legal and professional services fees, general and administrative expenses, other costs, as well as net gain on sales of equipment.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021The $10.1 million increase in net consolidated miscellaneous operating expenses is comprised of additional expense in the second quarter of 2022 from ACT's and MME's operating results.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2022 and 2021The $7.0 million increase in net consolidated miscellaneous operating expenses includes $20.7 million of additional expense from ACT's and MME's operating results in the first half of 2022, a net increase in legal settlements expense of $3.1 million, and higher operating expenses associated with increased travel time and return to work programs. This was offset by a $30.8 million increase in gain on sales of equipment, excluding ACT and MME.
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2023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Miscellaneous operating expenses$36,992 $21,396 $67,701 $32,905 72.9  %105.7  %
Miscellaneous operating expenses primarily consist of legal and professional services fees, general and administrative expenses, other costs, as well as net gain on sales of equipment.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022The $15.6 million increase in net consolidated miscellaneous operating expenses is primarily due to a $8.7 million decrease in gain on sales of equipment and $5.3 million in transaction fees related to the acquisition of U.S. Xpress.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2023 and 2022The $34.8 million increase in net consolidated miscellaneous operating expenses is primarily due to a $22.6 million decrease in gain on sales of equipment and $6.9 million in transaction fees related to the acquisition of U.S. Xpress.
Consolidated Other Expenses (Income)
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2022202120222021QTD 2021YTD 20212023202220232022QTD 2022YTD 2022
(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)(Dollars in thousands)Increase (Decrease)
Interest expenseInterest expense$9,345 $3,307 $16,025 $6,793 182.6 %135.9 %Interest expense$24,354 $9,345 $47,445 $16,025 160.6 %196.1 %
Other expenses (income), net25,576 (16,840)39,981 (32,945)(251.9 %)(221.4 %)
Other (income) expenses, netOther (income) expenses, net(9,679)25,576 (19,382)39,981 (137.8 %)(148.5 %)
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense72,090 51,783 141,264 97,112 39.2 %45.5 %Income tax expense21,959 72,090 54,694 141,264 (69.5 %)(61.3 %)
Interest expense — Interest expense is comprised of debt and finance lease interest expense as well as amortization of deferred loan costs. InterestThe increase in interest expense increased during the second quarter and the first half of 20222023 was primarily due to higher overallinterest rates. We expect interest expense to increase by approximately $20.0 million in the second half of 2023 as compared to the first half, reflecting approximately $800.0 million of additional debt balances fromfor the 2021 Debt Agreement which was entered into on September 3, 2021U.S. Xpress acquisition and replacedassuming the July 2021 Term Loan and 2017 Debt Agreement.Federal Reserve rate hiking cycle is nearly completed. Additional details regarding our debt are discussed in Note 6 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Other (income) expenses, (income), net — Other (income) expenses, (income), net is primarily comprised of losses and (gains) from our various equity investments, including our investment in Embark, as well as certain other non-operating income and expense items that may arise outside of the normal course of business.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The $42.4$35.3 million unfavorable changeincrease in other (income) expenses, (income) net is primarily driven by an unrealized losses from the mark-to-market adjustment ofloss on our investment in Embark recorded in the second quarter of 2022 compared to gains inand a net gain recorded within our portfolio of investments during the second quarter of 2021.2023.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The $72.9$59.4 million unfavorable changeincrease in other (income) expenses, (income), net is primarily driven by an unrealized losses from the mark-to-market adjustment ofloss on our investment in Embark recorded in the first half of 2022 compared to gains inand a net gain recorded within our portfolio of investments during the first half of 2021.2023.
Income tax expense — In addition to the discussion below, Note 4 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report provides further analysis related to income taxes.
Comparison Between the Quarters Ended June 30, 20222023 and 20212022 The $20.3$50.1 million increasedecrease in consolidated income tax expense was primarily due to a reduction of pre-tax income. This resulted in an increaseeffective tax rate of 25.9% for the second quarter of 2023, and 24.7% for the second quarter of 2022.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 2023 and 2022The $86.6 million decrease in consolidated income before income taxes.tax expense was primarily due to a reduction of pre-tax income. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 24.7% for the second quarterfirst half of 2022 compared to 25.3% for the second quarter of 2021.
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023, and 2021The $44.2 million increase in consolidated income tax expense was primarily due to an increase in income before income taxes. This resulted in an effective tax rate of 24.8% for the first half of 2022 compared to 25.5% for the first half of 2021.2022.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The terms "Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift," "Adjusted EPS," "Adjusted Operating Income," "Adjusted Operating Ratio," and "Free Cash Flow," as we define them, are not presented in accordance with GAAP. These financial measures supplement our GAAP results in evaluating certain aspects of our business. We believe that using these measures improves comparability in analyzing our performance because they remove the impact of items from our operating results that, in our opinion, do not reflect our core operating performance. Management and the Board focus on Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted Operating Ratio as key measures of our performance, all of which are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures and further discussed below. Management and the Board use Free Cash Flow as a key measure of our liquidity. Free Cash Flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. We believe our presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful because it provides investors and securities analysts the same information that we use internally for purposes of assessing our core operating performance.
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Ratio, and Free Cash Flow are not substitutes for their comparable GAAP financial measures, such as net income, cash flows from operating activities, operating income, or other measures prescribed by GAAP. There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures. Although we believe that they improve comparability in analyzing our period to period performance, they could limit comparability to other companies in our industry if those companies define these measures differently. Because of these limitations, our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered measures of income generated by our business or discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management compensates for these limitations by primarily relying on GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis.
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the following tables reconcile GAAP consolidated net income attributable to Knight-Swift to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted Net Income attributable to Knight-Swift, GAAP consolidated earnings per diluted share to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EPS, GAAP consolidated operating ratio to non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted Operating Ratio, GAAP reportable segment operating income to non-GAAP reportable segment Adjusted Operating Income, GAAP reportable segment operating ratio to non-GAAP reportable segment Adjusted Operating Ratio, and GAAP cash flow from operations to non-GAAP Free Cash Flow.

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Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
GAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-SwiftGAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-Swift$219,492 $152,804 $427,829 $282,594 GAAP: Net income attributable to Knight-Swift$63,326 $219,492 $167,610 $427,829 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Income tax expense attributable to Knight-SwiftIncome tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift72,090 51,783 141,264 97,112 Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift21,959 72,090 54,694 141,264 
Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-SwiftIncome before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift291,582 204,587 569,093 379,706 Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift85,285 291,582 222,304 569,093 
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
16,215 11,984 32,381 23,733 
Amortization of intangibles 1
16,505 16,215 32,688 32,381 
Impairments 2
Impairments 2
— — 810 — 
Impairments 2
— — — 810 
Legal accruals 3
Legal accruals 3
(2,000)879 3,055 2,121 
Legal accruals 3
1,300 (2,000)1,000 3,055 
Transaction fees 4
Transaction fees 4
— 659 — 659 
Transaction fees 4
5,332 — 6,868 — 
Severance expense 5
Severance expense 5
— — 1,452 — 
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
(2,500)— (2,500)— 
Adjusted income before income taxesAdjusted income before income taxes305,797 218,109 605,339 406,219 Adjusted income before income taxes105,922 305,797 261,812 605,339 
Provision for income tax expense at effective rateProvision for income tax expense at effective rate(75,608)(55,111)(150,287)(103,788)Provision for income tax expense at effective rate(27,304)(75,608)(64,703)(150,287)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-SwiftNon-GAAP: Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift$230,189 $162,998 $455,052 $302,431 Non-GAAP: Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift$78,618 $230,189 $197,109 $455,052 
Note: Since the numbers reflected in the table below are calculated on a per share basis, they may not foot due to rounding.
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
GAAP: Earnings per diluted shareGAAP: Earnings per diluted share$1.35 $0.92 $2.60 $1.69 GAAP: Earnings per diluted share$0.39 $1.35 $1.04 $2.60 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Income tax expense attributable to Knight-SwiftIncome tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift0.44 0.31 0.86 0.58 Income tax expense attributable to Knight-Swift0.14 0.44 0.34 0.86 
Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-SwiftIncome before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift1.79 1.23 3.45 2.28 Income before income taxes attributable to Knight-Swift0.53 1.79 1.37 3.45 
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
0.10 0.07 0.20 0.14 
Amortization of intangibles 1
0.10 0.10 0.20 0.20 
Impairments 2
Impairments 2
— — — — 
Impairments 2
— — — — 
Legal accruals 3
Legal accruals 3
(0.01)0.01 0.02 0.01 
Legal accruals 3
0.01 (0.01)0.01 0.02 
Transaction fees 4
Transaction fees 4
— — — — 
Transaction fees 4
0.03 — 0.04 — 
Severance expense 5
Severance expense 5
— — 0.01 — 
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
(0.02)— (0.02)— 
Adjusted income before income taxesAdjusted income before income taxes1.87 1.31 3.67 2.44 Adjusted income before income taxes0.65 1.87 1.62 3.67 
Provision for income tax expense at effective rateProvision for income tax expense at effective rate(0.46)(0.33)(0.91)(0.62)Provision for income tax expense at effective rate(0.17)(0.46)(0.40)(0.91)
Non-GAAP: Adjusted EPSNon-GAAP: Adjusted EPS$1.41 $0.98 $2.76 $1.81 Non-GAAP: Adjusted EPS$0.49 $1.41 $1.22 $2.76 
1    "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in the 2017 Merger, the ACT Acquisition, and other acquisitions. Refer to Note 3 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional details regarding our acquisitions.
2    "Impairments" reflects the non-cash impairment of building improvements (within our non-reportable segments).
3    "Legal accruals" are included in "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income and reflect the following:
DuringSecond quarter 2023 legal accrual reflects the secondincreased estimated exposure for an accrued legal matter based on a recent settlement agreement. First quarter of 2022, the Company decreased2023 legal accrual reflects a decrease in the estimated exposure related to an accrued legal matter previously identified as probable and estimable in prior periods based on a recent settlement agreement.
2021 legal expense reflects costsDuring the second quarter of 2022, the company decreased the estimated exposure related to certain class action lawsuits arising from employeean accrued legal matter previously identified as probable and contract related matters.
4    "Transaction fees" consisted of legal and professional fees associated with the acquisitions of UTXL and ACT. The transaction fees are included within "Miscellaneous operating expenses"estimable in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.prior periods based on a recent settlement agreement.
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4    "Transaction fees" consists of legal and professional fees associated with the July 1, 2023 acquisition of U.S. Xpress. The transaction fees are included within "Miscellaneous operating expenses" in the condensed statements of comprehensive income.
5    "Severance expense" is included within "Salaries, wages, and benefits" in the condensed statements of comprehensive income.
6    "Change in fair value of deferred earnout" reflects the expense for the change in fair value of a deferred earnout related to the acquisition of UTXL, which is recorded in "Miscellaneous operating expenses."
Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
GAAP PresentationGAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)GAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,961,131 $1,315,701 $3,788,120 $2,538,715 Total revenue$1,552,979 $1,961,131 $3,189,911 $3,788,120 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses(1,635,353)(1,124,586)(3,164,256)(2,185,341)Total operating expenses(1,458,949)(1,635,353)(2,951,094)(3,164,256)
Operating incomeOperating income$325,778 $191,115 $623,864 $353,374 Operating income$94,030 $325,778 $238,817 $623,864 
Operating ratioOperating ratio83.4 %85.5 %83.5 %86.1 %Operating ratio93.9 %83.4 %92.5 %83.5 %
Non-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP Presentation
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,961,131 $1,315,701 $3,788,120 $2,538,715 Total revenue$1,552,979 $1,961,131 $3,189,911 $3,788,120 
Truckload and LTL fuel surchargeTruckload and LTL fuel surcharge(266,600)(102,829)(445,711)(192,738)Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge(162,531)(266,600)(349,170)(445,711)
Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surchargeRevenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1,694,531 1,212,872 3,342,409 2,345,977 Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge1,390,448 1,694,531 2,840,741 3,342,409 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses1,635,353 1,124,586 3,164,256 2,185,341 Total operating expenses1,458,949 1,635,353 2,951,094 3,164,256 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Truckload and LTL fuel surchargeTruckload and LTL fuel surcharge(266,600)(102,829)(445,711)(192,738)Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge(162,531)(266,600)(349,170)(445,711)
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
(16,215)(11,984)(32,381)(23,733)
Amortization of intangibles 1
(16,505)(16,215)(32,688)(32,381)
Impairments 2
Impairments 2
— — (810)— 
Impairments 2
— — — (810)
Legal accruals 3
Legal accruals 3
2,000 (879)(3,055)(2,121)
Legal accruals 3
(1,300)2,000 (1,000)(3,055)
Transaction fees 4
Transaction fees 4
— (659)— (659)
Transaction fees 4
(5,332)— (6,868)— 
Severance expense 5
Severance expense 5
— — (1,452)— 
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
Change in fair value of deferred earnout 6
2,500 2,500 
Adjusted Operating ExpensesAdjusted Operating Expenses1,354,538 1,008,235 2,682,299 1,966,090 Adjusted Operating Expenses1,275,781 1,354,538 2,562,416 2,682,299 
Adjusted Operating IncomeAdjusted Operating Income$339,993 $204,637 $660,110 $379,887 Adjusted Operating Income$114,667 $339,993 $278,325 $660,110 
Adjusted Operating RatioAdjusted Operating Ratio79.9 %83.1 %80.3 %83.8 %Adjusted Operating Ratio91.8 %79.9 %90.2 %80.3 %
1    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 1.
2    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 2.
3    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 3.
4    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 4.
5    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 5.
6    See Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Consolidated Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Knight-Swift and Adjusted EPS footnote 6.


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Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Reportable Segment Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Ratio
Truckload Segment
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
GAAP PresentationGAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)GAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,188,809 $985,858 $2,269,340 $1,948,805 Total revenue$953,659 $1,188,809 $1,965,904 $2,269,340 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses(982,513)(817,401)(1,857,927)(1,621,865)Total operating expenses(885,748)(982,513)(1,782,094)(1,857,927)
Operating incomeOperating income$206,296 $168,457 $411,413 $326,940 Operating income$67,911 $206,296 $183,810 $411,413 
Operating ratioOperating ratio82.6 %82.9 %81.9 %83.2 %Operating ratio92.9 %82.6 %90.7 %81.9 %
Non-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP Presentation
Total revenueTotal revenue$1,188,809 $985,858 $2,269,340 $1,948,805 Total revenue$953,659 $1,188,809 $1,965,904 $2,269,340 
Fuel surchargeFuel surcharge(206,931)(102,829)(345,592)(192,738)Fuel surcharge(124,004)(206,931)(269,268)(345,592)
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(399)(469)(735)(693)Intersegment transactions(282)(399)(1,283)(735)
Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions981,479 882,560 1,923,013 1,755,374 Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions829,373 981,479 1,695,353 1,923,013 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses982,513 817,401 1,857,927 1,621,865 Total operating expenses885,748 982,513 1,782,094 1,857,927 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Fuel surchargeFuel surcharge(206,931)(102,829)(345,592)(192,738)Fuel surcharge(124,004)(206,931)(269,268)(345,592)
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(399)(469)(735)(693)Intersegment transactions(282)(399)(1,283)(735)
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
(323)(324)(647)(648)
Amortization of intangibles 1
(299)(323)(642)(647)
Adjusted Operating ExpensesAdjusted Operating Expenses774,860 713,779 1,510,953 1,427,786 Adjusted Operating Expenses761,163 774,860 1,510,901 1,510,953 
Adjusted Operating IncomeAdjusted Operating Income$206,619 $168,781 $412,060 $327,588 Adjusted Operating Income$68,210 $206,619 $184,452 $412,060 
Adjusted Operating RatioAdjusted Operating Ratio78.9 %80.9 %78.6 %81.3 %Adjusted Operating Ratio91.8 %78.9 %89.1 %78.6 %
1    "Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in historical Knight acquisitions.

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LTL Segment
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
Quarter-to-Date June 30, 2022Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023202220232022
GAAP PresentationGAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)GAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)
Total revenueTotal revenue$283,847 $538,972 Total revenue$267,105 $283,847 $522,409 $538,972 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses(240,080)(468,828)Total operating expenses(236,867)(240,080)(465,589)(468,828)
Operating incomeOperating income$43,767 $70,144 Operating income$30,238 $43,767 $56,820 $70,144 
Operating ratioOperating ratio84.6 %87.0 %Operating ratio88.7 %84.6 %89.1 %87.0 %
Non-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP Presentation
Total revenueTotal revenue$283,847 $538,972 Total revenue$267,105 $283,847 $522,409 $538,972 
Fuel surchargeFuel surcharge(59,669)(100,119)Fuel surcharge(38,527)(59,669)(79,902)(100,119)
Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions224,178 438,853 Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge and intersegment transactions228,578 224,178 442,507 438,853 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses240,080 468,828 Total operating expenses236,867 240,080 465,589 468,828 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Fuel surchargeFuel surcharge(59,669)(100,119)Fuel surcharge(38,527)(59,669)(79,902)(100,119)
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
(3,995)(7,940)
Amortization of intangibles 1
(3,920)(3,995)(7,840)(7,940)
Adjusted Operating ExpensesAdjusted Operating Expenses176,416 360,769 Adjusted Operating Expenses194,420 176,416 377,847 360,769 
Adjusted Operating IncomeAdjusted Operating Income$47,762 $78,084 Adjusted Operating Income$34,158 $47,762 $64,660 $78,084 
Adjusted Operating RatioAdjusted Operating Ratio78.7 %82.2 %Adjusted Operating Ratio85.1 %78.7 %85.4 %82.2 %
1"Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified with the ACT and MME acquisitions.
Logistics Segment
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
GAAP PresentationGAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)GAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)
Total revenueTotal revenue$248,662 $166,737 $530,701 $285,624 Total revenue$119,943 $248,662 $258,226 $530,701 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses(204,913)(152,381)(447,351)(263,691)Total operating expenses(110,377)(204,913)(235,840)(447,351)
Operating incomeOperating income$43,749 $14,356 $83,350 $21,933 Operating income$9,566 $43,749 $22,386 $83,350 
Operating ratioOperating ratio82.4 %91.4 %84.3 %92.3 %Operating ratio92.0 %82.4 %91.3 %84.3 %
Non-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP Presentation
Total revenueTotal revenue$248,662 $166,737 $530,701 $285,624 Total revenue$119,943 $248,662 $258,226 $530,701 
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(1,343)(4,570)(3,211)(7,735)Intersegment transactions(2,161)(1,343)(3,667)(3,211)
Revenue, excluding intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding intersegment transactions247,319 162,167 527,490 277,889 Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions117,782 247,319 254,559 527,490 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses204,913 152,381 447,351 263,691 Total operating expenses110,377 204,913 235,840 447,351 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(1,343)(4,570)(3,211)(7,735)Intersegment transactions(2,161)(1,343)(3,667)(3,211)
Amortization of intangibles 1
Amortization of intangibles 1
(334)(97)(668)(97)
Amortization of intangibles 1
(334)(334)(668)(668)
Adjusted Operating ExpensesAdjusted Operating Expenses203,236 147,714 443,472 255,859 Adjusted Operating Expenses107,882 203,236 231,505 443,472 
Adjusted Operating IncomeAdjusted Operating Income$44,083 $14,453 $84,018 $22,030 Adjusted Operating Income$9,900 $44,083 $23,054 $84,018 
Adjusted Operating RatioAdjusted Operating Ratio82.2 %91.1 %84.1 %92.1 %Adjusted Operating Ratio91.6 %82.2 %90.9 %84.1 %
1"Amortization of intangibles" reflects the non-cash amortization expense relating to intangible assets identified in the UTXL acquisition.
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Intermodal Segment
Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,Quarter-to-Date June 30,Year-to-Date June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
GAAP PresentationGAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)GAAP Presentation(Dollars in thousands)
Total revenueTotal revenue$132,871 $115,378 $242,093 $222,444 Total revenue$104,327 $132,871 $214,899 $242,093 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses(118,699)(109,566)(212,751)(213,175)Total operating expenses(110,959)(118,699)(216,429)(212,751)
Operating incomeOperating income$14,172 $5,812 $29,342 $9,269 Operating income$(6,632)$14,172 $(1,530)$29,342 
Operating ratioOperating ratio89.3 %95.0 %87.9 %95.8 %Operating ratio106.4 %89.3 %100.7 %87.9 %
Non-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP PresentationNon-GAAP Presentation
Total revenueTotal revenue$132,871 $115,378 $242,093 $222,444 Total revenue$104,327 $132,871 $214,899 $242,093 
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(17)(84)(47)(179)Intersegment transactions— (17)— (47)
Revenue, excluding intersegment transactionsRevenue, excluding intersegment transactions132,854 115,294 242,046 222,265 Revenue, excluding intersegment transactions104,327 132,854 214,899 242,046 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses118,699 109,566 212,751 213,175 Total operating expenses110,959 118,699 216,429 212,751 
Adjusted for:Adjusted for:Adjusted for:
Intersegment transactionsIntersegment transactions(17)(84)(47)(179)Intersegment transactions— (17)— (47)
Adjusted Operating ExpensesAdjusted Operating Expenses118,682 109,482 212,704 212,996 Adjusted Operating Expenses110,959 118,682 216,429 212,704 
Adjusted Operating IncomeAdjusted Operating Income$14,172 $5,812 $29,342 $9,269 Adjusted Operating Income$(6,632)$14,172 $(1,530)$29,342 
Adjusted Operating RatioAdjusted Operating Ratio89.3 %95.0 %87.9 %95.8 %Adjusted Operating Ratio106.4 %89.3 %100.7 %87.9 %
Non-GAAP Reconciliation: Free Cash Flow
Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023
GAAP: Cash flows from operations$719,984722,190 
Adjusted for:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, including assets held for sale104,23998,755 
Purchases of property and equipment(295,522)(517,856)
Non-GAAP: Free Cash Flow$528,701303,089 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are funds provided by operations and the following:
SourceJune 30, 20222023
(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash$198,021228,957 
Availability under 2021 Revolver, due September 2026 1
871,985878,760 
Availability under 20212022 RSA, due April 2024 2
55,70042,000 
Availability under 2021 Prudential Notes, issuance ending October 2023 3
87,857 
Total unrestricted liquidity$1,213,5631,149,717 
Cash and cash equivalents – restricted 43
115,319699,212 
Restricted investments, held-to-maturity, amortized cost 43
7,8563,082 
Total liquidity, including restricted cash and restricted investments$1,336,7381,852,011 
1    As of June 30, 2022,2023, we had $129.0$210.0 million in borrowings under our $1.1 billion 2021 Revolver. We additionally had $99.0$11.2 million in outstanding letters of credit (discussed below), issued under the 2021 Revolver, leaving $872.0$878.8 million available under the Revolver.2021Revolver.
2    Based on eligible receivables at June 30, 2022,2023, our borrowing base for the 20212022 RSA was $400.0$381.0 million, while outstanding borrowings were $279.0 million. We additionally had $65.3$339.0 million, in outstanding letters of credit (discussed below), leaving $55.7$42.0 million available under the 20212022 RSA. Refer to Note 5 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for more information regarding the 20212022 RSA.
3    As of June 30, 2022, we had $37.1 million outstanding principal on our shelf notes issued under our $125.0 million 2021 Prudential Notes, leaving $87.9 million available for issuance under the 2021 Prudential Notes.
4    Restricted cash and restricted investments areincludes $444.7 million restricted for our acquisition of U.S. Xpress with the remaining amount primarily held by our captive insurance companies for claims payments. "Cash and cash equivalents – restricted" consists of $111.4$444.7 million included in "Acquisition escrow" on the condensed consolidated balance sheet held for the U.S. Xpress acquisition and $251.4 million included in "Cash and cash equivalents – restricted" on the condensed consolidated balance sheet and held by Mohave and Red Rock for claims payments. The remaining $3.9$3.1 million is included in "Other long-term assets" and is held in escrow accounts to meet statutory requirements.
Uses of Liquidity
Our business requires substantial amounts of cash for operating activities, including salaries and wages paid to our employees, contract payments to independent contractors, insurance and claims payments, tax payments, and others. We also use large amounts of cash and credit for the following activities:
Capital Expenditures — When justified by customer demand, as well as our liquidity and our ability to generate acceptable returns, we make substantial cash capital expenditures to maintain a modern company tractor fleet, refresh and expand our trailer fleet, expand our network of LTL service centers, and, to a lesser extent, fund upgrades to our terminals and technology in our various service offerings. In connection with our business strategy, we regularly evaluate acquisition and strategic partnership opportunities. We expect net cash capital expenditures, will be in the range of $550.0$700.0$600.0$750.0 million for full-year 2022.2023, which has been updated from $640.0 million to $690.0 million to include anticipated expenditures for U.S. Xpress. This range excludes cash outlays for potential acquisitions. We believe we have ample flexibility in our trade cycle and purchase agreements to alter our current plans if economic and other conditions warrant.
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Over the long-term, we will continue to have significant capital requirements, which may require us to seek additional borrowing, lease financing, or equity capital. The availability of financing or equity capital will depend upon our financial condition and results of operations as well as prevailing market conditions. If such additional borrowing, lease financing, or equity capital is not available at the time we need it, then we may need to borrow more under the 2021 Revolver (if not then fully drawn), extend the maturity of then-outstanding debt, rely on alternative financing arrangements, engage in asset sales, limit our fleet size, or operate our revenue equipment for longer periods.
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There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional debt under our existing financial arrangements to satisfy our ongoing capital requirements. However, we believe the combination of our expected cash flows, financing available through operating and finance leases, available funds under our accounts receivable securitization, and availability under the 2021 Revolver will be sufficient to fund our expected capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.
Principal and Interest Payments — As of June 30, 2022,2023, we had debt, accounts receivable securitization, and finance lease obligations of $2.0$2.2 billion, which are discussed under "Material Debt Agreements," below. Certain cash flows from operations are committed to minimum payments of principal and interest on our debt and lease obligations. Additionally, when our financial position allows, we periodically make voluntary prepayments on our outstanding debt balances.
Letters of Credit — Pursuant to the terms of the 2021 Debt Agreement and the 20212022 RSA, our lenders may issue standby letters of credit on our behalf. When we have certain letters of credit outstanding, the availability under the 2021 Revolver or 20212022 RSA is reduced accordingly. As of June 30, 2023, we also had outstanding letters of credit of $245.8 million pursuant to a bilateral agreement which do not impact the availability of the 2021 Revolver and 2022 RSA. Standby letters of credit are typically issued for the benefit of regulatory authorities, insurance companies and state departments of insurance for the purpose of satisfying certain collateral requirements, primarily related to our automobile, workers' compensation, and general insurance liabilities.
Share Repurchases — From time to time, and depending on Free Cash Flow1 availability, debt levels, common stock prices, general economic and market conditions, as well as internal approval requirements, we may repurchase shares of our outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2022,2023, the Company had $200.0 million remaining under the 2022 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan. Additional details regarding our share repurchase plans are discussed in Note 10 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Working Capital
We had a working capital surplus of $369.6$939.7 million as of June 30, 20222023 and $339.5$599.6 million as of December 31, 2021.2022. The increase in our working capital surplus is primarily due to the $444.7 million acquisition escrow related to the U.S. Xpress acquisition.
Material Debt Agreements
As of June 30, 2023, we had $2.2 billion in material debt obligations at the following carrying values:
$199.8 million: 2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024, net of $0.2 million in deferred loan costs
$798.9 million: 2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026, net of $1.1 million in deferred loan costs
$249.0 million: 2023 Term Loan, due September 2026, net of $1.0 million in deferred loan costs
$338.6 million: 2022 RSA outstanding borrowings, net of $0.4 million in deferred loan costs
$393.6 million: Finance lease obligations
$210.0 million: 2021 Revolver, due September 2026
$30.2 million: Other, net of approximately $36,000 in deferred loan costs
As of December 31, 2022, we had $1.9 billion in material debt obligations at the following carrying values:
$199.8 million: 2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024, net of $0.2 million in deferred loan costs
$798.7 million: 2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026, net of $1.3 million in deferred loan costs
$418.6 million: 2022 RSA outstanding borrowings, net of $0.4 million in deferred loan costs
$403.0 million: Finance lease obligations
$43.0 million: 2021 Revolver, due September 2026
$39.0 million: Other, net of $0.1 million in deferred loan costs
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1Refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
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Material Debt Agreements
As of June 30, 2022, we had $2.0 billion in material debt obligations at the following carrying values:
$169.9 million: 2021 Term Loan A-1, due December 2022, net of $0.1 million in deferred loan costs
$199.7 million: 2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024, net of $0.3 million in deferred loan costs
$798.5 million: 2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026, net of $1.5 million in deferred loan costs
$278.6 million: 2021 RSA outstanding borrowings, net of $0.4 million in deferred loan costs
$380.5 million: Finance lease obligations
$129.0 million: 2021 Revolver, due September 2026
$43.2 million: Other, net of $0.1 million in deferred loan costs
As of December 31, 2021, we had $2.1 billion in material debt obligations at the following carrying values:
$199.7 million: 2021 Term Loan A-1, due December 2022, net of $0.3 million in deferred loan costs
$199.6 million: 2021 Term Loan A-2, due September 2024, net of $0.4 million in deferred loan costs
$798.4 million: 2021 Term Loan A-3, due September 2026, net of $1.6 million in deferred loan costs
$278.5 million: 2021 RSA outstanding borrowings, net of $0.5 million in deferred loan costs
$306.2 million: Finance lease obligations
$260.0 million: 2021 Revolver, due September 2026
$52.3 million: Other, net of $0.1 million in deferred loan costs
Cash Flow Analysis
Year-to-Date June 30,ChangeYear-to-Date June 30,Change
20222021 20232022
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$719,984 $459,504 $260,480 Net cash provided by operating activities$722,190 $719,984 $2,206 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(204,306)(196,916)(7,390)Net cash used in investing activities(415,990)(204,306)(211,684)
Net cash used in financing activities(552,361)(227,798)(324,563)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities236,624 (552,361)788,985 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022The $260.5$2.2 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due toincluded a $270.5$385.0 million decrease in operating income for year-to-date June 30, 2023, and a $31.8 million increase in operating income, including the operating results of ACTcash paid for interest and MME for the first half of 2022. This was partially offset by a $21.5$137.9 million increasedecrease in income tax payments. The remaining difference is attributed to various changescash paid for taxes and a $230.2 million decrease in working capital.our trade receivables balances resulting in higher cash receipts. Note: Factors affecting the increase in operating income are discussed in "Results of Operations — Consolidated Operating and Other Expenses."
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022The $7.4$211.7 million increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a $70.8$227.8 million increase in net cash capital expenditures, including the first half 2022 investing activities of ACT and MME, and was partially offset by a $62.0 million decrease in net cash invested in acquisitions.expenditures.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
Comparison Between Year-to-Date June 30, 20222023 and 20212022Net cash used inprovided by (used in) financing activities increased by $324.6$789.0 million, primarily due to $250.0 million in proceeds from the 2023 Term Loan, $298.0 million in net proceeds from our 2021 Revolver, and a $246.3$299.9 million increasedecrease in repurchases of our common stock and a $65.0stock. This was partially offset by in $80.0 million decrease in net borrowings underrepayments on our accounts receivable securitization.2021 RSA.
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Seasonality
Discussion regarding the impact of seasonality on our business is included in Note 1 in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, incorporated by reference herein.
Inflation
Most of our operating expenses are inflation-sensitive, with inflation generally leading to increased costs of operations. Price increases in manufacturer revenue equipment havehas impacted the cost for us to acquire new equipment. Cost increases have also impacted the cost of parts for equipment repairs and maintenance. The qualified driver shortage experienced by the trucking industry overall has had the effect of increasing compensation paid to our driving associates. We have also experienced inflation in insurance and claims cost related to health insurance and claims as well as auto liability insurance and claims. Prolonged periods of inflation have recently and could continue to cause interest rates, fuel, wages, and other costs to increase as well. Any of these factors could adversely affect our results of operations unless freight rates correspondingly increase.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, which is incorporated herein by reference, for the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We have exposure from variable interest rates, primarily related to our 2021 Debt Agreement, 2023 Term Loan, and 20212022 RSA. These variable interest rates are impacted by changes in short-term interest rates. We primarily manage interest rate exposure through a mix of variable rate debt (weighted average rate of 2.6%6.2% as of June 30, 2022)2023) and fixed rate equipment lease financing. Assuming the level of borrowings as of June 30, 2022,2023, a hypothetical one percentage point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by $16.2$18.3 million.
Commodity Price Risk
We have commodity exposure with respect to fuel used in company-owned tractors. Increases in fuel prices would continue to raise our operating costs, even after applying fuel surcharge revenue. Historically, we have been able to recover a majority of fuel price increases from our customers in the form of fuel surcharges. The weekly average diesel price per gallon in the US increaseddecreased to $5.53$3.94 for the second quarter of 20222023 from an average of $3.21$5.53 in the second quarter of 2021.2022. The weekly average diesel price per gallon in the US increaseddecreased to $4.95$4.16 for year-to-date June 30, 20222023 from an average price of $3.06$4.95 for year-to-date June 30, 2022. We cannot predict the extent or speed of potential changes in fuel price levels in the future, the degree to which the lag effect of our fuel surcharge programs will impact us as a result of the timing and magnitude of such changes, or the extent to which effective fuel surcharges can be maintained and collected to offset such increases. We generally have not used derivative financial instruments to hedge our fuel price exposure in the past, but continue to evaluate this possibility. To mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs, we contract with some of our fuel suppliers to buy fuel at a fixed price or within banded pricing for a specified period, usually not exceeding twelve months. However, these purchase commitments only cover a small portion of our fuel consumption. Accordingly, fuel price fluctuations may still negatively impact us.
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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) to ensure that material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board. Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2022,2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We base our internal control over financial reporting on the criteria set forth in the 2013 COSO Internal Control: Integrated Framework.
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We have confidence in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Nevertheless, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors, misstatements, or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information about our legal proceedings is included in Note 9 of the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements, included in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2022,2023, and is incorporated by reference herein. Based on management's present knowledge of the facts and (in certain cases) advice of outside counsel, management does not believe that loss contingencies arising from pending matters are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's overall financial position, operating results, or cash flows after taking into account any existing accruals. However, actual outcomes could be material to the Company's financial position, operating results, or cash flows for any particular period.
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
While we attempt to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Our 20212022 Annual Report and our Quarterly Report for the quarter period ended March 31, 2023 in the sectionsections entitled "Item 1A. Risk Factors," describesdescribe some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business.
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 1
(in thousands, except per share data)
April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022202 $50.09 202 $345,001 
May 1, 2022 to May 31, 20222,083 $47.12 2,083 $246,867 
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022993 $47.16 993 $200,041 
Total3,278 $47.31 3,278 $200,041 
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 1
(in thousands, except per share data)
April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023— $— — $200,041 
May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023— $— — $200,041 
June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023— $— — $200,041 
Total— $— — $200,041 
1On April 25, 2022, we announced that the Board had approved the $350.0 million 2022 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan, replacing the 2020 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan. There is no expiration date associated with the 2022 Knight-Swift Share Repurchase Plan. See Note 10 in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report regarding our share repurchase plans.
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION
None.During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, no director or officer adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
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.
 
 KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION HOLDINGS INC.
Date: August 3, 20222, 2023 /s/ David A. Jackson
 David A. Jackson
 Chief Executive Officer and President, in his capacity as
 such and on behalf of the registrant
Date: August 3, 20222, 2023 /s/ Adam W. Miller
 Adam W. Miller
 Chief Financial Officer, in his capacity as such and on
 behalf of the registrant
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