UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 20, 2004
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
| Nevada | 0-18605 | 86-0666860 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2200 South 75th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona | 85043 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(602) 269-9700
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 20, 2004, we announced in a press release information concerning our third quarter results for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004. A copy of this press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This press release is being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of this Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| (a) | Not applicable. | |||
| (b) | Not applicable. | |||
| (c) | Exhibits. | |||
99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2004.
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.
Dated: October 20, 2004
| SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO., INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ Gary Enzor | |||
| Gary Enzor | ||||
| Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer | ||||