UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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): July 1, 2005
SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Nevada | | 0-18605 | | 86-0666860 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission File
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Identification No.) |
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| 2200 South 75th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona | | 85043 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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(602) 269-9700
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
In connection with the recent departure of Kevin H. Jensen, who served as Executive Vice President of Swift Transportation Co., Inc. (the “Company”), Mr. Jensen and the Company entered into a Separation Agreement, which became effective as of July 1, 2005. Pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement, the Company will forgive approximately $231,000 in loans made by the Company to Mr. Jensen in 2001 and prior thereto. Mr. Jensen also will receive his prorated bonus for 2005 and reimbursement for certain documented expenses he incurred on behalf of the Company.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
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| Date: July 7, 2005 | By: | /s/ Glynis A. Bryan | |
| | | Glynis A. Bryan | |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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