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 24, 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 | | (Commission File | | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No.) |
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| 2200 South 75th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona | | 85043 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):
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| o | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| o | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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| ITEM 2.02 | | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On October 24, 2005, we announced in a press release information concerning our earnings for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005. A copy of this press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached at Exhibit 99.1. The information in this press release concerning our results of operations is being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of this Report on Form 8-K.
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| ITEM 9.01 | | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
| | (a) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (b) | | Not applicable. |
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| | (c) | | Exhibits. |
99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2005.
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 24, 2005
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| | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO., INC.
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| | /s/ Glynis Bryan | |
| | By: Glynis Bryan | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | |
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