Swift Transportation Company

Swift Transportation is a motor transportation company founded in 1966, by Jerry Moyes and his family. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally established as Common Market, it adopted the Swift name after purchasing the operating authority of a firm associated with the Swift meat-packing family. In 2017, the company underwent a major transformation by merging with Knight Transportation to form Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., creating North America's largest full truckload carrier. Swift Transportation Company and Knight Transportation, Inc. operate under Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), although the brands continue to operate independently. Business/Product Breakdown: Swift Transportation operates as a full-service truckload carrier providing diverse freight and logistics solutions. Its primary service is dry van transportation, supplemented by specialized offerings such as temperature-controlled (refrigerated) transport, flatbed services, and heavy-haul capabilities. The company manages a vast terminal network across the United States and Mexico, offering cross-border services and logistics management. Additionally, Swift provides intermodal solutions that combine rail and road transport for efficiency. Beyond freight, the company operates the Swift Academy to provide CDL training for drivers and offers carrier services including truck and trailer sales and equipment leasing.