Swift Transportation Company operates as a multi-faceted transportation services company and truckload carrier in North America. The company primarily transports discount and other retail merchandises, perishable and non-perishable foods, beverages and beverage containers, paper and packaging products, consumer non-durable products, manufactured goods, automotive goods, and building materials primarily through its fleet of tractors with refrigerated, dry van, flatbed, and other trailing equipment. It also offers rail intermodal services; freight brokerage and logistics management services; and support services, such as shop maintenance, equipment leasing, insurance, and repair services. As of December 31, 2012, the company operated a tractor fleet of approximately 15,300 units, including 11,300 tractors driven by company drivers and 4,000 owner-operator tractors; a fleet of 52,800 trailers; and 8,700 intermodal containers from 35 terminals positioned near freight centers and traffic lanes in the United States and Mexico. It serves various customers primarily in the retail, discount retail, consumer products, food and beverage, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics industries. The company, formerly known Swift Holdings Corp., and was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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