Swift Transportation, for the Second Consecutive Year, is Named Carrier of the Year by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

"Swift Transportation provided outstanding truckload service forWal-Mart in 2005," said Tracy Rosser, vice president of Wal-MartCorporate Traffic. "It is our pleasure to recognize their associatesfor commitment to quality and customer service. Their great supportthroughout 2005 has ultimately allowed us to better serve ourcustomers."

This year, Wal-Mart recognized 12 carriers for their outstandingservice in their respective categories. Some of those categoriesincluded Small Package Carrier of the Year, Grocery Carrier of theYear, and Rising Star Carrier of the Year.

"Given the very high standards Wal-Mart uses in selecting theirservice partners, we at Swift are deeply honored to receive this 'bestin class' award for two years in a row and the third time in fouryears," said Robert W. Cunningham, Swift president and CEO. "Creditgoes to the 24,000 dedicated professionals at Swift Transportation whosafely deliver world-class service to our customers."

Selection criteria for the award included revenue/growth, ease ofdoing business, communication, flexibility, customer service andfollow-up/correction of errors.

Swift is the holding company for Swift Transportation Co. Inc, atruckload carrier headquartered in Phoenix. Swift's truckingsubsidiary operates the largest fleet of truckload equipment in theUnited States with regional operations throughout the continentalUnited States.

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