Swift Transportation Co., Inc., operates primarily throughout the continental United States, combining strong regional operations with a transcontinental van operation. The principal types of freight transported by Swift include retail and discount department store merchandise, manufactured goods, paper products, non-perishable food, beverages and beverage containers and building materials. Swift employs approximately 23,300 full-time persons, of whom approximately 19,000 are drivers (including driver trainees). Drivers can be located at any location nationwide. The remaining 4,300 employees are located at Swifts 48 terminal locations nationwide. There are 1,700 mechanics and other equipment maintenance personnel, and approximately 2,600 support personnel, such as sales personnel, corporate managers and administration.
