Swift Transportation's "Dedication" Rewarded by Two Supply Chain Leaders

PepsiCo QTG and Dollar Tree Each Name Swift as Their Dedicated Transportation Provider of the Year

PHOENIX, AZ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/22/08 -- Swift Transportation Co., Inc., a leader in dedicated transportation solutions and the Nation's largest truckload provider, has recently received major performance based awards from two key dedicated customers. PepsiCo's QTG (Quaker, Tropicana, and Gatorade) business unit named Swift as its "Dedicated Carrier of the Year" for 2007 - 2008. Dollar Tree, who recently named Swift as "Inbound" and "Outbound" Carrier of the Year, added to the recognition by naming Swift as their 2007 "Dedicated Carrier of the Year."

QTG's Director of Transportation, Drew Stimple, stated that, "Swift's consistent and exceptional performance, willingness to go the extra mile, and desire to deliver continued value sets them apart. PepsiCo recognizes Swift as a true strategic and long-term supply chain partner. At PepsiCo, we set highest standards for our products and services, and the complete trust that Swift has earned through its dedicated performance enables us to focus on our core business."

Dean Jones, Vice President of Transportation for Dollar Tree, stated that, "We are very pleased to recognize Swift for its superior performance. This award further reflects our belief that Swift is an industry leader and a valued partner. Swift has Dollar Tree's best interests in mind and continues to raise the performance bar."

"Being honored by two treasured customers and industry leaders such as PepsiCo and Dollar Tree is a tremendous accomplishment and a proud moment in Swift's 42 year history," said Jerry Moyes, President and CEO of Swift Transportation. "Swift is passionate about our mission of being recognized as the 'Carrier of the Industry,' and these awards reflect that our efforts have resulted in trust, customer value, and collaborative and growing relationships."

Swift has contracted with its customers to operate over 150 dedicated fleets, with individual fleet size ranging from 1 to over 200 trucks. This growing service solution encompasses approximately 25% of Swift's 18,000 tractors. Swift offers its customers the flexibility of augmentation of an existing fleet, private fleet conversion, or new fleet creation. Each dedicated fleet is engineered to provide a customized solution to meet the customer's specific equipment, reporting, financial, and service needs. The proven advantages of Swift's dedicated offerings include consistent capacity, ability to handle demand surges, world-class service, and optimized transportation costs, all while eliminating capital requirements associated with a private fleet.

About Swift Transportation

Swift Transportation Co., Inc., a truckload carrier headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Swift Corporation. Swift's trucking subsidiary operates the largest fleet of truckload carrier equipment in the United States consisting of 18,000 tractors, 49,000 trailers and 5,800 intermodal containers. Operating from 37 major terminals in 26 states and Mexico, Swift Transportation provides strong, regional operations, expanding intermodal and dedicated divisions, and various specialty services to its customers while focusing on safety, service, and environmental stewardship through its 25,000 employees and independent contractors.

Our focus is to provide constant and consistent availability for service-sensitive customers in virtually every transportation environment and we attribute our superior service to an unconditional commitment to our core set of values. Our mission is to be "The Carrier of the Industry." For more information on Swift and our transportation solutions, visit us at www.swifttrans.com.

Contact Information Swift Transportation Richard Stocking EVP, Sales and Marketing 602-477-3522 Richard_Stocking@Swifttrans.com

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