Knight Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: KNX), one of North America’s largest
and most diversified truckload transportation companies, is proud to
announce being named one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies by
Forbes magazine.
''Knight Transportation is honored to be ranked on the Forbes Most
Trustworthy Companies list with many other well respected companies. Our
business is built on a culture of integrity, hard work, and dedication.
We are committed to operating our business with a high level of
credibility and to bringing value to all of our stakeholders,'' said
Kevin Knight, Chairman and CEO.
Knight Transportation ranked in the top 10 among mid cap level companies
($1-5 billion annual revenue) with an AGR score of 96 out of 100 points.
Each year Forbes tasks GMI Ratings to review the accounting and
governance behaviors of approximately 8,000 publicly traded companies in
North America. Several factors are considered such as consistency,
accounting transparency, appropriate management practices and lack of
high risk events in order to rate companies with an AGR or Aggressive
Accounting and Governance Risk score. Companies with the strongest AGRs
are sorted based on cap level and ranked according to highest score.
To view the Forbes list, go to Forbes.com.
Knight Transportation, Inc. is a provider of multiple truckload
transportation services using a nationwide network of service centers in
the U.S. to serve customers throughout North America. In addition to
operating one of the country’s largest tractor fleets, Knight also
partners with third-party equipment providers to provide a broad range
of truckload services to its customers while creating quality driving
jobs for our driving associates and successful business opportunities
for owner-operators.
Knight Transportation, Inc.Dave Jackson, President / Adam Miller, CFO602-606-6349