UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 23, 2015
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
(Exact name or registrant as specified in its charter)
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Arizona
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001-32396
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86-0649974
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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20002 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
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85043
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(602) 269-2000
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On February 23, 2015, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Knight Transportation, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a $125,000 discretionary cash bonus payable to Mr. Kevin Knight, Executive Chair, under the Company’s Discretionary Cash Bonus Program, which allows the Compensation Committee to make awards for achievements in leadership, initiative, innovation, and other non-objective performance indicia. This bonus was awarded in recognition of Mr. Knight’s leadership and initiative in succession planning, transition of reporting responsibilities, and mentoring Mr. David A. Jackson for assuming the position of Chief Executive Officer.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
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Date: February 27, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Adam W. Miller
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Adam W. Miller
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Chief Financial Officer
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