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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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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 8, 2011

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KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Arizona
001-32396
86-0649974
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
  Identification No.)


5601 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ
85043
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)


(602) 269-2000
(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 Wednesday, February 9, 2011, Knight Transportation, Inc., an Arizona corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release announcing additions to its senior management team.  The changes were approved by the Board of Directors on February 8, 2011.  A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.
 
David A. Jackson has been appointed President of the Company and continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Jackson, 35, has served as Chief Financial Officer since January 2004 and also has served as Treasurer from May 2006 to February 2011 and Secretary from November 2007 to February 2011.  Mr. Jackson served as Corporate Purchasing Manager from April 2000 until July 2002 and as the Owner Operator Program Director from July 2002 until January 2004.
   
Item 8.01
Other Events.
   
 
On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock.  The dividend is payable to the Company's shareholders of record as of March 4, 2011, and is expected to be paid on March 25, 2011.  A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.
   
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
 
(d)      Exhibits.
     
   EXHIBIT  
 
NUMBER
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
     
 
Knight Transportation, Inc. press release dated February 9, 2011, announcing quarterly cash dividend and additional members of senior management team

The information contained in Items 8.01 and 9.01 and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared.  The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance and cash needs.  Declaration of future dividends is also subject to various risks and uncertainties, including: the Company's cash flow and cash needs; compliance with applicable law; restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; and the deterioration in the Company's financial condition or results.  Please refer to the last paragraph of the press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, shareholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

 
 
 

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.


 
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
   
   
Date: February 8, 2011
By:
   /s/ David A. Jackson
   
David A. Jackson
   
President and Chief Financial Officer



 
 
 

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
     
 
Knight Transportation, Inc. press release dated February 9, 2011, announcing quarterly cash dividend and additional members of senior management team