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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):
October 22, 2008

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



Arizona
000-24946
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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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
 
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Knight Transportation, Inc., an Arizona corporation (the "Company"), issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the Press Release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.
   
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
 
(d)    Exhibits.
     
 
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
 
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
     
 
Knight Transportation, Inc. press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008

The information contained in this report (including Items 2.02 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. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph following the financial and operating information in the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder 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:  October 22, 2008
By:
/s/ David A. Jackson
   
David A. Jackson
   
Chief Financial Officer



 
 
 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
     
 
Knight Transportation, Inc. press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008