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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 3, 2007

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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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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
 
 
On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, Knight Transportation, Inc., an Arizona corporation (the “Company”), announced that, in connection with the Company’s movement toward more formal operating units, the responsibilities formerly associated with the position of the  President of the Company have been eliminated. Tim Kohl, the Company’s current President, will be leaving the Company, effective October 27, 2007.
 
 

 
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 3, 2007
By:
/s/ David A. Jackson
 
 
David A. Jackson
 
 
Chief Financial Officer