Knight-Swift CEO's $5.5M Exit
David Jackson, former CEO of Knight-Swift, secures a $5.5M severance, including non-compete clauses, amid industry cost cuts.

Knight-Swift's ex-CEO David Jackson is riding off with a pretty nice $5.5 million severance after stepping down. Here's the lowdown:
- $5.5 million total severance deal.
- A mix of lump sum and installments over two years.
- He's agreed to non-compete and non-disclosure.
Smooth Transition:
- Jackson’s departure comes with no fuss over company disagreements, company says.
- He's also getting a piece of his 2024 bonus and health benefits.
Legal Lockdown:
- Jackson's severance comes with strings attached to protect Knight-Swift.
- There are non-disclosure, non-disparage, and other agreements in place to protect proprietary secrets.
Source: Trucking Dive