Knight-Swift (KNX) director receives 2,504-share compensation grant
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. director David Vander Ploeg reported an acquisition of 2,504 shares of Class A Common Stock on May 12, 2026. The shares were granted as part of annual director compensation to a trust and priced at $59.90 per share, bringing his indirect holdings to 32,452 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Vander Ploeg David
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 2,504 | $59.90 | $150K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 32,452 shares (Indirect, Trust)
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Key Figures
Stock grant size: 2,504 shares
Grant price per share: $59.90/share
Indirect holdings after grant: 32,452 shares
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Stock grant size
2,504 shares
Annual director grant on May 12, 2026
Grant price per share
$59.90/share
Based on closing market price at annual meeting date
Indirect holdings after grant
32,452 shares
Class A Common Stock held in a trust following transaction
Transaction date
May 12, 2026
Date of Class A Common Stock grant
Key Terms
Class A Common Stock, director compensation, Trust, annual grant, +1 more
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Class A Common Stock financial
"acquisition of 2,504 shares of Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
director compensation financial
"receives an annual grant of shares ... as a portion of his/her director compensation"
Trust financial
"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "Trust""
A trust is a legal setup in which one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks or property—on behalf of other people (beneficiaries) according to instructions from the person who created it (the grantor). Think of it as a locked box with a keyholder who must follow written rules; for investors it matters because trusts influence who controls and benefits from assets, affect taxes and succession, and can change how quickly or transparently shares are bought, sold or voted.
annual grant financial
"receives an annual grant of shares of Knight-Swift Class A Common Stock"
FAQ
What insider transaction did David Vander Ploeg report for KNX?
David Vander Ploeg reported receiving 2,504 Knight-Swift Class A Common shares as a stock grant. The award is part of his annual director compensation and was priced at $59.90 per share, increasing his indirect trust-held position to 32,452 shares.
Was the Knight-Swift (KNX) insider transaction a market purchase or a grant?
The Knight-Swift transaction was a stock grant, not an open-market purchase. Director David Vander Ploeg received 2,504 shares as part of his annual director compensation, awarded at the closing market price on the annual shareholder meeting date.
How are Knight-Swift (KNX) non-employee directors compensated in stock?
Non-employee directors of Knight-Swift receive an annual grant of Class A Common Stock as part of their compensation. The grant is made once a year at or near the annual shareholder meeting, with the price set at that date’s closing market price.