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M.S. Carriers, Inc.
Nasdaq: MSCA
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 PROFILE
Named after founder and CEO Michael Starnes, M.S. Carriers provides irregular route truckload transportation services throughout the US -- primarily in the eastern half -- and to and from Canada and Mexico. The company, which ships items such as nonperishable foodstuffs, paper, furniture, appliances, and packaged petroleum goods, operates a fleet of more than 3,700 tractors and about 15,000 van trailers. M.S. Carriers targets the time-sensitive segment by offering deadline deliveries, flexible pickup schedules, and loading and unloading assistance. The company has been acquired by fellow truckload carrier Swift Transportation.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 697.50
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.4%
Employees: 5,708
Revenue per employee: $122,196.92

 KEY PEOPLE
• Michael S. Starnes
    CEO
• M. J. Barrow
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
3171 Directors Row
Memphis, TN 38131
US
Phone: 901-332-2500
Fax: 901-344-4479
Online: Web Site

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