Michigan man gets 10 years in prison for burning trailers owned by Swift
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for burning trailers owned by Swift, one of the largest trucking carriers in the country.
According to the case information provided, the conviction centers on the intentional burning of multiple Swift trailers. The sentence reflects the seriousness courts place on arson and property crimes that impact commercial transportation.
For drivers and fleets, incidents like this matter beyond the damaged equipment. A burned trailer can sideline freight, disrupt dispatch plans, and force last-minute load reassignments. Even when no one is hurt, the ripple effects can hit shippers, receivers, and the drivers waiting on usable equipment.
Arson involving commercial trailers is also treated as more than a routine vandalism case because it can create public safety risks, including fire spread in truck yards or near industrial sites, and hazards to first responders.
The 10-year sentence sends a clear message that attacks on trucking equipment carry heavy consequences, particularly when the damage is deliberate and involves fire.