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Forward Air Corporation

FWRDIntegrated Freight & LogisticsDallas, United States

Forward Air Corporation, including its various subsidiaries, functions as a streamlined transportation and logistics enterprise throughout the United States and Canada, operating with an asset-light model. The company's business is structured into two principal divisions: Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Expedited Freight segment delivers time-sensitive regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload (LTL) services, complemented by local collection and delivery capabilities. This comprehensive segment also extends to final-mile services, full truckload transport, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, storage solutions, customs brokerage, and general freight handling. Furthermore, it encompasses expedited truckload brokerage, dedicated fleet operations, and specialized logistics for high-security or temperature-sensitive goods. The Intermodal segment primarily focuses on drayage services for intermodal containers. It also provides contract warehousing as well as container freight station (CFS) warehousing and related handling services. Forward Air caters to a diverse customer base, which includes freight forwarders, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, integrated air cargo companies, both passenger and cargo airlines, ocean carriers, and retailers. Founded in 1981, Forward Air Corporation is based in Greeneville, Tennessee.

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Forward Air Corporation at a glance

Forward Air Corporation is an integrated freight & logistics company headquartered in Dallas, United States. It is publicly listed (FWRD) with a market capitalisation of $528.3M. Xcout tracks 20 named people at Forward Air Corporation, including Shawn Stewart (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director). Xcout recorded 1 job posting from Forward Air Corporation in the last 90 days.

Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
Headquarters
Dallas, United States
Market cap
$528.3M
Employees
6,062
Ticker
FWRD
Job postings recorded (90 days)
1

Forward Air Corporation leadership

  • Shawn StewartPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Fábio MendunekasPresident of Latin America (LATAM)
  • Joanna ZhuPresident of Asia-Pacific
  • Jamie G. PiersonChief Financial Officer
  • Eric BrandtChief Commercial Officer
  • Michael L. HanceChief Legal Officer & Secretary

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Hiring at Forward Air Corporation

Xcout recorded 1 job posting from Forward Air Corporation in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.

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Forward Air Corporation competitors

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Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.CVLG · Logistics & ShippingChattanooga, United States
67% matchPublic

Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Expedited, Dedicated, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The Expedited segment primarily provides truckload services with high service freight and delivery standards, such as 1,000 miles in 22 hours or 15-minute delivery windows. The Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length using equipment either owned or leased by the company. The Managed Freight segment offers brokerage services, including logistics capacity by outsourcing the carriage of customers’ freight to third parties; and transport management services, such as logistics services on a contractual basis to customers who prefer to outsource their logistics needs. The Warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers, as well as shuttle and switching services related to shuttling containers and trailers. The company also engages in used equipment sales and leasing business. It serves transportation companies, such as parcel freight forwarders, less-than-truckload carriers, and third-party logistics providers; and traditional truckload customers, including manufacturers, retailers, and food and beverage shippers. The company was formerly known as Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. and changed its name to Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. in May 2007. Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Market cap$830.1M
Employees4,800
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.JBHT · Transportation & LogisticsLowell, United States
66% matchPublic

Operating across North America, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. specializes in ground transportation, last-mile delivery, and comprehensive logistics solutions. Its operations are structured into five distinct divisions: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The Intermodal (JBI) division facilitates freight movement using multiple transport modes. This segment boasts a substantial asset base, including 104,973 company-owned trailers, a self-maintained fleet of 85,649 chassis, 5,612 company-owned tractors, 582 independent contractor vehicles, and a workforce of 6,943 company drivers. Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) focuses on engineering, implementing, and managing bespoke supply chain strategies for diverse transportation requirements. As of December 31, 2021, its fleet comprised 11,139 company-owned trucks, 544 client-owned trucks, and 6 contractor trucks, complemented by 21,069 company-owned trailers and 7,753 customer-owned trailers. Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) delivers comprehensive freight brokerage and logistics services. Offerings span specialized transport options such as flatbed, temperature-controlled, expedited, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, alongside standard dry-van and intermodal modalities. This segment also features an online platform connecting various transportation options and offers outsourcing solutions for clients' logistics needs. Final Mile Services (FMS) handles last-stage delivery operations. This is supported by 1,272 company-owned trucks, 272 customer-supplied trucks, 19 independent contractor trucks, 1,036 company-owned trailers, and 185 client-owned trailers. The Truckload (JBT) segment specializes in over-the-road dry-van freight transport, deploying 734 company-owned tractors and 11,172 company-owned trailers. Across its segments, the company facilitates the movement of a diverse array of goods, including consumer products (e.g., general merchandise, specialty items, appliances, food and beverages, soaps and cosmetics, electronics), industrial materials (e.g., forest and paper products, building materials, automotive parts), agricultural products, and chemicals. Established in 1961, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas.

Market cap$21.5B
Employees31,750
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  • 20 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
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