Forward Air

Since its founding in 1993, Forward Air Corporation has significantly grown its core service offering of time-definite surface transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. In the past decade, we further have greatly expanded our service offerings to include an array of logistics services, including pick-up and delivery, intermodal drayage, pool distribution, and specialized temperature-controlled logistics services. As a result, since 1995, Forward Air Corporation has experienced rapid growth in revenue from $63.6 million to $781 million in 2014 and in operating income from $6.4 million to $96 million in 2014.

Shawn Stewart

CEO

14 past transactions

Atlantic Trucking Company

Acquisition in 2017
Atlantic Trucking Company, Inc. has been a trusted provider of intermodal and logistics support in the southeastern United States for over 25 years. The company specializes in intermodal and drayage services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions, including local and long-haul container trucking, container yard services, and chassis fleet management. Their commitment to quality and reliability ensures that clients of all sizes can depend on Atlantic Trucking for their transportation needs.

Central States Logistics

Acquisition in 2014
Central States Logistics offers supply-chain trucking and warehousing services. The company also provides line haul service within the airport-to-airport space, as well as, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse services.

Central States Trucking

Acquisition in 2014
Central States Trucking operates as international Supply-Chain Trucking and Warehousing.

Total Quality

Acquisition in 2013
TQI utilizes industry-leading temperature-controlled equipment, 24-hour real-time monitoring and tracking technology, and layered security features and practices to provide its customers with a level of service that is unmatched in the industry today.

Service Express

Acquisition in 2008
Service Express is a pool distribution and related services provider.

Pinch Holdings

Acquisition in 2008
Pinch is a provider of pool distribution, airport-to-airport, truckload, custom, and cartage services.

Black Hawk Freight Services

Acquisition in 2007
Black Hawk Freight Services is a transportation services provider.

Expedited Delivery Services

Acquisition in 2001
Expedited Delivery Services is a deferred air freight contractor to the air cargo industry.

Dedicated Transportation Services

Acquisition in 2000
Dedicated Transportation Services is a deferred air freight contractor to the air cargo industry.

Quick Delivery Service

Acquisition in 1999
Quick Delivery Service is a deferred air freight contractor to the air cargo industry.
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