At Forward Air, our core values shape our actions and create the fabric that makes us a place where people can grow personally and professionally. Our values are focused on community, collaboration, commitment and culture. We recognize we are strongest when our teammates are free to be their most authentic selves at work each day, and it is our responsibility to create an environment that prioritizes safe operations both inside and outside our doors.
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Pillar — People
The people are the company.
We understand that an organization's people are the fabric of its success, and we have taken steps to ensure that Forward Air fosters an environment where our team members can bring their authentic selves to work every day, with confidence that they belong. We're also focused on creating the best professional home for our teams, and have expanded our benefits to support their physical, mental and financial health. This year, we are proud to offer an expansive Employee Assistance Program, full coverage medical and dental options, and a Health Savings Account to strengthen our total benefits package.
Putting our people first also means ensuring both driver and workplace safety. Keeping our drivers safe remains a paramount focus area of our safety department. In line with this, we have incentivized driver safety through awards programs aimed at safe driving. This includes programs aimed at clean roadside inspections, no moving citations, and low CSA points. Our Emergency Action Plan, aligned with OSHA standards, takes a proactive approach at ensuring all sites have plans in place for safety incidents to keep our employees safe.
Employee Assistance Program
Full medical & dental
Health Savings Account
OSHA-aligned Emergency Action Plan
Driver safety awards
Pillar — Planet
Move more freight. Move it cleaner.
As demand for global freight transportation continues to rise, we see both the challenge and the opportunity: to move goods more efficiently while reducing our environmental footprint. Our approach is rooted in impact and accountability. We began by measuring our emissions with rigor, aligning our disclosures with globally recognized frameworks and ensuring that our reporting is transparent and reliable. Now, we translate data into action, investing in vehicle efficiency, reducing idling, sourcing renewable fuels, and integrating innovative technologies across our fleet and facilities.
We measure our emissions aligned with the SASB, TCFD and GRI frameworks, and as of 2025 the GLEC framework, all aligned with the GHG Protocol. We are always assessing a range of emissions reduction initiatives, including improving fleet efficiency, deploying innovative technologies, reducing energy use in facilities, and integrating renewable energy through onsite installations. Ongoing programs include deployment of engine management technology to manage idle reduction and fuel efficiency, installation of LED lighting across facilities, and continued expanded employment of electric cargo and package lifts.
SASB
TCFD
GRI
GLEC (2025)
GHG Protocol
6
consecutive years of emissions reporting. Emissions management is vital to our organization,
and we look forward to continuing this tradition.
The numbers
Emissions data, published in full
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Pillar — Customers
Your Scope 3 runs through our network.
Our work in sustainable transportation is vital to our customers' own success in their sustainability journey. As our customers' transportation partner, we understand that our carbon footprint will be a substantial portion of their Scope 3 emissions. We strive to be a valuable transportation partner through world-class service, and a sustainability partner willing to work with our customers to achieve their own goals and objectives as they relate to emissions management.
We are committed to employing proactive measures to protect our network, computer systems, and data from cyber threats, to instill complete confidence from our customers, suppliers, and partners when sharing information during our business interactions. We believe that a secure digital environment is a prerequisite for fostering strong, resilient relationships with all our stakeholders. Our proactive measures, including advanced threat prevention and employee security awareness training, are a testament to our commitment to a secure digital future for everyone we serve.
Scope 3 reporting support
Advanced threat prevention
Security awareness training
Pillar — Community
Where we live, where we work.
At Forward Air, we are dedicated to creating positive impact in the communities where we live and work. From supporting military veterans to responding to natural disasters and addressing local needs, our team is committed to giving back in ways that matter. Our charitable platform, Operation: Forward Freedom, reflects this commitment by focusing on veteran-related causes.
We also partner with organizations that drive meaningful impact in both our communities and our industry. Through Truckers Against Trafficking, we provide training to our drivers to help identify and combat human trafficking on the nation's highways. Our work with Women In Trucking supports the advancement and inclusion of women across the transportation sector. Together, these efforts demonstrate how Forward is committed to building stronger, safer, and more inclusive communities.
Operation: Forward Freedom
Truckers Against Trafficking
Women In Trucking
$1.25M
raised for Hope For The Warriors since the inaugural Drive for Hope Golf Tournament in 2022,
supporting service members and military families.