Capacity Surcharges

Forward Air LTL Capacity Surcharge

Capacity Surcharge percentages for Forward Air are calculated on a weekly basis. The adjustment is made according to the table below. The capacity surcharge is based on load-to-truck ratios using the weekly ITS Load to Truck ratio index.

The effective periods are from Monday in the succeeding week through the next Sunday. The surcharge is reflected on your Forward Air invoice as CAP.

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Forward Air LTL Capacity Surcharge Table

Load-To-Truck RatioCapacity Surcharge %
Load-To-Truck RatioCapacity Surcharge %

Historical Capacity Surcharges

Capacity Surcharge percentages are subject to change without notice due to the potential for significant fluctuations in market conditions. These percentages are based, but not solely reliant upon weekly ITS load to truck ratio index results.

Historical Capacity Surcharges

Historical Fuel Surcharge Rates

For the purposes of the fuel surcharge, LTL shipments are defined as those that are rated as less than less-than-truckload shipments that move through the Forward Air network.

Load-To-Truck RatioCapacity Surcharge %Issue DateEffective Dates

Capacity Surcharge percentages are subject to change without notice due to the potential for significant fluctuations in market conditions. These percentages are based, but not solely reliant upon weekly ITS load to truck ratio index results.