EXHIBIT 23.2



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
     (Form S-8) pertaining to the Forward Air Corporation 1999 Stock Option and
     Incentive Plan of our report dated February 2, 1999 except for Note 13 as
     to which the date is February 24, 1999, with respect to the consolidated
     financial statements and schedule of Forward Air Corporation included in
     its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1998, filed
     with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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