Forward Air Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan, employer match percentage	25.00%
Defined contribution plan, maximum employee contribution matched by employer	6.00%
Employer contribution	$ 2,091	$ 1,683	$ 1,554

Amount of contribution received by defined benefit plan from employer which increases plan assets.