Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Feb. 11, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Entity Registrant Name FORWARD AIR CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000912728    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 922,515,140
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   29,602,342  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012