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

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Accounting Policies
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Discontinued Operation and Held for Sale - Narrative (Details)

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Discontinued Operation and Held for Sale - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 12, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Involvement period	6 months
TSA monthly service charge			$ 747
Remittance payment, expense (up to)	$ 18,000
Reimbursement receivable period	60 days
Reimbursement receivable			8,097
Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount					5.00%
Non-cash charge				$ 5,406
Non-cash valuation allowance		$ 0	0	22,978
Impairment charge		$ 0	6,967	$ 0
Pool Business
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash from sale of Pool	$ 8,000
Earn-out from sale of Pool	$ 12,000
Earn-out period	11 months
Estimated fair value of the earn-out asset	$ 6,967
Impairment charge			$ 6,967

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