Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2025 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
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| Numerator: | ||
| Net loss | $ (61,191) | $ (88,794) |
| Less, net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (10,554) | (27,082) |
| Net loss attributable to Forward Air | (50,637) | (61,712) |
| Dividends allocated to Opco C-2 Preferred Units | 0 | (11,867) |
| Numerator for basic net loss per share | (50,637) | (73,579) |
| Numerator for diluted net loss per share | $ (50,637) | $ (73,579) |
| Denominator: | ||
| Denominator for basic net loss per share - weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (in shares) | 30,193 | 26,217 |
| Denominator for diluted net loss per share - weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (in shares) | 30,193 | 26,217 |
| Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Forward Air: | ||
| Net loss per basic share (in dollars per share) | $ (1.68) | $ (2.81) |
| Net loss per diluted share (in dollars per share) | $ (1.68) | $ (2.81) |
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- Definition The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount, after deduction of tax, noncontrolling interests, dividends on preferred stock and participating securities, and addition from assumption of issuance of common shares for dilutive potential common shares; of income (loss) available to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition The aggregate value of preferred stock dividends and other adjustments necessary to derive net income apportioned to common stockholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/recommendedDisclosureRef
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- Definition The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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