Forward Air Corporation Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,207,144	$ 1,208,244
Accumulated Amortization	(346,229)	(301,453)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	860,915	906,791
Customer Relationships
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,157,714	1,157,714
Accumulated Amortization	(314,652)	(274,408)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	843,062	883,306
Non-Compete Agreements
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	25,930	25,930
Accumulated Amortization	(19,508)	(16,690)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	6,422	9,240
Trade Names
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	23,500	24,600
Accumulated Amortization	(12,069)	(10,355)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	$ 11,431	$ 14,245