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

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,203,944	$ 1,208,244
Accumulated Amortization	(367,129)	(301,453)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	836,815	906,791
Customer Relationships
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,157,714	1,157,714
Accumulated Amortization	(334,774)	(274,408)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	822,940	883,306
Non-Compete Agreements
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	22,730	25,930
Accumulated Amortization	(20,828)	(16,690)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	1,902	9,240
Trade Names
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Acquired [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	23,500	24,600
Accumulated Amortization	(11,527)	(10,355)
Other Intangible Assets, Net	$ 11,973	$ 14,245