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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 41,429us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 127,367us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Accounts receivable, less allowance of $2,563 in 2014 and $1,919 in 2013 | 95,326us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent | 76,500us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent |
| Inventories | 1,056us-gaap_InventoryNet | 1,052us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 9,648us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent | 14,296us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent |
| Deferred income taxes | 2,496us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent | 1,145us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent |
| Total current assets | 149,955us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 220,360us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Property and equipment: | ||
| Land | 16,998us-gaap_Land | 16,998us-gaap_Land |
| Buildings | 66,477us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross | 66,474us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross |
| Equipment | 212,216us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross | 178,752us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross |
| Leasehold improvements | 7,957us-gaap_LeaseholdImprovementsGross | 6,263us-gaap_LeaseholdImprovementsGross |
| Construction in progress | 1,540us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross | 2,563us-gaap_ConstructionInProgressGross |
| Total property and equipment | 305,188us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross | 271,050us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 132,699us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 116,287us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Net property and equipment | 172,489us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 154,763us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Goodwill and other acquired intangibles: | ||
| Goodwill | 144,412us-gaap_Goodwill | 88,496us-gaap_Goodwill |
| Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $40,307 in 2014 and $31,790 in 2013 | 72,705us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill | 40,110us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill |
| Total net goodwill and other acquired intangibles | 217,117fwrd_TotalGoodwillAndOtherAcquiredIntangibles | 128,606fwrd_TotalGoodwillAndOtherAcquiredIntangibles |
| Other assets | 2,244us-gaap_OtherAssets | 2,540us-gaap_OtherAssets |
| Total assets | 541,805us-gaap_Assets | 506,269us-gaap_Assets |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | 20,572us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent | 16,267us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent |
| Accrued payroll and related items | 8,122us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent | 6,325us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Insurance and claims accruals | 6,042us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent | 5,105us-gaap_AccruedInsuranceCurrent |
| Payables to owner-operators | 4,182us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent | 4,710us-gaap_AccountsPayableOtherCurrent |
| Collections on behalf of customers | 374us-gaap_CustomerAdvancesCurrent | 416us-gaap_CustomerAdvancesCurrent |
| Other accrued expenses | 2,571us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 1,719us-gaap_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Income taxes payable | 1,292us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent | 0us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent |
| Current portion of capital lease obligations | 276us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent | 69us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 43,431us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 34,611us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Capital lease obligations, less current portion | 1,275us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent | 3us-gaap_CapitalLeaseObligationsNoncurrent |
| Other long-term liabilities | 8,356us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 8,940us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Deferred income taxes | 25,180us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 26,850us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Preferred stock $0.01 par value; Authorized shares - 5,000,000; no shares issued | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValue |
| Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 50,000,000, issued and outstanding shares - 30,255,182 in 2014 and 30,522,079 in 2013 | 303us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 305us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Additional paid-in capital | 130,107us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital | 107,726us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital |
| Retained earnings | 333,153us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | 327,834us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Total shareholders' equity | 463,563us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 435,865us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 541,805us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 506,269us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. This element also includes the sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, which are not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable to insurance entities to mitigate potential loss from various risks or to satisfy a promise to provide certain coverage's to employees. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of capital lease obligation due within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid more than one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of prepayments received from customers for goods or services to be provided in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depletion of real estate held for productive use, excluding land held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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