| Basis of Presentation (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 
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| Mar. 31, 2014 | |
| Number of principal reporting segments | 3 | 
| Forward Air number of categories of service | 3 | 
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- Definition The number of services provided by an entity's principal reporting segment. No definition available. 
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- Definition The number of reporting segments for an entity. No definition available. 
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