Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that four leaders have been recognized for outstanding achievements in their respective spaces.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive has recognized the following leaders with the 2024 Pros to Know award:

• Chris Ruble – President & Chief Operating Officer, received the Lifetime Achievement award. This award honors company leaders who’ve made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space.
• Brent Nadlicki – Vice President of Operations and Service Delivery, received the Top Shipper award. This award recognizes professionals in the transportation space, including freight, trucking, rail, ships or ports, and air cargo.
• DeQuentin Howard – Terminal Manager, was named a Rising Star. This award recognizes professionals aged 39 and under whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the supply chain network.

Women We Admire has named Forward’s Vice President of Marketing, Sylvia Cintrón, one of the Top Women Leaders of Georgia for 2024. This list recognizes the achievements of exceptional women who inspire others to reach their full potential. This is Cintrón’s second appearance on the prestigious list, which honors women with profound professional accomplishments and commitment to their organizations.

Michael Hance, Interim CEO and Chief Legal Officer said, “We have some of the best leaders in the business at Forward, and it’s great to see the industry noticing. One of the factors driving their success is a common commitment to providing world-class service to our customers. I’m excited to see them developing the next generation of leaders who share that commitment.”

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload (“LTL”) services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services; and intermodal, first-and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.

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