Forward Air Raises $526,000 for Veterans at 2025 Drive for Hope Golf Tournament

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) hosted the Fourth Annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament September 29-30 at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort in Braselton, GA. Through its philanthropic platform, Operation Forward Freedom, the Company raised $526,000 to benefit Hope For The Warriors.

Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a national, non-profit organization founded by military families to support Veterans and their families. Forward Air has partnered with HOPE since 2020 and has raised more than $1.75 million for programs and services dedicated to improving the lives of those who have served in the armed forces.

“We are proud to support Hope For The Warriors and the incredible work they do to improve the lives of Veterans every day,” said Shawn Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air. “This year’s tournament was our most successful event yet, as we joined forces with so many of our business partners for a truly wonderful cause – but our work is not finished. We will continue to grow our partnership with HOPE, so we can expand the impact on those who have served and need our support.”

This year’s Drive for Hope event featured a dinner and silent auction with a guest speaker and HOPE beneficiary, who shared his story of an explosion in Iraq that left him severely wounded, and spoke about the ways Hope For The Warriors stepped in to provide assistance to him and his family.

“When partnerships based on shared conviction to a cause unite, magic happens. Forward and HOPE are united in purpose – to stand with and strengthen military families. By combining our passion and resources, we will not only do better but drive lasting impact for our military and their families,” said Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors co-founder and CEO.

The $526,000 raised at the tournament was the largest amount ever raised at the Drive For Hope Tournament, which included a record number of sponsors, attendees, and golf participants.

Forward Air is committed to giving back to the Veteran community. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Operation Forward Freedom.

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 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.

About Hope For The Warriors:

Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 171,000 service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through 10 programs/services focused on providing financial, career and educational stability; physical and emotional strength; and social support that builds community. This includes The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors providing confidential, high-quality mental health care services. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.