Forward Air Named to Newsweek’s List of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026. The annual ranking, presented by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc., recognizes companies across industries that have earned strong trust among customers, employees and investors.

“This recognition reflects the transformational work our team has undertaken to elevate operations, drive results, and strengthen customer relationships over the past two years,” said Shawn Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air. “We are striving to set the standard of excellence in the transportation and logistics industry, and being selected as a Most Trustworthy Company by the market is a significant endorsement of our progress. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built together and excited for the road ahead.”

Forward Air was previously named to Newsweek’s list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America in 2022 and to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2025.

The Most Trustworthy Companies in America ranking is based on a comprehensive methodology combining survey data and social listening analysis. The study incorporates feedback from approximately 25,000 U.S. residents across key dimensions of trust – customer, investor and employee trust – alongside an analysis of online sentiment, reach and engagement. The final list recognizes 700 companies across 23 industries with the highest overall trust scores.

The full list was published on April 1, 2026, and is available on Newsweek.com.

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Latin America. 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.