Forward Air Corporation has recently released its 10-K report, detailing its operations as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments: Expedited Freight, providing regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, and Intermodal, offering container drayage services and warehouse handling. The report emphasizes the company's focus on increasing density, maximizing asset utilization, and maintaining profitability, particularly in a challenging freight environment.
In the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section, Forward Air outlines its strategic growth plans, recent acquisitions, fuel surcharge programs, and the impact of economic conditions on its business. The company acquired Edgmon Trucking, LLC and Land Air Express, Inc. in 2022, and Omni in 2024, strategically expanding its footprint and service offerings. Forward Air also highlights the impact of fuel availability and prices on its operations, as well as the susceptibility of its business to economic conditions, particularly in the face of industry-wide fluctuations in freight volumes and transportation rates.
The report provides a detailed comparison of the company's consolidated financial data for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2022. It shows a significant decrease in operating revenue, particularly in the Expedited Freight and Intermodal segments, with a 12.9% and 34.7% decrease, respectively. Operating expenses, including purchased transportation and salaries, wages, and employee benefits, also experienced declines, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in a soft freight environment.
If you want to know more, read the company's complete 10-K report here.
