Forward
Forward Air Corporation is a North American logistics and ground transportation provider that specializes in expedited freight services. Established in 1990, the company focuses on delivering fast, reliable, and efficient shipping solutions for air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. With a central sorting hub in Columbus, Ohio, and 12 regional hubs, Forward Air ensures consistent, on-time, and damage-free deliveries. The company offers a range of services, including expedited linehaul service, brokerage services, expedited LTL shipping, truckload shipping, intermodal drayage, and the Forward Air Complete® cartage service. These services are designed to optimize freight management and streamline logistics for businesses that require timely and dependable transportation solutions. Forward Air serves various industries that depend on air freight and time-sensitive ground logistics, providing real-time shipment visibility and performance-driven service.
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Headcount trend
Forward went from 270 employees in Jul 2023 to 115 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 1 people joined, 14 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
Org structure
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All salaries39 salary profiles in the US
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Layoffs
DetailsNo layoffs reported in the last 12 months.
- Nov 2024 · 200 roles (~100%) · San Francisco, United States
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 2 filings.
Funding
- Nov 2023 · Series E · $100M · Khosla Ventures, Founders Fund, Softbank
- Mar 2021 · Series D · $225M · Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2
- Dec 2018 · Venture · $164M
- Jul 2016 · $29.5M · Khosla Ventures
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Forward FAQ
How many employees does Forward have?
Forward has about 115 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Forward sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Forward filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
Has Forward had layoffs in 2026?
No layoffs at Forward have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff affected 200 employees on Nov 12, 2024.
What is Forward's revenue per employee?
Forward makes about $130K in revenue per employee, based on $15M annual revenue and 115 employees.
How much does Forward pay?
6figr has 39 salary profiles for Forward in the US and 9 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Forward salaries page. See Forward salaries in the US
How much funding has Forward raised?
Forward has raised $518.5M in total funding; its latest round was Series E in Nov 2023.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
