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Forward Air Awarded on USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2026 List
DALLAS, April 30, 2026--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) ("Forward" or the "Company") today announced it has been named on USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders 2026. Presented by USA TODAY and Statista, the annual list recognizes companies that have achieved a significant reduction in core emissions intensity.
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