Forward Air Named A Top Company for Women in Trucking
October 25 2021 - 9:47AM
Business Wire
Forward has been selected as a premier company
to work for by The Women in Trucking Association
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company”,
“Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) has been named as one of the 2021
“Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” by the
Women In Trucking Association. Since its creation in 2018, the
award recognizes organizations each year that support Women in
Trucking’s mission: to promote the accomplishments of companies
that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking
industry.
This award identifies companies with corporate cultures that
foster gender diversity and that offer professional development and
advancement opportunities. Forward is committed to innovation that
not only drives the industry forward, but that moves its people
forward by providing growth opportunities for women.
Forward is distinguished as a premier company because of a
corporate culture that fosters the elevation of women, competitive
compensation and benefits, career advancement programs, and
opportunities that cultivate personal and professional
development.
The award recognizes an impressive roster of companies ranging
in industry from commercial freight transportation marketplace,
motor carriers, third-party logistics, and original equipment
manufacturers. As put by career independent contract driver, Jenni
Kebler, “It has been an absolute breath of fresh air to work with
Forward. Tom Schmitt, the CEO, really cares about people, and it
shows at every level of the business. I absolutely love it here at
Forward and have no intention of going anywhere else.”
Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President, and CEO said, “Being
recognized for progressing the work environment for females is an
honor. We are all better for tapping into 100 percent of the talent
pool. Our women drivers are awesome!”
Ellen Voie, President and CEO of Women in Trucking says, “As
women rise through the ranks in the transportation industry, we are
excited to feature the companies that make the extra effort to
attract and retain a more gender-diverse workforce,” she says. “We
applaud their efforts and this distinction is our way of giving
them the recognition they deserve.”
About Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light
freight and logistics company. We provide LTL, final mile,
truckload, and intermodal drayage services across the United
States, Canada and Mexico. Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee,
Forward operates approximately 200 facilities across North America.
We are more than a transportation company. As a single resource for
your shipping needs, Forward is your supply chain partner. For more
information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.
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Sophia Farooq, Public Relations - Forward Air
SFarooq@forwardair.com 404.362.3959
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