- Company: Forward Air
- Location: Storrs, Connecticut
- Salary: Pay not listed
Forward Air at a glance
forwardair.comSEC filings mentioning "Forward Air": 1,582 · SIC industry: Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Jul 10, 2026 — view filing
5,146 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
OSHA safety record: 17 confirmed violations across 6 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
2,462 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Career Opportunity - CDL-A Owner Operator Driver at Forward Air
The Opportunity
Forward Air is seeking experienced CDL-A Owner Operators to join our team in Storrs, Connecticut. As a solo owner operator, you'll earn up to $1.31 per loaded mile* and enjoy 99% no-touch, drop & hook freight opportunities. The position offers top pay and the potential to earn up to $250,000 annually.*
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Hauling freight across various routes with a focus on 99% no-touch, drop & hook operations.
- Earning competitive pay based on miles driven and loads completed.
- Operating your own truck under the Forward Air brand while enjoying business partner benefits.
Skills & Qualifications
- A valid CDL-A license with a clean driving record.
- Experience as an owner operator or extensive experience in long-haul trucking is preferred but not required.
- A commitment to safety and adherence to all transportation regulations.
- The ability to manage your own schedule while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Why Join Forward Air
At Forward Air, owner operators are more than just drivers; they're business partners. Our company culture is built around supporting our drivers in every aspect of their operations. You'll benefit from comprehensive support services designed to help you succeed both on and off the road.
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Recent news
- BlackRock (NASDAQ: FWRD) holds 1.698M shares, a 5.4% stake - Stock Titan
- Amazon’s LTL gap has a name: Forward Air - Yahoo Finance
- Forward Air flags customer loss, stock plummets - FreightWaves
- Enterprise value to EBITDA forward of Forward Air Corporation – NASDAQ:FWRD - TradingView
- FWRD - Forward Air Corp Latest SEC Filings - Finviz
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Working in Storrs, Connecticut
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Owner Operator Driver
- Employer Forward Air
- Location Storrs, Connecticut
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 25, 2026
- Apply by August 25, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (245 words)
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