- Company: Forward Air
- Location: Lewiston, Idaho
- Salary: $160,000–$200,000/yr
Forward Air at a glance
forwardair.comSEC filings mentioning "Forward Air": 1,593 · SIC industry: Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo — search EDGAR
Most recent 8-K (material company event) filed: Aug 5, 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
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a U.S. freight and logistics operator covered in trade and market press as an LTL and expedited freight player, including coverage tying the brand to Amazon’s LTL capacity needs. Recent reporting has also highlighted customer-loss risk and sharp stock moves. Company site: forwardair.com.
2,497 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
Truck Driver Owner Operator - OTR
Company: Forward Air
Location: Lewiston, Idaho
About This Position
We are seeking experienced Owner Operators to join our team at Forward Air. As a Truck Driver Owner Operator with 1 year of experience in over-the-road (OTR) dry van operations, you will be responsible for driving your own truck while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive your own Class A CDL certified truck on OTR routes with dry van cargo.
- Earn competitive salaries ranging from $160k - $200k per year, based on experience and performance.
- Ensure all loads are delivered safely and in a timely manner to meet customer expectations.
- Adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements for safe driving practices.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for professional Owner Operators who have at least 1 year of experience in OTR dry van operations. You should be able to handle the responsibility of running your own business while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. A strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction are essential.
Why Join Forward Air
At Forward Air, you will experience consistent freight opportunities, industry-leading miles, and the freedom to run your business according to your preferences. We value our Owner Operators and provide them with reliable freight, strong earnings potential, and a carrier that respects their business.
Applying for This Role
Join us at Forward Air where we prioritize consistency, strong earnings, and the freedom to run your business your way. Spend less time waiting and more time on the road with reliable freight and industry-leading miles. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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What people say about Forward Air
Available press is mixed and market-focused: ownership updates (e.g. BlackRock stake reporting), strategic positioning versus Amazon LTL demand, and negative headlines around customer loss and share price drops. No employee-review or star-rating sources are in the data.
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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
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Lewiston, Idaho
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — 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
Build the skills for this role
- Valid CDL and clean, current driving record for OTR work
- Hours-of-service, ELD, and trip planning discipline
- Owner-operator basics: maintenance, fuel, IFTA, and cash flow
- Freight docs, securement, and customer-facing communication
- Why owner-operator OTR versus company driver
- Safety record, equipment age/condition, and insurance readiness
- How you handle detention, weather, and HOS tradeoffs
- Experience with expedited or time-critical freight if any
Best fit for self-directed CDL holders who want OTR miles with Forward Air’s freight network and accept owner-operator risk (truck costs, utilization, market swings). Thin local/company soft-signal data; weigh official job terms and recent FWRD press carefully.
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Listing facts
- Role Truck Driver Owner Operator – OTR
- Employer Forward Air
- Location Lewiston, Idaho
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $160,000–$200,000/yr
- Posted August 6, 2026
- Apply by September 5, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (303 words)
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