Forward Air is an asset-light provider of time-definite truck transportation to the North American deferred airfreight shipping market. In 2016, the core expedited less-than-truckload segment (airport-to-airport trucking) made up 58% of sales and operated terminals at or near airports in more than 85 cities throughout North America. Truckload premium (truck brokerage and specialized temperature controlled) contributed 17%, while pool distribution was 15% and intermodal (container drayage) was about 10%.