Does Forward Air pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Forward Air employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Forward Air. This rating has decreased by 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Forward Air?

30% of Forward Air employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Forward Air 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Forward Air?

Dispatcher (14) , Dock Worker (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Manager (12) , Account Manager (10) , Cargo Handler (10) , Forklift Operator (10) , Class A Truck Driver (9) , Truck Driver (8) , Operations Manager (7) , Dock Supervisor (6) , Terminal Manager (6) , Operations Supervisor (5) , Owner Operator (5) , Supervisor (5)

What are the pros of working at Forward Air according to real employee reviews?

"Decent pay and schedule options" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good benefits and pto revamp." ((in 18 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and they will train you." ((in 11 reviews)); "Easy to get time off when you need to." ((in 6 reviews)); "good work environment" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Forward Air according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and no structured" ((in 29 reviews)); "Upper management seems disconnected and doesn't work with the people before making adjustments" ((in 12 reviews)); "No training for outside folks." ((in 9 reviews)); "No raise since switch to salary..." ((in 8 reviews)); "No training, managers don’t back you up, treat woman like dirt, etc." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Forward Air layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Forward Air layoffs and their outlook for job security at Forward Air in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Forward Air locations?

Groveport , Columbus , Chicago , Atlanta , Dallas , Grand Rapids , Greeneville , Irving , Des Plaines , Memphis , Elk Grove Village , Phoenix , South Bend , Denver , Louisville , Charlotte , Houston , San Antonio , Forest Park , Kansas City , Indianapolis , Los Angeles , Seattle , Jacksonville , Weston , Salt Lake City , Richmond , Tulsa , Greensboro , Euless

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Forward Air reviews

2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(122 total reviews)

Shawn Stewart

11% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.3

Senior management

2.3

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

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Disability

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

122 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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1.0

Jun 25, 2013

Excellent work conditions and a great team to be a pert of all being ruined by corporate greed

Dockworker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Such a great atmosphere Always a positive energy in the air along with a good vibe which makes the work day go so much smoother and its rare to see that in a warehouse environment

Cons

Supervisors are so quick to point out the little things that need improvement, that's because the more important things like load factor and cut off times for certain destinations have never been a problem, and when we ask for a raise they never give us a straight answer. I don't mind going another year without a raise all I'm asking for is an explanation on why raises won't be given this year. We deserve that much at least

1.0

May 7, 2013

Morally bankrupt

Co-teamleiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really, the only aspect I liked at FAS was the handful of decent employees. But, that was the 5%. Definitely not enough to keep me.

Cons

OMG...too many to list. Employee to employee violence. Unsafe conditions. I reported into an employer who does not empower the Management team. I was constantly undermined and never awarded the authority/autonomy to make this a great place to work. We never gave any employees a raise. We dangled FT employment as a carrot to get "more" out of employees but rarely rewarded. Top performers were given more hours, but still at a low pay rate. The supervisory staff were assigned based on "best available option" rather than actually seeking out the most qualified employees. I have never been associated with a Company so morally deplorable. I truly wish I had NEVER accepted this position.

5.0

Mar 22, 2013

Its a perfect balance between life and work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, Understanding, Less work load, Good managers, bonuses

Cons

Small teams, Less growth, Less challenging work

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