Forward's 5th Annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament Raises Record-Breaking $700,000 for Hope For The Warriors

Forward Air (FWRD) announced that its fifth annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament raised $700,000 for Hope For The Warriors.

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10/01/2026 - 01:30 PM

Five years of partnership now surpasses $2.4 million in support for veterans and military families

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company,” “Forward,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) today announced that its 5th Annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament raised $700,000 in support of Hope For The Warriors (“HOPE”), marking the most successful year in the event's history. The milestone brings the total funds raised through the Drive for Hope event to more than $2.4 million since its inception in 2022.

"It is an honor to help empower the incredible work HOPE does to help our veterans and their families rebuild, reconnect, and thrive,” said Shawn Stewart, President and CEO of Forward. “I'm incredibly proud of what our team, our partners, and our community have built together over these five years, and excited to see where we take it in the next five years.”

Since its founding in 2022, the Drive for Hope Golf Tournament has grown into Forward's signature philanthropic event, reflecting the company's deep commitment to the veteran community. This year's record-breaking results underscore the strength of that commitment and the generosity of everyone who continues to show up for this cause year after year.

The 2026 Drive for Hope event kicked off on Monday evening with a dinner, silent auction, and live auction at Glass Cactus, bringing together sponsors, community members, and supporters for an evening dedicated to honoring veterans and raising critical funds. The celebration continued Tuesday with the golf tournament at Cowboys Golf Club, drawing participants together on the course in support of Hope For The Warriors' mission to restore a sense of self, family, and hope for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families.

"We continue to be inspired by the growth of this event and the strength of our partnership with Forward," said Robin Kelleher, CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “For years, the Forward team has shown up alongside us with a genuine commitment to strengthening military families. What makes this partnership so meaningful is that it goes far beyond fundraising - it’s a shared belief in what’s possible when companies, communities and organizations come together.”

About Forward
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.

About Hope For The Warriors
Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a national leader driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. military community (including veterans and active-duty service members as well as military caregivers, spouses and family members, and families of the fallen). At HOPE, our mission is to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their families as they navigate the complexities of military life. We are committed to fostering resilience and a sense of purpose, ensuring that those who have served our nation will thrive. Together, we forge a strong community that champions courage, commitment, and grit. To learn more or support our mission, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.