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[8-K] FORWARD AIR CORP Reports Material Event

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Forward Air Corporation announced a leadership change in its technology organization. Joseph M. Tomasello resigned as Chief Information Officer, effective October 13, 2025. On October 14, 2025, the company appointed Jason Ringgenberg as interim CIO, effective immediately.

Ringgenberg brings extensive transportation and IT leadership experience, having served as CIO of Yellow Corporation from 2017 to 2023 and CIO of YRC Freight from 2014 to 2017, following more than two decades at Accenture leading its Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. The move signals a continuity plan for Forward Air’s IT operations during the transition.

Forward Air Corporation ha annunciato un cambio di leadership nella sua organizzazione tecnologica. Joseph M. Tomasello si è dimesso dalla carica di Chief Information Officer, con effetto dal 13 ottobre 2025. Il 14 ottobre 2025, l'azienda ha nominato Jason Ringgenberg come CIO ad interim, con effetto immediato.

Ringgenberg porta una vasta esperienza nella trasformazione dei trasporti e nella gestione IT, avendo ricoperto la carica di CIO di Yellow Corporation dal 2017 al 2023 e di CIO di YRC Freight dal 2014 al 2017, dopo oltre due decenni in Accenture guidando il Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. La mossa segna un piano di continuità per le operazioni IT di Forward Air durante la fase di transizione.

Forward Air Corporation anunció un cambio de liderazgo en su organización de tecnología. Joseph M. Tomasello renunció al cargo de Chief Information Officer, con efecto a partir del 13 de octubre de 2025. El 14 de octubre de 2025, la empresa nombró a Jason Ringgenberg como CIO interino, con efecto inmediato.

Ringgenberg aporta amplia experiencia en transporte y liderazgo de TI, habiendo servido como CIO de Yellow Corporation de 2017 a 2023 y CIO de YRC Freight de 2014 a 2017, después de más de dos décadas en Accenture dirigiendo su Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. El movimiento señala un plan de continuidad para las operaciones de TI de Forward Air durante la transición.

Forward Air Corporation는 자사 기술 조직의 리더십 교체를 발표했습니다. Joseph M. Tomasello는 2025년 10월 13일부로 CIO(최고정보책임자)직에서 사임했습니다. 2025년 10월 14일, 회사는 Jason Ringgenberg를 CIO 대행으로 즉시 임명했습니다.

Ringgenberg는 운송 및 IT 리더십 분야에서 폭넓은 경력을 갖고 있으며 2017년부터 2023년까지 Yellow Corporation의 CIO, 2014년부터 2017년까지 YRC Freight의 CIO를 역임했고, 그 뒤로 Accenture에서 20년 넘게 글로벌 운송 및 물류 산업 프로그램을 이끌었습니다. 이 움직임은 전환 기간 동안 Forward Air의 IT 운영에 대한 연속성 계획을 시사합니다.

Forward Air Corporation a annoncé un changement de direction au sein de son organisation technologique. Joseph M. Tomasello a démissionné de son poste de Chief Information Officer, à compter du 13 octobre 2025. Le 14 octobre 2025, l'entreprise a nommé Jason Ringgenberg CIO par intérim, à effet immédiat.

Ringgenberg apporte une vaste expérience dans le secteur des transports et de la direction informatique, ayant été CIO de Yellow Corporation de 2017 à 2023 et CIO de YRC Freight de 2014 à 2017, après plus de deux décennies chez Accenture à diriger son Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. Cette initiative signale un plan de continuité pour les opérations informatiques de Forward Air pendant la période de transition.

Forward Air Corporation hat eine Führungsänderung in seiner Technologieorganisation angekündigt. Joseph M. Tomasello hat sein Amt als Chief Information Officer mit Wirkung vom 13. Oktober 2025 niedergelegt. Am 14. Oktober 2025 ernannte das Unternehmen Jason Ringgenberg zum Interim-CIO, mit sofortiger Wirkung.

Ringgenberg verfügt über umfassende Erfahrungen in Transportwesen und IT-Führung und war von 2017 bis 2023 CIO der Yellow Corporation und von 2014 bis 2017 CIO von YRC Freight, nach mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten bei Accenture, in dem er das Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program leitete. Die Maßnahme signalisiert einen Kontinuitätsplan für die IT-Operationen von Forward Air während des Übergangs.

Forward Air Corporation أعلنت عن تغيّر في القيادة ضمن منظومة التكنولوجيا لديها. استقال Joseph M. Tomasello من منصب Chief Information Officer، اعتباراً من 13 أكتوبر 2025. وفي 14 أكتوبر 2025، عينت الشركة Jason Ringgenberg كـ CIO مؤقت، واعتباراً فورياً.

يأتي Ringgenberg بخبرة واسعة في قطاع النقل وقيادة تقنية المعلومات، بعدما عمل كـ CIO لـ Yellow Corporation من 2017 إلى 2023 وCIO لـ YRC Freight من 2014 إلى 2017، عقب أكثر من عشرين عاماً في Accenture يقود فيها برنامج Global Freight and Logistics Industry. الخطوة تشير إلى خطة لاستمرارية عمليات IT لدى Forward Air خلال الفترة الانتقالية.

Forward Air Corporation 宣布其技术团队领导层变动。Joseph M. Tomasello 已辞任首席信息官(CIO),辞职生效日期为 2025 年 10 月 13 日。2025 年 10 月 14 日,公司任命 Jason Ringgenberg 为临时 CIO,即刻生效。

Ringgenberg 在运输和IT领导方面具备丰富经验,曾在 2017 年至 2023 年担任 Yellow Corporation 的 CIO,2014 年至 2017 年担任 YRC Freight 的 CIO,在 Accenture 的全球货运与物流行业项目中工作了二十多年。此举表明在过渡期间 Forward Air 的 IT 运营将保持连续性。

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Executive transition with immediate interim coverage; routine governance event.

Forward Air disclosed the resignation of its CIO, effective October 13, 2025, and appointed Jason Ringgenberg as interim CIO on October 14, 2025. The immediate appointment limits operational gaps in IT oversight.

Ringgenberg’s prior CIO roles at Yellow Corporation and YRC Freight, plus long tenure at Accenture, align with Forward Air’s logistics focus. This background may support continuity in enterprise systems and digital initiatives.

Given the interim nature and absence of disclosed strategic or financial impacts, this reads as a neutral governance update. Subsequent filings may provide details on a permanent CIO search or scope.

Forward Air Corporation ha annunciato un cambio di leadership nella sua organizzazione tecnologica. Joseph M. Tomasello si è dimesso dalla carica di Chief Information Officer, con effetto dal 13 ottobre 2025. Il 14 ottobre 2025, l'azienda ha nominato Jason Ringgenberg come CIO ad interim, con effetto immediato.

Ringgenberg porta una vasta esperienza nella trasformazione dei trasporti e nella gestione IT, avendo ricoperto la carica di CIO di Yellow Corporation dal 2017 al 2023 e di CIO di YRC Freight dal 2014 al 2017, dopo oltre due decenni in Accenture guidando il Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. La mossa segna un piano di continuità per le operazioni IT di Forward Air durante la fase di transizione.

Forward Air Corporation anunció un cambio de liderazgo en su organización de tecnología. Joseph M. Tomasello renunció al cargo de Chief Information Officer, con efecto a partir del 13 de octubre de 2025. El 14 de octubre de 2025, la empresa nombró a Jason Ringgenberg como CIO interino, con efecto inmediato.

Ringgenberg aporta amplia experiencia en transporte y liderazgo de TI, habiendo servido como CIO de Yellow Corporation de 2017 a 2023 y CIO de YRC Freight de 2014 a 2017, después de más de dos décadas en Accenture dirigiendo su Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. El movimiento señala un plan de continuidad para las operaciones de TI de Forward Air durante la transición.

Forward Air Corporation는 자사 기술 조직의 리더십 교체를 발표했습니다. Joseph M. Tomasello는 2025년 10월 13일부로 CIO(최고정보책임자)직에서 사임했습니다. 2025년 10월 14일, 회사는 Jason Ringgenberg를 CIO 대행으로 즉시 임명했습니다.

Ringgenberg는 운송 및 IT 리더십 분야에서 폭넓은 경력을 갖고 있으며 2017년부터 2023년까지 Yellow Corporation의 CIO, 2014년부터 2017년까지 YRC Freight의 CIO를 역임했고, 그 뒤로 Accenture에서 20년 넘게 글로벌 운송 및 물류 산업 프로그램을 이끌었습니다. 이 움직임은 전환 기간 동안 Forward Air의 IT 운영에 대한 연속성 계획을 시사합니다.

Forward Air Corporation a annoncé un changement de direction au sein de son organisation technologique. Joseph M. Tomasello a démissionné de son poste de Chief Information Officer, à compter du 13 octobre 2025. Le 14 octobre 2025, l'entreprise a nommé Jason Ringgenberg CIO par intérim, à effet immédiat.

Ringgenberg apporte une vaste expérience dans le secteur des transports et de la direction informatique, ayant été CIO de Yellow Corporation de 2017 à 2023 et CIO de YRC Freight de 2014 à 2017, après plus de deux décennies chez Accenture à diriger son Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program. Cette initiative signale un plan de continuité pour les opérations informatiques de Forward Air pendant la période de transition.

Forward Air Corporation hat eine Führungsänderung in seiner Technologieorganisation angekündigt. Joseph M. Tomasello hat sein Amt als Chief Information Officer mit Wirkung vom 13. Oktober 2025 niedergelegt. Am 14. Oktober 2025 ernannte das Unternehmen Jason Ringgenberg zum Interim-CIO, mit sofortiger Wirkung.

Ringgenberg verfügt über umfassende Erfahrungen in Transportwesen und IT-Führung und war von 2017 bis 2023 CIO der Yellow Corporation und von 2014 bis 2017 CIO von YRC Freight, nach mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten bei Accenture, in dem er das Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program leitete. Die Maßnahme signalisiert einen Kontinuitätsplan für die IT-Operationen von Forward Air während des Übergangs.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________

FORM 8-K
______________
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 10, 2025

FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware62-1120025
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3200 Olympus BoulevardSuite 300DallasTX75019
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
000-22490
(Commission File Number)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 552-5270
1915 Snapps Ferry Road, Building NGreenvilleTN37745
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueFWRDNASDAQ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 10, 2025, Joseph M. Tomasello provided notice of his resignation as Chief Information Officer of Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”). His resignation was deemed effective as of October 13, 2025.

On October 14, 2025, the Company appointed Jason Ringgenberg as the interim Chief Information Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Ringgenberg is a seasoned information technology professional with extensive leadership and transportation industry experience. He served as the Chief Information Officer of Yellow Corporation from 2017 to 2023 and as the Chief Information Officer of YRC Freight, a subsidiary of Yellow Corporation, from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he spent over twenty years with Accenture, culminating in leading its Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program.



















































SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
Date: October 15, 2025
 By:/s/ Shawn Stewart
  Name:
Title:
Shawn Stewart
Chief Executive Officer

 

FAQ

What did Forward Air (FWRD) announce regarding its CIO?

Forward Air reported that Joseph M. Tomasello resigned as Chief Information Officer, effective October 13, 2025.

Who is Forward Air’s interim CIO?

The company appointed Jason Ringgenberg as interim Chief Information Officer, effective immediately on October 14, 2025.

What is Jason Ringgenberg’s background relevant to FWRD?

He served as CIO of Yellow Corporation (2017–2023) and CIO of YRC Freight (2014–2017), and previously led Accenture’s Global Freight and Logistics Industry Program.

When did Joseph M. Tomasello’s resignation become effective at FWRD?

It was effective on October 13, 2025.

Does the filing mention any financial impact for FWRD?

No financial metrics or impacts are disclosed; the update concerns executive leadership changes in IT.

Is the CIO appointment at Forward Air permanent?

No. Jason Ringgenberg was appointed as interim Chief Information Officer.
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