Comment / Forward Air sinks – hard evidence sought

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Yesterday’s disclosure by Forward Air of a few headline “operating statistics” was symptomatic of how things are progressing with a pivotal value propeller – read: trust! – for the Greeneville-based logistics company.

In January, weight per shipment rose 9.8%, while pounds per day were also up 9.2% compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, it added, revenue per ton mile increased 1.9% over the same period last year, excluding fuel.

Not bad.

And these snapshot metrics come as many land-based rivals stateside ...