UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 20202021
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 000-22490
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FORWARD AIR CORPORATIONCORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee62-1120025
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1915 Snapps Ferry RoadBuilding NGreenevilleTN37745
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (423) (423) 636-7000
 
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 valueFWRDThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 
Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes x  No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and "emergingemerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting companyEmerging 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. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
Yes ¨  No x




The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, as of July 27, 2020August 5, 2021 was 27,980,727.
27,100,389.



Table of Contents
Forward Air Corporation
Page
Number
Part I.Financial Information
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II.Other Information
Item 1.
Item 1A.2.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.


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Part I.Financial Information
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited).
Forward Air Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$80,916
 $64,749
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $2,637 in 2020 and $2,053 in 2019130,759
 136,214
Other current assets23,745
 20,403
Current assets held for sale11,871
 14,952
Total current assets247,291
 236,318
    
Property and equipment381,834
 373,571
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization187,239
 180,815
Total property and equipment, net194,595
 192,756
Operating lease right-of-use assets123,925
 105,170
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles: 
  
Goodwill240,933
 215,699
Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $86,174 in 2020 and $79,250 in 2019148,452
 124,857
Total goodwill and other acquired intangibles, net389,385
 340,556
Other assets42,710
 39,374
Noncurrent assets held for sale74,593
 76,704
Total assets$1,072,499
 $990,878
    
    
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$27,682
 $25,411
Accrued expenses48,041
 44,154
Other current liabilities3,784
 5,318
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations1,445
 1,421
Current portion of operating lease obligations42,108
 35,886
Current liabilities held for sale23,792
 24,974
Total current liabilities146,852
 137,164
    
Debt and finance lease obligations, less current portion136,549
 72,249
Operating lease obligations, less current portion82,404
 69,678
Other long-term liabilities58,194
 56,448
Deferred income taxes45,883
 41,214
Noncurrent liabilities held for sale36,325
 36,943
    
Shareholders’ equity: 
  
Preferred stock
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 50,000,000, Issued and outstanding shares - 27,729,013 in 2020 and 27,850,233 in 2019277
 279
Additional paid-in capital233,086
 226,869
Retained earnings332,929
 350,034
Total shareholders’ equity566,292
 577,182
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,072,499
 $990,878
    
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Forward Air Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three months ended Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Operating revenue$281,678
 $302,887
 $587,235
 $581,848
        
Operating expenses:       
Purchased transportation142,069
 143,436
 292,667
 275,987
Salaries, wages and employee benefits63,772
 63,841
 133,331
 123,798
Operating leases17,387
 16,124
 35,271
 31,001
Depreciation and amortization9,413
 9,227
 18,747
 18,515
Insurance and claims7,722
 11,757
 17,766
 19,745
Fuel expense2,519
 4,467
 6,532
 8,582
Other operating expenses24,882
 24,965
 53,234
 51,448
Total operating expenses267,764
 273,817
 557,548
 529,076
Income from continuing operations13,914
 29,070
 29,687
 52,772
        
Other expense:       
Interest expense(1,198) (581) (2,051) (1,156)
Other, net
 (1) 
 (2)
Total other expense(1,198) (582) (2,051) (1,158)
Income before income taxes12,716
 28,488
 27,636
 51,614
Income tax expense3,491
 7,244
 6,995
 12,683
Net income from continuing operations9,225
 21,244
 20,641
 38,931
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(6,071) 1,086
 (9,112) 1,806
Net income and comprehensive income$3,154

$22,330
 $11,529
 $40,737
        
Basic net income (loss) per share:








Continuing operations$0.33

$0.74

$0.72

$1.35
Discontinued operations(0.22)
0.04

(0.31)
0.07
Net income per share$0.11

$0.78

$0.41

$1.42












Diluted net income (loss) per share:










Continuing operations$0.33

$0.74

$0.72

$1.35
Discontinued operations(0.22)
0.04

(0.32)
0.06
Net income per share$0.11

$0.78

$0.40

$1.41
        
Dividends per share:$0.18
 $0.18
 $0.36
 $0.36

Forward Air Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 June 30,
2021
December 31,
2020
Assets
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$50,844 $40,254 
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $2,187 in 2021 and $2,273 in 2020209,187 156,490 
Other receivables16,999 
Other current assets19,982 28,150 
Current assets held for sale21,002 
Total current assets297,012 245,896 
Property and equipment383,155 380,519 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization196,168 190,652 
Total property and equipment, net186,987 189,867 
Operating lease right-of-use assets148,651 123,338 
Goodwill254,993 244,982 
Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $100,018 in 2021 and $93,009 in 2020145,813 145,032 
Other assets48,385 45,181 
Noncurrent assets held for sale53,097 
Total assets$1,081,841 $1,047,393 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$43,655 $38,371 
Accrued expenses70,894 51,264 
Other current liabilities6,813 10,580 
Current portion of debt and finance lease obligations1,867 1,801 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities46,042 43,680 
Current liabilities held for sale25,924 
Total current liabilities169,271 171,620 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, less current portion and debt issuance costs161,729 117,408 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion103,280 80,346 
Other long-term liabilities55,741 54,129 
Deferred income taxes41,471 41,986 
Noncurrent liabilities held for sale34,575 
Shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 5,000,000; 0 shares issued or outstanding in 2021 and 2020
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 50,000,000; issued and outstanding shares - 27,120,389 in 2021 and 27,316,434 in 2020271 273 
Additional paid-in capital252,466 242,916 
Retained earnings297,612 304,140 
Total shareholders’ equity550,349 547,329 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,081,841 $1,047,393 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Forward Air Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended
 June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Operating revenues$420,671 $281,678 
Operating expenses: 
Purchased transportation215,217 142,069 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits84,641 63,772 
Operating leases20,370 17,387 
Depreciation and amortization9,414 9,413 
Insurance and claims10,891 7,722 
Fuel expense4,059 2,519 
Other operating expenses33,955 24,882 
Total operating expenses378,547 267,764 
Income from continuing operations42,124 13,914 
Other expense: 
Interest expense(1,323)(1,198)
Total other expense(1,323)(1,198)
Income before income taxes40,801 12,716 
Income tax expense10,124 3,491 
Net income from continuing operations30,677 9,225 
Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax(6,071)
Net income and comprehensive income$30,677 $3,154 
Basic net income (loss) per share
Continuing operations$1.12 $0.33 
Discontinued operation(0.22)
Net income per basic share$1.12 $0.11 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
Continuing operations$1.11 $0.33 
Discontinued operation(0.22)
Net income per diluted share$1.11 $0.11 
Dividends per share$0.21 $0.18 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Forward Air Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share amounts)
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Operating revenues$782,873 $587,235 
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation399,825 292,667 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits159,538 133,331 
Operating leases39,537 35,271 
Depreciation and amortization18,651 18,747 
Insurance and claims20,632 17,766 
Fuel expense7,761 6,532 
Other operating expenses72,081 53,234 
Total operating expenses718,025 557,548 
Income from continuing operations64,848 29,687 
Other expense:
Interest expense(2,488)(2,051)
Total other expense(2,488)(2,051)
Income before income taxes62,360 27,636 
Income tax expense14,969 6,995 
Net income from continuing operations47,391 20,641 
Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax(5,533)(9,112)
Net income and comprehensive income$41,858 $11,529 
Basic net income (loss) per share
Continuing operations$1.72 $0.72 
Discontinued operation(0.20)(0.31)
Net income per basic share$1.52 $0.41 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
Continuing operations$1.71 $0.72 
Discontinued operation(0.20)(0.32)
Net income per diluted share$1.51 $0.40 
Dividends per share$0.42 $0.36 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Forward Air Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
  
 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
  
Operating activities:   
Net income from continuing operations$20,641
 $38,931
Adjustments to reconcile net income of continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations   
Depreciation and amortization18,747
 18,515
Change in fair value of earn-out liability(2,702) 
Share-based compensation5,507
 5,910
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment, net9
 (218)
Provision for loss on receivables688
 635
Provision for revenue adjustments1,787
 1,277
Deferred income tax expense4,668
 3,290
Changes in operating assets and liabilities   
Accounts receivable2,979
 (3,922)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets312
 (4,842)
Income taxes(341) (2,182)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses7,634
 6,876
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations59,929
 64,270
    
Investing activities:   
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment988
 1,008
Purchases of property and equipment(14,214) (14,214)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(55,931) (27,000)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations(69,157) (40,206)
    
Financing activities:   
Payments of finance lease obligations(676) (137)
Proceeds from senior credit facility65,000
 10,000
Payments on earn-out liability(5,284) 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 1,278
Payments of cash dividends(10,087) (10,333)
Repurchase of common stock (repurchase program)(15,259) (38,617)
Proceeds from common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan294
 261
Cash settlement of share-based awards for tax withholdings(3,286) (2,770)
(Distributions to) contributions from subsidiary(5,307) 5,374
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations25,395
 (34,944)
Net increase (decrease) in cash of continuing operations16,167
 (10,880)
    
Cash from discontinued operations:   
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations, net(4,672) 7,494
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations, net(635) (2,120)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations, net5,307
 (5,374)
Net increase (decrease) in cash16,167
 (10,880)
Cash at beginning of period of continuing operations64,749
 25,657
Cash at beginning of period of discontinued operations/held for sale
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash16,167
 (10,880)
Less: cash at end of period of discontinued operations/held for sale
 
Cash at end of period of continuing operations$80,916
 $14,777

Forward Air Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited and in thousands)
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
 
Operating activities:
Net income from continuing operations$47,391 $20,641 
Adjustments to reconcile net income of continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Depreciation and amortization18,651 18,747 
Change in fair value of earn-out liability(385)(2,702)
Share-based compensation expense5,578 5,507 
Provision for revenue adjustments3,525 1,787 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense(572)4,668 
Other189 697 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from the purchase of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable(51,018)2,979 
Other receivables(13,491)
Other current and noncurrent assets6,746 (29)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses23,047 7,634 
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations39,661 59,929 
Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment1,314 988 
Purchases of property and equipment(8,575)(14,214)
Purchase of a business, net of cash acquired(22,543)(55,931)
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations(29,804)(69,157)
Financing activities:
Repayments of finance lease obligations(954)(676)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility45,000 65,000 
Payment of earn-out liability(5,284)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon stock option exercises3,570 
Payments of dividends to stockholders(11,565)(10,087)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock(33,992)(15,259)
Proceeds from common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan388 294 
Payment of minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(2,832)(3,286)
Contributions from (distributions to) subsidiary held for sale1,118 (5,307)
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations733 25,395 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations10,590 16,167 
Cash from discontinued operation:
Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operation(6,902)(4,672)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operation8,020 (635)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of discontinued operation(1,118)5,307 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents10,590 16,167 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period of continuing operations40,254 64,749 
Cash at beginning of period of discontinued operation
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents10,590 16,167 
Less: cash at end of period of discontinued operation
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period of continuing operations$50,844 $80,916 

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Forward Air Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(unaudited and in thousands)
 Common StockAdditional Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsTotal Shareholders’ Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 202027,316 $273 $242,916 $304,140 $547,329 
Net income— — — 11,181 11,181 
Stock options exercised40 — 2,147 — 2,147 
Share-based compensation expense— — 2,613 — 2,613 
Payment of dividends to shareholders— — (5,800)(5,797)
Payment of minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(35)— — (2,744)(2,744)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock(114)(1)— (9,997)(9,998)
Issuance of share-based awards111 (1)— 
Balance at March 31, 202127,318 $273 $247,678 $296,780 $544,731 
Net income— — — 30,677 30,677 
Stock options exercised26 — 1,416 — 1,416 
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan— 388 — 388 
Share-based compensation expense— — 2,981 — 2,981 
Payment of dividends to shareholders— — (5,771)(5,768)
Payment of minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(1)— — (82)(82)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock(252)(2)— (23,992)(23,994)
Issuance of share-based awards24 — — — — 
Balance at June 30, 202127,120 $271 $252,466 $297,612 $550,349 

 Common StockAdditional Paid-in
Capital
Retained EarningsTotal Shareholders’ Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 201927,850 $279 $226,869 $350,034 $577,182 
Net income— — — 8,375 8,375 
Share-based compensation expense— — 3,266 — 3,266 
Payment of dividends to shareholders— — (5,052)(5,050)
Payment of minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(42)— — (2,672)(2,672)
Repurchases and retirement of common stock(268)(3)— (15,256)(15,259)
Issuance of share-based awards139 (2)— (1)
Balance at March 31, 202027,679 $277 $230,135 $335,429 $565,841 
Net income— — — 3,155 3,155 
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan— 295 — 295 
Share-based compensation expense— — 2,654 — 2,654 
Payment of dividends to shareholders— — (5,042)(5,039)
Payment of minimum tax withholdings on share-based awards(13)— — (613)(613)
Issuance of share-based awards56 — (1)— (1)
Balance at June 30, 202027,729 $277 $233,086 $332,929 $566,292 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Forward Air Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
          
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in
Capital
 Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity
 Shares Amount   
Balance at December 31, 201927,850
 $279
 $226,869
 $350,034
 $577,182
Net income and comprehensive income
 
 
 8,375
 8,375
Share-based compensation
 
 3,266
 
 3,266
Dividends ($0.18 per share)
 
 2
 (5,052) (5,050)
Cash settlement of share-based awards for tax withholdings(42) 
 
 (2,672) (2,672)
Share repurchases(268) (3) 
 (15,256) (15,259)
Vesting of previously non-vested shares139
 1
 (2) 
 (1)
Balance at March 31, 202027,679
 $277
 $230,135
 $335,429
 $565,841
Net income and comprehensive income
 
 
 3,155
 3,155
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan7
 
 295
 
 295
Share-based compensation
 
 2,654
 
 2,654
Dividends ($0.18 per share)
 
 3
 (5,042) (5,039)
Cash settlement of share-based awards for tax withholdings(13) 
 
 (613) (613)
Vesting of previously non-vested shares56
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Balance at June 30, 202027,729
 $277
 $233,086
 $332,929
 $566,292
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 Common Stock Additional Paid-in
Capital
 Retained Earnings Total Shareholders' Equity
 Shares Amount   
Balance at December 31, 201828,535
 $285
 $210,296
 $342,663
 $553,244
Net income and comprehensive income
 
 
 18,407
 18,407
Other
 2
 
 
 2
Exercise of stock options18
 
 830
 
 830
Share-based compensation
 
 3,047
 
 3,047
Dividends ($0.18 per share)
 
 1
 (5,190) (5,189)
Cash settlement of share-based awards for tax withholdings(44) (1) 
 (2,720) (2,721)
Share repurchases(230) (2) 
 (14,179) (14,181)
Vesting of previously non-vested shares136
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 201928,415
 $284
 $214,174
 $338,981
 $553,439
Net income and comprehensive income
 
 
 22,330
 22,330
Other
 
 (2) (2) (4)
Exercise of stock options10
 
 448
 
 448
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan5
 
 261
 
 261
Share-based compensation
 
 3,197
 
 3,197
Dividends ($0.18 per share)
 
 2
 (5,146) (5,144)
Cash settlement of share-based awards for tax withholdings(1) 
 
 (49) (49)
Share repurchases(407) (4) 
 (24,432) (24,436)
Vesting of previously non-vested shares18
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 201928,040
 $280
 $218,080
 $331,682
 $550,042
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021


1.    Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

Forward Air Corporation ("and its subsidiaries (“Forward Air or the Company", "We", "Our"“Company) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company. Prior to the Company’s Board of Directors’ (the "Board") approval of a strategy to divest the Company's Pool Distribution business (“Pool”), its services were classified into 3 principal reportable segments: Expedited Freight, Intermodal and Pool Distribution. As a result of the decision to divest of Pool, whichThe Company has been classified as a discontinued operation, the Company now has 2 principal reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal (see Note 14, Segment Reporting). See Note 4, Discontinued OperationsIntermodal. The Company conducts business in the United States and Held for Sale, for additional information regarding the decision to divest of Pool.Canada.

Through theThe Expedited Freight segment the Company operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional and national less-than-truckload ("LTL"(“LTL) services. Expedited Freight offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling.

The Company's Intermodal segment provides first- and last-mile high value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads. Intermodal also offers dedicated contract and container freight station ("CFS"Container Freight Station (“CFS) warehouse and handling services. Today, Intermodal operates primarily

The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the MidwestCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.

The Board approved a strategy to divest the Pool Distribution business (“Pool) on April 23, 2020, and Southeast, with a smaller operational presence in the Southwest United States.

sale of Pool which has been classified as discontinued operations, provideswas completed on February 12, 2021. Pool provided high-frequency handling and distribution of time sensitive product to numerous destinations within a specific geographic region. Pool offersoffered this service throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The Company’s operating results are subject to seasonal trends (as described in the Company's 2019 Form 10-K) when measured on a quarterly basis; therefore operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Forward Air Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company include Forward Air Corporation and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial information to conform to the current year presentation.

Discontinued Operations

On April 23, 2020, the Board approved a strategy to divest Pool within the next year. Accordingly, Pool met the criteria for assets held for sale as of June 30, 2020. Pool assets and liabilities are reflected as “Assets and liabilities held for sale” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in this report. In addition, the results of operations for Pool have been presented as a discontinued operation in this report as discontinued operations. Amountsour Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all period presented. In addition, the assets and liabilities were presented as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the prior period. Unless otherwise noted, amounts, percentages and discussion for all periods discussed below reflect the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows from Forward Air’sour continuing operations, unless otherwise noted. See Note 4, operations.
Discontinued Operations
2.     Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by the delivery of a shipment in accordance with contractual agreements, bills of lading (“BOLs”) and Heldgeneral tariff provisions. The amount of revenue recognized is measured as the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for Salethose services pursuant to a contract with a customer. A contract exists once the Company enters into a contractual agreement with a customer. The Company does not recognize revenue in cases where collectibility is not probable, and defers recognition until collection is probable or payment is received.
.

The Company generates revenue from the delivery of a shipment and the completion of related services. Revenue for the delivery of a shipment is recorded over time to coincide with when customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of the delivery services. Accordingly, revenue billed to a customer for the transportation of freight are recognized over the transit period as the performance obligation to the customer is satisfied. The Company determines the transit period for a shipment based on the pick-up date and the delivery date, which may be estimated if delivery has not occurred as of a reporting period. The determination of the transit period and how much of it has been completed as of a given reporting date may require the Company to make judgments that impact the timing of revenue recognized. For delivery of shipments with a pick-up date in one reporting period and a delivery date in another reporting period, the Company recognizes revenue based on relative transit time in each reporting period. A portion of the total revenue to be billed to the customer after completion of a delivery is
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021


Userecognized in each reporting period based on the percentage of Estimates

The preparationtotal transit time that has been completed at the end of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In particular, management has made estimates and assumptionsapplicable reporting period. Upon delivery of a shipment or related service, customers are billed according to the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") on its business. COVID-19 was characterized asapplicable payment terms. Related services are a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. To help lessen its spread, many countries have implemented travel restrictions and/or required companies to limit or suspend business operations. These actions have disrupted supply chainsseparate performance obligation and company operations around the world. The current environment resulting from COVID-19 is unprecedented and comes with a great deal of uncertainty as discussed further throughout this document.

2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which replaces the incurred loss methodology previously employed to measure credit losses for most financial assets and requires the use of a forward-looking expected loss model. Under current accounting guidance, credit losses are recognized when it is probable a loss has been incurred. The updated guidance will require financial assets to be measured at amortized costs less a reserve, equal to the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2020, which resulted in the Company revising its allowance for doubtful accounts policy on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.

The Company has a broad range of customers, including freight forwarders, third-party logistics (“3PL”) companies, passenger and cargo airlines, steamship lines, and retailers, located across a diverse geography. In addition, the Company does not have a significant concentration of credit risk; no single customer accounts for more than 10% of its consolidated revenue. In circumstances in which the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company (for example, bankruptcy filings, accounts turned over for collection, or litigation), the Company records a specific reserve for these bad debts against amounts due, in order to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes a general reserve based on a percentage of revenue to ensure accounts receivables are properly recorded at the net amount expected to be collected. Management evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivables at least quarterly and sets the reserve based on historical and current collection history and reasonable and supportable forecasts about any expected changes to our collection experience in the future due to changing economic conditions. If circumstances change (i.e., the Company experiences higher than expected defaults or an unexpected material adverse change in a customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations to the Company), the estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be changed by a material amount. Accounts are written off after all means of collection, including legal action, have been exhausted.

3.     Revenue

The Company's revenue is generated from providing transportation and related services to customers in accordance with contractual agreements, bill of lading ("BOL") contracts and general tariff provisions. Related services include accessorial charges such as terminal handling, storage, equipment rentals and customs brokerage.

Revenue is classified based on the line of business as the Company believes this best depicts the nature, timing and amount of revenue and cash flows. For all lines of business, the Company records revenue on a gross basis as it is the principal in the transaction as the Company has discretion to determine the amount of consideration. Additionally, the Company has the discretion to select drivers and other vendors for the services provided to customers. These services are distinctfactors, discretion in the amount of consideration and are accounted for as separate performance obligations. Generally, the Company's performance obligations begin whenselection of drivers and other vendors, support revenue recognized on a customer's BOL is received and are satisfied when the delivery of a shipment and related services are completed. The Company generally recognizes revenue for its services over time to coincide with when its customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits of these services. Performance obligations are short-term with transit days typically less than a week. Upon delivery of a shipment or related service, customers are billed and remit payment according to payment terms.

gross basis.
Excluding Pool, the Company's revenue from contracts with customers is disclosed within 2 reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal. This is consistent with disclosures in earnings releases and annual reports and with the information regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating financial performance. See additional discussion in Note 14, Segment Reporting.



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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020

4.3.    Discontinued OperationsOperation and Held for Sale

OnAs previously disclosed, on April 23, 2020, the Board approvedCompany made a strategydecision to divest of Pool. The Pool within the next year. Accordingly, Poolbusiness met the criteria for held for sale classification. As a result, the assets and liabilities of Pool were presented separately under the captions “Current assets held for sale as of June 30, 2020. Poolsale”, “Noncurrent assets and liabilities are reflected as “Assets andheld for sale”, “Current liabilities held for sale” onand “Noncurrent liabilities held for sale” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in this report. In addition, the resultsas of operations for Pool have been presented in this report as discontinued operations.
Upon meeting the assets held for sale criteria and during its annual impairment analysis, the Company evaluated whether Pool's estimated fair value, less costs to sell, exceeded the carrying value of its assets and liabilities. As a result of that assessment, we determined that the fair value of Pool exceeded its carrying value by approximately 5%.
December 31, 2020. The results of Pool were previously includedreclassified to “Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax” in its own segment. The Company will continue to have 2 reporting segments: Expedited Freightthe Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for three and Intermodal, which is consistent with the way the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews operating resultssix months ended June 30, 2021 and makes resource decisions (See Note 14, Segment Reporting).2020. Certain corporate overhead and other costs previously allocated to Pool for segment reporting purposes did not qualify for classification within discontinued operationsoperation and have been reallocated to continuing operations. These costs have beenwere reclassified to the eliminations and other column in the segment reconciliation that appears in Note 14,13, Segment Reporting.
Sale of Pool
On February 12, 2021, the Company completed the sale of the Pool business for $8,000 in cash and up to a $12,000 earn-out based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The sale agreement for Pool included an earn-out based on the achievement of certain earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization attainment over an eleven-month period, beginning February 1, 2021. The Company will receive payment for the amount earned in the first quarter of 2022, and if elected, the buyer may defer the payment of up to half of the amount earned to first quarter of 2023. The estimated fair value of the earn-out asset on the date of sale was $6,967. The fair value was based on the estimated eleven-month period of the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model.

The weighted-average assumptions under the Monte Carlo simulation model were as follows:

February 12, 2021
Counterparty credit spread1.2%
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization discount rate15.0%
Asset volatility55.0%

Subsequent to the date of sale, the Company will recognize any increases in the carrying value of the earn-out asset when the change is realized and will evaluate the earn-out asset for impairment at each reporting period. The Company concluded there were no indicators of impairment during the three months ended June 30, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, the Company recorded $3,508 in “Other receivables and $3,459 in “Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Transition Services Agreement

On February 12, 2021, the Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement (“TSA) with TOG FAS Holdings LLC, the buyer of the Pool business. Under the TSA, the Company performs certain services on an interim basis in order to facilitate the orderly transition of the Pool business. The effective date of the TSA was February 12, 2021 and will remain in effect until the date all services have been completed, but no more than six months following effective date. The TSA provides the right to extend the term of the TSA with no limit on the number of the mutually agreed upon extensions. In exchange for the services performed by the Company under the TSA, the Company receives a monthly service charge. For the three and six
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021
months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized $241 and $412, respectively, in “Other operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, for the services performed under the TSA.

Additionally, under the TSA, the Company remits payments to outside vendors on behalf of TOG FAS Holdings LLC for expenses incurred by the Pool business up to a limit of $18,000. The Company is reimbursed by TOG FAS Holdings LLC within 60 days from the end of the month in which the payment is remitted. As of June 30, 2021, the Company recorded a receivable in the amount of $13,491 in “Other receivables in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the reimbursement due to the Company.

Summarized Held for Sale and Discontinued OperationsOperation Financial Information

The following table provides a reconciliationA summary of the carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities which are included in assets and liabilities held for sale in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of each of the periods presented below:
 June 30,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $124 in 2020 and $49 in 201911,224
 13,983
Other current assets647
 969
Total current assets held for sale$11,871
 $14,952
    
Property and equipment$52,046
 $53,166
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization32,443
 32,891
Total property and equipment, net19,603
 20,275
Operating lease right-of-use assets44,110
 46,487
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles: 
 

Goodwill5,406
 5,406
Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $12,679 in 2020 and $12,359 in 20192,621
 2,941
Total goodwill and other acquired intangibles, net8,027
 8,347
Other assets2,853
 1,595
Total noncurrent assets held for sale$74,593
 $76,704
    
Liabilities   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$2,732
 $4,575
Accrued expenses5,163
 5,668
Other current liabilities
 2
Current portion of operating lease obligations15,897
 14,729
Total current liabilities held for sale$23,792
 $24,974
    
  Operating lease obligations, less current portion$28,385
 $31,847
  Other long-term liabilities3,989
 2,368
  Deferred income taxes3,951
 2,728
Total noncurrent liabilities held for sale$36,325
 $36,943

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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020


The following table summarizes the results of operations classified as a discontinued operations,operation, net of tax, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019:is as follows:
 Three months ended Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Operating revenue$13,974
 $42,869
 $50,926
 $85,379
       
Operating expenses:      
Purchased transportation3,147
 11,688
 12,683
 23,151
Salaries, wages and employee benefits8,394
 16,437
 25,507
 32,842
Operating leases4,966
 4,202
 10,646
 8,498
Depreciation and amortization362
 1,454
 1,657
 2,993
Insurance and claims1,287
 1,472
 3,013
 2,856
Fuel expense413
 1,462
 1,740
 2,955
Other operating expenses3,495
 4,674
 7,841
 9,572
Total operating expenses22,064
 41,389
 63,087
 82,867
(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes(8,090) 1,480
 (12,161) 2,512
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,019) 394
 (3,049) 706
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax$(6,071) $1,086
 $(9,112) $1,806


 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Operating revenues$$13,974 $17,087 $50,926 
Operating expenses:  
Purchased transportation3,147 4,290 12,683 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits8,394 9,674 25,507 
Operating leases4,966 2,907 10,646 
Depreciation and amortization362 1,657 
Insurance and claims1,287 929 3,013 
Fuel expense413 644 1,740 
Other operating expenses3,495 2,087 7,841 
Total operating expenses22,064 20,531 63,087 
Loss from discontinued operation(8,090)(3,444)(12,161)
Loss on sale of business(2,860)
Loss from discontinued operation before income taxes(8,090)(6,304)(12,161)
Income tax benefit(2,019)(771)(3,049)
Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax$$(6,071)$(5,533)$(9,112)
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2021

4.    Acquisitions and Long-Lived Assets

Expedited Freight AcquisitionsAcquisition

As part of the Company'sCompany’s strategy to expand final mile pickup and delivery operations, in January 2020, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Linn Star Holdings, Inc., Linn Star Transfer, Inc. and Linn Star Logistics, LLC (collectively, “Linn Star”) for $57,239. This acquisition increased the Company's Final Mile capabilities with an additional 20 locations. In addition, in April 2019, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of FSA Network, Inc., doing business as FSA Logistix (“FSA”), for $27,000 and a potential earnoutearn-out of up to $15,000. Both transactions were funded using cash flows from operations. The assets, liabilities, and operating results of these acquisitions have beenpurchase agreement for FSA included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and have been assigned to the Expedited Freight reportable segment.

The FSA acquisition agreement provides the sellers an earnout opportunity ofearn-out up to $15,000 based on the achievement of certain revenue milestones over two2 one-year periods, beginning May 1, 2019. UponThe estimated fair value of the earn-out liability on the date of acquisition was $11,803. The fair value was based on the estimated two-year performance of the acquired customer revenue and was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The fair value of the earn-out liability was adjusted at each reporting period based on changes in the expected cash flows and related assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation model. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the fair value of the earn-out changed by ($4) and ($52), respectively, and the change in fair value was recorded in “Other operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the fair value of the earn-out changed by ($2,108) and ($2,702), respectively, and the change in fair value was recorded in “Other operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The first one-year period ended in the second quarter of 2020 and the Company paid $5,284 based on the terms of the purchase agreement. The second one-year period ended in the second quarter of 2021 and the Company will remit payment in the third quarter of 2021 based on the terms of purchase agreement. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value of the earn-out liability was $11,803$6,813 and $6,865, respectively, which was includedreflected in other“Other current and long-term liabilities in the opening consolidated balance sheet. The earn-out liability was classified as level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as defined in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“the FASB Codification”) and the value was determined based on estimated revenues and the probability of achieving them. The fair value was based on the two-year performance of FSA's acquired customer revenue and was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020

The initial weighted average assumptions used in the Monte Carlo simulation are summarized in the following table:


FSA Earn-out

April 21, 2019 December 31, 2019 June 30, 2020
Risk-free rate2.9% 2.2% 2.2%
Revenue discount rate4.4% 4.4% 3.2%
Revenue volatility3.0% 5.0% 6.0%


In June 2020, the Company paid the first period's earn-out payment of $5,284; the second and final payment is expected to be paid in the second quarter of 2021. Excluding the impact from this payment, during the three months ended June 30, 2020, the earn-out fair value decreased $2,108 to $3,784, which is classified as a current liability. The change in fair value is included in other operating expenses and is based on changes in expected cash flows and expected new business wins.

Intermodal Acquisitions

As part of the Company's strategy to expand its Intermodal operations, in July 2019,May 2021, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of O.S.T. Logistics, Inc.J&P Hall Express Delivery (“J&P”) for $7,543. J&P is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with a second terminal in Albany, Georgia. The acquisition of J&P supports the Company’s strategic growth plan by expanding pickup and O.S.T.delivery, less than truckload, truckload, less than container load, container freight station warehousing, and airport transfer services across the Southeastern United States. The acquisition was financed by cash flow from operations. The results of J&P have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition. The associated goodwill has been included in the Company’s Expedited Freight reportable segment.

Intermodal Acquisition

In February 2021, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Proficient Transport Incorporated and Proficient Trucking, Co., Inc. (together referred to as “OST”“Proficient Transport) for $12,000. OST$15,510 and a potential earn-out up to $2,000. Proficient Transport is aan intermodal drayage company and expandedheadquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The acquisition of Proficient Transport supports the Company'sCompany’s strategic growth plan by expanding the intermodal footprint on the East Coast, primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, SouthGeorgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia. This transactionTexas, and introduces a new location in Ohio. The acquisition was funded usingfinanced by cash flows from operations. The assets, liabilities, and operating results of the acquisitionProficient Transport have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statementsCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition and haveacquisition. The associated goodwill has been included in the Company’s Intermodal reportable segment.

The purchase agreement for Proficient Transport included an earn-out up to $2,000 based on the achievement of certain revenue milestones over a one-year period, beginning March 1, 2021. The estimated fair value of the earn-out liability on the date of acquisition was $829. The fair value was based on the estimated one-year performance of the acquired customer revenue and was calculated using the option pricing method. The weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the estimated fair value of the earn-out under the option pricing method were as follows:
February 28, 2021June 30, 2021
Risk-free rate0.1%0.1%
Revenue discount rate8.3%8.3%
Revenue volatility27.3%19.7%


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the fair value of the earn-out changed by ($333) and the change in the fair value was recorded in “Other operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of June 30, 2021, the fair value of the earn-out liability was $496, which was reflected in “Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Allocations
Fair Value of Purchase PriceAssets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date are presented in the following table:
Proficient TransportJ&P
February 28, 2021May 30, 2021
Tangible assets:
Accounts receivable$4,171 $1,686 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets32 
Property and equipment140 934 
Other assets24 
Total tangible assets4,335 2,655 
Intangible assets:
Customer relationships6,060 1,580 
Non-compete agreements18 132 
Goodwill6,249 3,762 
Total intangible assets12,327 5,474 
Total assets acquired16,662 8,129 
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities323 586 
Total liabilities assumed323 586 
Net assets acquired$16,339 $7,543 

The following table presents the allocationsfair value of the previously discussed acquisition purchase prices to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values and resulting residual goodwill (in thousands):
    

FSAOSTLinn Star

April 21, 2019July 14, 2019January 12, 2020
Tangible assets:   
Cash$202
$
$1,308
Other receivables1,491


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,182
Property and equipment40
10,371
605
Operating lease right-of-use assets3,209
1,672
10,011
Total tangible assets4,942
12,043
13,106
Intangible assets:   
Non-compete agreements900
850
450
Customer relationships17,900
5,700
29,800
Goodwill19,963
2,050
25,234
Total intangible assets38,763
8,600
55,484
Total assets acquired43,705
20,643
68,590

   
Liabilities assumed:   
Current liabilities8,466

1,340
Other liabilities5,030


Debt and finance lease obligations
6,971

Operating lease obligations3,209
1,672
10,011
Total liabilities assumed16,705
8,643
11,351
Net assets acquired$27,000
$12,000
$57,239


The above purchase price allocation for Linn Star isare preliminary as the Company is still in the process of finalizing the valuation of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed. The above estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on the information that was available as of the acquisition date through the date of this filing.


The weighted-average useful life of acquired definite-lived intangible assets haveas of the acquisition date are summarized in the following useful lives:table:

Weighted-Average Useful Lives

FSAProficient TransportOSTLinn StarJ&P
Non-compete agreementsCustomer relationships58 years312 years1 year
Customer relationshipsNon-compete agreements151 year5 years10 years15 years


The fair value of the non-compete agreements and customer relationships were estimated using an income approach (level 3). Under this method, an intangible asset's fair value is equal to the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows (excess earnings) attributable solely to the intangible asset over its remaining useful life. To estimate fair value, the Company used cash flows discounted at rates considered appropriate given the inherent risks associated with each type of asset. The Company believed the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflected market participant assumptions. Cash flows were assumed to extend through the remaining economic useful life of each class of intangible asset.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021


5.    Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2021 are summarized as follows:
Expedited FreightIntermodalConsolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2020$165,268 $79,714 $244,982 
Acquisitions3,762 6,249 10,011 
Balance as of June 30, 2021$169,030 $85,963 $254,993 

Goodwill is allocated to reporting units that are expected to benefit from the business combinations generating the goodwill. Excluding Pool, the Company has 4 reporting units - Expedited LTL, Truckload, Final Miletested for impairment on an annual basis and Intermodal. As discussed in Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Held for Sale, the carrying amountsmore often if indications of Pool's assets and liabilities, including goodwill, are classified as held for sale in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and its operating results are not part of the continuing operations of the Company.

impairment exist. The Company conductedconducts its annual impairment assessments and tests of goodwill for each reporting unitanalyses as of June 30 2020each year. Based on the current macroeconomic conditions, the Company assessed its goodwill and noother intangible assets for indications of impairment charges were required.as of June 30, 2021. The Company estimatedconcluded there were no indicators of impairment during the fair value of the applicable reporting units, using a combination of discounted projected cash flows and market valuations for comparable companies as of the valuation date (level 3). Goodwill impairment exists when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. Our calculations for Expedited LTL, Truckload, Final Mile and Intermodal indicated the fair value of each reporting unit exceeded their carrying value by 421.6%, 65.7%, 118.5% and 49.4%, respectively, as of six months ended June 30, 20202021.
.

Other Intangible Assets
This discounted projected cash flow analysis required
Changes in the Company to calculatecarrying amount of acquired intangible assets during the present value of its projected future cash flows using each reporting unit's applicable discount rate. The Company used a ten-year projection period to derive operating cash flow projections. Certain assumptions were made regarding future revenue and operating income growth based on industry market data and historical and expected performance. The Company's projected operating income was combined with expected working capital and capital expenditure requirements to determine operating cash flows. The significant assumptions used in this analysis weresix months ended June 30, 2021 are summarized as follows:
 Expedited LTL Truckload Final Mile Intermodal
Discount rate10.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.5%
Terminal growth rate4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%


Gross Carrying Amount
Customer Relationships1
Non-Compete AgreementsTrade NamesTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$228,416 $8,125 $1,500 $238,041 
Acquisitions7,640 150 7,790 
Balance as of June 30, 2021$236,056 $8,275 $1,500 $245,831 
Market valuations for comparable companies employ valuation multiples derived from market stock prices
Accumulated Amortization
Customer Relationships1
Non-Compete AgreementsTrade NamesTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$85,930 $5,579 $1,500 $93,009 
Amortization expense6,344 665 7,009 
Balance as of June 30, 2021$92,274 $6,244 $1,500 $100,018 

1Carrying value as of companies that are engaged in the same or similar linesJune 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 is inclusive of business as the reporting units and that are actively traded on a free and open market. The estimates used to calculate the fair value$16,501 of each reporting unit change over time based on operating results, market conditions, and other factors. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of the reporting unit's fair value and goodwill impairment for the reporting unit.


accumulated impairment.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

The following is a summary of the Company's goodwill as of June 30, 2020. Approximately $161,789 of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.
 Beginning balance, December 31, 2019 Linn Star Acquisition Ending balance, June 30, 2020
Expedited LTL     
Goodwill$97,593
 $
 $97,593
Accumulated Impairment
 
 
      
Truckload     
Goodwill45,164
 
 45,164
Accumulated Impairment(25,686) 
 (25,686)
      
Final Mile     
Goodwill19,963
 25,234
 45,197
Accumulated Impairment
 
 
      
Intermodal     
Goodwill78,665
 
 78,665
Accumulated Impairment
 
 
      
Total     
Goodwill241,385
 25,234
 266,619
Accumulated Impairment(25,686) 
 (25,686)
 $215,699
 $25,234
 $240,933

Other Long-Lived Assets


6.    Stock Incentive Plans

Stock Incentive Plan

The Company tests its long-lived assets (asset groups)recorded shared-based compensation expense as follows for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. Management evaluates long-lived assets for impairment at the lowest level for which cashflows are identifiable. In general, these assets are reviewed at the reporting unit level, discussed above, by significant asset category. Examples of significant asset categories include land, buildings, tractors, trailers, other equipment, leasehold improvements, right-of-use lease assets, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, software and inventory.

As part of the Company's annual goodwill impairment analysis, management compared the undiscounted cash flows of each reporting unit to the carrying value of its long-lived assets, noting no impairment charges were required during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.2021 and 2020:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Salaries, wages and employee benefits - continuing operations$2,463 $2,154 $4,732 $4,971 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits - discontinued operation22216410
Total share-based compensation expense$2,463 $2,376 $4,748 $5,381 

6.    Share-Based Payments

The Company’s general practice has been to make a single annual grant of share-based compensation in the first quarter to key employees and to make other employee grants only in connection with new employment or promotions.  Forms of share-based compensation granted to employees byIn May 2016, the Company includeadopted the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) for the issuance of up to 2,000 of common shares to employees. As of June 30, 2021, approximately 797 shares remain available for grant under the Omnibus Plan.

Stock Options
Share-based compensation expense associated with stock options non-vested shares of common stock (“non-vested shares”), and performance shares.is amortized ratably over the vesting period. The Company also typically makes a single annual grant of non-vested shares to non-employee directors in conjunction withestimates the annual election of non-employee directors to the Board of Directors. Share-based compensation is based on the grant date fair value of the instrument and is recognized ratably overgrants using the requisite service period or vesting period.  All share-based compensation expense is recognized in salaries, wages and employee benefits. Share-based compensation amounts below are disclosed on both a continuing and discontinuing basis.Black-Scholes option-pricing model.


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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020

Employee Activity - Stock Options
Stock option grants to employees generally expire seven years from the grant date and typically vest ratably over a three-year period.  All forfeitures were recognized as they occurred. The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of options granted.  There were no options grantedtransactions during the six months ended June 30, 2019. Further, there2021 on a continuing operations basis were noas follows:

Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of January 1, 2021359 $55.79 
Granted39 75.05 
Exercised(52)54.57 
Forfeited
Outstanding as of June 30, 2021346 $58.30 

As of June 30, 2021, the total share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options grantednet yet recognized was $1,002, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to employeesbe recognized is approximately two years.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2021
Stock option transactions during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 on a discontinued operation basis were as follows:
Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of January 1, 202114 $52.15 
Granted
Exercised(14)52.15 
Forfeited
Outstanding as of June 30, 2021$

Restricted Shares

Restricted shares are restricted from sale or 2019. The weighted-average fair valuetransfer until vesting, and restrictions lapse in three equal installments beginning one year after the date of options granted and assumptions used to estimate their fair valuegrant. Share-based compensation expense associated with these awards is amortized ratably over the requisite service period. Restricted share transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2020 were as follows (on a continuing basis):
 Six months ended
 June 30, 2020
Expected dividend yield1.1%
Expected stock price volatility24.1%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate1.5%
Expected life of options (years)5.9
Weighted average grant date fair value$14.79


The following tables summarize the Company’s employee stock option activity and related information2021 on a continuing basis:operations basis were as follows:
Restricted SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of January 1, 2021210 $62.78 
Granted108 75.28 
Vested(98)61.49 
Forfeited(15)69.91 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2021205 $69.31 
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
       Weighted-
 
 Weighted- 
 Average
 
 Average Aggregate Remaining
 
 Exercise Intrinsic Contractual
 Options Price Value Term
Outstanding at December 31, 2019417
 $53
 
 
Granted36
 66
 
 
Exercised
 
 
 
Forfeited(4) 60
 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2020449
 $54
 $247
 3.9
Exercisable at June 30, 2020317
 $51
 $1,379
 3.3


As of June 30, 2021, the total share-based compensation expense related to restricted shares not yet recognized was $11,227, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately two years.
 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for options$600
 $829
Tax benefit for option compensation$153
 $212
Unrecognized compensation cost for options$1,348
 $2,316
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)1.6
  



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except perRestricted share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020


The following tables summarize the Company’s employee stock option activity and related information on a discontinued basis:
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
       Weighted-
 
 Weighted- 
 Average
 
 Average Aggregate Remaining
 
 Exercise Intrinsic Contractual
 Options Price Value Term
Outstanding at December 31, 201914
 $52
    
Granted
 
    
Exercised
 
    
Forfeited
 
    
Outstanding at June 30, 202014
 $52
 $37
 3.3
Exercisable at June 30, 202012
 $52
 $41
 3.2

 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for options$11
 $21
Tax benefit for option compensation$3
 $5
Unrecognized compensation cost for options$11
 $42
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)0.6
  


Employee Activity - Non-vested Shares

The fair value of non-vested shares issued was estimated using the closing market prices for the business day of the grant. The share-based compensation for the nonvested shares is recognized ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period, which is a three-year period.  All forfeitures were recognized as they occurred.

The following tables summarize the Company’s employee non-vested share activity and related information on a continuing basis:
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
 Weighted- 
 
 Average Aggregate
 Non-vested Grant Date Grant Date
 Shares Fair Value Fair Value
Outstanding and non-vested at December 31, 2019264
 $58
 
Granted111
 66
 
Vested(140) 57
 
Forfeited(13) 62
 
Outstanding and non-vested at June 30, 2020222
 $63
 $13,964


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Forward Air Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020

 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for non-vested shares$3,727
 $3,960
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation$950
 $1,010
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares$11,019
 $12,635
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)2.0
  


The following tables summarize the Company’s employee non-vested share activity and related information on a discontinued basis:
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
 Weighted- 
 
 Average Aggregate
 Non-vested Grant Date Grant Date
 Shares Fair Value Fair Value
Outstanding and non-vested at December 31, 201913
 $58
  
Granted6
 63
  
Vested(8) 58
  
Forfeited
 
  
Outstanding and non-vested at June 30, 202011
 $61
 $678
 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for non-vested shares$201
 $182
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation$51
 $46
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares$552
 $557
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)2.1
  


Employee Activity - Performance Shares

The Company annually grants performance shares to key employees.  Under the terms of the performance share agreements, following the end of a three-year performance period, the Company may issue to these employees a calculated number of common stock shares if certain performance targets are met. For shares grantedtransactions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, 50% of the performance share issuances will be2021 on a discontinued operation basis were as follows:
Restricted SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of January 1, 202110 $61.25 
Granted
Vested(5)60.49 
Forfeited(5)61.92 
Outstanding as of June 30, 2021$

Performance Awards

Performance awards are based on meeting three-yearachieving certain financial targets, such as targets for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, ("EBITDA") per share targets and the remaining 50% of the performance share issuances will be based on the three-year performance of the Company’s total shareholder return ("TSR") as compared to the TSRtotal shareholder return of a selected peer group. All forfeitures were recognizedgroup, as they occurred.

Depending upondetermined by the EBITDA per shareCompany’s Board of Directors. Performance targets met, 0% to 200%are set at the beginning of each three-year measurement period. Share-based compensation expense associated with these awards is amortized ratably over the granted shares may ultimately be issued. For shares granted based on total shareholder return, 0% of the shares will be issued if the Company's total shareholder return outperforms 25% or less of the peer group, but 200% of the shares will be issued if the Company's total shareholder return performs better than 90% of the peer group.  

The fair value of the performance shares granted based on meeting EBITDA per share targets were estimated using the closing market pricesvesting period. Depending on the day of grant andfinancial target, the probability of meeting these targets as of the measurement date. The fair value of the performance shares grantedcompensation expense is based on the three-year performanceprojected assessment of the Company’s total shareholder return was estimated usinglevel of performance that will be achieved.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

a Monte Carlo simulation. The following table containsPerformance award transactions during the weighted-average assumptions, on both a continuing and discontinued basis, used to estimate the fair value of performance shares granted using the Monte Carlo simulation. These assumptions are subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.
 Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Expected stock price volatility23.5% 23.4%
Weighted average risk-free interest rate1.4% 2.5%

The following tables summarize the Company’s employee performance share activity, assuming median share awards, and related informationsix months ended June 30, 2021 on a continuing basis:operations basis were as follows assuming target levels of performance:
Performance AwardsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of January 1, 202165 $67.62 
Granted36 87.33 
Earned(11)72.30 
Forfeited or unearned(11)70.22 
Outstanding as June 30, 202179 $75.61 
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
 Weighted- 
 
 Average Aggregate
 Performance Grant Date Grant Date
 Shares Fair Value Fair Value
Outstanding and non-vested at December 31, 201958
 $62
 
Granted38
 69
 
Additional shares awarded based on performance13
 51
 
Vested(33) 51
 
Forfeited(11) 66
 
Outstanding and non-vested at June 30, 202065
 $68
 $4,425

As of June 30, 2021, the total share-based compensation expense related to unearned performance awards not yet recognized, assuming the Company’s current projected assessment of the level of performance that will be achieved, was $4,621, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately three years.

Six months ended

June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for performance shares$794
 $682
Tax benefit for performance share compensation$202
 $174
Unrecognized compensation cost for performance shares$2,837
 $2,299
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)2.3
  


The following tables summarize the Company’s employee performance share activity, assuming median share awards, and related information on a discontinued basis:
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
 Weighted- 
 
 Average Aggregate
 Performance Grant Date Grant Date
 Shares Fair Value Fair Value
Outstanding and non-vested at December 31, 20194
 $62
  
Granted2
 69
  
Additional shares awarded based on performance1
 51
  
Vested(2) 51
  
Forfeited
 
  
Outstanding and non-vested at June 30, 20205
 $66
 $275

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020


Six months ended

June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for performance shares$48
 $35
Tax benefit for performance share compensation$12
 $9
Unrecognized compensation cost for performance shares$165
 $137
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)2.1
  


Employee Activity – Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which has been approved by shareholders,As of June 30, 2021, the Company is authorized to issue up to a remaining 350330 shares of common stock to employees ofunder the Company.2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). These shares may be issued at a price equal to 90% of the lesser of the market value on the first day or the last day of each six-month purchase period. Common stock purchases are paid for through periodic payroll deductions and/or up to 2 large lump sum contributions.

The following table summarizes the Company's employeeEmployee stock purchase plan activity and related information was as follows on a continuing operations basis:
    

Six months ended

June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Shares purchased by participants under plan6
 4
Average purchase price$45
 $49
Weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted ¹$5
 $10
Share-based compensation for ESPP shares$30
 $46
    
¹ Equal to the discount from the market value of the common stock at the end of each six month purchase period


Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Shares purchased by participants under the ESPP
Average purchase price$68.76 $44.84 
Weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted ¹$20.99 $4.98 
Share-based compensation for ESPP shares$118 $30 
¹ Equal to the discount from the market value of the common stock at the end of each six month purchase period.
The following table summarizes the Company's employeeEmployee stock purchase plan activity and related information was as follows on a discontinued operation basis:
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Shares purchased by participants under the ESPP
Average purchase price$$44.84 
Weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted ¹$$4.98 
Share-based compensation for ESPP shares$$
¹ Equal to the discount from the market value of the common stock at the end of each six month purchase period.
    

Six months ended

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2019
Shares purchased by participants under plan1
 1
Average purchase price$45
 $49
Weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted ¹$5
 $10
Share-based compensation for ESPP shares$3
 $6
    
¹ Equal to the discount from the market value of the common stock at the end of each six month purchase period


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
June 30, 2021
Director Activity - Non-vestedRestricted Shares

In May 2006,Under the Company’s shareholders approved the Company’s 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The Company’s shareholders then approved the Company’s Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Stock Plan (the “Amended Plan”) on, approved in May 22, 2007. The Amended Plan was then2007 and further amended in February 2013 and restated on December 17, 2008. UnderJanuary 2016, up to 360 of common shares may be issued. As of June 30, 2021, approximately 75 shares remain available for grant under the Amended Plan, onPlan.

Director restricted share transactions during the first business day after each Annual Meetingsix months ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:
Director Restricted SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding as of January 1, 202124 $42.88 
Granted17 93.39 
Vested(26)47.12 
Forfeited
Outstanding as of June 30, 202115 $93.46 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded $400 and $728, respectively, of Shareholders, each non-employee director will automaticallyshare-based compensation expense associated with these grants. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded $245 and $506, respectively, of share-based compensation expense associated with these grants. As of June 30, 2021, the total share-based compensation expense related to the restricted shares net yet recognized was $1,221, and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be granted an award (the “Annual Grant”), in such form and size as the Board determines from year torecognized is approximately less than one year. Unless

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

otherwise determined by the Board, Annual Grants will become vested and nonforfeitable on the earlier of (a) the day immediately prior to the first Annual Meeting that occurs after the Grant Date or (b) the first anniversary of the Grant Date so long as the non-employee director’s service with the Company does not earlier terminate. Each director may elect to defer receipt of the shares under a non-vested share award until the director terminates service on the Board of Directors. If a director elects to defer receipt, the Company will issue deferred stock units to the director, which do not represent actual ownership in shares and the director will not have voting rights or other incidents of ownership until the shares are issued. However, the Company will credit the director with dividend equivalent payments in the form of additional deferred stock units for each cash dividend payment made by the Company. All forfeitures were recognized as they occurred.

7.    Indebtedness
In May 2016, with the approval of shareholders, the Company further amended the Amended Plan to reserve for issuance an additional 160 common shares, increasing the total number of reserved common shares under the Amended Plan to 360.
As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $157,500 in borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility, $18,326 utilized for outstanding letters of credit and $49,174 of available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2020, there were approximately 92 shares remainingthe Company had $112,500 in borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility, $18,326 utilized for outstanding letters of credit and $94,174 of available for grant. There were no shares granted to non-employee directors classifiedborrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility. The interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility was 3.25% as discontinued operations in any period.of both June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.

The following tables summarize the Company’s non-employee non-vested share activity and related information on a continuing basis:
 Six months ended June 30, 2020
 
 Weighted- 
 
 Average Aggregate
 Non-vested Grant Date Grant Date
 Shares Fair Value Fair Value
Outstanding and non-vested at December 31, 201916
 $62
 
Granted24
 43
 
Vested(16) 62
 
Forfeited
 
 
Outstanding and non-vested at June 30, 202024
 $43
 $1,035


Six months ended

June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Share-based compensation for non-vested shares$506
 $483
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation$129
 $123
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares$896
 $784
Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation will be recognized (years)0.9
  


7.    Senior Credit Facility

TheIn September 2017, the Company hasentered into a 5-yearfive-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) that was entered into on September 29, 2017 and amended on April 16, 2020. The Facility haswith a maximum aggregate principal amount of $225,000,$150,000, with a sublimit of $30,000 for letters of credit and a sublimit of $30,000 for swing line loans. The maturity date of the Facility is September 29, 2022. In April 2020, the Company entered into the first amendment to the Facility, which increased the maximum aggregate principal amount to $225,000. The Facility may be increased by up to $25,000 to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $250,000 pursuant to the terms of the amended credit agreement, subject to the lenders’ agreement to increase their commitments or the addition of new lenders extending such commitments. Such increases to the Facility may be in the form of additional revolving credit loans, term loans or a combination thereof, and are contingent upon there being no events of default under the Facility and satisfaction of other conditions precedent and are subject to the other limitations set forth in the credit agreement.

The Facility is scheduled to mature in September 2022 and may be used to refinance existing indebtedness of the Company and for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The Facility refinanced the Company’s obligations

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020

for its unsecured credit facility under the credit agreement dated as of February 4, 2015, as amended, which was terminated as of the date of the new Facility.

UnlessUnder the Company elects otherwise underamended Facility, interest accrues on the credit agreement, interest on borrowingsamounts outstanding under the Facility, will be at the Company’s option, at either (1) London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR) rate, not less than 1.00%, plus a margin ranging from 2.25% to 2.75% based on the Company’s leverage ratio, or (2) base interest rate, (whichwhich cannot be less than 3.00%) and will be. The base rate is the highest of (a)(i) the federal funds rate, (which cannot benot less than 0.00%)0, plus 0.50%, (b)(ii) the administrative agent'sagent’s prime rate and (c)(iii) the LIBOR Rate (which cannot berate, not less than 1.00%), plus 1.00% and, in each case,, plus a margin that can rangeranging from 0.25% to 0.75% with respect to the Facility dependingbased on the Company’s ratio of consolidated funded indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as set forthleverage ratio. Interest is payable in the credit agreement. Payments of interestarrears for each loan that is based on the LIBOR Rate are due in arrearsrate on the last day of the interest period applicable to sucheach loan, (withand interest periods of one, two or three months being available, at the Company’s option). Payments of interestis payable in arrears on loans that are not based on the LIBOR Rate are duerate on the last day of each quarter ended March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. All unpaid amounts of principal and interest are due at maturity.

quarter.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $132,500 in borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility, $15,367 utilized for outstanding letters of credit and $77,133 of available borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.  The interest rate on the outstanding borrowing under the revolving credit facility was 3.25% as of June 30, 2020.

The Facility contains customary events of default including, among other things, payment defaults, breach of covenants, cross acceleration to material indebtedness, bankruptcy-related defaults, material judgment defaults, and the occurrence of certain change of control events. The occurrence of an event of default may result in, among other things, the termination of the Facilities, acceleration of repayment obligations and the exercise of remedies by the lenders with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries that are party to the Facility. The Facility also contains financial covenants and other covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company, and its subsidiaries, without the approval of the required lenders, to engage in certain mergers, consolidations, asset sales, dividends and stock repurchases, investments, and other transactions or to incur liens or indebtedness in excess of agreed thresholds, as set forth in the credit agreement. The Company also has to fulfill financial covenants with respect to a leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2020,2021, the Company was in compliance with the aforementioned covenants.




In July 2021, the Company entered into the second amendment to the Facility, which extended the maturity date to July 20, 2026 and changed the interest rate options available under the Facility. Under the amended Facility, interest accrues on the amounts outstanding under the Facility at the Company’s option, at either (1) Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index rate (the “BSBY Rate”), which cannot be less than 0, plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% based on the Company’s leverage ratio, or (2) the base rate, which cannot be less than 2.00%. The base rate is the highest of (i) the federal funds rate, which cannot be less than 0, plus 0.50%, (ii) the administrative agent’s prime rate and (iii) the BSBY Rate, which cannot be less than 0, plus 1.00%, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.50% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. In addition, under the second amendment, the Facility may be increased by up to $75,000 to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $300,000 pursuant to the terms of the amended credit agreement, subject to the lenders’ agreement to increase their commitments or the addition of new lenders extending such commitments. Such increases to the Facility may be in the form of additional revolving credit loans, term loans or a combination thereof, and are contingent upon there being no events of default under the Facility.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021


8.    Net Income (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computationA reconciliation of net income attributable to Forward Air and weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted net income per share:share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 is as follows:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Numerator:  
Net income and comprehensive income from continuing operations$30,677 $9,225 $47,391 $20,641 
Net loss and comprehensive loss from discontinued operation(6,071)(5,533)(9,112)
Net income attributable to Forward Air$30,677 $3,154 $41,858 $11,529 
Income allocated to participating securities(256)(13)(363)(83)
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share for continuing operations$30,421 $9,212 $47,028 $20,558 
Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share for discontinued operation$$(6,071)$(5,533)$(9,112)
Denominator:  
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted-average number of common shares outstanding27,261 27,695 27,309 28,424 
Dilutive stock options and performance share awards154 31 145 67 
Denominator for diluted net income per share - weighted-average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding27,415 27,726 27,454 28,491 
Basic net income (loss) per share:
     Continuing operations$1.12 $0.33 $1.72 $0.72 
     Discontinued operation(0.22)(0.20)(0.31)
Net income per basic share$1.12 $0.11 $1.52 $0.41 
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
     Continuing operations$1.11 $0.33 $1.71 $0.72 
     Discontinued operation(0.22)(0.20)(0.32)
Net income per diluted share$1.11 $0.11 $1.51 $0.40 
 Three months ended Six months ended
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
Numerator:       
Net income and comprehensive income from continuing operations$9,225
 $21,244
 $20,641
 $38,931
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income from discontinued operations(6,071) 1,086
 (9,112) 1,806
Net income attributable to Forward Air shareholders$3,154
 $22,330
 $11,529
 $40,737
        
Income allocated to participating securities(13) (251) (83) (459)
        
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share for continuing operations$9,212
 $20,993
 $20,558
 $38,472
Numerator for basic and diluted net (loss) income per share for discontinued operations$(6,071) $1,086
 $(9,112) $1,806
        
Denominator: 
  
    
Denominator for basic income per share - weighted-average shares27,695
 28,268
 28,424
 28,421
Effect of dilutive stock options13
 77
 35
 76
Effect of dilutive performance shares18
 28
 32
 34
Denominator for diluted income per share - adjusted weighted-average shares27,726
 28,373
 28,491
 28,531
        
Basic net income (loss) per share:       
     Continuing operations$0.33
 $0.74
 $0.72
 $1.35
     Discontinued operations(0.22) 0.04
 (0.31) 0.07
Net income per share$0.11
 $0.78
 $0.41
 $1.42
        
Diluted net income (loss) per share:       
     Continuing operations$0.33
 $0.74
 $0.72
 $1.35
     Discontinued operations(0.22) 0.04
 (0.32) 0.06
Net income per share$0.11
 $0.78
 $0.40
 $1.41



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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

The number of instruments that could potentially dilute net income per basic share in the future, butshares that were not included in the computationcalculation of net income per diluted share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented,three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Anti-dilutive stock options268 39 218 
Anti-dilutive performance shares18 29 
Anti-dilutive restricted shares and deferred stock units177 15 95 
Total anti-dilutive shares463 54 342 

June 30,
2020

June 30,
2019
Anti-dilutive stock options218
 194
Anti-dilutive performance shares29
 
Anti-dilutive non-vested shares and deferred stock units95
 
Total anti-dilutive shares342
 194


9.    Income Taxes

For the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded income tax expense of $14,969 and $6,995, respectively, for continuing operations. The effective tax rate of 24.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2021 varied from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21.0% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, and non-deductible executive compensation, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized on share-based awards. The effective tax rate of 25.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2020 varied from the statutory United States federal income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the effect of state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, and non-deductible executive compensation, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized on share-based awards and a refund for Tennessee tax credits.

As of both June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $544 of unrecognized income tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The Company or oneaccrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. As of its subsidiaries files incomeboth June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and Canada.benefits of $168. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or Canadian examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012.

2013.
For
The sale of Pool resulted in a capital loss in the six months ended June 30, 2020amount of $2,426. The capital loss expires in 2026. The Company concluded that it was more likely than not the capital loss carryforward will not be realized and 2019, the effective income tax rates varied from the statutory federal income tax ratetherefore, established a valuation allowance of 21.0%, primarily as$2,426 to reserve against its capital loss carryforward. The Company also maintains a resultvaluation allowance to reserve against its state net operating loss carryforwards. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the effect of statedeferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company assessed the likelihood that its deferred tax assets would be recovered from estimated future taxable income taxes,and available tax planning strategies. In making this assessment, all available evidence was considered including economic climate, as well as reasonable tax planning strategies. The Company believes it is more likely than not that it will realize its remaining net deferred tax assets, net of the federal benefit, and permanent differences between book and tax net income. The combined federal and state effective tax rate for continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was 25.3% compared to a rate of 24.6%for the same periodvaluation allowance, in 2019.  The higher effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to decreased stock based compensation vesting and exercises when compared to the same period in 2019 and increased executive compensation as a percentage of income before income taxes, which was not deductible for income tax purposes.future years.


10.    LeasesFair Value of Financial Instruments

A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. An entity controls the use of the identified asset if both of the following are true: (1) the entity obtains the right to substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the identified asset and (2) the entity has the right to direct the use of the identified asset. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company leased facilities and equipment under operating and finance leases, which were accounted for in accordance with ASU 2016-02, Leases.

The Company electedcategorizes its assets and liabilities into one of three levels based on the practical expedients as allowed perassumptions used in valuing the asset or liability. Estimates of fair value financial assets and liabilities are based on a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. In accordance with this guidance, to combine leasefair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and non-lease components and to keep leases with an initialmodel-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of 12 months or less, after the consideration of options, off the balance sheet. Additionally, variable lease and variable nonlease components were not contemplated in the calculation of the right-of-use asset and corresponding liability.

For leases and subleases with terms greater than 12 months, the Company records the related right-of-use asset as the balance of the related lease liability, adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments. Unamortized initial direct costs and lease incentives were not significant as of June 30, 2020. The lease liability was recorded at the present value of the lease payments over the term. Many of the Company's leases include rental escalation clauses, renewal options and/or termination options that were contemplated in the determination of lease payments when appropriate. As of June 30, 2020, the Company was not reasonably certain of exercising any renewal options. Further, as of June 30, 2020, it was reasonably certain that all termination options would not be exercised. As such, there were no adjustments made to its right-of-use lease assets or corresponding liabilities as a result. In addition, the Company does not have any leases with residual value guaranteesliabilities.

Level 3 - Model-derived valuations in which one or material restrictions or covenants as of June 30, 2020.

For these leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, after the consideration of options, the Company recognizes the corresponding lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.


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(Inunaudited and in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 20202021

Operating Leases

The Company leases some of its facilities under noncancelable operating leases that expire in various years through 2028. Certain leases may be renewed for periods varying from 1 to 10 years.  In conjunction with the acquisition of Linn Star in January 2020,As previously discussed further in Note 5,4, Acquisitions, the estimated fair value of the earn-out liability was determined using either the Monte-Carlo simulation model or the option pricing method. The significant inputs used to calculate the estimated fair value are derived from a combination of observable and Long-Lived unobservable market data. Observable inputs used in either the Monte Carlo simulation model or the option pricing method include the risk-free rate and the revenue volatility while unobservable inputs include the revenue discount rate and the estimated revenue projections.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are summarized below:
As of June 30, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Earn-out liability$$$7,309 $7,309 
As of December 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Earn-out liability$$$6,865 $6,865 

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are valued at their carrying amounts in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
,
The carrying amount of long-term debt under the Company’s credit facility approximate fair value based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Company assumed operating facility leases that expire in various years through 2025for a loan with similar terms and had a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability of approximately $10,011 at acquisition.average maturity.

The Company has also historically entered into or assumed through acquisition several equipment operating leases for assets including tractors, straight trucks and trailers with original lease terms between 2 and 6 years.  These leases expire in various years through 2025 and certain leases may be renewed for periods varying from 1 to 3 years.  The Company did not enter into any material equipment leases outside the normal course of business during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

As of June 30, 2021, the estimated fair value of the Company’s finance lease obligation, based on current borrowing rates, was $6,192, compared to its carrying value of $6,168. As of December 31, 2020, the estimated fair value of the Company’s finance lease obligation, based on current borrowing rates, was $7,009, compared to its carrying value of $6,811.



11.    Shareholders’ Equity

Cash Dividends

During the second quarter of 2021, first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors declared and the Company has certain obligations to lease tractors, which will be delivered throughout 2020. These leases are expected to have termspaid a quarterly cash dividend of approximately 3 to 4 years and are not expected to materially impact the Company's right-of-use lease assets or liabilities as$0.21 per share of June 30, 2020.common stock.

Finance Leases

Primarily through acquisitions, the Company assumes equipment leases that meet the criteria for classification as a finance lease with remaining lease terms between 2 and 7 years. These leases expire in various years through 2025 with no options to renew.  The finance leased equipment is being amortized over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. The Company did not enter into any new finance leases during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

11.    Financial Instruments

Off Balance Sheet Risk

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $15,367.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

Accounts receivable and accounts payable: The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value based on their short-term nature.
Revolving credit facility: The Company’s revolving credit facility bears variable interest rates plus additional basis points based upon covenants related to total indebtedness to earnings.  As the revolving credit facility bears a variable interest rate, the carrying value approximates fair value.

The fair value estimates of earn-outs are discussed in Note 5, Acquisitions and Long-Lived Assets.

Using interest rate quotes and discounted cash flows, the Company estimated the fair value of its outstanding finance lease obligations as follows:

  June 30, 2020

 Carrying Value Fair Value
Finance leases $5,626
 $5,945


The carrying value of the finance lease obligations are included within the Equipment section of Property and equipment on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company's fair value estimates for the above financial instruments are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as defined in the FASB Codification.


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12.    Shareholders' Equity

During each quarter of 2019 and the first and second quarter of 2020,On July 27, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18$0.21 per common share that will be paid in third quarter of common stock. The Company expects to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends, though each subsequent quarterly dividend is subject to review and approval by the Board of Directors.2021.

Share Repurchase Program

On July 21, 2016, the Company'sCompany’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase authorizationprogram for up to 3,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the "2016“2016 Repurchase Plan"Plan). On February 5, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors canceled the Company’s 2016 Repurchase Plan and approved a newrevised stock repurchase plan authorizing up to 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “2019 Repurchase Plan”) that shall remain in effect until such time as. The 2019 Repurchase Plan expires when the shares authorized for repurchase are exhausted or the plan2019 Repurchase Plan is canceled.  The
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During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific numberrepurchased through open market transactions 366 shares of sharescommon stock for $33,992, or $92.76 per share, and may suspend or cancel the plan at any time. The Company does not expect to repurchase any shares under this plan during the third quarter of 2020.

The following tables summarize the Company's share repurchases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 268 shares of common stock for $15,259, or $56.93 per share. All shares received were retired upon receipt, and 2019.the excess of the purchase price over the par value per share was recorded to “Retained Earnings in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Three months ended

June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019

Shares repurchasedCost of shares repurchasedAverage cost per share Shares repurchasedCost of shares repurchasedAverage cost per share
2019 Repurchase Plan
$
$
 407
$24,436
$60.05
Total
$
$
 407
$24,436
$60.05
        
 Six months ended
 June 30, 2020 June 30, 2019
 Shares repurchasedCost of shares repurchasedAverage cost per share Shares repurchasedCost of shares repurchasedAverage cost per share
2016 Repurchase Plan
$
$
 68
$3,850
$56.97
2019 Repurchase Plan268
15,259
56.93
 569
34,767
61.08
Total268
$15,259
$56.93
 637
$38,617
$60.65

As of June 30, 2020, 3,8872021, the remaining shares were available to be purchasedrepurchased under the 2019 Plan.Repurchase Plan were approximately 3,002 shares.

13.
12.    Commitments and Contingencies

Self-Insurance ReservesContingencies

From time to time, theThe Company is party to ordinary, routine litigationvarious legal claims and actions incidental to its business, including claims related to vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, property damage and arising inemployee medical benefits. We accrue for the normal courseuninsured portion of business.  The Company doescontingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the knowledge of the facts, management believes the resolution of claims and pending litigation, taking into account existing reserves, will not believe that any of these pending actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its business,our condensed consolidated financial condition,statements. Moreover, the results of operations or cash flows. The primary claimscomplex legal proceedings are difficult to predict, and the Company’s view of these matters may change in the Company’s business relate to workers’ compensation, property damage, vehicle liabilityfuture as the litigation and employee medical benefits. Most of the Company’s insurancerelated events unfold.

Insurance coverage provides for self-insurance levelsthe Company with primary and excess coverage which management believes is sufficientfor claims related to adequately protectvehicle liability, workers’ compensation, property damage and employee medical benefits.

For vehicle liability, the Company from catastrophic claims. Suchretains a portion of the risk. Below is a summary of the Company’s risk retention on vehicle liability insurance coverage abovemaintained by the applicable self-insurance levels continuesCompany through $10,000:

Company
Risk Retention
FrequencyLayerPolicy Term
Expedited Freight¹
LTL business$3,000 Occurrence/Accident²$0 to $3,00010/1/2020 to 10/1/2021
Truckload business$2,000 Occurrence/Accident²$0 to $2,00010/1/2020 to 10/1/2021
LTL and Truckload businesses$6,000 Policy Term Aggregate³$3,000 to $5,00010/1/2020 to 10/1/2021
LTL and Truckload businesses$5,000 Policy Term Aggregate³$5,000 to $10,00010/1/2020 to 10/1/2021
Intermodal$250 Occurrence/Accident²$0 to $2504/1/2020 to 10/1/2021
¹ Excluding the Final Mile business, which is primarily a brokered service.
² For each and every accident, the Company is responsible for damages and defense up to bethese amounts, regardless of the number of claims associated with any accident.
³ During the Policy Term, the Company is responsible for damages and defense within the stated Layer up to the stated, aggregate amount of Company Risk Retention before insurance will respond.

Also, from time to time, when brokering freight, the Company may face claims for the “negligent selection” of outside, contracted carriers that are involved in accidents, and the Company maintains third-party liability insurance coverage with a $100 deductible per occurrence for most of its brokered services. Additionally, the Company maintains workers’ compensation insurance with a self-insured retention of $500 per occurrence.

Insurance coverage in excess of the self-insured retention limit is an important part of the Company'sCompany’s risk management process.

In The Company believes the opinion of management, adequate provision has been maderecorded reserves are sufficient for all incurred claims up to the self-insured retention
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limits, including provisionan estimate for estimated claims incurred but not reported. The Company is responsible for the first $7,500 per incident until it meets the $6,000 aggregate deductible for incidents resulting in claims between $3,000 and $5,000 and the $2,500 aggregate deductible for incidents resulting in claims between $5,000 and $10,000. Due to the uncertainty ofSince the ultimate resolution of outstanding claims as well as uncertainty regarding claims incurred but not reported is uncertain, it is possible that management’s provisionthe reserves recorded for these losses could change materially in the near term. However, noan estimate can currentlycannot be made of the range of additional loss that is at least reasonably possible.

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Purchase Commitments

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had commitments to purchase trailer rollerbeds for approximately $288 during 2020.

14.13.    Segment Reporting

The Company operates in has 2 reportable segments based on information available tosegments: Expedited Freight and used by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM").  This classification is consistent with how the CODM makes decisions about resource allocation and assesses the Company's performance.Intermodal. The Company evaluates thesegment performance of its segments based on income from operations. The Company’s business is conducted in the U.S. and Canada.

Expedited Freight operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL services and offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling. Intermodal primarily provides first- and last-mile high value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads.

Except for certain insurance activity, the accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 1, Description of Business and Basis of Presentation, to the Forward Air Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. For workers compensation and vehicle claims, each segment is charged an insurance premium and is also charged a deductible that corresponds with each segment's individual self-retention limit. However, any losses beyond these deductibles and any loss development factors applied to outstanding claims as a result of actuary analysis are not passed to the segments, but recorded at the corporate level ("Eliminations & other").

Segment data includesresults include intersegment revenues and shared costs.  Costs ofrelated to the corporate headquarters, shared services and shared assets, such as trailers, are allocated to the segmentseach segment based on usage. The cost basis of sharedShared assets are not allocated. Instead,allocated to each segment, but rather the cost basis for the majority of shared assets, such as trailers, are includedallocated to the Expedited Freight segment. Corporate includes revenues and expenses as well as assets that are not attributable to any of the Company’s reportable segments.

The accounting policies applied to each segment are the same as those described in Expedited Freight.the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies as disclosed in Note 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, except for certain self-insurance loss reserves related to vehicle liability and workers’ compensation. Each segment is allocated an insurance premium and deductible that corresponds to the self-insured retention limit for that particular segment. Any self-insurance loss exposure beyond the deductible allocated to each segment is recorded in Corporate.      

The following tables summarize segment informationSegment results from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019:are as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
 Expedited FreightIntermodalCorporateEliminationsConsolidated - Continuing Operations
External revenues$351,551 $69,120 $$— $420,671 
Intersegment revenues184 13 (197)
Depreciation4,989 835 23 5,847 
Amortization1,790 1,777 3,567 
Income (loss) from continuing operations34,688 8,386 (950)42,124 
Purchases of property and equipment5,724 156 5,880 
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 Expedited FreightIntermodalCorporateEliminationsConsolidated - Continuing Operations
External revenues$235,417 $46,420 $$— $281,837 
Intersegment revenues241 (408)(159)
Depreciation5,009 1,081 25 6,115 
Amortization1,731 1,567 3,298 
Income (loss) from continuing operations11,753 4,413 (2,252)13,914 
Purchases of property and equipment11,545 18 11,563 


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(Unaudited)
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
 Expedited FreightIntermodalCorporateEliminationsConsolidated - Continuing Operations
External revenues$655,308 $127,622 $$— $782,930 
Intersegment revenues613 25 (695)(57)
Depreciation9,982 1,634 26 11,642 
Amortization3,595 3,414 7,009 
Income (loss) from continuing operations59,218 12,895 (7,265)64,848 
Purchases of property and equipment8,136 439 8,575 
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
 Expedited FreightIntermodalCorporateEliminationsConsolidated - Continuing Operations
External revenues$488,560 $98,875 $$— $587,435 
Intersegment revenues727 13 (940)(200)
Depreciation9,916 2,134 43 12,093 
Amortization3,519 3,135 6,654 
Income (loss) from continuing operations26,933 8,126 (5,372)29,687 
Purchases of property and equipment13,950 264 14,214 
Total Assets
As of June 30, 2021$767,222 $209,266 $105,459 $(106)$1,081,841 
As of December 31, 2020905,081 221,963 47,641 (201,391)973,294 


A reconciliation from the segment information to the consolidated balances for revenues and total assets is set forth below:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Intersegment revenues - continuing operations$$(159)$(57)$(200)
Intersegment revenues - discontinued operation159 57 200 
Consolidated intersegment revenues$— $— $— $— 

June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Segment assets - continuing operations$1,081,841 $973,294 
Current assets held for sale21,002 
Noncurrent assets held for sale53,097 
Consolidated total assets$1,081,841 $1,047,393 
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  Three months ended June 30, 2020
  Expedited Freight Intermodal Eliminations & other Continuing Operations
External revenues $235,417
 $46,420
 $
 $281,837
Intersegment revenues 241
 8
 (408) (159)
Depreciation 5,009
 1,081
 25
 6,115
Amortization 1,731
 1,567
 
 3,298
Share-based compensation expense 2,062
 472
 (105) 2,429
Interest expense 3
 59
 1,136
 1,198
Income (loss) from operations 11,753
 4,413
 (2,252) 13,914
Total assets 912,814
 212,923
 (139,702) 986,035
Capital expenditures 11,545
 18
 
 11,563
         
  Three months ended June 30, 2019 (As Adjusted)
  Expedited Freight Intermodal Eliminations & other Continuing Operations
External revenues $252,468
 $50,522
 $
 $302,990
Intersegment revenues 818
 17
 (938) (103)
Depreciation 6,399
 463
 (46) 6,816
Amortization 1,081
 1,330
 
 2,411
Share-based compensation expense 2,391
 443
 211
 3,045
Interest expense 2
 
 579
 581
Income (loss) from operations 28,187
 5,245
 (4,362) 29,070
Total assets 687,570
 187,815
 (20,530) 854,855
Capital expenditures 11,761
 142
 
 11,903


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  Six months ended June 30, 2020
  Expedited Freight Intermodal Eliminations & other Continuing Operations
External revenues $488,560
 $98,875
 $
 $587,435
Intersegment revenues 727
 13
 (940) (200)
Depreciation 9,916
 2,134
 43
 12,093
Amortization 3,519
 3,135
 
 6,654
Share-based compensation expense 4,729
 861
 (83) 5,507
Interest expense 6
 113
 1,932
 2,051
Income (loss) from operations 26,933
 8,126
 (5,372) 29,687
Total assets 912,814
 212,923
 (139,702) 986,035
Capital expenditures 13,950
 264
 
 14,214
         
  Six months ended June 30, 2019 (As Adjusted)
  Expedited Freight Intermodal Eliminations & other Continuing Operations
External revenues $477,421
 $104,619
 $
 $582,040
Intersegment revenues 1,523
 35
 (1,750) (192)
Depreciation 13,005
 932
 (86) 13,851
Amortization 1,927
 2,737
 
 4,664
Share-based compensation expense 4,560
 974
 376
 5,910
Interest expense 4
 2
 1,150
 1,156
Income (loss) from operations 49,093
 11,426
 (7,747) 52,772
Total assets 687,570
 187,815
 (20,530) 854,855
Capital expenditures 13,999
 215
 
 14,214

The following table summarizes revenueRevenue from the definedindividual services included within the Expedited Freight revenuesegment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019:are as follows:
  Three months ended Six months ended
  June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
 June 30,
2020
 June 30,
2019
         
Expedited freight revenue:        
Network revenue $134,173
 $172,491
 $286,182
 $333,841
Truckload revenue 41,857
 48,624
 89,384
 96,309
Final mile revenue 53,427
 24,957
 101,229
 34,714
Other revenue 6,201
 7,214
 12,492
 14,080
Total revenue $235,658
 $253,286
 $489,287
 $478,944


 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
June 30,
2021
June 30,
2020
Expedited Freight revenues:  
Network$210,088 $134,173 $388,715 $286,182 
Truckload56,968 41,857 109,348 89,384 
Final Mile69,883 53,427 132,139 101,229 
Other14,796 6,201 25,719 12,492 
Total$351,735 $235,658 $655,921 $489,287 


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Item 2.Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview
 
Forward Air Corporation isWe are a leading asset-light freight and logistics company. As a result ofcompany providing less-than-truckload (“LTL), final mile truckload and intermodal drayage services across the Company’s decisionUnited States and in Canada. We offer premium services that typically require precision execution, such as expedited transit, delivery during tight time windows and special handling. We utilize an asset-light strategy to divest of Pool,minimize our investments in equipment and facilities and to reduce our capital expenditures.

Our services are now classified into two reportable segments: Expedited Freight and Intermodal.

Through the Expedited Freight segment, we operate a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL services. Expedited Freight offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling. We plan to grow our LTL and final mile geographic footprints through greenfield start-ups as well as acquisitions. On July 13, 2020, we announced an organic growth initiative and now offer LTL service in Savannah, Georgia. With this expansion, our LTL network began its evolution toward broader market coverage beyond its legacy airport-to-airport footprint.

Our Intermodal segment provides first- and last-mile high value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads. Intermodal also offers dedicated contract and container freight station ("CFS"(“CFS) warehouse and handling services. Today, Intermodal operates primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, with smaller operational presence in Southwest and Mid-Atlantic United States. We plan to grow Intermodal’s geographic footprint through acquisitions as well as greenfield start-ups where we do not have an acceptable acquisition target. On April 16, 2020, we announced a greenfield start-up in Front Royal, VA, which furthered our growth objectives.

Our operations, particularly our network of hubs and terminals, represent substantial fixed costs. Consequently, our ability to increase our earnings depends in significant part on our ability to increase the amount of freight and the revenue per pound for the freight shipped through our networks and to grow other services, such as LTL pickup and delivery, final mile solutions and intermodal services, which will allow us to maintain revenue growth in challenging shipping environments. In addition, we are continuing to execute synergies across our services, particularly with service offerings in the Expedited Freight segment. Synergistic opportunities include the ability to share resources, particularly our fleet resources.

On April 23, 2020, theThe Board approved a strategy to divest the Pool withinDistribution business (“Pool) on April 23, 2020, and the next year. As a resultsale of this decision, Forward Air reclassified Pool from continuing operations to discontinued operations in accordance with ASC 205-20.was completed on February 12, 2021. Pool providesprovided high-frequency handling and distribution of time sensitive product to numerous destinations within a specific geographic region. Pool offersoffered this service throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest United States.

Accordingly, the results of operations for Pool hashave been reportedpresented as a discontinued operationsoperation in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income andfor all period presented. In addition, the related assets and liabilities have beenwere presented as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These changes have been applied to all periods presented.Sheets for the prior period. Unless otherwise noted, amounts, percentages and discussion for all periods included below reflect the results of operations, financial condition and cash flows from Forward Air’sour continuing operations. Refer to Note 4, Discontinued OperationsOperation and Held for Sale, to the Company’s consolidated financial statementsour Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our discontinued operations.operation.

Trends and Developments

ImpactCOVID-19

Our business is highly susceptible to changes in the economic conditions. Our products and services are directly tied to the production and sale of goods and, more generally, to the North American economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economic activity and conditions worldwide and created significant volatility and disruption to the financial markets. Efforts to control the spread of COVID-19

COVID-19 was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. To help lessen its spread, many countries implemented travel led governments and other authorities to impose restrictions and/or required companies to limit or suspendwhich resulted in business operations. These actionsclosures and disrupted supply chains worldwide. As a result, transportation and company operations around the world. These restrictions began to lessen in May 2020, although the effects are still being felt. The current environment resulting from COVID-19 is unprecedented and comes with a great deal of uncertainty.
The Forward Air team is actively managing through the COVID-19 pandemic, with a paramount focus on team member and customer safety. Given our modal exposures to air freight, ocean freight and physical retail, the impact of COVID-19 presents a meaningful challenge that we are addressing through our asset-light business model.
In Expedited Freight, our networks remain fully operational. However, much of the freight that typically moves through our LTL network is not classified as “essential goods” -supply chain companies such as staples, consumables or consumer packaged goods. As such, we wereours experienced slowdowns and reduced demand for our services.

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adverselyAlthough our business and operations have returned to pre-COVID levels, the situation surrounding COVID-19 and its variants remains fluid and may be further impacted by the numerous stay-at-home orders that were issued in March 2020policies of President Biden’s administration, the availability and success of a vaccine and vaccination rates. The extent to combat COVID-19. In addition, declining fuel prices have resulted in decreased fuel surcharge revenue as compared to prior periods.
Despite these headwinds, we are making key investments that we believe will enable us to emerge from this episode as a stronger LTL competitor (amid a potentially reduced fieldwhich outbreaks of service providers). Our owner-operator fleet is the best it has ever been, which helped reduceCOVID-19 and its variants impacts our usebusiness, results of brokered power to approximately 6.0% of miles in the six months ended June 30, 2020. Our Truckload team is becoming more integrated in our LTL operations, and our Truckload brokerage group is growing by generating opportunities amid supply chain disruptions. We are also integrating Final Mile into our LTL operations while organically growing in an environment where more heavy-bulky items are being ordered online. We are presently operating four terminals that service both our Final Mile and LTL operations and expect this number to grow in the future. In addition, our Final Mile fleet is supporting LTL operations by performing pickup and delivery services on their behalf in six terminals.
COVID-19 also impacted our Intermodal business, which faced reduced volumes from lower Asian imports amid reduced US demand, blank sailings and port congestion driven by container imbalances. Our Intermodal network remains fully functional with all terminals open and we lowered purchase transportation and labor costs to address the volume declines.
Beyond lowering our costs through our flexible business model, we are actively pursuing new revenue opportunities in line with our medium-term growth objectives. We believe that we have the most reliable networks for moving freight that is bigger-than-a-box, and we are stretching these capabilities to “essential goods,” small and midsize businesses, business-to-consumer shipments, new verticals and warehousing opportunities.
As discussed above, on April 23, 2020, the Company's Board approved a strategy to divest Pool within the next year. This represents a strategic shift for the Company that will have a major effect on its operations and financial results. The Company is currently exploring all optionscondition in 2021 will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted by, including, but not limited to divest of these assets, but has not entered into a material definitive agreement to sell these assets asthe duration, spread, severity and impact of the dateCOVID-19 outbreak, including the new variants, the effects of this report. However, the Company doesoutbreak on our customers and suppliers and the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by local and federal governments, and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.

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In addition, although we believe it is probable that these assets willwe have sufficient capital and liquidity to manage our business over the short- and long-term, our liquidity may be divested within a year of receiving this authority frommaterially affected if conditions in the Board. Ascredit and financial markets deteriorate as a result the Company has reported Pool asof COVID-19 including failure by us or our customers to secure any necessary financing in a Discontinued Operation in this report. COVID-19’s impact on our Pool Distribution business has been significant. Reduced US demand, coupled with temporary retail mall closures in response to stay-at-home orders in March 2020, have materially reduced Pool’s revenue. We furloughed roughly 90% of Pool’s workforce in response in April 2020, although we are bringing the workforce back as volumes rebound. As of June 30, 2020, we returned to approximately 80% of our pre-COVID-19 workforce levels. We remain committed to serving our current and additional Pool customers as volumes improve while we are pursuing divestiture options for this business unit.timely manner.
We expected a downturn in Q2 2020, but project a slow recovery sequentially through Q1 2021, although year-on-year growth is expected to be negative for the remainder of 2020. Pool’s results drove a discontinued operations loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, however on a continuing operations and consolidated basis, the Company was profitable and expects to be profitable for the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2020.

Intermodal Acquisition
We have also taken steps to improve our financial flexibility by executing an amendment to increase the availability on our $150 million revolving credit facility by $75 million, which closed on April 16, 2020. In addition, we have deferred payroll and federal and state income tax payments as allowed by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, which resulted in an approximately $5 million cash flow benefit for the second quarter of 2020 and is expected to result in an approximately $12 million cash flow benefit for 2020. This includes cash flow benefits for the Company as a whole, including cash flows related to discontinued operations. Note that payroll taxes may be deferred for all of 2020, while federal and state income tax payments were only permitted to be deferred for the second quarter of 2020 and were due and payable on or before July 15, 2020. In addition, we took advantage of employee retention credits as allowed by the CARES Act of $0.8 million, which primarily benefited our discontinued operations. At this time, the Company does not expect any liquidity issues or inability in meeting its financial obligations. See additional discussion over the impact to our results from operations below.

Expedited LTL Acquisitions

As part of ourthe inorganic growth strategy, to expand our final mile pickup and delivery operations, in January 2020,February 2021, we acquired certain assets and liabilities of Linn StarProficient Transport Incorporated and Proficient Trucking, Inc. (together “Proficient Transport) for $57.2 million. This$15,510 and a potential earn-out up to $2,000. The estimated fair value of the earn-out liability on the date of acquisition increasedwas $829. The fair value was based on the estimated one-year performance of the acquired customer revenue and was calculated using the option pricing method. Proficient Transport is an intermodal drayage company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The acquisition of Proficient Transport will expand our Final Mile capabilities with an additional 20 locations. intermodal footprint in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas, and will introduce a new location in Ohio. The acquisition was funded using cash flows from operations. The results of Proficient Transport have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisition.

Expedited Freight Acquisition

In addition, in April 2019,May 2021, we acquired certain assets and liabilities of FSAJ&P Hall Express Delivery (“J&P”) for $27.0 million$7,543. J&P is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with a second terminal in Albany, Georgia. The acquisition of J&P supports our strategic growth plan by expanding pickup and a potential earnout of up to $15.0 million based upon future revenue generation. We paiddelivery, less than truckload, truckload, less than container load, container freight station warehousing, and airport transfer services across the first installment on this earn-out of $5.3 million in June 2020.Southeastern United States. The remaining expected payment had a fair value of $3.8 million as of June 30, 2020. These acquisitions provided an opportunity for our Expedited Freight segment to expand its final mile service offering into additional geographic markets, form relationships with new customers, and add volumes to our existing locations.


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These acquisitions were funded using cash flows from operations. The assets, liabilities, and operating results of these acquisitions have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and have been assigned to the Expedited Freight reportable segment. See additional discussion in Note 5, Acquisitions and Long-Lived Assets, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Intermodal Acquisitions

As part of our strategy to expand our Intermodal operations, in July 2019, we acquired certain assets and liabilities of OST for $12.0 million. OST is a drayage company and expanded our intermodal footprint on the East Coast, primarily in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. This acquisition was funded using cash flowsflow from operations and provide an opportunity for our Intermodal segment to expand into additional geographic markets and add volumes to our existing locations.operations. The assets, liabilities, and operating results of this acquisitionJ&P have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statementsour Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and from the date of acquisitionacquisition.

Sale of Pool

On February 12, 2021, we sold Pool for an $8,000 cash payment and have been assignedup to a $12,000 earn-out based on 2021 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization attainment, beginning February 1, 2021. The estimated fair value of the Intermodal reportable segment. See additional discussionearn-out on the date of sale was $6,967, and was calculated based on the estimated performance of Pool using a Monte Carlo simulation model. A loss on the sale of Pool in Note 5, Acquisitions and Long-Lived Assets, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.the amount of $2,860 was recorded in discontinued operation.

Environmental Protection and Community Support

At Forward Air, our mission is to create long-term value for our shareholders, customersWe embrace a comprehensive definition of sustainability that addresses Environmental, Social, and employees while having a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We strive to integrate social responsibility and environmental sustainability into every aspect of our strategy - from how we engage with employees and local communities to offering more sustainable products and services to customers. Our commitment to this mission requires us to adhere to a strong corporate governance program that includes policies and principles that integrate environmental, social and governanceGovernance factors (“ESG”) matters into. In 2019, our broader risk management and strategic planning initiatives.

During 2019, the Board amended the Corporate Governance and Nominating (“CG&N”) Committee charterCharter to reflect that the committee would review and discuss with management the Company’s (i)ensure Board oversight of our efforts related to environmental, social, and governance matters, and (ii) management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. At least twice a year, the CG&N Committee is updated on each of these reviewstopics and discussions occur at least quarterly. Theprovides feedback and recommendations that it deems appropriate.

In 2020, we created and staffed the Head of Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee provides leadership andESG role to provide oversight of our ESG practices, including oversight of our policiesvision, strategic planning, performance management and programs related to environmental sustainability, healthimprovement activities. Shortly after, we initiated an ESG market analysis and safety, diversitybenchmarking exercise that explored the ESG issues that most impact transportation and inclusion,logistics industries and charitable giving.marketplaces.

To facilitate our ESG initiatives, we appointed a head of Corporate ESGWe began in the first quarter of 2020. We also have engaged a third-party2020 to conduct an ESG materiality assessment, during the first half of 2020. Our intent isstarting with a third-party stakeholder assessment that served as a basis for identifying and prioritizing ESG topics most relevant to build upon this work to developour industry, our business, and our stakeholders. The assessment’s findings yielded initial topics that we recognized as important. We followed with a more robustin-depth assessment of risks and opportunities, utilizing Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) standards as a guide, in order to further refine our disclosure topics and gain stakeholder alignment. This more detailed assessment yielded clarity of our ESG strategy, institutionalize processestopics and beginprioritization based on the degree of both qualitative and quantitative impact to provide more public disclosure around activitiesour business.

We identified ten ESG topic priority areas relevant to our business and performance going forward.mapped each to widely adopted ESG reporting standards as identified by SASB. Within these ten topic areas, we identified specific related risks and opportunities, and aligned on improvement activities. In first quarter of 2021, we published our first ESG report that describes our sustainability focus and plan. We are committed to making our presenceresults count across the country.

country and will continue to update our future disclosures accordingly.
Environmental Protection: We have already taken a variety of steps to improve the sustainability of our operations. For example, as a partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") SmartWay program since 2008, Forward Air has continued to adopt new environmentally safe policies and innovations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. We actively seek to utilize equipment with reduced environmental impact. We utilize trailers with light weight composites and employ trailer skirts to decrease aerodynamic drag, both of which improve fuel efficiency. We are also increasing our use of electric forklifts and transitioning to automatic transmission tractors, which will decrease our fuel consumption.

Through vendor partnerships, we are implementing new solutions to manage waste and improve recycling across our facilities. Annually, we recycle tons of dunnage and thousands of aluminum load bars. Forward Air also participates in ReCaps, providing and purchasing recycled trailer tires. We also focus on increasing our landfill diversion rate through our partnership with Waste Harmonics.

Community Support: On Veteran’s Day 2019, Forward Air launched Operation: Forward Freedom - providing support to our Veterans primarily through partnering with Hope for the Warriors. Hope for the Warriors is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope to United States military veterans. This is an important cause for us as many of our employees, independent contractors, customers and vendors are or have a family member who is a military veteran. During the second quarter of 2020, as part of Operation: Forward Freedom, Forward Air allocated $10 million of its cash balances to a $249 billion U.S. Government money market fund through its account at Drexel Hamilton, a service-disabled veteran-owned and operated broker-dealer founded on the principal of offering meaningful employment opportunities to disabled veterans.

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In addition, we are a corporate partner of Truckers Against Trafficking, a nonprofit organization that educates, equips, empowers and mobilizes members of the trucking and busing industries to combat human trafficking. In November 2019, we also joined Women in Trucking, which is a nonprofit organization, supporting and celebrating women in the trucking industry.

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Results from Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated historical financial data from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 (in millions):

 Three months ended
 June 30, June 30,   Percent
 2020 2019 Change Change
   (As Adjusted)    
Operating revenue:       
Expedited Freight$235.7
 $253.3
 $(17.6) (6.9)%
Intermodal46.4
 50.5
 (4.1) (8.1)
Eliminations and other operations(0.4) (0.9) 0.5
 (55.6)
Operating revenue281.7
 302.9
 (21.2) (7.0)
Operating expenses:       
Purchased transportation142.1
 143.4
 (1.3) (0.9)
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits63.8
 63.8
 
 
Operating leases17.4
 16.1
 1.3
 8.1
Depreciation and amortization9.4
 9.2
 0.2
 2.2
Insurance and claims7.7
 11.8
 (4.1) (34.7)
Fuel expense2.5
 4.5
 (2.0) (44.4)
Other operating expenses24.9
 25.0
 (0.1) (0.4)
Total operating expenses267.8
 273.8
 (6.0) (2.2)
Income (loss) from continuing operations:       
Expedited Freight11.8
 28.2
 (16.4) (58.2)
Intermodal4.4
 5.2
 (0.8) (15.4)
Other operations(2.3) (4.3) 2.0
 (46.5)
Income from continuing operations13.9
 29.1
 (15.2) (52.2)
Other expense:       
Interest expense(1.2) (0.6) (0.6) 100.0
Total other expense(1.2) (0.6) (0.6) 100.0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes12.7
 28.5
 (15.8) (55.4)
Income tax expense3.5
 7.3
 (3.8) (52.1)
Net income from continuing operations9.2
 21.2
 (12.0) (56.6)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(6.0) 1.1
 (7.1) (645.5)
Net income and comprehensive income$3.2
 $22.3
 $(19.1) (85.7)%

Note: Prior period balances have been adjusted to conform with the Company's revised segment reporting classification. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K(unaudited and in Note 14, thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020ChangePercent Change
Operating revenues:
Expedited Freight$351,735 $235,658 $116,077 49.3 %
Intermodal69,133 46,428 22,705 48.9 
Eliminations and other operations(197)(408)211 (51.7)
Operating revenues420,671 281,678 138,993 49.3 
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation215,217 142,069 73,148 51.5 
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits84,641 63,772 20,869 32.7 
Operating leases20,370 17,387 2,983 17.2 
Depreciation and amortization9,414 9,413 — 
Insurance and claims10,891 7,722 3,169 41.0 
Fuel expense4,059 2,519 1,540 61.1 
Other operating expenses33,955 24,882 9,073 36.5 
Total operating expenses378,547 267,764 110,783 41.4 
Income (loss) from continuing operations:
Expedited Freight34,688 11,753 22,935 195.1 
Intermodal8,386 4,413 3,973 90.0 
Other Operations(950)(2,252)1,302 (57.8)
Income from continuing operations42,124 13,914 28,210 202.7 
Other expense:
Interest expense(1,323)(1,198)(125)10.4 
Total other expense(1,323)(1,198)(125)10.4 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes40,801 12,716 28,085 220.9 
Income tax expense10,124 3,491 6,633 190.0 
Net income from continuing operations30,677 9,225 21,452 232.5 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax— (6,071)6,071 (100.0)
Net income and comprehensive income$30,677 $3,154 $27,523 872.6 %
Segment Reporting, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Revenues

Operating revenue decreased $21.2 million,revenues increased $138,993, or 7.0%49.3%, to $281.7 million$420,671 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $302.9 million$281,678 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease was primarily driven by an increase in our Expedited Freight segment of $17.6 million$116,077 due to decreased network, truckloadincreased Network, Truckload and other revenue, partially offset by increased final mile revenue in our Expedited Freight segment as discussed further below.Final Mile revenue.

Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased $6.0 million,increased $110,783, or 2.2%41.4%, to $267.8 million$378,547 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $273.8 million$267,764 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease was primarily driven by insurancean increase in purchased transportation expense of $73,148 in both our Expedited Freight and claims dueIntermodal segments. Purchased transportation expense includes our independent contractor fleet owners and owner-operators, who lease their equipment to decreased vehicle claims reserves over the prior year.our motor carrier, (“Leased Capacity Providers”) and third party carriers.
Income from Continuing Operations and Segment Operations

Income from continuing operations decreased $15.2 million,increased $28,210, or 52.2%202.7%, to $13.9 million$42,124 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $29.1 million$13,914 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decrease isincrease was primarily driven by the impactan increase in income from continuing operations at our Expedited Freight segment and Intermodal segment of COVID-19 on the Company's revenue.$22,935 and $3,973, respectively. The results for our two reportable segments are discussed in detail in the following sections.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $1.2 million$1,323 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $0.6 million$1,198 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The increase in interest expense was attributable to additional outstanding borrowings onunder our revolving credit facility.facility during the second quarter of 2021. The interest rate on the outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility was 3.25% as of both June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.

Income Taxes on a Continuing Basis

The combined federal and state effective tax rate on a continuing basis for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 was 27.5%24.8% compared to a rate of 25.4%27.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The higherlower effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 was primarily due to decreasedincreased vesting of restricted shares as well as exercises of stock based compensation vesting and exercisesoptions in the second quarter of 2021 when compared to the same period in 2019 and increased executive compensation as a percentage of income before income taxes, which was not deductible for income tax purposes.2020.

(Loss) IncomeLoss from Discontinued Operations,Operation, net of tax

IncomeLoss from discontinued operations,operation, net of tax decreased $7.1 million to a $6.0 million losswas $6,071 for the three months ended June 30, 20202020. Loss from $1.1 million of income fordiscontinued operation includes our Pool business and, as discussed above, the Pool business was sold on February 12, 2021. For the three months ended June 30, 2019. Income from discontinued operations includes the Company's2020, our Pool business and, as discussed above, Pool's operations were negativelywas adversely impacted by COVID-19 as many of itsour customers were affected by retail mall closuresclosure in response to stay-at-home orders. As a result, there was a sudden and significant declineorders beginning in Pool's operating revenue, resulting in an operating loss for Pool during the three months ended June 30,March 2020.

Net Income

As a result of the foregoing factors, net income decreased by $19.1 million,increased $27,523, or 85.7%872.6%, to $3.2 million$30,677 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $22.3 million$3,154 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.



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Expedited Freight - Three Months Ended June 30, 20202021 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table sets forth the historical financial data of our Expedited Freight segment for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019 (in millions):2020:
Expedited Freight Segment Information
(unaudited and in thousands)
Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2021Percent of RevenueJune 30, 2020Percent of RevenueChangePercent Change
Operating revenues:
Network1
$210,088 59.7 %$134,173 56.9 %$75,915 56.6 %
Truckload56,968 16.2 41,857 17.8 15,111 36.1 
Final Mile69,883 19.9 53,427 22.7 16,456 30.8 
Other14,796 4.2 6,201 2.6 8,595 138.6 
Total operating revenues351,735 100.0 235,658 100.0 116,077 49.3 
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation191,648 54.5 127,478 54.1 64,170 50.3 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits67,560 19.2 50,508 21.4 17,052 33.8 
Operating leases14,868 4.2 13,338 5.7 1,530 11.5 
Depreciation and amortization6,779 1.9 6,740 2.9 39 0.6 
Insurance and claims8,385 2.4 5,715 2.4 2,670 46.7 
Fuel expense2,147 0.6 1,406 0.6 741 52.7 
Other operating expenses25,660 7.3 18,720 7.9 6,940 37.1 
Total operating expenses317,047 90.1 223,905 95.0 93,142 41.6 
Income from operations$34,688 9.9 %$11,753 5.0 %$22,935 195.1 %
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Expedited Freight Segment Information
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
            
 Three months ended
 June 30, Percent of June 30, Percent of   Percent
 
2020 1
 Revenue 2019 Revenue Change Change
     (As Adjusted)      
Operating revenue:           
Network 2
$134.2
 56.9% $172.5
 68.1% $(38.3) (22.2)%
Truckload41.9
 17.8
 48.6
 19.2
 (6.7) (13.8)
Final Mile53.4
 22.7
 25.0
 9.9
 28.4
 113.6
Other6.2
 2.6
 7.2
 2.8
 (1.0) (13.9)
Total operating revenue235.7
 100.0
 253.3
 100.0
 (17.6) (6.9)
            
Operating expenses:           
Purchased transportation127.5
 54.1
 125.8
 49.7
 1.7
 1.4
Salaries, wages and employee benefits50.5
 21.4
 50.9
 20.1
 (0.4) (0.8)
Operating leases13.3
 5.6
 12.1
 4.8
 1.2
 9.9
Depreciation and amortization6.7
 2.8
 7.5
 3.0
 (0.8) (10.7)
Insurance and claims5.7
 2.4
 6.6
 2.6
 (0.9) (13.6)
Fuel expense1.4
 0.6
 2.7
 1.1
 (1.3) (48.1)
Other operating expenses18.8
 8.0
 19.5
 7.7
 (0.7) (3.6)
Total operating expenses223.9
 95.0
 225.1
 88.9
 (1.2) (0.5)
Income from operations$11.8
 5.0% $28.2
 11.1% $(16.4) (58.2)%
            
1 Includes revenues and operating expenses from the acquisition of FSA and Linn Star, which were acquired in April 2019 and January 2020, respectively. FSA results are partially included in the prior period. Linn Star results are not included in the prior period.
2 Network revenue is comprised of all revenue, including linehaul, pickup and/or delivery, and fuel surcharge revenue, excluding accessorial, Truckload and Final Mile revenue.

Note: Prior period balances have been adjusted to conform with the Company's revised segment reporting classification. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Note 14, Segment Reporting, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Expedited Freight Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020Percent Change
Business days64 64 — %
Tonnage 1,2
    Total pounds728,191 522,031 39.5 
    Pounds per day11,378 8,157 39.5 
Shipments 1,2
    Total shipments1,096 963 13.8 
    Shipments per day17.1 15.0 14.0 
Weight per shipment664 542 22.5 
Revenue per hundredweight 3
$28.63 $26.32 8.8 
Revenue per hundredweight, ex fuel 3
$24.68 $23.09 6.9 
Revenue per shipment 3
$191.89 $139.30 37.8 
Revenue per shipment, ex fuel 3
$165.62 $121.77 36.0 
Network revenue from door-to-door shipments as a percentage of network revenue 3,4
51.3 %49.9 %2.8 
1 In thousands
2 Excludes accessorial, Truckload and Final Mile products
3 Includes intercompany revenue between the Network and Truckload revenue streams
4 Door-to-door shipments include all shipments with a pickup and/or delivery


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Expedited Freight Operating Statistics
  
 Three months ended
 June 30, June 30, Percent
 2020 2019 Change
   (As Adjusted)  
Business days64
 64
  %
      
Tonnage 1,2
     
    Total pounds522,031
 626,748
 (16.7)
    Pounds per day8,157
 9,793
 (16.7)
      
Shipments 1,2
     
    Total shipments963
 1,014
 (5.0)
    Shipments per day15.0
 15.8
 (5.0)
      
Weight per shipment542
 618
 (12.3)
      
Revenue per hundredweight 3
$26.32
 $27.39
 (3.9)
Revenue per hundredweight, ex fuel 3
$23.09
 $22.91
 0.8
      
Revenue per shipment 3
$139
 $171
 (18.7)
Revenue per shipment, ex fuel 3
$122
 $144
 (15.3)
      
Network revenue from door-to-door shipments as a percentage of network revenue 3,4
49.9% 39.9% 25.1
Network gross margin 5
50.6% 55.8% (9.3)%
      
1 In thousands
2 Excludes accessorial, full Truckload and Final Mile products
3 Includes intercompany revenue between the Network and Truckload revenue streams
4 Door-to-door shipments include all shipments with a pickup and/or delivery
5 Network revenue less Network purchased transportation as a percentage of Network revenue



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Operating Revenues
Expedited Freight operating revenue decreased $17.6 million,revenues increased $116,077, or 6.9%49.3%, to $235.7 million$351,735 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $253.3 million$235,658 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease was attributable to decreased network, truckloadincreased Network, Truckload and other revenue, partially offset by increased final mileFinal Mile revenue. Network revenue decreased $38.3 millionincreased due to a 16.7% decrease39.5% increase in tonnage, a 5.0% decrease13.8% increase in shipments and a 3.9% decrease8.8% increase in revenue per hundredweight overas compared to the prior yearyear. The increase in tonnage and shipments was primarily driven by the economic recovery from COVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the second quarter of 2020. Strategic pricing initiatives and freight rationalization actions contributed to the increase in the revenue per hundredweight. Fuel surcharge revenue increased $11,925, or 70.6% as a result of the rise in fuel prices and increased tonnage. Truckload revenue increased $15,111 primarily driven by the economic recovery from COVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the second quarter of 2020. Final Mile revenue increased $16,456 due to the impactcombination of COVID-19, discussed above.
In addition, fuel surcharge revenue decreased $10.8 million, or 39.1%, due to declining fuel pricesorganic growth and decreased tonnage. Truckload revenue decreased by $6.7 million primarily due to a decreasethe acquisition of CLW Delivery, Inc. (“CLW”) in revenue per mile driven by rate pressures from both spot market and contract rate customers.October 2020. Other revenue, which includes warehousing and terminal handling, decreased $1.0 millionincreased $8,595 due to the lowerhigher linehaul tonnage and shipment counts. Conversely, final mile revenue increased $28.4 million primarily due to the acquisitions of FSA in April 2019 and Linn Star in January 2020.
Purchased Transportation
Expedited Freight purchased transportation increased $1.7 million,$64,170, or 1.4%50.3%, to $127.5 million$191,648 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $125.8 million$127,478 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. Purchased transportation was 54.1%54.5% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 49.7%54.1% for the same period in 2019.2020. Expedited Freight purchased transportation includes owner operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and third party carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The increase in purchased transportation as a percentage of revenuerevenues was mostly due to an increase in final mile purchased transportationprimarily due to the acquisitionschange in the mix of FSAfreight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Linn Star.Company-employed drivers for Network and Truckload services. In the second quarter of 2021, we purchased 63.0%, 33.7% and 3.3% of our freight capacity from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Company-employed drivers, respectively. This increase was partially offset by a 4.6% reductioncompares to 68.4%, 27.3% and 4.3% in the same period in linehaul cost per mile due to increased utilization of owner-operators over more costly third-party transportation providers.2020.
Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits
Expedited Freight salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased $0.4 million,increased $17,052, or 0.8%33.8%, to $50.5 million$67,560 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $50.9 million$50,508 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 21.4%19.2% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 20.1%21.4% for the same period in 2019.  2020. The decreaseincrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to cost-controlthe additional employees hired in response to the increase in tonnage and shipments in the second quarter of 2021, higher group health insurance premiums and an increased reserve for incentive compensation. Cost-control measures implemented in response to COVID-19 and was partially offset by a $4.6 million increase duethe prior year contributed to the acquisitionsdecrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense as a percentage of FSA and Linn Star.operating revenues.
Operating Leases
Expedited Freight operating leases increased $1.2 million,$1,530, or 9.9%11.5%, to $13.3 million$14,868 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $12.1 million$13,338 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Operating leases were 5.6%4.2% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 4.8%5.7% for the same period in 2019.2020. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to an increasehigher facility and equipment lease expense in 2021, which is partially attributable to facility leases mostly from additional facilities acquired from FSAassumed in connection with the CLW and Linn Star.J&P acquisitions.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expedited Freight depreciation and amortization decreased $0.8 million,increased $39, or 10.7%0.6%, to $6.7 million$6,779 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $7.5 million$6,740 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Depreciation and amortization was 2.8%1.9% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 3.0%2.9% for the same period in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in depreciation and amortization expense wasis primarily due to a $1.7 million decrease in trailer depreciationthe additional amortization expense resulting from the acquisitions of CLW and J&P.
Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims increased $2,670, or 46.7%, to $8,385 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily related to extending the useful lives of its trailers2021 from seven to ten years in the third quarter of 2019. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. This decrease was partially offset by $0.7 million of increased amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisitions of FSA and Linn Star.
Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims decreased $0.9 million, or 13.6%, to $5.7 million$5,715 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 from $6.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Insurance and claims were 2.4% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for both the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily attributable to an increase in vehicle insurance premiums as well as additional vehicle liability and cargo claims. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the “Other Operations section below.
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Fuel Expense

Expedited Freight fuel expense increased $741, or 52.7%, to $2,147 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 2.6% for the same period in 2019. The decrease in expense was primarily attributable to a decrease in vehicle liability claims. See additional discussion over the consolidated increase in self-insurance reserves related to vehicle claims in the "Other operations" section below.

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Fuel Expense
Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased $1.3 million, or 48.1%, to $1.4 million2021 from $1,406 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 from $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Fuel expense was 0.6% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for both the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 1.1% for the same period in 2019.2021 and 2020.  Expedited Freight fuel expense decreasedincreased due to lowerincreased mileage and the rise in the average price of fuel prices and lower Company-employed driver miles.in the second quarter of 2021.
Other Operating Expenses
Expedited Freight other operating expenses decreased $0.7 million,increased $6,940, or 3.6%37.1%, to $18.8 million$25,660 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $19.5 million$18,720 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Other operating expenses were 8.0%7.3% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 7.7%7.9% for the same period in 2019.  Other2020. The increase in other operating expenses includedwas driven by an increase in equipment maintenance costs, terminal and office expenses, legal and professional fees, and other over-the-road costs. Thesecosts and parts for final mile installations. In the second quarter of 2020, other operating expenses primarily decreased due toincluded a $2.1 million decrease$2,108 gain from changes in the fair value of an earn-out liability from the FSA acquisition due to the timing of expected new customer wins and a $1.1 million decreasebusiness wins. A similar gain was not recorded in travel related expenses. These decreases were partly offset by a $2.0 million increase in parts costs for final mile installations and a $0.7 million increase in bad debt reserves in part due to increased specific reserves related to customers negatively impacted by COVID-19.the second quarter of 2021.
Income from Operations
Expedited Freight income from operations decreased $16.4 million,increased $22,935, or 58.2%195.1%, to $11.8 million$34,688 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $28.2 million$11,753 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Income from operations was 5.0%9.9% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 11.1%5.0% for the same period in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was primarily due to lower tonnage, shipments anddriven by increased revenue per hundredweight due to the impactand higher number of COVID-19. In addition, the decrease was due to additional costs from the acquisitions of FSAshipments combine with cost-control measures and Linn Star, as they continue to be integrated into the Expedited Freight segment. These margin deteriorations wereoperational efficiencies, partially offset by increased utilizationthe change in mix of owner-operators over more costly third-party transportation providers.freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Company-employed drivers.



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Intermodal - Three Months Ended June 30, 20202021 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table sets forth the historical financial data of our Intermodal segment for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019 (in millions):2020:
Intermodal Segment Information
(unaudited and in thousands)
Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2021Percent of RevenueJune 30, 2020Percent of RevenueChangePercent Change
Operating revenues$69,133 100.0 %$46,428 100.0 %$22,705 48.9 %
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation23,767 34.4 14,904 32.1 8,863 59.5 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits16,230 23.5 11,728 25.3 4,502 38.4 
Operating leases5,500 8.0 4,045 8.7 1,455 36.0 
Depreciation and amortization2,612 3.8 2,648 5.7 (36)(1.4)
Insurance and claims2,355 3.4 1,789 3.9 566 31.6 
Fuel expense1,912 2.8 1,113 2.4 799 71.8 
Other operating expenses8,371 12.1 5,788 12.5 2,583 44.6 
Total operating expenses60,747 87.9 42,015 90.5 18,732 44.6 
Income from operations$8,386 12.1 %$4,413 9.5 %$3,973 90.0 %

Intermodal Operating Statistics
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020Percent Change
Drayage shipments96,805 68,974 40.3 %
Drayage revenue per shipment$618 $556 11.2 %
Number of locations29 24 20.8 %


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Intermodal Segment Information
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
            
 Three months ended
 June 30, Percent of June 30, Percent of   Percent
 
2020 1
 Revenue 2019 Revenue Change Change
Operating revenue$46.4
 100.0% $50.5
 100.0% $(4.1) (8.1)%
            
Operating expenses:           
Purchased transportation14.9
 32.1
 18.2
 36.0
 (3.3) (18.1)
Salaries, wages and employee benefits11.7
 25.2
 12.4
 24.6
 (0.7) (5.6)
Operating leases4.0
 8.6
 4.0
 7.9
 
 
Depreciation and amortization2.6
 5.6
 1.8
 3.6
 0.8
 44.4
Insurance and claims1.8
 3.9
 1.7
 3.4
 0.1
 5.9
Fuel expense1.1
 2.4
 1.7
 3.4
 (0.6) (35.3)
Other operating expenses5.9
 12.7
 5.5
 10.9
 0.4
 7.3
Total operating expenses42.0
 90.5
 45.3
 89.7
 (3.3) (7.3)
Income from operations$4.4
 9.5% $5.2
 10.3% $(0.8) (15.4)%
            
1 Includes revenues and operating expenses from the acquisition of OST, which was acquired in July 2019 (and is not included in the prior period)

Intermodal Operating Statistics
  
 Three months ended
 June 30, June 30, Percent
 2020 2019 Change
Drayage shipments68,974
 76,074
 (9.3)%
Drayage revenue per shipment$556
 $571
 (2.6)
Number of locations24
 21
 14.3 %



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Revenues

Intermodal operating revenue decreased $4.1 million,revenues increased $22,705, or 8.1%48.9%, to $46.4 million$69,133 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $50.5 million$46,428 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in operating revenuerevenues was primarily attributable to a 9.3% decrease40.3% increase in drayage shipments over prior year primarily due to the impact of COVID-19, discussed above.same period in 2020 and an increase in accessorial revenues. The decreaseincrease in revenue from declining drayage shipments was partially offsetdriven by increased accessorial revenue.the combination of the economic recovery from COVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the second quarter of 2020, and the Proficient Transport acquisition in February 2021.

Purchased Transportation

Intermodal purchased transportation decreased $3.3 million,increased $8,863, or 18.1%59.5%, to $14.9 million$23,767 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $18.2 million$14,904 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.   Purchased transportation was 32.1%34.4% of Intermodal operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 36.0%32.1% for the same period in 2019.2020.  Intermodal purchased transportation includes owner operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and third party carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decreaseincrease in Intermodal purchased transportation as a percentage of revenuerevenues was primarily due to operating efficienciesthe change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and increased accessorial revenue over the prior year.Company-employed drivers.

Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits

Intermodal salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased $0.7 million,increased $4,502, or 5.6%38.4%, to $11.7 million$16,230 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $12.4 million$11,728 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 25.2%23.5% of Intermodal operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 24.6%25.3% for the same period in 2019. 2020. The decreaseincrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to cost-control measuresthe additional employees hired in response to COVID-19.the increase in shipments in the second quarter of 2021 and an increased reserve for incentive compensation. Cost-control measures implemented in the prior year contributed to the decrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense as a percentage of operating revenues.

Operating Leases

Intermodal operating leases remained unchangedincreased $1,455, or 36.0%, to $5,500 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019.  Operating leases were 8.6% of Intermodal operating revenue$4,045 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 7.9% for the same period in 2019.  The increase as a percentage2020.  Operating leases were 8.0% of revenue was due to the decreased drayage volumes over the prior year.

Depreciation and Amortization

Intermodal depreciation and amortization increased $0.8 million, or 44.4%, to $2.6 millionoperating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2020 from $1.8 million2021 compared to 8.7% for the same period in 2020. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to new trailer leases in 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization

Intermodal depreciation and amortization decreased $36, or 1.4%, to $2,612 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.  Depreciation and amortization was 5.6% of Intermodal operating revenue2021 from $2,648 for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 3.6% for the same period in 2019. The increase in depreciation2020. Depreciation and amortization was due to a $0.6 million increase in depreciation3.8% of equipment partly due to the equipment acquired from OST. The increase was also attributable to a $0.2 million increase in amortization of acquired intangibles.

Insurance and Claims

Intermodal insurance and claims increased $0.1 million, or 5.9%, to $1.8 millionoperating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 5.7% for the same period in 2020. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the full depreciation of equipment obtained through acquisitions in 2020, partially offset by the additional amortization expense resulting from $1.7 millionthe acquisition of Proficient Transport.

Insurance and Claims

Intermodal insurance and claims increased $566, or 31.6%, to $2,355 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.  Insurance and claims were 3.9% of Intermodal operating revenue2021 from $1,789 for the three months ended June 30, 20202020.  Insurance and claims were 3.4% of Intermodal operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 3.4%3.9% for the same period in 2019. 2020. The increase in Intermodal insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle insurance premiums, partly offset by a decrease in claims.premiums. See additional discussiondiscussion over the consolidated increasechange in self-insurance reserves related to vehicle claims in the "Other operations"“Other Operations section below.

Fuel Expense

Intermodal fuel expense decreased $0.6 million,increased $799, or 35.3%71.8%, to $1.1 million$1,912 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $1.7 million$1,113 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Fuel expense was 2.4%2.8% of Intermodal operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 3.4%2.4% for the same period in 2019.2020.  Intermodal fuel expense decreasedincreased due to lowerincreased mileage and the rise in the average price of fuel prices and lower Company-employed driver activity.in the second quarter of 2021.

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Other Operating Expenses

Intermodal other operating expenses increased $0.4 million,$2,583, or 7.3%44.6%, to $5.9 million$8,371 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 from $5.5 million$5,788 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Other operating expenses were 12.7%12.1% of Intermodal operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 10.9%12.5% for the same period in 2019.2020.  The increase in Intermodal other operating expenses was primarily due to a $0.2 million increase in bad debt reserves in part due to increased specific reserves related to customers negatively impacted by COVID-19 and increasedadditional expenses to support the increased accessorial revenuerevenues noted above.
Income from Operations

Intermodal income from operations decreased $0.8 million,increased $3,973, or 15.4%90.0%, to $4.4 million$8,386 for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $5.2 million$4,413 for the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Income from operations was 9.5%12.1% of Intermodal operating revenuerevenues for the three months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 10.3%9.5% for the same period in 2019.2020.  The deteriorationincrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating incomerevenues was primarily attributable to increased bad debt reserves and losingdriven by the operating leverage on fixed costs such as operating leases, depreciation and amortization due to the impact of COVID-19.

amortization.

Other Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 20202021 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 20192020

Other operating activity was a $2.3 millionoperations included an $950 operating loss during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and2021 compared to a $4.3 million$2,252 operating loss during the three months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The three months ended June 30, 2020 included severance of $1.0 million and increasedchange in the operating loss was driven by decreased self-insurance reserves for vehicle liability and workers’ compensation claims, of $0.6 million.partially offset by an accrual for an incentive program established in 2021 and increased reserves for group health insurance claims. The increasedecrease in the self-insurance reserves were primarilyfor vehicle liability and workers’ compensation claims was due to increases to ourthe favorable loss development factors for prior quarter claims. The remaining loss wasfactor of historical claims attributable to $0.3 millionthe safety measures in share based compensation and $0.5 millionplace. In the second quarter of corporate2020, severance costs previously allocated toin the Pool Distribution segment that areamount of $997 were recorded in accordance with severance agreements for former employees. Similar severance costs were not part of the discontinued operation. These costs represent corporate costs that will remain with the Company after the Pool Distribution business is divested.

The $4.3 million operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to a $4.0 million vehicle claim reserve recorded in the second quarter of 2019 for pending vehicular claims, partly offset by decreases to our loss development factors for vehicle and workers' compensation claims of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The remaining loss was attributed to $0.6 million in costs related to the CEO transition, including retention shares, and $0.5 million of corporate costs previously allocated to the Pool Distribution segment that are not part of the discontinued operation.2021.
















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Results from Operations
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The following table sets forth our consolidated historical financial data from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 (in millions):
 Six months ended June 30,
 2020 2019 Change Percent Change
   (As Adjusted)    
Operating revenue:       
Expedited Freight$489.3
 $478.9
 $10.4
 2.2 %
Intermodal98.9
 104.6
 (5.7) (5.4)
Eliminations and other operations(1.0) (1.7) 0.7
 (41.2)
Operating revenue587.2
 581.8
 5.4
 0.9
Operating expenses:       
Purchased transportation292.7
 276.0
 16.7
 6.1
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits133.3
 123.9
 9.4
 7.6
Operating leases35.3
 31.0
 4.3
 13.9
Depreciation and amortization18.7
 18.5
 0.2
 1.1
Insurance and claims17.8
 19.7
 (1.9) (9.6)
Fuel expense6.5
 8.5
 (2.0) (23.5)
Other operating expenses53.2
 51.4
 1.8
 3.5
Total operating expenses557.5
 529.0
 28.5
 5.4
Income (loss) from continuing operations:       
Expedited LTL26.9
 49.1
 (22.2) (45.2)
Intermodal8.1
 11.4
 (3.3) (28.9)
Other operations(5.3) (7.7) 2.4
 (31.2)
Income from continuing operations29.7
 52.8
 (23.1) (43.8)
Other expense:       
Interest expense(2.1) (1.2) (0.9) 75.0
Total other expense(2.1) (1.2) (0.9) 75.0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes27.6
 51.6
 (24.0) (46.5)
Income tax expense7.0
 12.7
 (5.7) (44.9)
Net income from continuing operations$20.6
 $38.9
 $(18.3) (47.0)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(9.1) 1.8
 (10.9) (605.6)
Net income and comprehensive income$11.5
 $40.7
 $(29.2) (71.7)%

Note: Prior period balances have been adjusted to conform with the Company's revised segment reporting classification. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K(unaudited and in Note 14, thousands):
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020ChangePercent Change
Operating revenues:
Expedited Freight$655,921 $489,287 $166,634 34.1 %
Intermodal127,647 98,888 28,759 29.1 
Eliminations and other operations(695)(940)245 (26.1)
Operating revenues782,873 587,235 195,638 33.3 
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation399,825 292,667 107,158 36.6 
Salaries, wages, and employee benefits159,538 133,331 26,207 19.7 
Operating leases39,537 35,271 4,266 12.1 
Depreciation and amortization18,651 18,747 (96)(0.5)
Insurance and claims20,632 17,766 2,866 16.1 
Fuel expense7,761 6,532 1,229 18.8 
Other operating expenses72,081 53,234 18,847 35.4 
Total operating expenses718,025 557,548 160,477 28.8 
Income (loss) from continuing operations:
Expedited Freight59,218 26,933 32,285 119.9 
Intermodal12,895 8,126 4,769 58.7 
Other Operations(7,265)(5,372)(1,893)35.2 
Income from continuing operations64,848 29,687 35,161 118.4 
Other expense:
Interest expense(2,488)(2,051)(437)21.3 
Total other expense(2,488)(2,051)(437)21.3 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes62,360 27,636 34,724 125.6 
Income tax expense14,969 6,995 7,974 114.0 
Net income from continuing operations47,391 20,641 26,750 129.6 
Loss from discontinued operation, net of tax(5,533)(9,112)3,579 (39.3)
Net income and comprehensive income$41,858 $11,529 $30,329 263.1 %
Segment Reporting, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Revenues

Operating revenuerevenues increased $5.4 million,$195,638, or 0.9%33.3% to $587.2 million$782,873 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $581.8 million$587,235 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The increase was primarily driven by our Expedited Freight segment of $10.4 million driven by final mile revenue from the acquisition of FSA in April 2019 and Linn Star in January 2020. Revenue increases associated with the final mile acquisitions were partially offset by decreased volumes$166,634 due to COVID-19, which impacted each of the Company's segments, as further discussed below.increased Network, Truckload and Final Mile.


Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased $28.5 million,$160,477, or 5.4%28.8%, to $557.5 million$718,025 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $529.0 million$557,548 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The increase was primarily driven by a purchased transportation increasesincrease of $16.7 million$107,158 in our Expedited Freight and salaries, wages and employee benefits increases of $9.4 million.Intermodal segments. Purchased transportation includes owner operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and third party carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. Purchased transportation expense increased due to increases for the Expedited Freight segment. These increases were mostly due to an increase in final mile purchased transportation due to the acquisitions of FSA and Linn Star. Salaries, wages and employee benefits increased primarily due to additional salaries from acquisitions and increased Company-employed drivers.carriers.
Income from Continuing Operations and Segment Operations

Income from continuing operations decreased $23.1 million,increased $35,161, or 43.8%118.4%, to $29.7 million$64,848 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $52.8 million$29,687 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The decrease isincrease was primarily driven by the impactincreases at our Expedited Freight segment and Intermodal segment of COVID-19 on the Company's volumes.$32,285 and $4,769, respectively. The results for our two reportable segments are discussed in detail in the following sections.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $2.1 million$2,488 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $1.2 million$2,051 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The increase in interest expense was attributable to additional outstanding borrowings onunder our revolving credit facility.facility during the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Income Taxes on a Continuing Basis

The combined federal and state effective tax rate on a continuing basis for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 was 25.3%24.0% compared to a rate of 24.6%25.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The higherlower effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 was primarily due to decreasedincreased vesting of restricted shares as well as exercises of stock based compensation vesting and exercises options in for the six months ended June 30, 2021 when compared to the same period in 2019 and increased executive compensation as a percentage of income before income taxes, which was not deductible for income tax purposes.2020.

(Loss) IncomeLoss from Discontinued Operations,Operation, net of tax

IncomeLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax decreased $10.9 million$3,579 to a $9.1 million$5,533 loss for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $1.8 million of incomea $9,112 loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019. (Loss) income2020. Loss from discontinued operationsoperation includes the Company'sour Pool business and, as discussed above, Pool's operations were negativelythe Pool business was sold on February 12, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, our Pool business was adversely impacted by COVID-19 as many of itsour customers were affected by retail mall closuresclosure in response to stay-at-home orders beginning in March 2020. As a result, there was a sudden and significant decline in Pool's operating revenue, resulting in an operating loss for Pool during the six months ended June 30, 2020.

Net Income

As a result of the foregoing factors, net income decreasedincreased by $29.2 million,$30,329, or 71.7%263.1%, to $11.5 million$41,858 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $40.7 million$11,529 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.

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Expedited Freight - Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table sets forth the historical financial data of our Expedited Freight segment for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019 (in millions):2020:
Expedited Freight Segment Information
(unaudited and in thousands)
Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2021Percent of RevenueJune 30, 2020Percent of RevenueChangePercent Change
Operating revenues:
Network 1
$388,715 59.3 %$286,182 58.5 %$102,533 35.8 %
Truckload109,348 16.7 89,384 18.3 19,964 22.3 
Final Mile132,139 20.1 101,229 20.7 30,910 30.5 
Other25,719 3.9 12,492 2.6 13,227 105.9 
Total operating revenues655,921 100.0 489,287 100.0 166,634 34.1 
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation356,012 54.3 260,268 53.2 95,744 36.8 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits129,247 19.7 105,943 21.7 23,304 22.0 
Operating leases29,086 4.4 26,940 5.5 2,146 8.0 
Depreciation and amortization13,577 2.1 13,435 2.7 142 1.1 
Insurance and claims15,996 2.4 12,328 2.5 3,668 29.8 
Fuel expense4,140 0.6 3,550 0.7 590 16.6 
Other operating expenses48,645 7.4 39,890 8.2 8,755 21.9 
Total operating expenses596,703 91.0 462,354 94.5 134,349 29.1 
Income from operations$59,218 9.0 %$26,933 5.5 %$32,285 119.9 %
1 Network revenue is comprised of all revenue, including linehaul, pickup and/or delivery, and fuel surcharge revenue, excluding accessorial, Truckload and Final Mile revenue.

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Expedited Freight Segment Information
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
            
 Six months ended
 June 30, Percent of June 30, Percent of   Percent
 
2020 1
 Revenue 2019 Revenue Change Change
     (As Adjusted)      
Operating revenue:           
Network 2
$286.2
 58.5% $333.8
 69.7% $(47.6) (14.3)%
Truckload89.4
 18.3
 96.3
 20.1
 (6.9) (7.2)
Final Mile101.2
 20.7
 34.7
 7.2
 66.5
 191.6
Other12.5
 2.6
 14.1
 2.9
 (1.6) (11.3)
Total operating revenue489.3
 100.0
 478.9
 100.0
 10.4
 2.2
            
Operating expenses:           
Purchased transportation260.3
 53.2
 240.6
 50.2
 19.7
 8.2
Salaries, wages and employee benefits106.0
 21.7
 96.7
 20.2
 9.3
 9.6
Operating leases26.9
 5.5
 23.2
 4.8
 3.7
 15.9
Depreciation and amortization13.4
 2.7
 14.9
 3.1
 (1.5) (10.1)
Insurance and claims12.4
 2.5
 11.6
 2.4
 0.8
 6.9
Fuel expense3.5
 0.7
 5.2
 1.1
 (1.7) (32.7)
Other operating expenses39.9
 8.2
 37.6
 7.9
 2.3
 6.1
Total operating expenses462.4
 94.5
 429.8
 89.7
 32.6
 7.6
Income from operations$26.9
 5.5% $49.1
 10.3% $(22.2) (45.2)%
            
1 Includes revenues and operating expenses from the acquisition of FSA and Linn Star, which were acquired in April 2019 and January 2020, respectively. FSA results are partially included in the prior period. Linn Star results are not included in the prior period.
2 Network revenue is comprised of all revenue, including linehaul, pickup and/or delivery, and fuel surcharge revenue, excluding accessorial, Truckload and Final Mile revenue

Note: Prior period balances have been adjusted to conform with the Company's revised segment reporting classification. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Note 14, Segment Reporting, to our Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Expedited Freight Operating Statistics
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020Percent Change
Business days127 128 (0.8)%
Tonnage 1,2
    Total pounds1,379,530 1,091,987 26.3 
    Pounds per day10,862 8,531 27.3 
Shipments 1,2
    Total shipments2,122 1,849 14.8 
    Shipments per day16.7 14.4 15.7 
Weight per shipment650 591 10.0 
Revenue per hundredweight 3
$28.12 $26.76 5.1 
Revenue per hundredweight, ex fuel 3
$24.29 $23.09 5.2 
Revenue per shipment 3
$183.39 $154.81 18.5 
Revenue per shipment, ex fuel 3
$158.47 $133.11 19.1 
Network revenue from door-to-door shipments as a percentage of network revenue 3,4
50.0 %46.9 %6.6 
1 In thousands
2 Excludes accessorial, Truckload and Final Mile products
3 Includes intercompany revenue between the Network and Truckload revenue streams
4 Door-to-door shipments include all shipments with a pickup and/or delivery

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Expedited Freight Operating Statistics
  
 Six months ended
 June 30, June 30, Percent
 2020 2019 Change
   (As Adjusted)  
Business days128
 127
 0.8 %
      
Tonnage 1,2
     
    Total pounds1,091,987
 1,223,388
 (10.7)
    Pounds per day8,531
 9,633
 (11.4)
      
Shipments 1,2
     
    Total shipments1,849
 1,944
 (4.9)
    Shipments per day14.4
 15.3
 (5.6)
      
Weight per shipment591
 629
 (6.0)
      
Revenue per hundredweight 3
$26.76
 $27.09
 (1.2)
Revenue per hundredweight, ex fuel 3
23.09
 22.83
 1.1
      
Revenue per shipment 3
$155
 173
 (10.4)
Revenue per shipment, ex fuel 3
133
 146
 (8.9)
      
Network revenue from door-to-door shipments as a percentage of network revenue 3,4
46.9% 39.1% 19.9
Network gross margin 5
52.1% 55.1% (5.4)
      
1 In thousands
2 Excludes accessorial, full Truckload and Final Mile products
3 Includes intercompany revenue between the Network and Truckload revenue streams
4 Door-to-door shipments include all shipments with a pickup and/or delivery
5 Network revenue less Network purchased transportation as a percentage of Network revenue



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Operating Revenues
Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues increased $10.4 million,$166,634, or 2.2%34.1%, to $489.3 million$655,921 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $478.9 million$489,287 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was dueattributable to increased final mile revenue of $66.5 million, partially offset by decreases in network, truckloadNetwork, Truckload and otherFinal Mile revenue. Final mile revenue increased primarily due to the acquisition of FSA in April 2019 and Linn Star in January 2020. Network revenue decreased $47.6 millionincreased due to a 10.7% decrease26.3% increase in tonnage, a 4.9% decrease14.8% increase in shipments and a 1.2% decrease10.0% increase in revenue per hundredweight overas compared to the prior year. The decreaseincrease in tonnage and shipments was primarily driven by the economic recovery from COVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the sixmonths ended June 30, 2020. Strategic pricing initiatives and freight rationalization actions contributed to the increase in the revenue per hundredweight. Fuel surcharge revenue increased $12,788, or 31.9% as a result of the rise in fuel prices and increased tonnage. Truckload revenue increased $19,964 primarily driven by the economic recovery from COVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the sixmonths ended June 30, 2020. Final Mile revenue increased $30,910 due to the impactcombination of COVID-19, discussed above. The decreaseorganic growth and the acquisition of CLW Delivery, Inc. (“CLW”) in revenue per hundredweight was due to decreased shipment size and rates. In addition, fuel surcharge revenue decreased $10.8 million, or 39.1%, due to declining fuel prices and decreased tonnage. Truckload revenue decreased by $6.9 million primarily due to a decrease in revenue per mile driven by rate pressures from both spot market and contract rate customers.October 2020. Other revenue, which includes warehousing and terminal handling, decreased $1.6 millionincreased $13,227 due to the lowerhigher linehaul tonnage and shipment countscounts.

Purchased Transportation
Expedited Freight purchased transportation increased $19.7 million,$95,744, or 8.2%36.8%, to $260.3 million$356,012 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $240.6 million$260,268 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. Purchased transportation was 53.2%54.3% of Expedited Freight operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 50.2%53.2% for the same period in 2019.2020. Expedited Freight purchased transportation includes owner operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and third party carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The increase in purchased transportation as a percentage of revenuerevenues was mostly due to an increase in final mile purchased transportationprimarily due to the acquisitionschange in the mix of FSA and Linn Star. This increase was partially offset by a 4.5% reduction in linehaul cost per mile due to increased utilization of owner-operatorsfreight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Company-employed drivers over more costly third-party transportation providers.for Network and Truckload services. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we purchased 63.8%, 32.6% and 3.6% of our freight capacity from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Company-employed drivers, respectively. This compares to 70.4%, 24.8% and 4.8% in the same period in 2020.
Salaries, Wages, and Employee Benefits
Expedited Freight salaries, wages and employee benefits increased by $9.3 million,$23,304, or 9.6%22.0%, to $106.0 million$129,247 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $96.7 million$105,943 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 21.7%19.7% of Expedited Freight’sFreight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 20.2%21.7% for the same period in 2019.  2020.  The increase in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to a $12.3 million increase duethe additional employees hired in response to the acquisitions of FSAincrease in tonnage and Linn Star. An additional $2.1 million increase was primarily related to credits forshipments in 2021, higher group health insurance premiums receivedand an increased reserve for incentive compensation. Cost-control measures implemented in the prior year. These increases were partially offset by cost-control measures implemented year contributed to the decrease in response to COVID-19.salaries, wages and employee benefits expense as a percentage of operating revenues.
Operating Leases
Expedited Freight operating leases increased $3.7 million,$2,146, or 15.9%8.0%, to $26.9 million$29,086 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $23.2 million$26,940 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Operating leases were 5.5%4.4% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 4.8%5.5% for the same period in 2019.2020. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to a $3.3 million increasehigher facility and equipment lease expense in 2021, which is partially attributable to facility leases mostly from additional facilities acquired from FSAassumed in connection with the CLW and Linn Star and a $0.7 million increase in tractor rentals and leases to correspond with increased Company-employed driver usage. These increases were partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in trailer rentals and leases, as old leases were replaced with purchased trailers.J&P acquisitions.
Depreciation and Amortization
Expedited Freight depreciation and amortization decreased $1.5 million,increased $142, or 10.1%1.1%, to $13.4 million$13,577 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $14.9 million$13,435 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Depreciation and amortization was 2.7%2.1% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 3.1%2.7% for the same period in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in depreciation and amortization expense wasis primarily due to a $3.4 million decrease in trailer depreciationthe additional amortization expense resulting from the acquisitions of CLW and J&P.


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Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims increased $3,668, or 29.8%, to $15,996 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily related to extending the useful lives of its trailers2021 from seven to ten years in the third quarter of 2019. See additional discussion in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. This decrease was partially offset by $1.6 million of increased amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisitions of FSA and Linn Star.


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Insurance and Claims
Expedited Freight insurance and claims increased $0.8 million, or 6.9%, to $12.4 million$12,328 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 from $11.6 million2020.  Insurance and claims were 2.4% of Expedited Freight operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Insurance and claims were 2.5% of Expedited Freight operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 2.4%2.5% for the same period in 2019. The2020. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily attributable to an increase in vehicle insurance premiums offset by favorableas well as additional vehicle liability and cargo claims. See additionaladditional discussion over the consolidated increasechange in self-insurance reserves related to vehicle claims in the "Other operations"“Other Operations section below.
Fuel Expense
Expedited Freight fuel expense decreased $1.7 million,increased $590, or 32.7%16.6%, to $3.5 million$4,140 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $5.2 million$3,550 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Fuel expense was 0.7%0.6% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 1.1%0.7% for the same period in 2019.2020.  Expedited Freight fuel expenses decreasedexpense increased due to lowerincreased mileage and the rise in the average price of fuel prices.for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Other Operating Expenses
Expedited Freight other operating expenses increased $2.3 million,$8,755, or 6.1%21.9%, to $39.9 million$48,645 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $37.6 million$39,890 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Other operating expenses were 8.2%7.4% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 7.9%8.2% for the same period in 2019. Other2020. The increase in other operating expenses includedwas driven by an increase in equipment maintenance costs, terminal and office expenses, legal and professional fees, and other over-the-road costs. The increase in expense was primarily attributable to a $4.1 million increase incosts and parts costs for final mile installations and increased terminal and officeinstallations. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, other operating expenses due to the acquisitions of FSA and Linn Star. These increases were partly offset byincluded a $2.6 million decrease$2,702 gain from changes in the fair value of an earn-out liability from the FSA acquisition due to the timing of expected new customerbusiness wins. A similar gain was not recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Income from Operations
Expedited Freight income from operations decreased $22.2 million,increased $32,285, or 45.2%119.9%, to $26.9 million$59,218 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $49.1 million$26,933 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Income from operations was 5.5%9.0% of Expedited Freight operating revenuerevenues for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 10.3%5.5% for the same period in 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in income from operations as a percentage of operating revenues was primarily due to lower tonnage, shipments anddriven by increased revenue per hundredweight due to the impactand higher number of COVID-19. In addition, the decrease was due to additional costs from the acquisitions of FSAshipments combine with cost-control measures and Linn Star, as they continue to be integrated into the Expedited Freight segment. These margin deteriorations wereoperational efficiencies, partially offset by increased utilizationthe change in mix of owner-operators over more costly third-party transportation providers.freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and Company-employed drivers.


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Intermodal - Six Months EndedJune 30, 20202021 compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 20192020

The following table sets forth the historical financial data of our Intermodal segment for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and 2019 (in millions):2020:


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Intermodal Segment Information
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
            
 Six months ended
 June 30, Percent of June 30, Percent of   Percent
 
2020 1
 Revenue 2019 Revenue Change Change
Operating revenue$98.9
 100.0% $104.6
 100.0% $(5.7) (5.4)%
            
Operating expenses:           
Purchased transportation33.1
 33.5
 36.6
 35.0
 (3.5) (9.6)
Salaries, wages and employee benefits24.7
 25.0
 25.1
 24.0
 (0.4) (1.6)
Operating leases8.5
 8.6
 7.7
 7.4
 0.8
 10.4
Depreciation and amortization5.3
 5.4
 3.7
 3.5
 1.6
 43.2
Insurance and claims3.8
 3.8
 3.1
 3.0
 0.7
 22.6
Fuel expense3.0
 3.0
 3.4
 3.3
 (0.4) (11.8)
Other operating expenses12.4
 12.5
 13.6
 13.0
 (1.2) (8.8)
Total operating expenses90.8
 91.8
 93.2
 89.1
 (2.4) (2.6)
Income from operations$8.1
 8.2% $11.4
 10.9% $(3.3) (28.9)%
            
1 Includes revenues and operating expenses from the acquisition of OST, which was acquired in July 2019 (and is not included in the prior period)


Intermodal Operating Statistics
  

Six months ended

June 30, June 30, Percent

2020 2019 Change
Drayage shipments151,448
 151,681
 (0.2)%
Drayage revenue per shipment$553
 $598
 (7.5)%
Number of locations24
 21
 14.3 %



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Intermodal Segment Information
(unaudited and in thousands)
Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2021Percent of RevenueJune 30, 2020Percent of RevenueChangePercent Change
Operating revenue$127,647 100.0 %$98,888 100.0 %$28,759 29.1 %
Operating expenses:
Purchased transportation44,370 34.8 33,070 33.4 11,300 34.2 
Salaries, wages and employee benefits30,293 23.7 24,658 24.9 5,635 22.9 
Operating leases10,337 8.1 8,473 8.6 1,864 22.0 
Depreciation and amortization5,048 4.0 5,269 5.3 (221)(4.2)
Insurance and claims4,757 3.7 3,762 3.8 995 26.4 
Fuel expense3,622 2.8 2,982 3.0 640 21.5 
Other operating expenses16,325 12.8 12,548 12.7 3,777 30.1 
Total operating expenses114,752 89.9 90,762 91.8 23,990 26.4 
Income from operations12,895 10.1 %$8,126 8.2 %$4,769 58.7 %

Intermodal Operating Statistics
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021June 30, 2020Percent Change
Drayage shipments186,714 151,448 23.3 %
Drayage revenue per shipment$587 $553 6.1 %
Number of locations29 24 20.8 %

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Operating Revenues

Intermodal operating revenue decreased $5.7 million,revenues increased $28,759, or 5.4%29.1%, to $98.9 million$127,647 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 from $104.6 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease in operating revenue was primarily attributable to a 7.5% decrease in drayage revenue per shipment over prior year due in part to $3.3 million of lower rail storage revenue, decreased fuel surcharge revenue due to lower fuel prices and a decrease in linehaul shipments. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.5 million increase from per diem revenue.

Purchased Transportation

Intermodal purchased transportation decreased $3.5 million, or 9.6%, to $33.1 million$98,888 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in operating revenues was primarily attributable to a 23.3% increase in drayage shipments over the same period in 2020 and an increase in accessorial revenues. The increase in drayage shipments was driven by the combination of the economic recovery from $36.6 millionCOVID-19, which adversely impacted the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020, and the Proficient Transport acquisition in February 2021.


Purchased Transportation

Intermodal purchased transportation increased $11,300, or 34.2%, to $44,370 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Purchased transportation was 33.5% of Intermodal operating revenue2021 from $33,070 for the six months ended June 30, 20202020.  Purchased transportation was 34.8% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 35.0%33.4% for the same period in 2019.2020.  Intermodal purchased transportation includes owner operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and third party carriers, while Company-employed drivers are included in salaries, wages and employee benefits. The decreaseincrease in Intermodal purchased transportation as a percentage of revenuerevenues was primarily due to operating efficienciesthe change in the mix of freight capacity purchased from Leased Capacity Providers, third party carriers and increased accessorial revenue over the prior year.Company-employed drivers.


Salaries, Wages, and Employee Benefits

Intermodal salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased $0.4 million,increased $5,635, or 1.6%22.9%, to $24.7 million$30,293 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $25.1 million$24,658 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020.  Salaries, wages and employee benefits were 25.0%23.7% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 24.9% for the same period in 2020.  The increase in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense was primarily due to the additional employees hired in response to the increase in shipments for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and an increased reserve for incentive compensation. Cost-control measures implemented in the prior year contributed to the decrease in salaries, wages and employee benefits expense as a percentage of operating revenues.

Operating Leases

Intermodal operating leases increased $1,864, or 22.0%, to $10,337 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $8,473 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.  Operating leases were 8.1% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 8.6% for the same period in 2020. The increase in operating leases expense was primarily due to new trailer leases in 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization

Intermodal depreciation and amortization decreased $221, or 4.2%, to $5,048 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $5,269 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.  Depreciation and amortization was 4.0% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 5.3% for the same period in 2020. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to the full depreciation of equipment obtained through acquisitions in 2020, partially offset by additional amortization expense resulting from the acquisition of Proficient Transport.

Insurance and Claims

Intermodal insurance and claims increased $995, or 26.4%, to $4,757 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $3,762 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.   Insurance and claims were 3.7% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 3.8% for the same period in 2020. The increase in insurance and claims expense was primarily due to an increase in vehicle insurance premiums. See additional discussion over the consolidated change in self-insurance reserves in the “Other Operations section below.


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Fuel Expense

Intermodal fuel expense increased $640, or 21.5%, to $3,622 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $2,982 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Fuel expense was 2.8% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 3.0% for the same period in 2020.  Intermodal fuel expense increased due to increased mileage and the rise in the average price of fuel for the six months ended June 30, 2021.

Other Operating Expenses

Intermodal other operating expenses increased $3,777, or 30.1%, to $16,325 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $12,548 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.  Other operating expenses were 12.8% of Intermodal operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to 12.7% from the same period in 2020. The increase in Intermodal other operating expenses was primarily due to additional expenses to support the increased accessorial revenues noted above.

Income from Operations

Intermodal income from operations increased by $4,769, or 58.7%, to $12,895 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $8,126 for the six months ended June 30, 2020.  Income from operations was 10.1% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to 24.0%8.2% for the same period in 2019.  
The decrease in expense was primarily due to cost-control measures in response to COVID-19.

Operating Leases

Intermodal operating leases increased $0.8 million, or 10.4%, to $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 from $7.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Operating leases were 8.6% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 7.4% for the same period in 2019.2020. The increase in expense was primarily due to a $0.4 million increase in tractor rentals and leases to correspond with increased Company-employed driver usage. Facility leases also increased $0.3 million mostly from additional facilities acquired from OST.

Depreciation and Amortization

Intermodal depreciation and amortization increased $1.6 million, or 43.2%, to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 from $3.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Depreciation and amortization was 5.4% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 3.5% for the same period in 2019. The increase in depreciation and amortization was due to a $1.2 million increase in depreciation of equipment partly due to the equipment acquired from OST. The increase was also attributable to a $0.4 million increase in amortization of acquired intangibles.

Insurance and Claims

Intermodal insurance and claims increased $0.7 million, or 22.6%, to $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 from $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.   Insurance and claims were 3.8% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 3.0% for the same period in 2019. The increase in Intermodal insurance and claims was primarily due to an increase in insurance premiums. See additional discussion over the consolidated increase in self-insurance reserves related to vehicle claims in the "Other operations" section below.

Fuel Expense

Intermodal fuel expense decreased $0.4 million, or 11.8%, to $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 from $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Fuel expense was 3.0% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 3.3% for the same period in 2019.  Intermodal fuel expense decreased due to lower fuel prices.


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Other Operating Expenses

Intermodal other operating expenses decreased $1.2 million, or 8.8%, to $12.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $13.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Other operating expenses were 12.5% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 13.0% from the same period in 2019. The decrease in Intermodal other operating expenses was primarily due to strong cost controls and decreased per diem expenses, corresponding with the decrease in per diem revenue noted above. These decreases were slightly offset by a $0.2 million increase in bad debt reserves in part due to increased specific reserves related to customers negatively impacted by COVID-19

Income from Operations

Intermodal income from operations decreasedas a percentage of operating revenues was driven by $3.3 million, or 28.9%, to $8.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $11.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019.  Income from operations was 8.2% of Intermodal operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to 10.9% for the same period in 2019. The deterioration in operating income was primarily attributable to losing leverage on fixed costs such as salaries, wages and benefits, operating leases, depreciation and amortization and insurance due to the impact of COVID-19.

amortization.

Other Operations - Six Months Ended June 30, 20202021 compared to SixNine Months Ended June 30, 20192020

Other operating activity was a $5.3 million$7,265 operating loss during the six months ended June 30, 20202021 and a $7.7 million$5,372 operating loss during the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The change in the operating loss was driven by increased professional fees related to cybersecurity and shareholder engagement activities and accrual for an incentive program established in 2021, partially offset by decreased self-insurance reserves for vehicle liability, workers’ compensation and group health insurance claims. The decrease in the self-insurance reserves for vehicle liability and workers’ compensation claims was due to the favorable loss development factor of historical claims attributable to the safety measures in place. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, included increased self-insurance reservesseverance costs in the amount of $997 were recorded in accordance with severance agreements for vehicle and workers' compensation claims of $2.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively. These increasesformer employees. Similar severance costs were primarily due to increases to our loss development factors for prior quarter claims. The remaining loss was primarily attributable to severance of $1.0 million, $0.5 million in share based compensation and $0.4 million of corporate costs previously allocated to the Pool Distribution segment that are not part of the discontinued operation. These costs represent corporate costs that will remain with the Company after the Pool Distribution business is divested.

The $7.7 million operating lossrecorded for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to increased self-insurance reserves for vehicle and workers' compensation claims of $5.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The increase in vehicle liability reserves was primarily due to a $4.0 million vehicle claim reserve recorded in the second quarter of 2019 for pending vehicular claims. The remaining loss was attributed to $1.3 million in costs related to the CEO transition, including retention shares, and $0.8 million of corporate costs previously allocated to the Pool Distribution segment that are not part of the discontinued operation.2021.


Critical Accounting Policies

Our unaudited consolidatedThe discussion and analysis of our financial statementscondition and results of operations are based on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United StatesU.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).principles. The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts reported inof assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates estimates, including those related to allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue adjustments, deferred income taxes and uncertain tax positions, goodwill, other intangible and long-lived assets, and self-insurance loss reserves. Management bases these estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  The Company’scircumstances. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of critical accounting policies have not changed from those described underand related judgments and estimates that affect the caption “Discussionpreparation of Critical Accounting Policies”our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is set forth in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K withfor the exception of the presentation of Pool's assets and liabilities as held for sale in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Pool's results of operations presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For further discussion on for sale and discontinued operations, see “Note 4, Discontinued Operations and Held for Sale.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

year-ended December 31, 2020.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), which replaces the incurred loss methodology previously employed to measure credit losses for most financial assets and requires the use of a forward-looking expected loss model. Under current accounting guidance, credit losses are recognized when it is probable a loss has been incurred. The updated guidance will require financial assets to be measured at amortized costs less a reserve, equal to the net amount expected to be collected. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2020, which resulted in the Company revising its allowance for doubtful accounts policy on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. See Note 2,
Recent Accounting Pronouncements, for additional discussion over this new standard.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We have historically financed our working capital needs, including capital expenditures, with cash flows from operations and borrowings under our bank lines of credit. As discussed above,revolving credit facility. We believe that borrowings under our revolving credit facility, together with available cash and internally generated funds, will be sufficient to support our working capital, capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future. In July 2021, we entered into the second amendment to our revolving credit facility, which extended the maturity date to July 20, 2026 and changed the interest rate options available. In connection with the second amendment, we have assessedreplaced the impact of COVID-19 onLondon Interbank Offered Rate with the Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index rate as the reference rate in our liquidity and abilityrevolving credit facility to access capital. To improvecalculate interest due to our financial flexibility, we executed a $75 million amendment to increase this line on April 16, 2020. In addition, we have deferred payroll and federal and state income tax payments as allowed by the CARES Act, which resulted in an approximately $5 million cash flow benefit forlender. Additionally, under the second quarter of 2020 and is expected to result in an approximately $12 million cash flow benefit for 2020. This includes cash flow benefits foramendment, the Company as a whole, including cash flows related to discontinued operations. Note that payroll taxescredit facility may be deferred for allincreased by up to $75,000 to a maximum aggregate principal amount of 2020, while federal and state income tax payments were only permitted$300,000 pursuant to be deferred for the second quarterterms of 2020 and were due and payable on or before July 15, 2020. In addition, we took advantagethe amended credit agreement, subject to the lenders’ agreement to
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increase their commitments or the addition of new lenders extending such commitments. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $80.9 million in cash, which is approximately four times its target cash levels. As a result,2021, we do not believe we have had significant limitations on accessing capital despite the current environment. Further, the Company isare in compliance with all debt covenants asour financial convents contained in the revolving credit facility and expect to maintain such compliance. In the event that we encounter difficulties, our historical relationships with our lenders has been strong and we anticipate their continued long-term support of June 30, 2020. In addition, the Company’s accounts receivables are stable and there are no known collection issues from its key customers as of June 30, 2020. There are also no customer or vendor concentration risksour business. Refer to Note 7, Indebtedness, to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for which the loss of the applicable relationship would have a significant impact to the Company's cash flows from operations. See additional discussion in Item 1A, Risk Factors.information regarding our revolving credit facility.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Cash Flows compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Cash Flows

Continuing Operations

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities was approximately $59.9 million$39,661 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to approximately $64.3 million$59,929 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The $4.3 million decrease in the net cash provided by continuing operating activities was mainly attributable to a $19.0 million decrease in continuing net earnings after consideration of non-cash items, partly offset by a $6.9 million improvement in the collection of receivables, a $5.2 million increase primarily due to the timing of prepaid insurance expense paymentsincrease in the accounts receivable and a $1.8 million increaseother receivable balances. The accounts receivable balance changed due to the timingincrease in operating revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The other receivables balance changed as a result of taxthe Transition Services Agreement entered into with the buyer of the Pool business. Under the Transition Services Agreement, we remit payments as discussed above.to outside vendors on behalf of the buyer for expenses incurred by the Pool business, up to a limit of $18,000, and we are reimbursed by the buyer within 60 days from the end of the month in which the payment is remitted.

Net cash used in continuing investing activities was approximately $69.2 million$29,804 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to approximately $40.2 million during$69,157 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Continuing investing activities during2020. Capital expenditures for the first six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 included the acquisition of Linn Star for $55.9 million and FSA for $27.0 million, net of cash acquired, respectively. In addition the six months ended June 30, 2020 included net capital expenditures of $13.2 million, of2021 were $8,575, which approximately $9.8 millionprimarily related to an organic investment to expand the capacity of the Company'sour national hub in Columbus, Ohio (CMH), whichOhio. Capital expenditures for the Company announced on July 27, 2020. Thefirst six months ended June 30, 2019 included net capital expenditures of $13.2 million2020 were $14,214, which primarily related to the organic investment to expand the capacity of our national hub in Columbus, Ohio. Continuing investing activities for new trailers, information technology and facility equipment.  The proceeds from disposal of property and equipment during the first six months ended June 30,of 2021 included the acquisition of Proficient Transport for $15,000 and J&P Hall Express Delivery for $7,543 while continuing investing activities for the first six months of 2020 included the acquisition of Linn Star Holdings, Inc., Linn Star Transfer, Inc. and 2019 were primarily from sales of older tractors and trailers.Linn Star Logistics, LLC for $55,931.

Net cash provided by continuing financing activities was approximately $25.4 million$733 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to net cash used in continuing financing activities of $34.9 million$25,395 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The $60.3 million increasechange in the net cash provided by continuing financing activities was attributableprimarily due to a $55.0 million increase in borrowings ondecreased proceeds from the revolving credit facility for the first six months of 2021, increased repurchases and a $23.4 million decrease in the repurchaseretirement of common stock. These increases are partlystock for the first six months of 2021, partially offset by a $10.7 million increase in distributions to a subsidiary (Pool Distribution), the $5.3 million payment onof the FSA earn-out and a $1.8 million decrease in proceeds from share-based award activity.liability for the six months of 2020.

Discontinued OperationsOperation

Net cash used in discontinued operating activities was approximately $4.7 million$6,902 for the six months ended June 30, 20202021 compared to $4,672 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The change in net cash used in discontinued operating activities was primarily related to a decrease in discontinued net income after consideration of non-cash items.

Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities was $8,020 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to net cash used in discontinued investing activities was $635 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The change in the net cash provided by discontinued investing activities was due to the proceeds of $8,000 received from the sale of the Pool business for the first six months of 2021.

Net cash used in discontinued financing activities was $1,118 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to net cash provided by discontinued operatingfinancing activities was approximately $7.5 million$5,307 for the six months ended June 30, 2019.2020. The $12.2 million decreasechange in cash provided by discontinued operating activities was primarily attributable to a decrease in discontinued net earnings after consideration of non-cash items.

Net cash used in discontinued investing activities was approximately $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to approximately $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to changes in net capital expenditures primarily for trailers and facility equipment. Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 were primarily from sales of older tractors and trailers.

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Net cash provided by discontinued financing activities was approximately $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to net cash used in discontinued financing activities of $5.4 million forwas due to decreased contributions from the parent.

Share Repurchase Program

During the six months ended June 30, 2019.  The $10.7 million increase in cash provided by discontinued financing activities was attributable to contributions from a subsidiary as discussed above.

Credit Facility

See Note 7, Senior Credit Facility, to2021 and 2020, we repurchased 366 and 268 shares of our Consolidated Financial Statementscommon stock, respectively, for a discussionapproximately $33,992 and $15,259, respectively, through open market transactions. All shares received were retired upon receipt, and the excess of the senior credit facility.purchase price over the par value per share was recorded to “Retained Earnings” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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See Note 12, Shareholders' Equity, to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our share repurchases and dividends during the period.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition and relate to future events or our future financial performance. In this Form 10-Q, forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any statements regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition, including the impacts on our LTL, Intermodal and Pool businesses, our ability to emerge as a stronger LTL competitor, our pursuit of new revenue opportunities and steps to bolster our liquidity; any projections of earnings, revenues, dividends, or other financial items or methods of interpretation or measurement; any statements of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations, including, without limitation, future plans foroperations; any statements regarding the divestureestimated earn-out from the sale of our Pool business; any statements regarding future performance; any statements regarding future insurance, claims and litigation and any associated estimates or projections; any statements concerning proposed or intended new services or developments and related integration costs; any statements regarding intended expansion through acquisition or greenfield start-ups; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance based on our business strategy, including acquisitions; any statements related to the sufficiency of our credit facility; any statements related to our ESG and sustainability initiatives and operations; any statements regarding certain tax and accounting matters, including the impact on our financial statements; and any statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of such terms as “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects” or “expects.” Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The following is a list of factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements: economic factors such as recessions, inflation, higher interest rates and downturns in customer business cycles, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition, the creditworthiness of our customers and their ability to pay for services rendered, more limited liquidity than expected which limits our ability to make key investments, the availability and compensation of qualified independent owner-operatorsLeased Capacity Providers and freight handlers as well as contracted, third-party carriers needed to serve our customers’ transportation needs, the inability of our information systems to handle an increased volume of freight moving through our network, changes in fuel prices, our inability to maintain our historical growth rate because of a decreased volume of freight or decreased average revenue per pound of freight moving through our network, loss of a major customer, increasing competition and pricing pressure, our ability to secure terminal facilities in desirable locations at reasonable rates, our inability to successfully integrate acquisitions, claims for property damage, personal injuries or workers’ compensation, enforcement of and changes in governmental regulations, environmental and tax matters, insurance matters, the handling of hazardous materials, and the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.2020. As a result of the foregoing, no assurance can be given as to future financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Our exposureFor quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Item 7A of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. As of the second quarter 2021, there has been no material changes in our exposures to market risk related to our outstanding debt is not significant and has not changed materially from the information provided in our 2019 Form 10-K.risk.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain controls and procedures designed to ensure that we are able to collect the information required to be disclosed in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and to process, summarize and disclose this information within the time periods specified in the rules of the SEC. Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report conducted by management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that these controls and procedures are effective to ensure that we are able to collect, process and disclose the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file with the SEC within the required time periods.

Changes in Internal Control

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, as part of the preparation of the discontinued operations and held for sale presentation in the consolidated financial statements, the Company implemented changes to internal controls to meet the related reporting and disclosure requirements. Management believes that these controls were effective as of June 30, 2020. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation described above that occurred during the sixthree months ended June 30, 20202021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II.Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we are a party to ordinary, routine litigation incidental to and arising in the normal course of our business, most of which involve claims for personal injury and property damage related to the transportation and handling of freight, or workers’ compensation. We doaccrue for the uninsured portion of contingent losses from these and other pending claims when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the knowledge of the facts, we believe the resolution of claims and pending litigation, taking into account existing reserves, will not believe that any of these pending actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A.Risk Factors.

Our business faces many risks and uncertainties that we cannot control. The risk factors described in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for Moreover, the year ended December 31, 2019, as revised below, should be carefully considered, together with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC, in connection with evaluating the Company, our business, and the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other risks that we do not presently know about or that we presently believe are not material could also adversely affect us.

The risk factor described below updates the risk factors disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, to include additional information.

The ongoing coronavirus outbreak, and measures taken in response thereto, could continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our business is highly susceptiblecomplex legal proceedings are difficult to changes in economic conditions. Our products and services are directly tied to the production and sale of goods and, more generally, to the North American economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted economic activity and conditions worldwide and created significant volatility and disruption to financial markets. Efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 have led governments and other authorities to impose restrictions which have resulted in business closures and disrupted supply chains worldwide. As a result, transportation and supply chain companies such as ours have experienced slowdowns and reduced demand, and could continue to further negatively impact our business.


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Furthermore, quarantines, shelter in place orders, labor shortages due to illness and otherwise, business and facility closures or other disruptions to our operations, or our customers’ operations, have also adversely impacted demand for our servicespredict, and our ability to provide services to our customers. We have seen deterioration in volumes across allview of our segments given that the freight we move is typically not considered “essential” under current regulatory orders. Further or extended stay at home orders or closures could have a material negative impact on our revenues and earnings. If demand for our services increases and we are unable to hire qualified personnel due to labor shortages and other impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, we would be unable to fulfill the increased demand for our services which could negatively impact our ability to increase revenue, cause harm to our reputation and have a material adverse impact on our operating results.

The extent to which the COVID-19 outbreak impacts our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to the duration, spread, severity and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the effects of the outbreak on our customers and suppliers and the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by local and federal governments, and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. In particular, the continued spread of COVID-19 and efforts to contain the virus could:

continue to impact customer demand of the Company’s transportation services;
cause the Company to experience an increase in costs as a result of the Company’s emergency measures, delayed payments from customers and uncollectable accounts;
cause delays and disruptions in the supply chain resulting in disruptions in the commercial operation dates of certain projects; and
cause other unpredictable events.

In addition, our results of operationsthese matters may be materially affected by conditions in the credit and financial markets. Global credit and financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruptions as a result of COVID-19 including diminished liquidity and credit availability. Failure by us or our customers to secure any necessary financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our growth strategy, financial performance and stock price and could require us to delay or abandon current or expected investments. In the event of a prolonged significant economic downturn which has a material negative impact on our earnings and free cash flow, we may not be able to comply with our financial covenant in our global revolving credit facility which, in the absence of a bank waiver, would negatively impact our ability to borrow under that facility and our liquidity position.

The situation surrounding COVID-19 remains fluid. Even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of any economic recession or depression that has occurred or may occurchange in the future as the litigation and the potential for a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity increases the longer the virus impacts activity levels in the United States and globally. For this reason, we cannot reasonably estimate with any degree of certainty the future impact COVID-19 may have on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and liquidity. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition, or liquidity will depend on future developments, including the duration of the outbreak, travel restrictions, business and workforce disruptions, and the effectiveness of actions taken to contain and treat the disease.related events unfold.

We periodically evaluate factors including but not limited to macroeconomic conditions, changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate and our market capitalization, as well as our reporting units’ expected future financial performance for purposes of evaluating asset impairments, including goodwill. We believe that the impact of COVID-19 will negatively affect certain key assumptions used in our analysis; however, we will need to assess the severity and nature of the long-term impacts to determine if we may be required to record charges for asset impairments in the future. At this time, it remains uncertain whether and to what extent we will need to record charges for impairments as a result of the recent and ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.



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Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Information regarding repurchasesThe table below sets forth information with respect to purchases of our sharescommon stock made by or on behalf of us during the second quarter of 2020 is as follows:three months ended June 30, 2021:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs1
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs1
April 1, 2021 through
April 30, 2021
— $— — 3,254,695 
May 1, 2021 through
May 31, 2021
115,625 95.15 115,625 3,139,070 
June 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2021
137,064 94.79 137,064 3,002,006 
Total252,689 $94.96 252,689 3,002,006 
1On February 5, 2019, our Board of Directors approved the 2019 Repurchase Plan authorizing up to 5.0 million shares of our common stock. The 2019 Share Repurchase Plan expires when the shares authorized for repurchase are exhausted or the 2019 Repurchase Plan is canceled.

PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
April 1-30, 2020
$

3,886,950
May 1-31, 2020


3,886,950
June 1-30, 2020


3,886,950
Total
$

3,886,950
(1) On February 5, 2019, the Board of Directors canceled the Company’s remaining 2016 share repurchase authorization and approved a share repurchase authorization for up to 5.0 million shares of the Company’s common shares that shall remain in effect until such time as the shares authorized for repurchase are exhausted or until earlier terminated.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.



Item 5.
Item 5. Other Information.

On July 28, 2020, the Company entered into an amended and restated consulting agreement with Matthew J. Jewell, one of its former executive officers, effective July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 unless earlier terminated (the “Consulting Agreement”). The Consulting Agreement amended and restated, in its entirety, a consulting agreement between Mr. Jewell and the Company dated June 14, 2020. The Consulting Agreement is automatically renewed for successive 30-day periods unless (i) either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least five days prior to the end of the expiring term or (ii) the Consulting Agreement has been earlier terminated. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Jewell will provide certain consulting services to the Company and will receive a monthly fee of $20,000. Additionally, the Company will pay Mr. Jewell an acquisition fee in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Consulting Agreement. Mr. Jewell will continue to be subject to the restrictive covenants set forth in his existing Participation and Restrictive Covenants Agreement, dated May 31, 2019, until the later of (i) June 30, 2021 or (ii) six months following the end of the consulting period. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the time period for Mr. Jewell to exercise his vested stock options shall extend to the earlier of (i) the termination of the Consulting Agreement or (ii) the original term of each vested stock option as provided in the applicable stock option agreement; provided, however, that in no event will the exercise period for any vested stock option expire prior to September 28, 2020.Not applicable.





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Item 6.Exhibits.

In accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8212, ExhibitsExhibit 32.1 and 32.2 areis to be treated as “accompanying” this report rather than “filed” as part of the report.
 
No.Exhibit
3.1
3.2
10.1
First10.2
10.3
10.231.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSThe instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema 
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase 
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase 
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase 
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase 
104Cover Page Interactive File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).



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Signatures

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 thereunto duly authorized.

Forward Air Corporation
Date: July 31, 2020August 9, 2021By: /s/ Michael J. MorrisThomas Schmitt
Thomas Schmitt
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

Michael
Forward Air Corporation
Date: August 9, 2021By: /s/ Rebecca J. Morris
Garbrick
Rebecca J. Garbrick
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

Forward Air Corporation
Date: July 31, 2020By: /s/ Christina W. Bottomley
Christina W. Bottomley
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)




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