Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities

This filing reports the initial beneficial ownership of securities by Fabio de Moraes Mendunekas, President, LATAM of FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD). The filing indicates direct ownership of 7,005 unvested restricted stock awards (RSAs). These RSAs are scheduled to vest in three equal annual installments, contingent upon Mr. Mendunekas's continued service to the issuer on each vesting date. The filing was signed by Michael L. Hance as Attorney-in-Fact on June 29, 2026, with the period of report being June 17, 2026. The owner's address is listed as 3200 Olympus Boulevard, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75019.