UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2009 (July 20, 2009)

FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Tennessee

 

000-22490

 

62-1120025

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

430 Airport Road
Greeneville, Tennessee

 

37745

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 636-7000


Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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SECTION 2.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of a press release, dated July 20, 2009, announcing the financial results of Forward Air Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

SECTION 9.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this Report.

No.  

Exhibit

99.1 Press Release of Forward Air Corporation dated July 20, 2009.

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SIGNATURE

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

FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

 
 
 
Date: July 20, 2009 By:

/s/ Rodney L. Bell

Rodney L. Bell

Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

No.  

Exhibit

99.1 Press Release of Forward Air Corporation dated July 20, 2009.

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