Document_And_Entity_Informatio
Document And Entity Information (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 10, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | |
Entity Registrant Name | 'FORWARD AIR CORP | ' | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0000912728 | ' | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' | ' |
Document Type | '10-K | ' | ' |
Document Period End Date | 31-Dec-13 | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2013 | ' | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'FY | ' | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 30,721,944 | ' |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | 'Yes | ' | ' |
Entity Voluntary Filers | 'No | ' | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' | ' |
Entity Public Float | ' | ' | $1,150,074,099 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $127,367 | $112,182 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,919 in 2013 and $1,444 in 2012 | 76,500 | 75,262 |
Inventories | 1,052 | 901 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,296 | 8,769 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,145 | 1,282 |
Total current assets | 220,360 | 198,396 |
Property and equipment: | ' | ' |
Land | 16,998 | 16,928 |
Buildings | 66,474 | 65,727 |
Equipment | 178,752 | 149,571 |
Leasehold improvements | 6,263 | 5,973 |
Construction in progress | 2,563 | 939 |
Total property and equipment | 271,050 | 239,138 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 116,287 | 105,581 |
Net property and equipment | 154,763 | 133,557 |
Goodwill and other acquired intangibles: | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 88,496 | 43,332 |
Other acquired intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $31,790 in 2013 and $26,028 in 2012 | 40,110 | 22,102 |
Total net goodwill and other acquired intangibles | 128,606 | 65,434 |
Other assets | 2,540 | 1,800 |
Total assets | 506,269 | 399,187 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Accounts payable | 16,267 | 11,168 |
Accrued payroll and related items | 6,325 | 5,623 |
Insurance and claims accruals | 5,105 | 5,475 |
Payables to owner-operators | 4,710 | 3,978 |
Collections on behalf of customers | 416 | 457 |
Other accrued expenses | 1,719 | 943 |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | 69 | 276 |
Total current liabilities | 34,611 | 27,920 |
Capital lease obligations, less current portion | 3 | 58 |
Other long-term liabilities | 8,940 | 7,098 |
Deferred income taxes | 26,850 | 12,440 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ' | ' |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock $0.01 par value; Authorized shares - 5,000,000; no shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $0.01 par value: Authorized shares - 50,000,000, issued and outstanding shares - 30,522,079 in 2013 and 29,194,761 in 2012 | 305 | 292 |
Additional paid-in capital | 107,726 | 64,644 |
Retained earnings | 327,834 | 286,735 |
Total shareholders' equity | 435,865 | 351,671 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $506,269 | $399,187 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable, allowance | $1,919 | $1,444 |
Other acquired intangibles, accumulated amortization | $31,790 | $26,028 |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares) | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
Common stock, issued shares (in shares) | 30,522,079 | 29,194,761 |
Common stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 30,522,079 | 29,194,761 |
Preferred stock par value per share | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Operating revenue: | ' | ' | ' |
Airport-to-airport | $392,323 | $390,697 | $361,630 |
Logistics | 120,822 | 83,787 | 74,394 |
Other | 26,570 | 26,137 | 27,640 |
Pool distribution | 112,766 | 83,825 | 72,738 |
Total operating revenue | 652,481 | 584,446 | 536,402 |
Operating expenses: | ' | ' | ' |
Airport-to-airport | 162,847 | 160,065 | 142,705 |
Logistics | 82,339 | 63,203 | 56,259 |
Other | 7,911 | 7,241 | 6,681 |
Pool distribution | 32,593 | 22,211 | 17,355 |
Total purchased transportation | 285,690 | 252,720 | 223,000 |
Salaries, wages and employee benefits | 151,097 | 135,006 | 130,651 |
Operating leases | 29,310 | 27,989 | 27,122 |
Depreciation and amortization | 23,579 | 21,021 | 20,993 |
Insurance and claims | 12,619 | 11,309 | 8,798 |
Fuel expense | 15,145 | 10,038 | 10,041 |
Other operating expenses | 50,686 | 42,831 | 38,687 |
Total operating expenses | 568,126 | 500,914 | 459,292 |
Income from operations | 84,355 | 83,532 | 77,110 |
Other income (expense): | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense | -532 | -391 | -619 |
Other, net | 99 | 14 | 74 |
Total other expense | -433 | -377 | -545 |
Income before income taxes | 83,922 | 83,155 | 76,565 |
Income taxes | 29,455 | 30,487 | 29,366 |
Net income and comprehensive income | $54,467 | $52,668 | $47,199 |
Net income per share: | ' | ' | ' |
Basic (in dollars per share) | $1.81 | $1.82 | $1.62 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $1.77 | $1.78 | $1.60 |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ' | ' | ' |
Basic (in shares) | 30,135 | 28,967 | 29,052 |
Diluted (in shares) | 30,762 | 29,536 | 29,435 |
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.28 |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings |
In Thousands, except Share data | ||||
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010 | $256,086 | $290 | $24,300 | $231,496 |
Balance, shares (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010 | ' | 29,031,000 | ' | ' |
Net and comprehensive income | 47,199 | ' | ' | 47,199 |
Exercise of stock options | 10,946 | 5 | 10,941 | ' |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | ' | 473,000 | ' | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan | 248 | ' | 248 | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | ' | 9,000 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 5,971 | ' | 5,971 | ' |
Dividends | -8,194 | ' | 5 | -8,199 |
Stock repurchases | -26,101 | -10 | ' | -26,091 |
Stock repurchases, shares | ' | -974,000 | ' | ' |
Vesting of previously non-vested shares (in shares) | ' | 14,000 | ' | ' |
Income tax benefit (expense) from stock options exercised | 747 | ' | 747 | ' |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011 | 286,902 | 285 | 42,212 | 244,405 |
Balance, shares (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011 | ' | 28,553,000 | ' | ' |
Net and comprehensive income | 52,668 | ' | ' | 52,668 |
Exercise of stock options | 15,740 | 6 | 15,734 | ' |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | ' | 582,000 | ' | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan | 259 | ' | 259 | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | ' | 9,000 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 6,050 | ' | 6,050 | ' |
Dividends | -9,947 | ' | 5 | -9,952 |
Cash settlement of share-based awards for minimum tax withholdings | -386 | ' | ' | -386 |
Cash settlement of share-based awards for minimum tax withholdings (in shares) | ' | -11,000 | ' | ' |
Vesting of previously non-vested shares | ' | 1 | -1 | ' |
Vesting of previously non-vested shares (in shares) | ' | 62,000 | ' | ' |
Income tax benefit (expense) from stock options exercised | 385 | ' | 385 | ' |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | 351,671 | 292 | 64,644 | 286,735 |
Balance, shares (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012 | 29,194,761 | 29,195,000 | ' | ' |
Net and comprehensive income | 54,467 | ' | ' | 54,467 |
Exercise of stock options | 33,002 | 12 | 32,990 | ' |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | ' | 1,263,000 | ' | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan | 296 | ' | 296 | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | ' | 9,000 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 6,178 | ' | 6,178 | ' |
Dividends | -12,141 | ' | 7 | -12,148 |
Dividends, shares | ' | 0 | ' | ' |
Cash settlement of share-based awards for minimum tax withholdings | -866 | ' | ' | -866 |
Cash settlement of share-based awards for minimum tax withholdings (in shares) | ' | -23,000 | ' | ' |
Stock repurchases | -354 | ' | ' | -354 |
Stock repurchases, shares | ' | -9,000 | ' | ' |
Vesting of previously non-vested shares | ' | 1 | -1 | ' |
Vesting of previously non-vested shares (in shares) | ' | 87,000 | ' | ' |
Income tax benefit (expense) from stock options exercised | 3,612 | ' | 3,612 | ' |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | $435,865 | $305 | $107,726 | $327,834 |
Balance, shares (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013 | 30,522,079 | 30,522,000 | ' | ' |
Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
Dividends per share (in dollars per share) | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.28 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Operating activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Net income | $54,467 | $52,668 | $47,199 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 23,579 | 21,021 | 20,993 |
Gain on change in fair value of earn-out liability | -615 | 0 | 0 |
Share-based compensation | 6,178 | 6,050 | 5,971 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment | -454 | 318 | -82 |
Provision for loss (recovery) on receivables | 423 | 199 | -217 |
Provision for revenue adjustments | 2,531 | 2,003 | 1,951 |
Deferred income taxes | 4,856 | 2,043 | 5,148 |
Tax benefit for stock options exercised | -3,707 | -385 | -747 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of business | ' | ' | ' |
Accounts receivable | 1,447 | -6,542 | -9,893 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | -215 | -1,331 | -1,757 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 2,588 | -3,477 | 3,825 |
Income taxes | -239 | -3,981 | 4,568 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 90,839 | 68,586 | 76,959 |
Investing activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 1,973 | 911 | 1,267 |
Purchases of property and equipment | -35,439 | -21,353 | -21,216 |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | -45,328 | 0 | 0 |
Other | -129 | -263 | 278 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -78,923 | -20,705 | -19,671 |
Financing activities: | ' | ' | ' |
Payments of debt and capital lease obligations | -20,375 | -551 | -637 |
Payments on line of credit | 0 | 0 | -50,000 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 33,002 | 15,740 | 10,946 |
Payments of cash dividends | -12,141 | -9,947 | -8,194 |
Repurchase of common stock (repurchase program) | -354 | 0 | -26,101 |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan | 296 | 259 | 248 |
Cash settlement of share-based awards for minimum tax withholdings | -866 | -386 | 0 |
Tax benefit for stock options exercised | 3,707 | 385 | 747 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 3,269 | 5,500 | -72,991 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 15,185 | 53,381 | -15,703 |
Cash at beginning of period | 112,182 | 58,801 | 74,504 |
Cash at end of period | $127,367 | $112,182 | $58,801 |
Accounting_Policies_Notes
Accounting Policies (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Accounting Policies | |||||||||
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation | |||||||||
Forward Air Corporation's (“the Company”) services can be classified into three principal reporting segments: Forward Air, Inc. (“Forward Air”), Forward Air Solutions, Inc. (“FASI”) and Total Quality, Inc. ("TQI"). | |||||||||
Through the Forward Air segment, the Company is a leading provider of time-definite transportation and related logistics services to the North American deferred air freight market and its activities can be classified into three categories of service: airport-to-airport, logistics, and other. Forward Air’s airport-to-airport service operates a comprehensive national network for the time-definite surface transportation of expedited ground freight. The airport-to-airport service offers customers local pick-up and delivery and scheduled surface transportation of cargo as a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. Forward Air’s logistics services provide expedited truckload brokerage and dedicated fleet services. Forward Air’s other services include shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. The Forward Air segment primarily provides its transportation services through a network of terminals located at or near airports in the United States and Canada. | |||||||||
FASI provides pool distribution services throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest and Southwest continental United States. Pool distribution involves managing high-frequency handling and distribution of time-sensitive product to numerous destinations in specific geographic regions. FASI’s primary customers for this service are regional and nationwide distributors and retailers, such as mall, strip mall and outlet based retail chains. | |||||||||
TQI is a provider of maximum security and temperature-controlled logistics services, primarily truckload services, to the pharmaceutical and life science industries. In addition to core pharmaceutical services, TQI provides truckload and less-than-truckload brokerage transportation services. | |||||||||
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include Forward Air Corporation and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. | |||||||||
Use of Estimates | |||||||||
The preparation 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. Significant areas requiring management estimates include the following key financial areas: | |||||||||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |||||||||
The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. 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 to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for these bad debts based on the length of time the receivables are past due. Specifically, amounts that are 90 days or more past due are reserved at 50.0% for Forward Air, 25.0% for FASI and 25.0% for TQI. 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. | |||||||||
Allowance for Revenue Adjustments | |||||||||
The Company’s allowance for revenue adjustments consists of amounts reserved for billing rate changes that are not captured upon load initiation. These adjustments generally arise: (1) when the sales department contemporaneously grants small rate changes (“spot quotes”) to customers that differ from the standard rates in the system; (2) when freight requires dimensionalization or is reweighed resulting in a different required rate; (3) when billing errors occur; and (4) when data entry errors occur. When appropriate, permanent rate changes are initiated and reflected in the system. The Company monitors the manual revenue adjustments closely through the employment of various controls that are in place to ensure that revenue recognition is not compromised and that fraud does not occur. During 2013, average revenue adjustments per month were approximately $211 on average revenue per month of approximately $54,373 (less than 0.5% of monthly revenue). In order to estimate the allowance for revenue adjustments related to ending accounts receivable, the Company prepares an analysis that considers average monthly revenue adjustments and the average lag for identifying and quantifying these revenue adjustments. Based on this analysis, the Company establishes an allowance covering approximately 40-80 days (dependent upon experience in the last twelve months) of average revenue adjustments, adjusted for rebates and billing errors. The lag is periodically adjusted based on actual historical experience. Additionally, the average amount of revenue adjustments per month can vary in relation to the level of sales or based on other factors (such as personnel issues that could result in excessive manual errors or in excessive spot quotes being granted). Both of these significant assumptions are continually evaluated for validity. | |||||||||
Self-Insurance Loss Reserves | |||||||||
Given the nature of the Company’s operating environment, the Company is subject to vehicle and general liability, workers’ compensation and employee health insurance claims. To mitigate a portion of these risks, the Company maintains insurance for individual vehicle and general liability claims exceeding $500 and workers’ compensation claims and employee health insurance claims exceeding $250, except in Ohio, where for workers’ compensation we are a qualified self-insured entity with a $350 self-insured retention. The amount of self-insurance loss reserves and loss adjustment expenses is determined based on an estimation process that uses information obtained from both company-specific and industry data, as well as general economic information. The estimation process for self-insurance loss exposure requires management to continuously monitor and evaluate the life cycle of claims. Using data obtained from this monitoring and the Company’s assumptions about the emerging trends, management develops information about the size of ultimate claims based on its historical experience and other available market information. The most significant assumptions used in the estimation process include determining the trend in loss costs, the expected consistency in the frequency and severity of claims incurred but not yet reported, changes in the timing of the reporting of losses from the loss date to the notification date, and expected costs to settle unpaid claims. The Company utilizes a semi-annual actuarial analyses to evaluate open claims and estimate the ongoing development exposure. | |||||||||
Revenue Recognition | |||||||||
Operating revenue and related costs are recognized as of the date shipments are completed. The transportation rates the Company charges its customers consist of base transportation rates and fuel surcharge rates. The revenues earned and related direct freight expenses incurred from the Company’s base transportation services are recognized on a gross basis in revenue and in purchased transportation. Transportation revenue is recognized on a gross basis as the Company is the primary obligor. The fuel surcharges billed to customers and paid to owner-operators and third party transportation providers are recorded on a net basis as the Company is not the primary obligor with regards to the fuel surcharges. | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||||||
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents. | |||||||||
Inventories | |||||||||
Inventories of tires, replacement parts, supplies, and fuel for equipment are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method of determining cost. Inventories of tires and replacement parts are not material in the aggregate. Replacement parts are expensed when placed in service, while tires are capitalized and amortized over their expected life. Replacement parts and tires are included as a component of other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. | |||||||||
Property and Equipment | |||||||||
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for normal repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated based upon the cost of the asset, reduced by its estimated salvage value, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows: | |||||||||
Buildings | 30-40 years | ||||||||
Equipment | 3-10 years | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of Useful Life or Initial Lease Term | ||||||||
Depreciation expense for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $17,817, $16,455 and $16,402, respectively. | |||||||||
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized on assets classified as held and used when the sum of undiscounted estimated cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. If such measurement indicates a possible impairment, the estimated fair value of the asset is compared to its net book value to measure the impairment charge, if any. When the criteria have been met for long-lived assets to be classified as held for sale, the assets are recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair market value (less selling costs). | |||||||||
Operating Leases | |||||||||
Certain operating leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which includes any rent holiday period, and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amount paid as rent as a rent liability. | |||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | |||||||||
Goodwill is recorded at cost based on the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but the Company conducts an annual (or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment) impairment test of goodwill for each reportable segment at June 30 of each year. Other intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives. Results of impairment testing are described in Note 2, Acquisition, Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets. | |||||||||
Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method. The definite-lived intangible assets of the Company resulting from acquisition activity and the related amortization are described in Note 2, Acquisition, Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets. | |||||||||
Software Development | |||||||||
Costs related to software developed or acquired for internal use are expensed or capitalized based on the applicable stage of software development and any capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful life. The Company typically uses a five-year straight line amortization for the capitalized amounts of software development costs. At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Company had $11,763 and $10,389, respectively, of capitalized software development costs included in property and equipment. Accumulated amortization on these assets was $7,644 and $6,436 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in depreciation expense is amortization of capitalized software development costs. Amortization of capitalized software development for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1,228, $1,100 and $1,447 respectively. As of December 31, 2013 the estimated amortization expense for the next five years of capitalized software development costs is as follows: | |||||||||
2014 | $ | 1,328 | |||||||
2015 | 1,112 | ||||||||
2016 | 821 | ||||||||
2017 | 529 | ||||||||
2018 | 260 | ||||||||
Total | $ | 4,050 | |||||||
Income Taxes | |||||||||
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and operating expenses, respectively. | |||||||||
Net Income Per Share | |||||||||
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Earnings per Share (the “FASB Codification 260”). Under the FASB Codification 260, basic net income per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted net income per share includes any dilutive effects of options, non-vested shares and performance shares, and uses the treasury stock method in calculating dilution. | |||||||||
Share-Based Payments | |||||||||
The Company’s general practice has been to make a single annual grant of share-based compensation to key employees and to generally make other grants only in connection with new employment or promotions. In addition, the Company makes annual grants to non-employee directors in conjunction with their annual election to our Board of Directors or at the time of their appointment to the Board of Directors. For employees, the Company has granted stock options, non-vested shares and performance shares. For non-employee directors, the Company issued non-vested shares during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. | |||||||||
Stock options typically expire seven years from the grant date and vest ratably over a three-year period. The share-based compensation for stock options is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. Based on the Company’s historical experience, forfeitures have been estimated. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of options granted. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of options granted. These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. | |||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 1.2 | % | 0.9 | % | 1 | % | |||
Expected stock price volatility | 43.7 | % | 46.6 | % | 44.9 | % | |||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.9 | % | 0.8 | % | 2.4 | % | |||
Expected life of options (years) | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | ||||||
The fair value of non-vested shares issued were estimated using the closing market prices for the business day of the grant. The share-based compensation for the non-vested shares is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period. Forfeitures are estimated based on our historical experience, but will be adjusted for future changes in forfeiture experience. | |||||||||
The fair value of the performance shares was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. The share-based compensation for performance shares are recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of performance shares granted. These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. | |||||||||
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2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 34.5 | % | 40.8 | % | |||||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | |||||
Under the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which has been approved by shareholders, the Company is authorized to issue shares of Common Stock to eligible employees. 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 two large lump sum contributions. We recognize share-based compensation on the date of purchase based on the difference between the purchase date fair market value and the employee purchase price. |
Goodwill_and_LongLived_Assets_
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of TQI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
On March 4, 2013, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") with all of the shareholders of TQI to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and concurrently with the execution of the Agreement, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of TQI in exchange for $45,328 in net cash, $20,113 in assumed debt and an available earn-out of up to $5,000. The assumed debt was immediately paid in full after funding of the acquisition. The acquisition and settlement of the assumed debt were funded using the Company's cash on hand. Under the purchase agreement, $4,500 of the purchase price was paid into an escrow account to protect the Company against potential unknown liabilities. The amount held in escrow will be remitted to the sellers on September 4, 2014. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company could pay the former shareholders of TQI additional cash consideration from $0 to $5,000 if certain earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") goals are exceeded. The ultimate payout is based on the level by which TQI operating results exceed specified thresholds as defined by the Agreement in both 2013 and 2014. At the time of acquisition the Company recognized an estimated earn-out liability of $615. The fair value of the earn-out liability (level 3) was estimated using an income approach based on the present value of probability-weighted amounts payable under a range of performance scenarios for 2013 and 2014 and a discount rate of 10.9%. However, based on the most probable outcomes the estimated earn-out liability was reduced to $0 and recognized as a gain in our results from operations during the fourth quarter of 2013. If TQI's 2014 EBITDA performance does exceed the goals established by the Agreement, the final value of the liability could be significantly higher than the liability the Company has currently recorded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company incurred total transaction costs related to the acquisition of approximately $943, which was expensed during the year ended December 31, 2013, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These transaction costs were primarily included in "Other operating expenses" expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The acquisition allows the Company to expand and diversify its complimentary truckload operations while maintaining its goal of offering high-value added services. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table presents the allocation of the TQI purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values and resulting residual goodwill (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4-Mar-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | $5,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment | 5,103 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 728 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total tangible assets | 13,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade name | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 22,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 45,164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets | 68,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets acquired | 82,444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities assumed: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | 4,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 1,735 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt | 20,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 10,543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 37,116 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets acquired | $45,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The acquired non-compete agreements and trade names are being amortized on straight-line basis over a 5 year life. Customer relationships acquired are being amortized on straight-line basis over a 15 year life. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The fair value of the non-compete agreements, trade name and customer relationship assets 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 calculate fair value, the Company used cash flows discounted at rates considered appropriate given the inherent risks associated with each type of asset. The Company believes that the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflect market participant assumptions. The fair value of the TQI trade name was estimated using an income approach, specifically known as the relief from royalty method. The relief from royalty method is based on a hypothetical royalty stream that would be paid if the Company did not own the TQI name and had to license the trade name. The Company derived the hypothetical royalty income from the projected revenues of TQI. Cash flows were assumed to extend through the remaining economic useful life of each class of intangible asset. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Included in the assumed liabilities of TQI is a liability for unrecognized tax benefits for $1,120. The liability is attributable to TQI not filing income tax returns in all jurisdictions in which it operated. The $1,120 consists of unrecognized tax benefits of $853 and related penalties and interest of $174 and $93, respectively. In accordance with the Agreement, the former shareholders of TQI have indemnified the Company against this tax exposure. As a result, the Company also recognized an offsetting receivable net of the estimated federal tax benefit for $728. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The assets, liabilities, and operating results of TQI have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and have been assigned to a new TQI reportable segment. The results of TQI reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Logistics revenue | $ | 41,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 3,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the TQI acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 661,025 | $ | 641,943 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income from operations | 84,664 | 87,774 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 54,660 | 55,277 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.91 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.87 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of the changes in goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2013. All goodwill, except the goodwill assigned to TQI, is deductible for tax purposes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | Impairment | Goodwill | Impairment | Goodwill | Impairment | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | 37,926 | $ | — | $ | 12,359 | $ | (6,953 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 43,332 | ||||||||||
TQI acquisition | — | — | — | — | 45,164 | — | 45,164 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance, December 31, 2013 | $ | 37,926 | $ | — | $ | 12,359 | $ | (6,953 | ) | $ | 45,164 | $ | — | $ | 88,496 | ||||||||||
The Company conducted its annual impairment assessments and tests of goodwill for each reporting unit as of June 30, 2013 and no impairment charges were required. The Company conducts an annual (or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment) impairment test of goodwill for each reporting unit at June 30 of each year. The first step of the goodwill impairment test is the Company assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the reporting unit's carrying amount, including goodwill. When performing the qualitative assessment, the Company considers the impact of factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic and industry conditions, overall financial performance of each reporting unit, litigation and new legislation. If based on the qualitative assessments, the Company believes it more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than the reporting unit's carrying amount, or periodically as deemed appropriate by management, the Company will prepare an estimation of the respective reporting unit's fair value utilizing a quantitative approach. If a quantitative fair value estimation is required, the Company calculates the fair value of the applicable reportable units, using a combination of discounted projected cash flows and market valuations for comparable companies as of the valuation date. The Company's inputs into the fair value calculations for goodwill are classified within 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”). If this estimation of fair value indicates that impairment potentially exists, the Company will then measure the amount of the impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment exists when the calculated implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. Changes in strategy or market conditions could significantly impact these fair value estimates and require adjustments to recorded asset balances. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Through acquisitions between 2005 and 2013, including TQI, the Company acquired customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade names of $68,650, $2,250 and $1,000, respectively, having weighted-average useful lives of 12.6, 5.4 and 5.0 years, respectively. Amortization expense on acquired customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade names for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $5,762, $4,566 and $4,591, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The estimated amortization expense for the next five years on definite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 is as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 5,554 | $ | 4,747 | $ | 4,216 | $ | 4,101 | $ | 2,596 | |||||||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 114 | 114 | 114 | 106 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trade name | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,868 | $ | 5,061 | $ | 4,530 | $ | 4,407 | $ | 2,645 | |||||||||||||||
Additionally, the Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized on assets classified as held and used when the sum of undiscounted estimated cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. If such measurement indicates a possible impairment, the estimated fair value of the asset is compared to its net book value to measure the impairment charge, if any. |
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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations | ||||||||
Credit Facilities | ||||||||
In February 2012, the Company entered into a new $150,000 credit facility. This facility has a term of five years and matures in February 2017. Interest rates for advances under the facility are LIBOR plus 1.1% based upon covenants related to total indebtedness to earnings (1.3% at December 31, 2013). The agreement contains certain covenants and restrictions related to new indebtedness, investment types and dispositions of property. None of the covenants are expected to significantly affect the Company's operations or ability to pay dividends. No assets are pledged as collateral against the credit facility. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. At December 31, 2013, the Company had utilized $9,374 of availability for outstanding letters of credit and had $140,626 of available borrowing capacity outstanding under the credit facility. | ||||||||
Capital Leases | ||||||||
Through acquisitions, the Company assumed several equipment leases that met the criteria for classification as a capital lease. The leased equipment is being amortized over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. | ||||||||
Property and equipment include the following amounts for assets under capital leases: | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Equipment | $ | 685 | $ | 1,402 | ||||
Accumulated amortization | (680 | ) | (1,322 | ) | ||||
$ | 5 | $ | 80 | |||||
Amortization of assets under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense. | ||||||||
Future minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under non-cancelable capital leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more consist of the following at December 31, 2013: | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 71 | ||||||
2015 | 2 | |||||||
Total | 73 | |||||||
Less amounts representing interest | 1 | |||||||
Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $69) | $ | 72 | ||||||
Interest Payments | ||||||||
Interest payments during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $482, $365 and $563, respectively. No interest was capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. |
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Shareholder's Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shareholdersb Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.01 authorized, but no shares have been issued to date. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Dividends | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
During each quarter of 2013 and the third and fourth quarter of 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Common Stock. During the first and second quarter of 2012 and each quarter of 2011, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.07 per share of Common Stock. On February 7, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.12 per share dividend that will be paid in the first quarter of 2014. 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of Common Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In July 2007, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program (“Repurchase Plan”) for up to 2,000,000 shares of our common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we repurchased 8,675 shares of common stock under the Repurchase Plan for $354, or $40.84 per share. No shares were repurchased during the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we repurchased 973,768 shares of common stock under the Repurchase Plan for $26,101, or $26.80 per share. As of December 31, 2013, 806,384 shares remain that may be repurchased under the Repurchase Plan. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Also, on February 7, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase authorization for up to 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. In connection with this action, the board cancelled the Company’s Repurchase Plan. The amount and timing of any repurchases under the Company’s new repurchase authorization will be at such prices as determined by management of the Company. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-Based Compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company had previously reserved for issuance 4,500,000 common shares under the 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “1999 Plan”). Options issued under the 1999 Plan have seven to ten-year terms and vested over a one to five year period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In May 2008, with the approval of shareholders, the Company amended and restated the 1999 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “1999 Amended Plan”) to reserve for issuance an additional 3,000,000 common shares, increasing the total number of reserved common shares under the 1999 Amended Plan to 7,500,000. As of December 31, 2013, there were approximately 1,001,148 shares remaining available for grant. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Activity - Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company’s employee stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Price | 0 | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at beginning of year | 2,874 | $ | 26 | 3,363 | $ | 26 | 3,702 | $ | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 118 | 38 | 94 | 37 | 117 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (1,260 | ) | 26 | (570 | ) | 27 | (451 | ) | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | (13 | ) | 29 | (5 | ) | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at end of year | 1,732 | $ | 27 | 2,874 | $ | 26 | 3,363 | $ | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Exercisable at end of year | 1,514 | $ | 26 | 2,487 | $ | 26 | 2,585 | $ | 27 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year | $ | 14 | $ | 13 | $ | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised | $ | 15,477 | $ | 3,924 | $ | 3,771 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding | $ | 19,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for exercisable options | $ | 19,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Number | Average | Average | Number | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise | Outstanding | Remaining | Exercise | Exercisable | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
Price | 0 | Contractual Life | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.47 | - | 24.98 | 769 | 2.7 | $ | 22.67 | 769 | $ | 22.67 | ||||||||||||||
28.61 | - | 31.65 | 751 | 1.4 | 29.4 | 713 | 29.44 | |||||||||||||||||
36.55 | - | 41.8 | 212 | 5.7 | 37.13 | 32 | 36.59 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.47 | - | 41.8 | 1,732 | 2.5 | $ | 27.36 | 1,514 | $ | 26.14 | ||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for options | $ | 1,410 | $ | 2,585 | $ | 3,981 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for option compensation | $ | 508 | $ | 713 | $ | 1,042 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for options, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 1,635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Activity – Non-vested shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested share grants to employees vest ratably over a three-year period. The following tables summarize the Company's employee non-vested share activity and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 168 | $ | 33 | 108 | $ | 29 | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 98 | 37 | 103 | 37 | 108 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | (68 | ) | 37 | (36 | ) | 29 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (12 | ) | 36 | (7 | ) | 33 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 186 | $ | 35 | 168 | $ | 33 | 108 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 6,588 | $ | 5,579 | $ | 3,076 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total fair value of shares vested during the year | $ | 2,503 | $ | 1,249 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for non-vested shares | $ | 3,058 | $ | 2,039 | $ | 895 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation | $ | 1,165 | $ | 785 | $ | 347 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 3,856 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Activity – Performance shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company granted performance shares to key employees. Under the terms of the performance share agreements, on the third anniversary of the grant date, the Company will issue to the employees a calculated number of common stock shares based on the three year performance of the Company's common stock share price as compared to the share price performance of a selected peer group. No shares may be issued if the Company share price performance outperforms 30% or less of the peer group, but the number of shares issued may be doubled if the Company share price performs better than 90% of the peer group. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company's employee performance share activity, assuming median share awards, and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 62 | $ | 36 | 38 | $ | 30 | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 26 | 40 | 24 | 45 | 38 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 88 | $ | 37 | 62 | $ | 36 | 38 | $ | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 3,278 | $ | 2,205 | $ | 1,132 | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for performance shares | $ | 1,055 | $ | 699 | $ | 335 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for performance share compensation | $ | 402 | $ | 269 | $ | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for performance shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 1,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Activity – Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Under the ESPP at December 31, 2013, the Company is authorized to issue up to a remaining 412,322 shares of Common Stock to employees of the Company. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, participants under the plan purchased 8,800, 8,846, and 9,122 shares, respectively, at an average price of $33.68, $29.26, and $27.20 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of each purchase right under the ESPP granted for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, which is equal to the discount from the market value of the Common Stock at the end of each six month purchase period, was $7.52, $4.47, and $5.79 per share, respectively. Share-based compensation expense of $66, $40, and $53 was recognized in salaries, wages and employee benefits, during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-employee Directors – Non-vested shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
On May 23, 2006, 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 May 22, 2007. The Amended Plan was then further amended and restated on December 17, 2008. Under the Amended Plan, on the first business day after each Annual Meeting of Shareholders, each non-employee director will automatically be granted an award (the “Annual Grant”), in such form and size as the Board determines from year to year. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, Annual Grants will become vested and nonforfeitable one year after the date of grant 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company's non-employee non-vested share activity and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Non-vested | Non-vested | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares and | Weighted- | Shares and | Weighted- | Shares and | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | Average | Deferred | Average | Deferred | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock Units | Grant Date | Stock Units | Grant Date | Stock Units | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 20 | $ | 32 | 24 | $ | 33 | 19 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 15 | 38 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | (20 | ) | 32 | (24 | ) | 32 | (19 | ) | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 15 | $ | 38 | 20 | $ | 32 | 24 | $ | 33 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 560 | $ | 640 | $ | 776 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total fair value of shares vested during the year | $ | 762 | $ | 752 | $ | 615 | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for non-vested shares | $ | 589 | $ | 687 | $ | 707 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation | $ | 225 | $ | 264 | $ | 274 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-employee Directors - Options | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In addition to the above activity, each May from 1995 to 2005, options were granted to the non-employee directors of the Company. The options have terms of ten years and are fully exercisable. The following table summarizes the Company’s non-employee stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Price | 0 | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at beginning of year | 29 | $ | 23 | 41 | $ | 21 | 63 | $ | 22 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (3 | ) | 20 | (12 | ) | 16 | (22 | ) | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable at end of year | 26 | $ | 23 | 29 | $ | 23 | 41 | $ | 21 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised | $ | 54 | $ | 207 | $ | 202 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable | $ | 403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2013, weighted average remaining contractual term for these options was 1.0 years. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income per Share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the computation of net income per basic and diluted share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share | $ | 54,467 | $ | 52,668 | $ | 47,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted-average shares (in thousands) | 30,135 | 28,967 | 29,052 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive stock options (in thousands) | 507 | 492 | 333 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive performance shares (in thousands) | 12 | 41 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive non-vested shares and deferred stock units (in thousands) | 108 | 36 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted-average shares (in thousands) | 30,762 | 29,536 | 29,435 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income per share | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
The number of instruments that could potentially dilute net income per basic share in the future, but that were not included in the computation of net income per diluted share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented, are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive stock options (in thousands) | 192 | 226 | 649 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive performance shares (in thousands) | — | 22 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total anti-dilutive shares (in thousands) | 192 | 248 | 649 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income_Taxes_Notes
Income Taxes (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes | ' | |||||||||||
Income Taxes | ||||||||||||
The provision for income taxes consists of the following: | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
Federal | $ | 22,466 | $ | 24,981 | $ | 20,841 | ||||||
State | 2,133 | 3,462 | 3,175 | |||||||||
24,599 | 28,443 | 24,016 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
Federal | 4,367 | 2,452 | 4,640 | |||||||||
State | 489 | (408 | ) | 710 | ||||||||
4,856 | 2,044 | 5,350 | ||||||||||
$ | 29,455 | $ | 30,487 | $ | 29,366 | |||||||
The tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options and the vesting of non-vested shares recorded to additional paid in capital during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $3,612, $385 and $747, respectively, and are reflected as an increase in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity. | ||||||||||||
The historical income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 35.0% to income before income taxes as follows: | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Tax expense at the statutory rate | $ | 29,373 | $ | 29,125 | $ | 26,798 | ||||||
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 1,876 | 1,842 | 2,542 | |||||||||
Incentive stock options | (908 | ) | (154 | ) | 472 | |||||||
Meals and entertainment | 139 | 172 | 207 | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | (85 | ) | (39 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||
Federal income tax credits | (1,023 | ) | (619 | ) | (675 | ) | ||||||
Other | 83 | 160 | 39 | |||||||||
$ | 29,455 | $ | 30,487 | $ | 29,366 | |||||||
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows: | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 4,287 | $ | 4,374 | ||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 745 | 565 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | — | 3,288 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 6,066 | 6,471 | ||||||||||
Accruals for income tax contingencies | 547 | 56 | ||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets | 854 | 1,170 | ||||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 253 | 319 | ||||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | 12,752 | 16,243 | ||||||||||
Valuation allowance | (234 | ) | (319 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 12,518 | 15,924 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Tax over book depreciation | 21,806 | 16,907 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 5,149 | — | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses deductible when paid | 2,354 | 2,202 | ||||||||||
Goodwill | 8,914 | 7,973 | ||||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | 38,223 | 27,082 | ||||||||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (25,705 | ) | $ | (11,158 | ) | ||||||
The balance sheet classification of deferred income taxes is as follows: | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Current assets | $ | 1,145 | $ | 1,282 | ||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | (26,850 | ) | (12,440 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (25,705 | ) | $ | (11,158 | ) | |||||||
Total income tax payments, net of refunds, during fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $25,168, $32,214 and $19,891, respectively. | ||||||||||||
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of $5,468 and $7,376, respectively, that will expire between 2014 and 2028. The use of these state net operating losses is limited to the future taxable income of separate legal entities. Based on expectations of future taxable income, management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of operations for these separate legal entities will not generate sufficient taxable income to realize these net operating loss benefits for state loss carryforwards. As a result, a valuation allowance has been provided for most of these state loss carryforwards. The valuation allowance on these state loss carryforwards decreased $85 and $10 during 2013 and 2012. | ||||||||||||
The Company had also previously established a valuation allowance on the state portion of FASI’s net deferred tax assets. This valuation allowance was established based on expectations of future taxable income as management believed that it was more likely than not that the results of FASI operations will not generate sufficient taxable income to realize the state benefit of the net deferred tax assets. During 2012, in conjunction with FASI having a net deferred tax liability the previous valuation allowance of $39 was removed. | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Contingencies | ||||||||||||
The Company, or one of its subsidiaries, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and Canada. 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 2009. | ||||||||||||
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefit is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Liability for | ||||||||||||
Unrecognized Tax | ||||||||||||
Benefits | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 | $ | 725 | ||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of current year | 75 | |||||||||||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (150 | ) | ||||||||||
Reductions for settlement with state taxing authorities | (169 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2011 | 481 | |||||||||||
Reductions for settlement with state taxing authorities | (204 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 277 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of current year | 209 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years - TQI | 853 | |||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 1,339 | ||||||||||
Included in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are tax positions of $1,339 and $277, respectively, which represents tax positions where the realization of the ultimate benefit is uncertain and the disallowance of which would affect the Company’s annual effective income tax rate. | ||||||||||||
Included in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, are accrued penalties of $277 and $57, respectively. The liability for unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 also included accrued interest of $299 and $160, respectively. |
Operating_Leases
Operating Leases | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
Operating Leases [Abstract] | ' | |||
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||
Operating Leases | ||||
The Company leases certain facilities under noncancellable operating leases that expire in various years through 2020. Certain leases may be renewed for periods varying from one to ten years. Through acquisitions, the Company assumed several operating leases for tractors, straight trucks and trailers with original lease terms between three and six years. These leases expire in various years through 2018 and may not be renewed beyond the original term. | ||||
Sublease rental income, was $914, $813 and $770 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. In 2014, the Company expects to receive aggregate future minimum rental payments under noncancellable subleases of approximately $205. Noncancellable subleases expire between 2015 and 2016. | ||||
Future minimum rental payments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year consisted of the following at December 31, 2013: | ||||
2014 | $ | 21,420 | ||
2015 | 18,014 | |||
2016 | 13,377 | |||
2017 | 8,474 | |||
2018 | 5,316 | |||
Thereafter | 2,598 | |||
Total | $ | 69,199 | ||
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Commitments and Contingencies | ' |
Commitments and Contingencies | |
From time to time, the Company is party to ordinary, routine litigation incidental to and arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that any of these pending actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. | |
The primary claims in the Company’s business relate to workers’ compensation, property damage, vehicle liability and employee medical benefits. Most of the Company’s insurance coverage provides for self-insurance levels with primary and excess coverage which management believes is sufficient to adequately protect the Company from catastrophic claims. Such insurance coverage above the applicable self-insurance levels continues to be an important part of the Company's risk management process. | |
In the opinion of management, adequate provision has been made for all incurred claims up to the self-insured limits, including provision for estimated claims incurred but not reported. | |
The Company estimates its self-insurance loss exposure by evaluating the merits and circumstances surrounding individual known claims and by performing hindsight and actuarial analysis to determine an estimate of probable losses on claims incurred but not reported. Such losses could be realized immediately as the events underlying the claims have already occurred as of the balance sheet dates. | |
Because of the uncertainty of the ultimate resolution of outstanding claims, as well as uncertainty regarding claims incurred but not reported, it is possible that management’s provision for these losses could change materially in the near term. However, no estimate can currently be made of the range of additional loss that is at least reasonably possible. | |
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments to purchase various trailers, vehicles and forklifts for approximately $32,865 during 2014. |
Employee_Benefit_Plan_Notes
Employee Benefit Plan (Notes) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2013 | |
Employee Benefit Plan [Abstract] | ' |
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] | ' |
Employee Benefit Plan | |
The Company has a retirement savings plan (the “401(k) Plan”). The 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan whereby employees who have completed 90 days of service, a minimum of 1,000 hours of service and are age 21 or older are eligible to participate. The 401(k) Plan allows eligible employees to make contributions of 2.0% to 80.0% of their annual compensation. For all periods presented, employer contributions were made at 25.0% of the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 6.0% of total annual compensation, except where government limitations prohibit. | |
Employer contributions vest 20.0% after two years of service and continue vesting 20.0% per year until fully vested. The Company’s matching contributions expensed in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $823, $675 and $626, respectively. |
Financial_Instruments_Notes
Financial Instruments (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments | ||||||||||||||||
Off Balance Sheet Risk | ||||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2013, the Company had letters of credit outstanding totaling $9,374. | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||
The Company’s credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.1% based upon covenants related to total indebtedness to earnings. Using interest rate quotes currently available in the market and remaining cash flows on these arrangements, the Company estimated the fair value of its outstanding capital lease obligations as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Capital lease obligations | $ | 72 | $ | 99 | $ | 334 | $ | 387 | ||||||||
The Company's fair value calculations for the above financial instruments are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as defined in the FASB Codification. |
Segment_Reporting_Notes
Segment Reporting (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Company operates in three reportable segments based on information available to and used by the chief operating decision maker. Forward Air provides time-definite transportation and logistics services to the deferred air freight market. FASI provides pool distribution services primarily to regional and national distributors and retailers. TQI is a provider of maximum security and temperature-controlled logistics services, primarily truckload services, to the pharmaceutical and life science industries. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Segment data includes intersegment revenues. Assets and costs of the corporate headquarters are allocated to the segments based on usage. The Company evaluates the performance of its segments based on net income (loss). The Company’s business is conducted in the U.S. and Canada. | |||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize segment information about net income and assets used by the chief operating decision maker of the Company in making decisions regarding allocation of assets and resources as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2013 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 497,993 | $ | 112,766 | $ | 41,722 | $ | — | $ | 652,481 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 3,075 | 645 | 120 | (3,840 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,222 | 4,945 | 2,412 | — | 23,579 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,959 | 140 | 79 | — | 6,178 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 513 | 8 | 11 | — | 532 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 36 | — | 1 | — | 37 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 26,981 | 846 | 1,628 | — | 29,455 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 51,251 | 1,255 | 1,961 | — | 54,467 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 478,790 | 42,049 | 85,490 | (100,060 | ) | 506,269 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 25,017 | 6,901 | 3,521 | — | 35,439 | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2012 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 500,621 | $ | 83,825 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 584,446 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 1,116 | 1,152 | — | (2,268 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,356 | 4,665 | — | — | 21,021 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,857 | 193 | — | — | 6,050 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 369 | 22 | — | — | 391 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 41 | — | — | — | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 30,053 | 434 | — | — | 30,487 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 51,127 | 1,541 | — | — | 52,668 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 395,936 | 37,135 | — | (33,884 | ) | 399,187 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 15,910 | 5,443 | — | — | 21,353 | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2011 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 463,664 | $ | 72,738 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 536,402 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 822 | 512 | — | (1,334 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,793 | 4,200 | — | — | 20,993 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,642 | 329 | — | — | 5,971 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 578 | 41 | — | — | 619 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 165 | — | — | — | 165 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 29,162 | 204 | — | — | 29,366 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 46,851 | 348 | — | — | 47,199 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 342,109 | 39,244 | — | (40,202 | ) | 341,151 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 18,250 | 2,966 | — | — | 21,216 | ||||||||||||||||
Quarterly_Results_of_Operation
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012: | |||||||||||||||||
2013 | |||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 141,560 | $ | 159,804 | $ | 170,033 | $ | 181,084 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 15,790 | 22,505 | 22,857 | 23,203 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 10,855 | 13,831 | 14,197 | 15,584 | |||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.51 | |||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.5 | |||||||||
2012 | |||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 137,081 | $ | 148,326 | $ | 143,514 | $ | 155,525 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 16,789 | 23,083 | 19,626 | 24,034 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 10,273 | 14,167 | 12,267 | 15,961 | |||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.55 | |||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.54 | |||||||||
Subsequent_Event_Notes
Subsequent Event (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | |||||||
Subsequent Events [Text Block] | ' | |||||||
12. Subsequent Event | ||||||||
On February 2, 2014 the Company acquired all of the stock of Central States Trucking Company and Central States Logistics, Inc. (collectively referred to as “CST”). CST provides industry leading container and intermodal drayage services primarily within the Midwest region of the United States. CST also provides linehaul service within the airport-to-airport space, as well as, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station (“CFS”) warehouse services. The purchase price will be $84,884. CST will be acquired on a cash-free, debt-free basis with an adjustment for working capital. The transaction was funded using the Company’s cash reserves. | ||||||||
The acquisition of CST provides the Company with a scalable platform for which to enter the intermodal drayage space and thereby continuing to expand and diversify the Company's service offering. | ||||||||
The following table presents a preliminary allocation of the CST purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values and resulting residual goodwill: | ||||||||
2-Feb-14 | ||||||||
Tangible assets: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 9,463 | ||||||
Property and equipment | 1,051 | |||||||
Other assets | 186 | |||||||
Total tangible assets | 10,700 | |||||||
Intangible assets: | ||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 850 | |||||||
Trade name | 1,250 | |||||||
Customer relationships | 42,500 | |||||||
Goodwill | 44,892 | |||||||
Total intangible assets | 89,492 | |||||||
Total assets acquired | 100,192 | |||||||
Liabilities assumed: | ||||||||
Current liabilities | 6,040 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 123 | |||||||
Debt | 9,145 | |||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 15,308 | |||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 84,884 | ||||||
The above estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on the information that was available as of the CST acquisition date through the date of this filing. The Company is still in the process of finalizing the valuation of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed as part of this acquisition. As of the time of this filing, the Company estimates the acquired trade names and non-compete agreements will be amortized on straight-line basis of 3.0 and 5.0 year lives, respectively. The Company further estimates the customer relationships acquired will be amortized on straight-line basis over a 12.0 year life. The goodwill assigned to the CST transaction will be deductible for tax purposes. | ||||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the CST acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | ||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 717,027 | $ | 639,936 | ||||
Income from operations | 91,789 | 89,284 | ||||||
Net income | 59,091 | 56,205 | ||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.94 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.9 | ||||
Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Notes) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Col. A | Col. B | Col. C | Col. D | Col. E | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at | Charged to | Charged to | Deductions | Balance at | |||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Costs and | Other Accounts | -Describe | End of | |||||||||||||||||
of Period | Expenses | Described | Period | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 1,149 | $ | 423 | $ | — | $ | (11 | ) | (2) | $ | 1,583 | |||||||||
Allowance for revenue adjustments | (1) | 295 | 2,531 | — | 2,490 | (3) | 336 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax valuation | 319 | (85 | ) | — | — | 234 | |||||||||||||||
1,763 | 2,869 | — | 2,479 | 2,153 | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 1,219 | $ | 199 | $ | — | $ | 269 | (2) | $ | 1,149 | ||||||||||
Allowance for revenue adjustments | (1) | 284 | 2,003 | — | 1,992 | (3) | 295 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax valuation | 348 | (29 | ) | — | — | 319 | |||||||||||||||
1,851 | 2,173 | — | 2,261 | 1,763 | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 1,619 | $ | (217 | ) | $ | — | $ | 183 | (2) | $ | 1,219 | |||||||||
Allowance for revenue adjustments | (1) | 377 | 1,951 | — | 2,044 | (3) | 284 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax valuation | 335 | 13 | — | — | 348 | ||||||||||||||||
2,331 | 1,747 | — | 2,227 | 1,851 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents an allowance for adjustments to accounts receivable due to disputed rates, accessorial charges and other aspects of previously billed shipments. | |||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Represents uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries | |||||||||||||||||||||
(3) Represents adjustments to billed accounts receivable |
Accounting_Policies_Accounting
Accounting Policies Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Use of Estimates | |||||||||
The preparation 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. Significant areas requiring management estimates include the following key financial areas: | |||||||||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |||||||||
The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. 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 to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes reserves for these bad debts based on the length of time the receivables are past due. Specifically, amounts that are 90 days or more past due are reserved at 50.0% for Forward Air, 25.0% for FASI and 25.0% for TQI. 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. | |||||||||
Allowance for Revenue Adjustments | |||||||||
The Company’s allowance for revenue adjustments consists of amounts reserved for billing rate changes that are not captured upon load initiation. These adjustments generally arise: (1) when the sales department contemporaneously grants small rate changes (“spot quotes”) to customers that differ from the standard rates in the system; (2) when freight requires dimensionalization or is reweighed resulting in a different required rate; (3) when billing errors occur; and (4) when data entry errors occur. When appropriate, permanent rate changes are initiated and reflected in the system. The Company monitors the manual revenue adjustments closely through the employment of various controls that are in place to ensure that revenue recognition is not compromised and that fraud does not occur. During 2013, average revenue adjustments per month were approximately $211 on average revenue per month of approximately $54,373 (less than 0.5% of monthly revenue). In order to estimate the allowance for revenue adjustments related to ending accounts receivable, the Company prepares an analysis that considers average monthly revenue adjustments and the average lag for identifying and quantifying these revenue adjustments. Based on this analysis, the Company establishes an allowance covering approximately 40-80 days (dependent upon experience in the last twelve months) of average revenue adjustments, adjusted for rebates and billing errors. The lag is periodically adjusted based on actual historical experience. Additionally, the average amount of revenue adjustments per month can vary in relation to the level of sales or based on other factors (such as personnel issues that could result in excessive manual errors or in excessive spot quotes being granted). Both of these significant assumptions are continually evaluated for validity. | |||||||||
Self-Insurance Loss Reserves | |||||||||
Given the nature of the Company’s operating environment, the Company is subject to vehicle and general liability, workers’ compensation and employee health insurance claims. To mitigate a portion of these risks, the Company maintains insurance for individual vehicle and general liability claims exceeding $500 and workers’ compensation claims and employee health insurance claims exceeding $250, except in Ohio, where for workers’ compensation we are a qualified self-insured entity with a $350 self-insured retention. The amount of self-insurance loss reserves and loss adjustment expenses is determined based on an estimation process that uses information obtained from both company-specific and industry data, as well as general economic information. The estimation process for self-insurance loss exposure requires management to continuously monitor and evaluate the life cycle of claims. Using data obtained from this monitoring and the Company’s assumptions about the emerging trends, management develops information about the size of ultimate claims based on its historical experience and other available market information. The most significant assumptions used in the estimation process include determining the trend in loss costs, the expected consistency in the frequency and severity of claims incurred but not yet reported, changes in the timing of the reporting of losses from the loss date to the notification date, and expected costs to settle unpaid claims. The Company utilizes a semi-annual actuarial analyses to evaluate open claims and estimate the ongoing development exposure. | |||||||||
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Revenue Recognition | |||||||||
Operating revenue and related costs are recognized as of the date shipments are completed. The transportation rates the Company charges its customers consist of base transportation rates and fuel surcharge rates. The revenues earned and related direct freight expenses incurred from the Company’s base transportation services are recognized on a gross basis in revenue and in purchased transportation. Transportation revenue is recognized on a gross basis as the Company is the primary obligor. The fuel surcharges billed to customers and paid to owner-operators and third party transportation providers are recorded on a net basis as the Company is not the primary obligor with regards to the fuel surcharges. | |||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | |||||||||
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents. | |||||||||
Inventories, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Inventories | |||||||||
Inventories of tires, replacement parts, supplies, and fuel for equipment are stated at the lower of cost or market utilizing the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method of determining cost. Inventories of tires and replacement parts are not material in the aggregate. Replacement parts are expensed when placed in service, while tires are capitalized and amortized over their expected life. Replacement parts and tires are included as a component of other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. | |||||||||
Property and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Property and Equipment | |||||||||
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for normal repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated based upon the cost of the asset, reduced by its estimated salvage value, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows: | |||||||||
Buildings | 30-40 years | ||||||||
Equipment | 3-10 years | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of Useful Life or Initial Lease Term | ||||||||
Depreciation expense for each of the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $17,817, $16,455 and $16,402, respectively. | |||||||||
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment is recognized on assets classified as held and used when the sum of undiscounted estimated cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. If such measurement indicates a possible impairment, the estimated fair value of the asset is compared to its net book value to measure the impairment charge, if any. When the criteria have been met for long-lived assets to be classified as held for sale, the assets are recorded at the lower of carrying value or fair market value (less selling costs). | |||||||||
Operating Leases, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Operating Leases | |||||||||
Certain operating leases include rent increases during the initial lease term. For these leases, the Company recognizes the related rental expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which includes any rent holiday period, and records the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amount paid as rent as a rent liability. | |||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | |||||||||
Goodwill is recorded at cost based on the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but the Company conducts an annual (or more frequently if circumstances indicate possible impairment) impairment test of goodwill for each reportable segment at June 30 of each year. Other intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives. Results of impairment testing are described in Note 2, Acquisition, Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets. | |||||||||
Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method. The definite-lived intangible assets of the Company resulting from acquisition activity and the related amortization are described in Note 2, Acquisition, Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets. | |||||||||
Software Development, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Software Development | |||||||||
Costs related to software developed or acquired for internal use are expensed or capitalized based on the applicable stage of software development and any capitalized costs are amortized over their estimated useful life. The Company typically uses a five-year straight line amortization for the capitalized amounts of software development costs. At December 31, 2013 and 2012 the Company had $11,763 and $10,389, respectively, of capitalized software development costs included in property and equipment. Accumulated amortization on these assets was $7,644 and $6,436 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in depreciation expense is amortization of capitalized software development costs. Amortization of capitalized software development for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1,228, $1,100 and $1,447 respectively. As of December 31, 2013 the estimated amortization expense for the next five years of capitalized software development costs is as follows: | |||||||||
2014 | $ | 1,328 | |||||||
2015 | 1,112 | ||||||||
2016 | 821 | ||||||||
2017 | 529 | ||||||||
2018 | 260 | ||||||||
Total | $ | 4,050 | |||||||
Income Taxes, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Income Taxes | |||||||||
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We report a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and operating expenses, respectively. | |||||||||
Net Income Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Net Income Per Share | |||||||||
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Earnings per Share (the “FASB Codification 260”). Under the FASB Codification 260, basic net income per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities. Diluted net income per share includes any dilutive effects of options, non-vested shares and performance shares, and uses the treasury stock method in calculating dilution. | |||||||||
Share-based Payments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
Share-Based Payments | |||||||||
The Company’s general practice has been to make a single annual grant of share-based compensation to key employees and to generally make other grants only in connection with new employment or promotions. In addition, the Company makes annual grants to non-employee directors in conjunction with their annual election to our Board of Directors or at the time of their appointment to the Board of Directors. For employees, the Company has granted stock options, non-vested shares and performance shares. For non-employee directors, the Company issued non-vested shares during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. | |||||||||
Stock options typically expire seven years from the grant date and vest ratably over a three-year period. The share-based compensation for stock options is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. Based on the Company’s historical experience, forfeitures have been estimated. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of options granted. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of options granted. These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. | |||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 1.2 | % | 0.9 | % | 1 | % | |||
Expected stock price volatility | 43.7 | % | 46.6 | % | 44.9 | % | |||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.9 | % | 0.8 | % | 2.4 | % | |||
Expected life of options (years) | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | ||||||
The fair value of non-vested shares issued were estimated using the closing market prices for the business day of the grant. The share-based compensation for the non-vested shares is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period. Forfeitures are estimated based on our historical experience, but will be adjusted for future changes in forfeiture experience. | |||||||||
The fair value of the performance shares was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. The share-based compensation for performance shares are recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of performance shares granted. These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. | |||||||||
Year ended | |||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 34.5 | % | 40.8 | % | |||||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | |||||
Under the 2005 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which has been approved by shareholders, the Company is authorized to issue shares of Common Stock to eligible employees. 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 two large lump sum contributions. We recognize share-based compensation on the date of purchase based on the difference between the purchase date fair market value and the employee purchase price. |
Accounting_Policies_Depreciati
Accounting Policies Depreciation Calculation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ||
Property and Equipment [Table Text Block] | ' | ||
Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated based upon the cost of the asset, reduced by its estimated salvage value, using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows: | |||
Buildings | 30-40 years | ||
Equipment | 3-10 years | ||
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of Useful Life or Initial Lease Term |
Accounting_Policies_Capitalize
Accounting Policies Capitalized Software Development Amortization Expense (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capitalized Software Development Amortization Expense [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Software Development, Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013 the estimated amortization expense for the next five years of capitalized software development costs is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 1,328 | ||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 1,112 | |||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 821 | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 529 | |||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 260 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,050 | ||||||||||||||||||
The estimated amortization expense for the next five years on definite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 5,554 | $ | 4,747 | $ | 4,216 | $ | 4,101 | $ | 2,596 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 114 | 114 | 114 | 106 | 16 | |||||||||||||||
Trade name | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 33 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,868 | $ | 5,061 | $ | 4,530 | $ | 4,407 | $ | 2,645 | ||||||||||
Accounting_Policies_Stock_Opti
Accounting Policies Stock Option Assumptions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||
Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Expected dividend yield | 1.2 | % | 0.9 | % | 1 | % | |||
Expected stock price volatility | 43.7 | % | 46.6 | % | 44.9 | % | |||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.9 | % | 0.8 | % | 2.4 | % | |||
Expected life of options (years) | 5.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | ||||||
The fair value of non-vested shares issued were estimated using the closing market prices for the business day of the grant. The share-based compensation for the non-vested shares is recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period or vesting period. Forfeitures are estimated based on our historical experience, but will be adjusted for future changes in forfeiture experience. | |||||||||
The fair value of the performance shares was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. The share-based compensation for performance shares are recognized, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the requisite service period, or vesting period. The following table contains the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of performance shares granted. These assumptions are highly subjective and changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. | |||||||||
Year ended | |||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||
Expected stock price volatility | 34.5 | % | 40.8 | % | |||||
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.4 | % | 0.4 | % | |||||
Goodwill_and_LongLived_Assets_1
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table presents the allocation of the TQI purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values and resulting residual goodwill (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
4-Mar-13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | $5,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment | 5,103 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other assets | 728 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total tangible assets | 13,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 470 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade name | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | 22,300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | 45,164 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets | 68,934 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets acquired | 82,444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities assumed: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | 4,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 1,735 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt | 20,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 10,543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 37,116 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets acquired | $45,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The results of TQI reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Logistics revenue | $ | 41,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 3,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 1,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the TQI acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 661,025 | $ | 641,943 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income from operations | 84,664 | 87,774 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 54,660 | 55,277 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.91 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.87 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the CST acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 717,027 | $ | 639,936 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income from operations | 91,789 | 89,284 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 59,091 | 56,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.94 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The following is a summary of the changes in goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2013. All goodwill, except the goodwill assigned to TQI, is deductible for tax purposes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | Impairment | Goodwill | Impairment | Goodwill | Impairment | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012 | $ | 37,926 | $ | — | $ | 12,359 | $ | (6,953 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 43,332 | ||||||||||
TQI acquisition | — | — | — | — | 45,164 | — | 45,164 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance, December 31, 2013 | $ | 37,926 | $ | — | $ | 12,359 | $ | (6,953 | ) | $ | 45,164 | $ | — | $ | 88,496 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2013 the estimated amortization expense for the next five years of capitalized software development costs is as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | $ | 1,328 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 1,112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 821 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 529 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 260 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 4,050 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The estimated amortization expense for the next five years on definite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 is as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 5,554 | $ | 4,747 | $ | 4,216 | $ | 4,101 | $ | 2,596 | |||||||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 114 | 114 | 114 | 106 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trade name | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,868 | $ | 5,061 | $ | 4,530 | $ | 4,407 | $ | 2,645 | |||||||||||||||
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Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Capital Leased Asssets [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
Property and equipment include the following amounts for assets under capital leases: | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Equipment | $ | 685 | $ | 1,402 | ||||
Accumulated amortization | (680 | ) | (1,322 | ) | ||||
$ | 5 | $ | 80 | |||||
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
uture minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under non-cancelable capital leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more consist of the following at December 31, 2013: | ||||||||
2014 | $ | 71 | ||||||
2015 | 2 | |||||||
Total | 73 | |||||||
Less amounts representing interest | 1 | |||||||
Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $69) | $ | 72 | ||||||
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti1
Shareholder's Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table sets forth the computation of net income per basic and diluted share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share | $ | 54,467 | $ | 52,668 | $ | 47,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted-average shares (in thousands) | 30,135 | 28,967 | 29,052 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive stock options (in thousands) | 507 | 492 | 333 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive performance shares (in thousands) | 12 | 41 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Effect of dilutive non-vested shares and deferred stock units (in thousands) | 108 | 36 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted-average shares (in thousands) | 30,762 | 29,536 | 29,435 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income per share | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 1.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.77 | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The number of instruments that could potentially dilute net income per basic share in the future, but that were not included in the computation of net income per diluted share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented, are as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive stock options (in thousands) | 192 | 226 | 649 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive performance shares (in thousands) | — | 22 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total anti-dilutive shares (in thousands) | 192 | 248 | 649 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company’s employee stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Price | 0 | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at beginning of year | 2,874 | $ | 26 | 3,363 | $ | 26 | 3,702 | $ | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 118 | 38 | 94 | 37 | 117 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (1,260 | ) | 26 | (570 | ) | 27 | (451 | ) | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | (13 | ) | 29 | (5 | ) | 24 | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at end of year | 1,732 | $ | 27 | 2,874 | $ | 26 | 3,363 | $ | 26 | |||||||||||||||
Exercisable at end of year | 1,514 | $ | 26 | 2,487 | $ | 26 | 2,585 | $ | 27 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year | $ | 14 | $ | 13 | $ | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised | $ | 15,477 | $ | 3,924 | $ | 3,771 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding | $ | 19,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for exercisable options | $ | 19,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Number | Average | Average | Number | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise | Outstanding | Remaining | Exercise | Exercisable | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
Price | 0 | Contractual Life | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.47 | - | 24.98 | 769 | 2.7 | $ | 22.67 | 769 | $ | 22.67 | ||||||||||||||
28.61 | - | 31.65 | 751 | 1.4 | 29.4 | 713 | 29.44 | |||||||||||||||||
36.55 | - | 41.8 | 212 | 5.7 | 37.13 | 32 | 36.59 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.47 | - | 41.8 | 1,732 | 2.5 | $ | 27.36 | 1,514 | $ | 26.14 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for options | $ | 1,410 | $ | 2,585 | $ | 3,981 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for option compensation | $ | 508 | $ | 713 | $ | 1,042 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for options, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 1,635 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee Non-vested Shares [Member] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company's employee non-vested share activity and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 168 | $ | 33 | 108 | $ | 29 | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 98 | 37 | 103 | 37 | 108 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | (68 | ) | 37 | (36 | ) | 29 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | (12 | ) | 36 | (7 | ) | 33 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 186 | $ | 35 | 168 | $ | 33 | 108 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 6,588 | $ | 5,579 | $ | 3,076 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total fair value of shares vested during the year | $ | 2,503 | $ | 1,249 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for non-vested shares | $ | 3,058 | $ | 2,039 | $ | 895 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation | $ | 1,165 | $ | 785 | $ | 347 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 3,856 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Key Employee Performance Share Based Plan [Member] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company's employee performance share activity, assuming median share awards, and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | Non-vested | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | Shares | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 62 | $ | 36 | 38 | $ | 30 | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 26 | 40 | 24 | 45 | 38 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 88 | $ | 37 | 62 | $ | 36 | 38 | $ | 30 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 3,278 | $ | 2,205 | $ | 1,132 | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for performance shares | $ | 1,055 | $ | 699 | $ | 335 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for performance share compensation | $ | 402 | $ | 269 | $ | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for performance shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 1,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nonemployee Director Nonvested Shares Granted Member | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize the Company's non-employee non-vested share activity and related information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested | Non-vested | Non-vested | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares and | Weighted- | Shares and | Weighted- | Shares and | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||||||
Deferred | Average | Deferred | Average | Deferred | Average | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock Units | Grant Date | Stock Units | Grant Date | Stock Units | Grant Date | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | 0 | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at beginning of year | 20 | $ | 32 | 24 | $ | 33 | 19 | $ | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | 15 | 38 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested | (20 | ) | 32 | (24 | ) | 32 | (19 | ) | 29 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and non-vested at end of year | 15 | $ | 38 | 20 | $ | 32 | 24 | $ | 33 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate grant date fair value | $ | 560 | $ | 640 | $ | 776 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total fair value of shares vested during the year | $ | 762 | $ | 752 | $ | 615 | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared-based compensation for non-vested shares | $ | 589 | $ | 687 | $ | 707 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tax benefit for non-vested share compensation | $ | 225 | $ | 264 | $ | 274 | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrecognized compensation cost for non-vested shares, net of estimated forfeitures | $ | 194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-employee Director Stock Options [Member] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the Company’s non-employee stock option activity and related information for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | Options | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | Price | 0 | Price | 0 | Price | |||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding at beginning of year | 29 | $ | 23 | 41 | $ | 21 | 63 | $ | 22 | |||||||||||||||
Granted | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Exercised | (3 | ) | 20 | (12 | ) | 16 | (22 | ) | 23 | |||||||||||||||
Forfeited | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable at end of year | 26 | $ | 23 | 29 | $ | 23 | 41 | $ | 21 | |||||||||||||||
Aggregate intrinsic value for options exercised | $ | 54 | $ | 207 | $ | 202 | ||||||||||||||||||
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable | $ | 403 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Provis
Income Taxes Income Tax Provision (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The provision for income taxes consists of the following: | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Current: | ||||||||||||
Federal | $ | 22,466 | $ | 24,981 | $ | 20,841 | ||||||
State | 2,133 | 3,462 | 3,175 | |||||||||
24,599 | 28,443 | 24,016 | ||||||||||
Deferred: | ||||||||||||
Federal | 4,367 | 2,452 | 4,640 | |||||||||
State | 489 | (408 | ) | 710 | ||||||||
4,856 | 2,044 | 5,350 | ||||||||||
$ | 29,455 | $ | 30,487 | $ | 29,366 | |||||||
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
The historical income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying the federal statutory rate of 35.0% to income before income taxes as follows: | ||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Tax expense at the statutory rate | $ | 29,373 | $ | 29,125 | $ | 26,798 | ||||||
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 1,876 | 1,842 | 2,542 | |||||||||
Incentive stock options | (908 | ) | (154 | ) | 472 | |||||||
Meals and entertainment | 139 | 172 | 207 | |||||||||
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | (85 | ) | (39 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||
Federal income tax credits | (1,023 | ) | (619 | ) | (675 | ) | ||||||
Other | 83 | 160 | 39 | |||||||||
$ | 29,455 | $ | 30,487 | $ | 29,366 | |||||||
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows: | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | $ | 4,287 | $ | 4,374 | ||||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 745 | 565 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | — | 3,288 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 6,066 | 6,471 | ||||||||||
Accruals for income tax contingencies | 547 | 56 | ||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets | 854 | 1,170 | ||||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 253 | 319 | ||||||||||
Total deferred tax assets | 12,752 | 16,243 | ||||||||||
Valuation allowance | (234 | ) | (319 | ) | ||||||||
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 12,518 | 15,924 | ||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Tax over book depreciation | 21,806 | 16,907 | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 5,149 | — | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses deductible when paid | 2,354 | 2,202 | ||||||||||
Goodwill | 8,914 | 7,973 | ||||||||||
Total deferred tax liabilities | 38,223 | 27,082 | ||||||||||
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (25,705 | ) | $ | (11,158 | ) | ||||||
The balance sheet classification of deferred income taxes is as follows: | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Current assets | $ | 1,145 | $ | 1,282 | ||||||||
Noncurrent liabilities | (26,850 | ) | (12,440 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (25,705 | ) | $ | (11,158 | ) | |||||||
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||||||
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefit is as follows: | ||||||||||||
Liability for | ||||||||||||
Unrecognized Tax | ||||||||||||
Benefits | ||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 | $ | 725 | ||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of current year | 75 | |||||||||||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (150 | ) | ||||||||||
Reductions for settlement with state taxing authorities | (169 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2011 | 481 | |||||||||||
Reductions for settlement with state taxing authorities | (204 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012 | 277 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of current year | 209 | |||||||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years - TQI | 853 | |||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 1,339 | ||||||||||
Operating_Leases_Tables
Operating Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||
Operating Leases [Abstract] | ' | |||
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] | ' | |||
Future minimum rental payments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year consisted of the following at December 31, 2013: | ||||
2014 | $ | 21,420 | ||
2015 | 18,014 | |||
2016 | 13,377 | |||
2017 | 8,474 | |||
2018 | 5,316 | |||
Thereafter | 2,598 | |||
Total | $ | 69,199 | ||
Financial_Instruments_Tables
Financial Instruments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||||||
Financial Instruments | ' | |||||||||||||||
Using interest rate quotes currently available in the market and remaining cash flows on these arrangements, the Company estimated the fair value of its outstanding capital lease obligations as follows: | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Capital lease obligations | $ | 72 | $ | 99 | $ | 334 | $ | 387 | ||||||||
Segment_Reporting_Tables
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Summary of segment information | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
The following tables summarize segment information about net income and assets used by the chief operating decision maker of the Company in making decisions regarding allocation of assets and resources as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2013 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 497,993 | $ | 112,766 | $ | 41,722 | $ | — | $ | 652,481 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 3,075 | 645 | 120 | (3,840 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,222 | 4,945 | 2,412 | — | 23,579 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,959 | 140 | 79 | — | 6,178 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 513 | 8 | 11 | — | 532 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 36 | — | 1 | — | 37 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 26,981 | 846 | 1,628 | — | 29,455 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 51,251 | 1,255 | 1,961 | — | 54,467 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 478,790 | 42,049 | 85,490 | (100,060 | ) | 506,269 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 25,017 | 6,901 | 3,521 | — | 35,439 | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2012 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 500,621 | $ | 83,825 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 584,446 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 1,116 | 1,152 | — | (2,268 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,356 | 4,665 | — | — | 21,021 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,857 | 193 | — | — | 6,050 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 369 | 22 | — | — | 391 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 41 | — | — | — | 41 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 30,053 | 434 | — | — | 30,487 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 51,127 | 1,541 | — | — | 52,668 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 395,936 | 37,135 | — | (33,884 | ) | 399,187 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 15,910 | 5,443 | — | — | 21,353 | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended December 31, 2011 | Forward Air | FASI | TQI | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
External revenues | $ | 463,664 | $ | 72,738 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 536,402 | |||||||||||
Intersegment revenues | 822 | 512 | — | (1,334 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,793 | 4,200 | — | — | 20,993 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,642 | 329 | — | — | 5,971 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 578 | 41 | — | — | 619 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 165 | — | — | — | 165 | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 29,162 | 204 | — | — | 29,366 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | 46,851 | 348 | — | — | 47,199 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 342,109 | 39,244 | — | (40,202 | ) | 341,151 | |||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures | 18,250 | 2,966 | — | — | 21,216 | ||||||||||||||||
Quarterly_Results_of_Operation1
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | |||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 141,560 | $ | 159,804 | $ | 170,033 | $ | 181,084 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 15,790 | 22,505 | 22,857 | 23,203 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 10,855 | 13,831 | 14,197 | 15,584 | |||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.51 | |||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.5 | |||||||||
2012 | |||||||||||||||||
31-Mar | 30-Jun | 30-Sep | 31-Dec | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 137,081 | $ | 148,326 | $ | 143,514 | $ | 155,525 | |||||||||
Income from operations | 16,789 | 23,083 | 19,626 | 24,034 | |||||||||||||
Net income | 10,273 | 14,167 | 12,267 | 15,961 | |||||||||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.55 | |||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.54 | |||||||||
Subsequent_Event_Tables
Subsequent Event (Tables) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | ' | |||||||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
The following table presents a preliminary allocation of the CST purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values and resulting residual goodwill: | ||||||||
2-Feb-14 | ||||||||
Tangible assets: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | $ | 9,463 | ||||||
Property and equipment | 1,051 | |||||||
Other assets | 186 | |||||||
Total tangible assets | 10,700 | |||||||
Intangible assets: | ||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 850 | |||||||
Trade name | 1,250 | |||||||
Customer relationships | 42,500 | |||||||
Goodwill | 44,892 | |||||||
Total intangible assets | 89,492 | |||||||
Total assets acquired | 100,192 | |||||||
Liabilities assumed: | ||||||||
Current liabilities | 6,040 | |||||||
Other liabilities | 123 | |||||||
Debt | 9,145 | |||||||
Total liabilities assumed | 15,308 | |||||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 84,884 | ||||||
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | ' | |||||||
The results of TQI reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of comprehensive income are as follows (in thousands, except per share data): | ||||||||
March 4, 2013 to December 31, 2013 | ||||||||
Logistics revenue | $ | 41,842 | ||||||
Operating income | 3,600 | |||||||
Net income | 1,961 | |||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.07 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.06 | ||||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the TQI acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | ||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 661,025 | $ | 641,943 | ||||
Income from operations | 84,664 | 87,774 | ||||||
Net income | 54,660 | 55,277 | ||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.81 | $ | 1.91 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 1.78 | $ | 1.87 | ||||
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of the Company's consolidated results of operations as if the CST acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (in thousands, except per share data). | ||||||||
Year ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 717,027 | $ | 639,936 | ||||
Income from operations | 91,789 | 89,284 | ||||||
Net income | 59,091 | 56,205 | ||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.94 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.9 | ||||
Accounting_Policies_Details
Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Days | |||
Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Number of principal reporting segments | 3 | ' | ' |
Forward Air number of categories of service | 3 | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Use of Estimates [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum number of days past due for receivable reserve | 90 | ' | ' |
Average monthly revenue adjustments | $211 | ' | ' |
Average monthly revenue | 54,373 | ' | ' |
Average monthly revenue adjustments as a percentage of monthly revenue | 0.50% | ' | ' |
Number of days in revenue adjustment reserve, minimum | 40 | ' | ' |
Number of days in revenue adjustment reserve, maximum | 80 | ' | ' |
Self insurance limit on individual vehicle and general claims | 500 | ' | ' |
Self insurance limit on workers' compensation claims and health insurance claims | 250 | ' | ' |
Self Insurance limit on Ohio workers' compensation and health insurance claims | 350 | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Maximum term for liquid investments to be considered cash equivalents, in months | 3 | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Depreciation | 17,817 | 16,455 | 16,402 |
Accounting Policies, Software Development [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Capitalized software development costs | 11,763 | 10,389 | ' |
Capitalized computer software, accumulated amortization | 7,644 | 6,436 | ' |
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization | 1,228 | 1,100 | 1,447 |
Accounting Policies, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Period from grant date of stock options to expiration (in years) | '7 years | ' | ' |
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, useful life | '5 years | ' | ' |
Capitalized software future estimated amortization expense | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | 1,328 | ' | ' |
2015 | 1,112 | ' | ' |
2016 | 821 | ' | ' |
2017 | 529 | ' | ' |
2018 | 260 | ' | ' |
Total | $4,050 | ' | ' |
Key Employee Performance Share Based Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based awards, vesting period | '3 years | ' | ' |
Expected stock price volatility | 34.50% | 40.80% | ' |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.40% | 0.40% | ' |
Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths) | 1.20% | 0.90% | 1.00% |
Expected stock price volatility | 43.70% | 46.60% | 44.90% |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 0.90% | 0.80% | 2.40% |
Expected life of options (in years) | '5 years 2 months 12 days | '4 years 2 months 12 days | '4 years 7 months 6 days |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of share price for shares issued under the ESPP (in hundredths) | 90.00% | ' | ' |
Purchase Period for Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ' | '6 months | ' |
Number of large lump sum contributions related to ESPP stock purchases | 2 | ' | ' |
FASI [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Use of Estimates [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Reserve percentage for past due accounts receivable | 25.00% | ' | ' |
Forward Air [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Use of Estimates [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Reserve percentage for past due accounts receivable | 50.00% | ' | ' |
TQI [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Use of Estimates [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Reserve percentage for past due accounts receivable | 25.00% | ' | ' |
Minimum [Member] | Building [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, useful life | '30 years | ' | ' |
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, useful life | '3 years | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | Building [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, useful life | '40 years | ' | ' |
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Accounting Policies, Property and Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, useful life | '10 years | ' | ' |
Goodwill_and_LongLived_Assets_2
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 10 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 02, 2014 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Mar. 04, 2013 |
Forward Air [Member] | Forward Air [Member] | Forward Air [Member] | FASI [Member] | FASI [Member] | FASI [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | TQI [Member] | ||||||||||||||
Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Goodwill [Member] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Logistics revenue | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $120,822 | $83,787 | $74,394 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $41,842 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '5 years 0 months 11 days | '5 years | '3 years 0 months 11 days | '12 years 0 months 11 days | '15 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Net | 88,496 | ' | ' | ' | 43,332 | ' | ' | ' | 88,496 | 43,332 | ' | ' | ' | 37,926 | 37,926 | ' | 12,359 | 12,359 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,164 | 45,164 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,328 | 0 | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Cash Paid | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 84,884 | 45,328 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20,113 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' | 615 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Escrow Deposit | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,500 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10.90% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 943 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 9,463 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,639 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,093 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,051 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,103 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 186 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 728 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 947 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10,700 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 13,510 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 470 | 1,000 | 22,300 | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 44,892 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,164 |
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Intangible Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 89,492 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 68,934 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,040 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,725 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 123 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,735 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 9,145 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 20,113 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 10,543 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 15,308 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 37,116 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,192 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 82,444 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 84,884 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,328 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,120 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 853 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued | 277 | ' | ' | ' | 57 | ' | ' | ' | 277 | 57 | 57 | ' | 174 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued | 299 | ' | ' | ' | 160 | ' | ' | ' | 299 | 160 | ' | ' | 93 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 728 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating Income (Loss) | 23,203 | 22,857 | 22,505 | 15,790 | 24,034 | 19,626 | 23,083 | 16,789 | 84,355 | 83,532 | 77,110 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,600 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | 15,584 | 14,197 | 13,831 | 10,855 | 15,961 | 12,267 | 14,167 | 10,273 | 54,467 | 52,668 | 47,199 | ' | ' | 51,251 | 51,127 | 46,851 | 1,255 | 1,541 | 348 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,961 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic (in dollars per share) | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.37 | $0.55 | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.36 | $1.81 | $1.82 | $1.62 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.07 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $0.50 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.36 | $0.54 | $0.41 | $0.48 | $0.35 | $1.77 | $1.78 | $1.60 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.06 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 661,025 | 641,943 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 84,664 | 87,774 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $54,660 | $55,277 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.81 | $1.91 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.78 | $1.87 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill_and_LongLived_Assets_3
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Forward Air [Member] | Forward Air [Member] | FASI [Member] | FASI [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | TQI [Member] | |||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accumulated impairment loss | ' | ' | ' | ' | ($6,953) | ($6,953) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill, Acquired During Period | 45,164 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,164 |
Goodwill, Net | 88,496 | 43,332 | 37,926 | 37,926 | 12,359 | 12,359 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 45,164 |
Customer relationships acquired | 68,650 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Non-compete agreements acquired | 2,250 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Trade names acquired | $1,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average useful lives of acquired intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '12 years 0 months 11 days | '15 years | '5 years 0 months 11 days | '5 years | ' |
Goodwill_and_LongLived_Assets_4
Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Estimated Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Customer Relationships [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | ||
Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross | $68,650 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross | 2,250 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross | 1,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Year 2014 | 5,868 | ' | 5,554 | 114 | ' | 200 | ' |
Year 2015 | 5,061 | ' | 4,747 | 114 | ' | 200 | ' |
Year 2016 | 4,530 | ' | 4,216 | 114 | ' | 200 | ' |
Year 2017 | 4,407 | ' | 4,101 | 106 | ' | 200 | ' |
Year 2018 | 2,645 | ' | 2,596 | 16 | ' | 33 | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life | ' | ' | '12 years 7 months 11 days | '5 years 4 months 11 days | ' | '5 years 0 months 11 days | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization | $31,790 | $26,028 | $5,762 | ' | $4,566 | ' | $4,591 |
Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat2
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 14, 2012 |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Base reference rate of credit facilities | 'LIBOR | ' |
Basis spread on variable rate minimum (in hundredths) | ' | 1.10% |
Interest rate spread above LIBOR as of reporting period (in hundredths) | 1.30% | ' |
Utilized for outstanding letters of credit | $9,374 | ' |
Available borrowing capacity | 140,626 | ' |
Credit Facility [Member] | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Senior credit facility amount | ' | 150,000 |
Base reference rate of credit facilities | 'LIBOR | ' |
Basis spread on variable rate minimum (in hundredths) | ' | 1.10% |
Credit facility term (in years) | ' | 5 |
Debt_and_Capital_Lease_Obligat3
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Capital Lease (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
2013 | $71 | ' | ' |
2014 | 2 | ' | ' |
Total | 73 | ' | ' |
Less amounts representing interest | 1 | ' | ' |
Present value of net minimum lease payments (including current portion of $69) | 72 | ' | ' |
Interest Paid | 482 | 365 | 563 |
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Equipment [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Equipment | 685 | 1,402 | ' |
Accumulated amortization | -680 | -1,322 | ' |
Capital leases, net | $5 | $80 | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti2
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Common and Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2008 | 31-May-08 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Preferred Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | |||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ' | 5,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred stock par value per share | $0.01 | $0.01 | ' | $0.01 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash Dividends [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Quarterly cash dividend per share, common stock | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.10 | $0.07 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Repurchase of Common Stock [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share repurchase program, authorized shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8,675 | 973,768 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Repurchase of common stock (repurchase program) | $354 | $0 | $26,101 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $354 | $26,101 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Treasury stock acquired, average cost per share | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $40.84 | $26.80 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Remaining shares authorized under share repurchase program | 806,384 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of shares authorized under the plan | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7,500,000 | ' | 4,500,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Expected life of options (in years) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '7 years | '10 years |
Option award vesting period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '1 year | '5 years |
Additional authorized shares for employee stock awards | 1,001,148 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | ' | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti3
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | $6,178 | $6,050 | $5,971 |
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 2,874 | 3,363 | 3,702 |
Granted (shares) | 118 | 94 | 117 |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | -1,260 | -570 | -451 |
Forfeited (shares) | 0 | -13 | -5 |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 1,732 | 2,874 | 3,363 |
Weighted Average Outstanding at beginning of year (per share) | $26 | $26 | $26 |
Weighted average exercise price for options granted in the period | $38 | $37 | $29 |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercised in the period | $26 | $27 | $23 |
Weighted average exercise price for options forfeited in the period | $0 | $29 | $24 |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $27 | $26 | $26 |
Exercisable at end of year | 1,514 | 2,487 | 2,585 |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable at year end | $26 | $26 | $27 |
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the year (dollars per share) | $14 | $13 | $11 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised | 15,477 | 3,924 | 3,771 |
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding | 19,823 | ' | ' |
Average aggregate instrinsic value for exercisable options | 19,156 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 1,410 | 2,585 | 3,981 |
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | 508 | 713 | 1,042 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | 1,635 | ' | ' |
Non-employee Director Stock Options [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 29 | 41 | 63 |
Exercise of stock options (in shares) | -3 | -12 | -22 |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 26 | 29 | 41 |
Weighted Average Outstanding at beginning of year (per share) | $23 | $21 | $22 |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercised in the period | $20 | $16 | $23 |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $23 | $23 | $21 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised | 54 | 207 | 202 |
Average aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding and exercisable | $403 | ' | ' |
Non-employee Director Activity - Options [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding | '1 year | ' | ' |
Term of options issued under the plan | '10 years | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range 22.47 thru 24.98 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 769 | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $22.67 | ' | ' |
Exercisable at end of year | 769 | ' | ' |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable at year end | $22.67 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, lower range limit | $22.47 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, upper range limit | $24.98 | ' | ' |
Weighted average remaining contractual life | '2 years 8 months 12 days | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range 28.61 thru 31.65 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 751 | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $29.40 | ' | ' |
Exercisable at end of year | 713 | ' | ' |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable at year end | $29.44 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, lower range limit | $28.61 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, upper range limit | $31.65 | ' | ' |
Weighted average remaining contractual life | '1 year 4 months 24 days | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range 36.55 thru 41.80 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 212 | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $37.13 | ' | ' |
Exercisable at end of year | 32 | ' | ' |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable at year end | $36.59 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, lower range limit | $36.55 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, upper range limit | $41.80 | ' | ' |
Weighted average remaining contractual life | '5 years 8 months 12 days | ' | ' |
Exercise Price Range 22.47 thru 41.80 [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 1,732 | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Outstanding at end of year (per share) | $27.36 | ' | ' |
Exercisable at end of year | 1,514 | ' | ' |
Weighted average exercise price for options exercisable at year end | $26.14 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, lower range limit | $22.47 | ' | ' |
Range of exercise price, upper range limit | $41.80 | ' | ' |
Weighted average remaining contractual life | '2 years 6 months | ' | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti4
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Employee Activity Non-vested Shares (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | $6,178 | $6,050 | $5,971 |
Employee Non-vested Shares [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 168 | 108 | ' |
Granted (shares) | 98 | 103 | 108 |
Vested (shares) | -68 | -36 | ' |
Forfeited (shares) | -12 | -7 | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 186 | 168 | 108 |
Weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested shares at beginning of year | $33 | $29 | ' |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $37 | $37 | $29 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $37 | $29 | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $36 | $33 | ' |
Weighted average grant date fair value non-vested shares at end of year | $35 | $33 | $29 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted in Period, Total Fair Value | 6,588 | 5,579 | 3,076 |
Grant date fair value of shares that vested during the year | 2,503 | 1,249 | ' |
Share-based awards, vesting period | '3 years | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 3,058 | 2,039 | 895 |
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | 1,165 | 785 | 347 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $3,856 | ' | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti5
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Employee Activity - Performance Shares (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Employee Activity - Performance Shares [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | $6,178 | $6,050 | $5,971 |
Key Employee Performance Share Based Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Employee Activity - Performance Shares [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based awards, vesting period | '3 years | ' | ' |
Period of share price performance comparison to peer group | ' | '3 years | ' |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 62 | 38 | ' |
Granted (shares) | 26 | 24 | 38 |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 88 | 62 | 38 |
Weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested shares at beginning of year | $36 | $30 | ' |
Weighted average fair value of performance shares | $40 | $45 | $30 |
Weighted average grant date fair value non-vested shares at end of year | $37 | $36 | $30 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted in Period, Total Fair Value | 3,278 | 2,205 | 1,132 |
Share-based compensation | 1,055 | 699 | 335 |
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | 402 | 269 | 130 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $1,190 | ' | ' |
Minimum percentage of peer group by which Company share price must outperform before incremental performance shares are issued | 30.00% | ' | ' |
Percentage of Peer Group By Which Company Share Price Must Outperform Before Maximum Incremental Shares Are Issued | 90.00% | ' | ' |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti6
Shareholders' Equity Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | $6,178 | $6,050 | $5,971 |
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Number of shares authorized under the plan | 412,322 | ' | ' |
Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | 8,800 | 8,846 | 9,122 |
Weighted average price of shares purchased (dollars per share) | $33.68 | $29.26 | $27.20 |
Purchase Period for Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ' | '6 months | ' |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $7.52 | $4.47 | $5.79 |
Share-based compensation | $66 | $40 | $53 |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti7
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Non-employee Director Non-vested Shares (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Non-Vested Shares [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | $6,178 | $6,050 | $5,971 |
Employee Non-vested Shares [Member] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-Vested Shares [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-vested share vesting period | '3 years | ' | ' |
Weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested shares at beginning of year | $33 | $29 | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $37 | $29 | ' |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $37 | $37 | $29 |
Grant date fair value of shares that vested during the year | 2,503 | 1,249 | ' |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 168 | 108 | ' |
Granted (shares) | 98 | 103 | 108 |
Vested (shares) | -68 | -36 | ' |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 186 | 168 | 108 |
Share-based compensation | 3,058 | 2,039 | 895 |
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | 1,165 | 785 | 347 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | 3,856 | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted in Period, Total Fair Value | 6,588 | 5,579 | 3,076 |
Nonemployee Director Nonvested Shares Granted Member | ' | ' | ' |
Non-Vested Shares [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Non-vested share vesting period | '1 year | ' | ' |
Weighted average grant date fair value of non-vested shares at beginning of year | $32 | $33 | $29 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $32 | $32 | $29 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $38 | $32 | $33 |
Grant date fair value of shares that vested during the year | 762 | 752 | 615 |
Outstanding at beginning of year (shares) | 20 | 24 | 19 |
Granted (shares) | 15 | 20 | 24 |
Vested (shares) | -20 | -24 | -19 |
Outstanding at end of year (shares) | 15 | 20 | 24 |
Share-based compensation | 589 | 687 | 707 |
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | 225 | 264 | 274 |
Unrecognized compensation cost | 194 | ' | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted in Period, Total Fair Value | $560 | $640 | $776 |
Shareholders_Equity_Stock_Opti8
Shareholders' Equity, Stock Options and Net Income per Share - Net Income per Share (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Numerator for basic and diluted income per share - net income | $15,584 | $14,197 | $13,831 | $10,855 | $15,961 | $12,267 | $14,167 | $10,273 | $54,467 | $52,668 | $47,199 |
Denominator for basic income per share - weighted-average shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 30,135 | 28,967 | 29,052 |
Denominator for diluted income per share - adjusted weighted-average shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 30,762 | 29,536 | 29,435 |
Basic net income per share | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.37 | $0.55 | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.36 | $1.81 | $1.82 | $1.62 |
Diluted net income per share | $0.50 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.36 | $0.54 | $0.41 | $0.48 | $0.35 | $1.77 | $1.78 | $1.60 |
Total number anti-dilutive options and non-vested shares excluded from income per diluted share computation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 192 | 248 | 649 |
Equity Option [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 507 | 492 | 333 |
Total number anti-dilutive options and non-vested shares excluded from income per diluted share computation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 192 | 226 | 649 |
Key Employee Performance Share Based Plan [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 12 | 41 | 25 |
Total number anti-dilutive options and non-vested shares excluded from income per diluted share computation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 22 | ' |
Nonvested Shares and Deferred Stock Units [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 108 | 36 | 25 |
Income_Taxes_Details
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 04, 2013 |
Current: [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Federal | $22,466 | $24,981 | $20,841 | ' |
State | 2,133 | 3,462 | 3,175 | ' |
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 24,599 | 28,443 | 24,016 | ' |
Deferred: [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Federal | 4,367 | 2,452 | 4,640 | ' |
State | 489 | -408 | 710 | ' |
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 4,856 | 2,044 | 5,350 | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 29,455 | 30,487 | 29,366 | ' |
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation | 3,612 | 385 | 747 | ' |
Income tax provision [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate | 35.00% | ' | ' | ' |
Tax expense at the statutory rate | 29,373 | 29,125 | 26,798 | ' |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit | 1,876 | 1,842 | 2,542 | ' |
Qualified stock options | -908 | -154 | 472 | ' |
Meals and entertainment | 139 | 172 | 207 | ' |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | -85 | -39 | -17 | ' |
Federal income tax credits | -1,023 | -619 | -675 | ' |
Other | 83 | 160 | 39 | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 29,455 | 30,487 | 29,366 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accrued expenses | 4,287 | 4,374 | ' | ' |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 745 | 565 | ' | ' |
Non-compete agreements | ' | 3,288 | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation | 6,066 | 6,471 | ' | ' |
Accruals for income tax contingencies | 547 | 56 | ' | ' |
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets | 854 | 1,170 | ' | ' |
Net operating loss carryforwards | 253 | 319 | ' | ' |
Total deferred tax assets | 12,752 | 16,243 | ' | ' |
Valuation allowance | -234 | -319 | ' | ' |
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 12,518 | 15,924 | ' | ' |
Tax over book depreciation | 21,806 | 16,907 | ' | ' |
Non-compete agreements | 5,149 | 0 | ' | ' |
Prepaid expenses deductible when paid | 2,354 | 2,202 | ' | ' |
Goodwill | 8,914 | 7,973 | ' | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross | 38,223 | 27,082 | ' | ' |
Net deferred tax liabilities | -25,705 | -11,158 | ' | ' |
Balance sheet classification of deferred income taxes [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred tax assets, net, current | 1,145 | 1,282 | ' | ' |
Deferred tax liabilites, noncurrent | -26,850 | -12,440 | ' | ' |
Total deferred tax liabilities | -25,705 | -11,158 | ' | ' |
Income taxes paid | 25,168 | 32,214 | 19,891 | ' |
State net operating loss carryforwards | 5,468 | 7,376 | ' | ' |
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance for state loss carryforwards | 85 | 10 | ' | ' |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Balance at beginning of year | 277 | 481 | 725 | ' |
Additions for tax positions of current year | 209 | ' | 75 | ' |
(Reductions) Additions for tax positions of prior years | 853 | ' | ' | ' |
Reductions for settlement with state taxing authorities | ' | -204 | -169 | ' |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | ' | ' | -150 | ' |
Balance at end of year | 1,339 | 277 | 481 | ' |
Income tax penalties accrued | 277 | 57 | 57 | 174 |
Interest on income taxes accrued | 299 | 160 | ' | 93 |
FASI [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred: [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 846 | 434 | 204 | ' |
Income tax provision [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 846 | 434 | 204 | ' |
Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Valuation allowance | ' | ' | $39 | ' |
Operating_Leases_Details
Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Years | |||
Operating Leases [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
Operating lease renewal option, minimum (in years) | 1 | ' | ' |
Operating lease renewal option, maximum (in years) | 10 | ' | ' |
Operating lease original term, for tractors, trucks and trailers, minimum (in years) | '3 years | ' | ' |
Operating lease original term, for tractors, trucks and trailers, maximum (in years) | '6 years | ' | ' |
Sublease rental income | $914 | $813 | $770 |
Expected future sublease rental income | 205 | ' | ' |
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' |
2014 | 21,420 | ' | ' |
2015 | 18,014 | ' | ' |
2016 | 13,377 | ' | ' |
2017 | 8,474 | ' | ' |
2018 | 5,316 | ' | ' |
Thereafter | 2,598 | ' | ' |
Total | $69,199 | ' | ' |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Commitments to purchase trailers, vehicles and forklifts | $32,865 |
Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details
Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Days | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Plan minimum number of days of employee service required | 90 | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Hours of Service | 1,000 | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, minimum age requirement | 21 | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, minimum employee contribution of annual compensation | 2.00% | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, maximum employee contribution of annual compensation | 80.00% | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, employer match percentage | 25.00% | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, maximum employee contribution matched by employer | 6.00% | ' | ' |
Defined contribution plan, percentage at which employees vest annually in employer contributions | 20.00% | ' | ' |
Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Years of Service Before Vesting Of Employer Contributions | '2 years | ' | ' |
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer | $823 | $675 | $626 |
Financial_Instruments_Financia
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Grouping (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 14, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Carrying Value [Member] | Carrying Value [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value [Member] | |||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis | 'LIBOR | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $9,374 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notes Payable | ' | ' | $72 | $334 | $99 | $387 |
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Minimum | ' | 1.10% | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment_Reporting_Details
Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of Reportable Segments | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3 | ' | ' |
External revenues | $181,084 | $170,033 | $159,804 | $141,560 | $155,525 | $143,514 | $148,326 | $137,081 | $652,481 | $584,446 | $536,402 |
Revenue from Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 23,579 | 21,021 | 20,993 |
Other Noncash Income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,178 | 6,050 | 5,971 |
Interest expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 532 | 391 | 619 |
Interest income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 37 | 41 | 165 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 29,455 | 30,487 | 29,366 |
Net income (loss) | 15,584 | 14,197 | 13,831 | 10,855 | 15,961 | 12,267 | 14,167 | 10,273 | 54,467 | 52,668 | 47,199 |
Total assets | 506,269 | ' | ' | ' | 399,187 | ' | ' | ' | 506,269 | 399,187 | 341,151 |
Additions to Other Assets, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 35,439 | 21,353 | 21,216 |
Number of reportable segments | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3 | ' | ' |
Forward Air [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
External revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 497,993 | 500,621 | 463,664 |
Revenue from Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,075 | 1,116 | 822 |
Depreciation and amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 16,222 | 16,356 | 16,793 |
Other Noncash Income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 5,959 | 5,857 | 5,642 |
Interest expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 513 | 369 | 578 |
Interest income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 36 | 41 | 165 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 26,981 | 30,053 | 29,162 |
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 51,251 | 51,127 | 46,851 |
Total assets | 478,790 | ' | ' | ' | 395,936 | ' | ' | ' | 478,790 | 395,936 | 342,109 |
Additions to Other Assets, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25,017 | 15,910 | 18,250 |
FASI [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
External revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 112,766 | 83,825 | 72,738 |
Revenue from Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 645 | 1,152 | 512 |
Depreciation and amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4,945 | 4,665 | 4,200 |
Other Noncash Income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 140 | 193 | 329 |
Interest expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 8 | 22 | 41 |
Interest income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 846 | 434 | 204 |
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,255 | 1,541 | 348 |
Total assets | 42,049 | ' | ' | ' | 37,135 | ' | ' | ' | 42,049 | 37,135 | 39,244 |
Additions to Other Assets, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6,901 | 5,443 | 2,966 |
TQI [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
External revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 41,722 | ' | ' |
Revenue from Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 120 | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,412 | ' | ' |
Other Noncash Income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 79 | ' | ' |
Interest expense | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 11 | ' | ' |
Income tax expense (benefit) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,628 | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,961 | ' | ' |
Total assets | 85,490 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 85,490 | ' | ' |
Additions to Other Assets, Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,521 | ' | ' |
Business Intersegment, Eliminations [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
External revenues | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -3,840 | ' | ' |
Revenue from Related Parties | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | -2,268 | -1,334 |
Total assets | ($100,060) | ' | ' | ' | ($33,884) | ' | ' | ' | ($100,060) | ($33,884) | ($40,202) |
Quarterly_Results_of_Operation2
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 |
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenue | $181,084 | $170,033 | $159,804 | $141,560 | $155,525 | $143,514 | $148,326 | $137,081 | $652,481 | $584,446 | $536,402 |
Income from operations | 23,203 | 22,857 | 22,505 | 15,790 | 24,034 | 19,626 | 23,083 | 16,789 | 84,355 | 83,532 | 77,110 |
Net income | $15,584 | $14,197 | $13,831 | $10,855 | $15,961 | $12,267 | $14,167 | $10,273 | $54,467 | $52,668 | $47,199 |
Net income per share: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.37 | $0.55 | $0.42 | $0.49 | $0.36 | $1.81 | $1.82 | $1.62 |
Diluted | $0.50 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.36 | $0.54 | $0.41 | $0.48 | $0.35 | $1.77 | $1.78 | $1.60 |
Subsequent_Event_Details
Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) | Feb. 02, 2014 | Mar. 04, 2013 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Feb. 19, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Feb. 02, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2014 |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Trade Names [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | CST [Member] | CST [Member] | CST [Member] | CST [Member] | CST [Member] | ||
Trade Names [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member] | ||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Cash Paid | $84,884 | $45,328 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life | ' | ' | '3 years 0 months 11 days | '12 years 0 months 11 days | '15 years | '5 years 0 months 11 days | '5 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount | 9,463 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment | 1,051 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets | 186 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Tangible Assets | 10,700 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,250 | 42,500 | 850 |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Goodwill | 44,892 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Intangible Assets | 89,492 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities | 6,040 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other | 123 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt | 9,145 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities | 15,308 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Total Assets | 100,192 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 717,027 | 639,936 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 91,789 | 89,284 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 59,091 | 56,205 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.96 | $1.94 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1.92 | $1.90 | ' | ' | ' |
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Assets | $84,884 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | ||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | $2,153 | $1,763 | $1,851 | $2,331 | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 2,869 | 2,173 | 1,747 | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | 2,479 | 2,261 | 2,227 | ' | ||||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 1,583 | 1,149 | 1,219 | 1,619 | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 423 | 199 | -217 | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | -11 | [1] | 269 | [1] | 183 | [1] | ' | |
Allowance for revenue adjustments [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 336 | [2] | 295 | [2] | 284 | [2] | 377 | [2] |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | 2,531 | [2] | 2,003 | [2] | 1,951 | [2] | ' | |
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions | 2,490 | [2],[3] | 1,992 | [2],[3] | 2,044 | [2],[3] | ' | |
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance | 234 | 319 | 348 | 335 | ||||
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense | ($85) | ($29) | $13 | ' | ||||
[1] | Represents uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries | |||||||
[2] | Represents an allowance for adjustments to accounts receivable due to disputed rates, accessorial charges and other aspects of previously billed shipments. | |||||||
[3] | Represents adjustments to billed accounts receivable |