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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FORWARD AIR CORP
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ARRANGEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT & CARGO [4731]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TN
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		STREET 1:		1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD
		STREET 2:		BUILDING N
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		STATE:			TN
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