Forward Air promoted three officers in its operations and legal departments.

Chris C. Ruble moved up in August from senior vice president of operations to executive vice president. Matthew J. Jewell on Jan. 2 became executive vice president and chief legal officer. Michael L. Hance was promoted Jan. 2 from vice president and staff counsel to fill Jewell's former position as senior vice president and general counsel.

Forward Air provides time-definite ground transportation services to the air cargo industry through a network of 85 terminals in the United States and Canada.