401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Hercules Forwarding, Inc. · Illinois · Transportation & Warehousing

What the 2023 filing shows

Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan holds $12M for 322 participants — about $38,631 per participant, down 6.2% over the 2022 plan year.

$12M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
322
covered participants
$38,631
avg assets per participant
-6.2%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $822K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$12M
Participants
322
State
Industry
Transportation & Warehousing

What the Filing Says About Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan

Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Hercules Forwarding, Inc., headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $12M in total end-of-year assets and covers 322 participants across the Transportation & Warehousing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 954285131, and the plan has been effective since 2004-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $13M at the beginning of 2022 to $12M at year-end — a decline of 6.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $12M, with reported net income of $-821,681 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$13M
Total Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Assets (End of Year)$12M
Net Income$-821,681
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN954285131
Plan Effective Date2004-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Hercules Forwarding, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 1 322 $12M
2023 1 319 $14M
2024 1 387 $14M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan holds $12M in total assets with 322 participants. It is sponsored by Hercules Forwarding, Inc..
What type of plan is Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan?
Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 2004-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 954285131.
Who sponsors the Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan?
Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan is sponsored by Hercules Forwarding, Inc., located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 954285131 and the plan operates in the Transportation & Warehousing industry.
How did Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan perform in 2022?
Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan declined by 6.2% during 2022, moving from $13M to $12M in total assets. Net income was $-821,681.
Where can I find official filings for Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 954285131 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Hercules Forwarding, Inc. Retirement Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 954285131.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.