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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Advertising Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jul. 01, 2019
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment | $ 3,200 | $ 53,378 |  |  |
Goodwill | 1,832,129 | 2,688,138 | $ 2,441,201 | $ 1,832,129 |
Advertising expense |  | 17,400 | 17,900 | 16,300 |
Go Fuel Card |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill |  |  |  |  | $ 118,746
Fleet Solutions |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment |  | 53,378 |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 1,247,296 | 1,338,471 | $ 1,374,020 | $ 1,247,296 |
Fleet Solutions | Go Fuel Card |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 65,800 |  |  |

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