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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Estimated Useful Life) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Building And Improvements [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful lives | 30 years |
Salvage value percentage | 0.00% |
Tractors [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful lives | 80 months |
Salvage value percentage | 0.00% |
Trailers [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful lives | 12 years |
Salvage value | $ 1,000 |
Service and Other Equipment [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Salvage value percentage | 0.00% |
Minimum | Service and Other Equipment [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful lives | 3 years | 3
Maximum | Service and Other Equipment [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Estimated useful lives | 10 years |

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