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Business Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  |  | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 22, 2021 | Jul. 01, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization of intangible assets |  |  | $ 1.4
Acquisition of ECM Transport Group [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of equity interests acquired |  | 80.00% |
Total purchase price (fair value of consideration) |  | $ 141.3 |
NEHDS |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of equity interests acquired | 100.00% |  |
Total purchase price (fair value of consideration) | $ 62.3 |  |

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