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Note 4 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Tire Purchases [Member]
Accounts Payable	$ 0	$ 29,000
Director [Member] | Construction Projects [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	8,000	10,000
Purchase of Fuel, Tires and Related Services [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	195,000	477,000	$ 306,000
Tire Purchases [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business.

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- Definition

Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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-SubTopic 10
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