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Acquisitions - Intermodal Acquisition Narrative (Details) - Proficient Transport - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net assets acquired and earn-out	$ 15,000
Earn-out payment, up to	$ 2,000
Earnout period	1 year
Earnout opportunity	$ 815	$ 815

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