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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended |  |
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May 31, 2022 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($) terminal | May 30, 2022 USD ($)
Land Air |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total assets acquired |  | $ 56,567 |
Number of terminals | terminal |  | 25 |
Assets and liabilities assumed |  | $ 56,567 |
Edgmon |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total assets acquired | $ 40,994 |  |
Assets and liabilities assumed | 40,993 |  | $ 40,993
Earn-out payment, up to | $ 5,000 |  |
Proficient Transport |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Earnout period | 19 months |  |

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