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Operating Leases Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense Revenue Equipment | $ 5,000 | $ 8,000 | $ 1,000
Purchase Options, Land |  |  | 21,600
Related Party [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense Revenue Equipment |  |  | 1,000
Terminal Facilities [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | 4,800 | 3,900 | 2,200
Terminal Facilities [Member] | Related Party [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 800 | $ 1,600 | $ 1,900

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