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Prepaid Tires, Property, Equipment and Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Amortization Period of Tires | 2 years |
Sold revenue equipment in other current assets | $ 4,600 | $ 3,800
Tractors [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Salvage Value | 15 |
Trailers [Member] |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Salvage Value | $ 4 |

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