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Note 8 - Leases - Summary of Rental Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Lease and rental expense | $ 12,764 | $ 11,735 | $ 15,029
Revenue Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Lease and rental expense | 12,055 | 10,773 | 12,611
Land and Building [Member] |  |  |
Lease and rental expense | 448 | 708 | 2,078
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member] |  |  |
Lease and rental expense | $ 261 | $ 254 | $ 340

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- Definition Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. + References No definition available. + Details
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