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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE [Abstract]  
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
2. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
 
The Company's receivables result primarily from the sale of transportation and logistics services. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral for accounts receivable. Accounts receivable which consist of both billed and unbilled receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than contractual payment terms are considered past due and are reviewed individually for collectibility. Accounts receivable balances consist of the following components as of December 31, 2012 and 2011:
 
   
2012
  
2011
 
   
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
    
Billed
 $44,374  $44,370 
Unbilled
  6,800   5,723 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
  (1,157)  (2,074)
          
Total accounts receivable—net
 $50,017  $48,019 

An analysis of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 follows:
 
   
2012
  
2011
  
2010
 
   
(in thousands)
 
 
    
 
    
Balance—beginning of year
 $2,074  $2,418  $2,660 
Provision for bad debts
  (285)  22   529 
Charge-offs
  (632)  (565)  (1,100)
Recoveries
  -   199   329 
Balance—end of year
 $1,157  $2,074  $2,418