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Note 2 - Trade Accounts Receivable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]  
Financing Receivables [Text Block]

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 collectability. Accounts receivable balances consist of the following components as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:


   

2014

   

2013

 
   

(in thousands)

 
                 

Billed

  $ 49,302     $ 50,168  

Unbilled

    5,292       9,793  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

    (1,611 )     (1,477 )
                 

Total accounts receivable—net

  $ 52,983     $ 58,484  

An analysis of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 follows:


   

2014

   

2013

   

2012

 
   

(in thousands)

 
                         

Balance—beginning of year

  $ 1,477     $ 1,157     $ 2,074  

Provision for bad debts

    456       424       191  

Charge-offs

    (322 )     (104 )     (1,108 )

Balance—end of year

  $ 1,611     $ 1,477     $ 1,157