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Represents our interest percentage that may be transferred to Penske Corporation without complying with the right of first offer to remaining partners.

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Amount of distribution received from equity method investee for return on investment, classified as operating activities. Excludes distribution for return of investment, classified as investing activities.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Percentage investment held by members or limited partners of limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP).

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Related Party Transactions - Transactions (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 22, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) member	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Related party transactions
Revenues		$ 29,527,400	$ 27,814,800	$ 25,554,700
Equity method investment, distribution		$ 169,900	356,600	169,700
Don Allen Auto Service
Related party transactions
Stock purchase agreement, cash purchase price	$ 12,340
Penske Corporation \| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP
Related party transactions
Ownership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Company		41.10%
Mitsui and Co \| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP
Related party transactions
Ownership interest in Penske Truck Leasing Company		30.00%
Related Party
Related party transactions
Expenses		$ 5,300	5,100	6,700
Revenues		1,300	1,300	38
Receivables		44	50
Payables		$ 500	600
Corporate Joint Venture \| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP
Related party transactions
Ownership percentage		28.90%
Number of members on the advisory board \| member		11
Number of members on the advisory committee the Company is entitled to \| member		1
Pro rata quarterly distributions, percentage of net income		50.00%
Partnership interest that my be transferred without complying with the right of first offer		9.02%
Equity method investment, distribution		$ 168,800	$ 356,600	$ 165,500
Corporate Joint Venture \| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP
Related party transactions
Purchases of trucks and parts		42,300
Corporate Joint Venture \| Premier Truck Group
Related party transactions
Purchases of trucks and parts		$ 2,700