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Notes Receivable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]  
Notes Receivable
NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable are included in other current assets and other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, notes receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
Independent contractor notes receivable
$
18,475

 
$
12,468

Other notes receivable
7,331

 
6,907

 
25,806

 
19,375

Less current portion
8,895

 
5,514

Notes receivable – non-current
$
16,911

 
$
13,861



We provide financing to some individuals who want to become independent contractors by purchasing a tractor from us and leasing their services to us. At December 31, 2013, we had 466 notes receivable from these independent contractors and at December 31, 2012, we had 331 such notes receivable. We maintain a primary security interest in the tractor until the independent contractor pays the note balance in full. We also retain recourse exposure related to independent contractors who purchased tractors from us with third-party financing we arranged.