Operating Leases

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Operating Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]

 Operating Leases

We have operating leases for certain revenue equipment. During 2016, a majority of leases are with a commercial tractor dealership, owned by a board member and one of our employees. During 2015, a portion of our operating leases were with the noted commercial tractor dealership. Rent expense for these leases were $0.6 million and $1.1 million (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.5 million and $1.1 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These expenses were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The various leases expire in 2016.

We lease certain terminal facilities under operating leases. A portion of these leases are with limited liability companies, whose members include a board member and one of our employees, and a commercial tractor dealership which ownership group includes a board member and one of our employees. Rent expenses for terminal facilities were $0.5 million and $1.0 million, (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.5 million and $1.0 million), for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These expenses were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The various leases expire from 2016 through 2018 and contain purchase options and options to renew, except the Pacific, Washington location. We have renewal options and a right of first refusal on the sale of the Pacific, Washington location property.

We are responsible for all taxes, insurance, and utilities related to the terminal leases. See Note 13 for additional information regarding related party transactions.