Operating Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Leases [Abstract]

Operating Leases

 Operating Leases

During 2016, we leased certain revenue equipment of which the majority of these leases were with a commercial tractor dealership, whose owners include a board member. During 2015, a portion of our operating leases were with the noted commercial tractor dealership. Rent expense for these leases were $0.0 million and $0.8 million (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.0 million and $0.8 million), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Rent expense for these leases were $0.8 million and $2.8 million (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.8 million, and $2.7 million), for the three and nine months ended 2015, respectively. These expenses were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The various leases were terminated in June 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 a commercial tractor dealership whose owners include a board member. Rent expenses for terminal facilities were $0.5 million and $1.6 million (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.5 million and $1.4 million), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Rent expenses for terminal facilities were $0.9 million and $3.0 million (including related-party rental payments totaling $0.8 million and $2.8 million), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively. These expenses were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The various leases expire from 2017 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.