Operating Leases Operating Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

Operating Leases

We had operating leases for certain revenue equipment during the periods presented related to the IDC acquisition. Rent expense for these leases, including lease termination payments, was $0.3 million, $5.0 million, and $8.0 million, for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, and were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The last remaining leases from the acquisition were terminated March 31, 2019. These expenses were included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

We lease certain terminal facilities under operating leases. Historically, a portion of these leases were with limited liability companies, whose members included one of our board members, and a commercial tractor dealership whose owners included one of our board members. The related-party rental payments were entered into as a result of a previous acquisition and these leases ended in 2018. Rent expense for terminal facilities was $2.5 million (including no related-party rental expense) for the year ended December 31, 2019 and expected to be reduced further upon completion of the purchase of the Tacoma, WA terminal facility which is expected to be completed in 2020. Rent expense for terminal facilities was $4.8 million, and $3.9 million, (including related-party rental expense totaling $0.8 million, and $1.6 million), for the years ended December 31, 2018, and 2017, respectively, and was included in rent and purchased transportation in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The various leases remaining are month-to-month or expire in 2020. We are responsible for all taxes, insurance, and utilities related to the terminal leases.

See Note 13 for additional information regarding related party transactions.