Revenue Recognition (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue [Abstract]

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue over time as control of the promised services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services. The delivery of the shipment and completion of the performance obligation allows for the collection of payment generally within 30 days after the delivery date of the shipment for the majority of our customers.

The Company's operations are consistent with those in the trucking industry where freight is hauled twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week, subject to hours of service rules. The Company’s average length of haul is 400-500 miles per trip and each individual shipment accepted by the Company is considered a separate contract with the performance obligation being the delivery of the freight. Our average length of haul for each load of freight generally equals less than one day of continuous transit time. The Company estimates revenue for multiple-stop loads based on miles run and estimates revenue for single stop loads based on transit time, as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit provided. The Company hauls freight and earns revenue on a consistent basis throughout the periods presented. A corresponding contract asset existed for the estimated revenue of these in-process loads for $1.1 million and $1.2 million as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Recorded contract assets are included in the accounts receivable line item of the balance sheet. Corresponding liabilities are recorded in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities and compensation and benefits line items for the estimated expenses on these same in-process loads. The Company had no contract liabilities associated with our operations as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Total revenues recorded were $645.3 million, $596.8 million, and $610.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Fuel surcharge revenues were $61.7 million, $75.0 million, and $85.3 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Accessorial and other revenues recorded in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income collectively represented $14.3 million, $13.5 million, and $14.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.