Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Operating Leases

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Operating Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Leases [Abstract]  
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Leases

The Company leases certain facilities under noncancellable operating leases that expire in various years through 2020. Certain leases may be renewed for periods varying from one to ten years.  Through acquisitions , the Company assumed several operating leases for tractors, straight trucks and trailers with original lease terms between three and six years.  These leases expire in various years through 2014 and may not be renewed beyond the original term. 

Sublease rental income, was $770, $556 and $356 in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  In 2012, the Company expects to receive aggregate future minimum rental payments under noncancellable subleases of approximately $95.  Noncancellable subleases expire between 2012 and 2016.
 
Future minimum rental payments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year consisted of the following at December 31, 2011:
2012
$
19,682

2013
16,673

2014
14,882

2015
11,422

2016
7,104

Thereafter
8,950

Total
$
78,713