COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.

Summary of property held under capital leases

(in thousands)	2011			2010
Vehicles	$	862		$	1,703
Expirations & Disposals		(19	)		(841	)
Accumulated Depreciation		(843	)		(843	)
Total property held under capital leases	$	—		$	19

Schedule of operating leases

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2011		2010		2009
Rental Expense	$	45,958	$	43,135	$	40,515

Schedule of future commitments under operating leases

(in thousands)	Operating leases
2012		31,878
2013		22,957
2014		15,485
2015		8,388
2016	$	3,272
Thereafter		1,205
Total minimum obligation	$	83,185