Revenue Earning Equipment Recognized Gains on Used Vehicles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
Gains on vehicle sales, net	$ (11,940)	$ (13,538)	$ (34,615)	$ (64,506)
Losses from fair value adjustments	9,213	11,665	46,430	31,504
Used vehicle sales, net	$ (2,727)	$ (1,873)	$ 11,815	$ (33,002)

Represents fair value adjustments for all vehicles held for sale throughout the period for which fair value was less than the carrying value. Losses are presented within Depreciation Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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