REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT, NET Recognized Gains on Used Vehicles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
Gains on vehicle sales, net	$ (6,138)	$ (8,442)	$ (14,615)	$ (14,582)
Losses from fair value adjustments	24,278	14,001	40,972	27,572
Used vehicle sales, net	$ 18,140	$ 5,559	$ 26,357	$ 12,990

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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