INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

INCOME TAXES [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

16. INCOME TAXES

During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company's consolidated effective tax rates were 24.9% and 23.7%, respectively. There were no significant unusual income tax items during the three-month periods ended either March 31, 2019 or 2018.