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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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Assets held for sale for which the fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value as of the balance sheet date.

No definition available.

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Gains on used vehicles, net

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The net gains and losses included in results of operations resulting from the sale of revenue earning equipment.

No definition available.

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Revenue earning equipment at cost.

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Estimated Useful Life of revenue earning equipment, maximum.

No definition available.

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Estimated Useful Life of revenue earning equipment, minimum.

No definition available.

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Revenue Earning Equipment.

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Vehicles subject to or available for lease or rental, net of accumulated depreciation. May also include vehicles held for sale stated at the lower amount of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell.

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