REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT, NET Recognized Gains on Used Vehicles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
Gains on vehicle sales, net	$ (8,477)	$ (6,140)
Losses from fair value adjustments	16,694	13,571
Used vehicle sales, net	$ 8,217	$ 7,431

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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