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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 defendant | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Gratton v. United Parcel Service, Inc., | Compensatory Damages |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency, damages awarded |  | $ 39.6
Gratton v. United Parcel Service, Inc., | Punitive Damages |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Loss contingency, damages awarded |  | $ 198.0
CNMC |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of defendants | defendant | 10 |

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