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ACQUISITIONS - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) business | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Digital Electronics | Freight Segment |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price of acquisition | $ |  | $ 89 |
Number of businesses acquired | business |  | 3 |
Digital Intelligence Product Line | Freight Segment |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of businesses acquired | business |  | 2 |
Services Product Line | Freight Segment |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of businesses acquired | business |  | 1 |
L&M Radiator, Inc |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price of acquisition | $ | $ 245 |  |
Goodwill deductible for tax purpose | $ |  |  | $ 0

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