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ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 22, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) business	Dec. 21, 2023
Freight Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of businesses acquired \| business				3
Digital Intelligence \| Freight Segment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, consideration transferred				$ 89
Digital Electronics 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
LKZ
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired	50.00%
Business combination, consideration transferred	$ 111
Remeasurement gain	$ 35
Total purchase price (as a percent)	100.00%
L&M Radiator, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combination, consideration transferred			$ 245
Nordco
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired		100.00%
Business combination, consideration transferred		$ 410
LKZ
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership percent					50.00%