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ACQUISITIONS - Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Infomration, Adjustments (Details) - Freightquote $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Additional amortization expense on identifiable intangible assets | $ (7,560)
Contractual changes in compensation | 1,973
Additional compensation paid by sellers | 2,627
Accounting policy changes | 1,303
Third party advisory fees paid by sellers | 5,355
Other | $ 2,196

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