REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT, NET - Recognized Gains on Used Vehicles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
Losses (gains) on vehicle sales, net	$ (14,852)	$ (3,160)	$ (17,204)	$ (18,775)
Losses from valuation adjustments	1,933	25,894	34,457	67,866
Used vehicle sales, net	$ (12,919)	$ 22,734	$ 17,253	$ 49,091

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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