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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 plan
Multiemployer Pension Plans | New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund |
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items] |
Number of plans | 1

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