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LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS | $ 1,094,590 | $ 1,079,320
Less accumulated amortization | 700,193 | 635,292
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 394,397 | 444,028
Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS | 3,552 | 3,607
Less accumulated amortization | 26,847 | 35,183
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | (23,295) | (31,576)
Land and structures (terminals) | Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS | 1,794 | 1,794
Revenue equipment | Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS | 58,613 | 93,004
Service, office, and other equipment | Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
Assets securitized by notes payable or held under capital leases |  |
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS | $ 1,758 | $ 1,813

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