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LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Financing arrangements - Notes payable & Capital leases) (Details) - Notes payable - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Nov. 01, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue equipment, other equipment and software |  |  |
Financing Arrangements |  |  |
Equipment financed during the period under notes payable |  | $ 57.2 | $ 71.6
Subsequent Event | Revenue equipment |  |  |
Financing Arrangements |  |  |
Equipment financed during the period under notes payable | $ 16.7 |  |

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