ABF
Represents ABF which consists of ABF Freight System, Inc. and other subsidiaries engaged in motor carrier freight transportation.
ABF Freight System Inc and Other Subsidiaries [Member]
Voluntary Savings Plan - mutual funds held in trust
Represents Voluntary Savings Plan, a nonqualified deferred compensation plan of the entity. Consists of U.S. and international equity mutual funds, government and corporate bond mutual funds and money market funds held in a trust with a third-party brokerage firm related to the Voluntary Savings Plan, a nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained by the entity for the benefit of certain of its executives.
Voluntary Savings Plan Mutual Funds [Member]
Voluntary Savings Plan
Assets under Capital Leases or Securitized by Debt [Member]
Assets held under capital leases or securitized by notes payable
Assets under capital leases or securitized by debt.
Accounts receivable securitization program
The entity's accounts receivable securitization program under which a designated pool of trade accounts receivable is continuously sold to a wholly owned subsidiary, which is a bankruptcy-remote entity, which may borrow funds on a revolving basis.
Accounts Receivable Securitization Program [Member]
Letter of Credit Agreements
The entity's agreements with financial institutions that provide facilities for the issuance of letters of credit that are collateralized by restricted cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Letters of Credit Agreements [Member]
Surety bonds
Represents information about surety bonds related to the entity's self-insurance program.
Surety Bonds [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by a company to its non-employee directors and certain key employees as a form of incentive compensation.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Freight Transportation [Member]
Freight Transportation
Represents the services related to freight transportation provided by the entity.
Truck Brokerage and Management [Member]
Truck Brokerage and Management
Represents the services related to truck brokerage and management provided by the entity.
Emergency and Preventative Maintenance [Member]
Emergency and Preventative Maintenance
Represents the services related to emergency and preventative maintenance provided by the entity.
Amendment Description
Amendment Flag
All other operating segments that do not meet the quantitative thresholds and thus are not classified as reportable segments, and intercompany eliminations.
Other and eliminations
All Other Segments and Eliminations [Member]
Environmental Matters
Represents the information pertaining to claims related to environmental matters.
Environmental Matters [Member]
Document and Entity Information
Other accounts receivable, less allowances (2012 - $1,429; 2011 - $1,226)
Other Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
This element represents amounts due from insurance carriers and insurance pool arrangements above the self-insurance retention level within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Prepaid and refundable income taxes
Prepaid and Income Taxes Receivable, Current
This element represents carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of payments made in advance for income taxes, which will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Also represents, carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes.
Land and structures
Land and Structures, Gross
Gross amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use and long-lived depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing.
Revenue equipment
Revenue Equipment, Gross
Gross amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets used in freight transportation operations, primarily tractors and trailers.
Service, office and other equipment
Service, Office and Other Equipment, Gross
Gross amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived, depreciable assets used for providing services including assets commonly used in offices and other assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Bank Overdraft and Drafts Payable
Bank overdraft and drafts payable
Carrying amount at the balance sheet date of payments made in excess of existing cash balances, which will be honored by the bank but reflected as a loan to the entity. Overdrafts generally have a very short time frame for correction or repayment and are therefore more similar to short-term bank financing than trade financing. Also includes amounts due on drafts payable at the balance sheet date.
Allowance for Doubtful Other Accounts Receivable
Other accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars)
Represents valuation allowance for potentially unrecoverable amounts due from insurance carriers and insurance pool arrangements above the self-insurance retention level within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amounts of expenses incurred but not yet paid, liabilities incurred and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in the entity's business, and other operating obligations not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Change in restricted cash equivalents and short-term investments
This element represents net cash inflow (outflow) from cash and short-term investments that are not available for withdrawal or usage.
Proceeds from Repayments of Restricted Cash and Investments
Equipment Financed under Capital Leases and Notes Payable
Equipment financed under capital leases and notes payable
Represents equipment financed under capital leases and notes payable during the period.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OTHER EVENTS
Schedule of Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Scheduled maturities under the Term Loan and notes payable and future minimum payments under capital lease obligations included in long-term debt
Tabular disclosure of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt as of the date of the latest balance sheet date presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding years, with separate deductions from the total for the amount of the imputed interest necessary to reduce the required rental payments and debt maturities to present value.
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Schedule of Assets under Capital Leases or Securitized by Debt [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of assets held under capital leases or securitized by long-term debt included in property, plant and equipment.
Schedule of assets held under capital leases or securitized by notes payable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, less allowances (2012 - $4,484; 2011 - $5,957)
Schedule of Net Funded Status and Changes in Accumulated Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of net funded status of pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans and disclosure of accumulated benefit obligation.
Schedule of changes in benefit obligations, changes in plan assets, funded status and accumulated benefit obligation of nonunion benefit plans
Schedule of SBP Cash Distributions and Pension Settlement Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of cash distributions and pension settlement expense related to SBP
Tabular disclosure of the cash distributions and pension settlement expense under the SBP of the entity.
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine nonunion benefit obligations
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the benefit obligation, including assumed discount rates and rate increase in compensation increase.
Schedule of Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for nonunion benefit plans
Tabular disclosure of the assumptions used to determine for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans the net benefit cost, including assumed discount rates, rate increase in compensation increase, and expected long-term rates of return on plan assets.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Assets, Actual Allocations [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average asset allocation of the nonunion defined benefit pension plan
Tabular disclosure of the asset allocation percentage by major asset class of defined benefit plan assets.
Schedule of the target allocations and acceptable ranges for the nonunion defined benefit pension plan
Tabular disclosure of the target asset allocation percentage and acceptable ranges by major asset class of defined benefit plan assets.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Assets, Target Allocations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Multiemployer Pension Plan Period, Participation and Contributions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of ABF's participation in multiemployer pension plans
Tabular disclosure of the entity's disclosures related to the quantitative and qualitative information concerning the multiemployer pension plans that the employer is part of.
Schedule of Multiemployer Period Plan, Percentage of Year Contributions to Plan to Total Contributions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of year contributions to multiemployer plan exceeded more than 5 percent of total contributions
Tabular disclosure of percentage of year contributions to plan that exceeded more than five percent of to total contributions.
Schedule of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted during the year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Award, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units granted during the year.
Schedule of Asset Capital Expenditure and Depreciation and Amortization Information by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of asset, capital expenditure and depreciation and amortization information by reportable operating segment
Tabular disclosure of the assets, capital expenditure and depreciation and amortization information for each reportable segment.
Document Period End Date
Reporting Segments, Number
Number of reportable segments
The number of reportable segments of the entity.
Organization and Description of Business [Table]
Tabular presentation of the organization and description of the business.
Organization and Description of Business [Line Items]
Organization and description of business
Segment Percentage of Sales Revenue Services, Net
Percentage of the Company's revenues represented by ABF
Percentage of the entity's revenues represented by a specified segment.
Percentage increase in compounded annual contractual wage and benefit rate
Represents the percentage increase in compounded annual rate of contractual wage and benefit.
Percentage Increase in Compounded Annual Contractual Wage and Benefit
Percentage of ABF's employees covered under collective bargaining agreement with the IBT
Represents the percentage of employees of a specified segment of the reporting entity which are covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
Segment Percentage of Employees Covered under Collective Bargaining Agreement
Period of collective bargaining agreement (in years)
Represents the period of collective bargaining agreement.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Period
Term of Original Maturity to Classify Instrument as Short-term Investment
Represents the original maturities of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit classified as short-term investments.
Term of original maturity of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit classified as short-term investments (in days or years)
Term of original maturity of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit classified as short-term investments (in days or years)
Deposits Uninsured Amount
The amount of cash, cash equivalents and certificates of deposit as of the balance sheet date that is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Cash, cash equivalents and certificates of deposit which are not FDIC-insured
Entity [Domain]
Concentration Risk Credit Risk FDIC Insured Unrestricted Certificates of Deposit Original Maturities, Low End of Range
Original maturities of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit, low end of range (in days)
Represents the low end of the range of original maturities of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit.
Concentration Risk Credit Risk FDIC Insured Unrestricted Certificates of Deposit Original Maturities, High End of Range
Original maturities of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit, high end of range (in years)
Represents the high end of the range of original maturities of FDIC-insured unrestricted certificates of deposit.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation State and Local Income Taxes Low End of Range
State tax, low end of range of rate (as a percent)
Represents the low end of the range of average state tax rates during the period.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation State and Local Income Taxes, High End of Range
State tax, high end of range of rate (as a percent)
Represents the high end of the range of average state tax rates during the period.
Federal income tax effects of:
Income Tax Reconciliation, Federal Income Tax Effects [Abstract]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Life Insurance Proceeds and Changes
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement for the period and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to life insurance proceeds and changes in cash surrender value.
Life insurance proceeds and changes in cash surrender value
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Federal and State
Federal and state net operating loss carryovers
The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of excess of tax deductions over gross income in a year which cannot be used on the tax return of domestic federal and state jurisdiction in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year, for which there must be sufficient tax-basis income to utilize a portion or all of the carryforward amount to realize the deferred tax asset.
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the revenue recognized.
Total Equipment [Member]
Total Equipment
Represents all equipment including long lived, depreciable assets used primarily for road transportation and other tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due Current
Due in one year or less
Represents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due within one year of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due in Two Years
Due after one year through two years
Represents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due after one and within two years of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due in Three Years
Due after two years through three years
epresents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due after two and within three years of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Due after three years through four years
Represents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due after three and within four years of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due in Four Years
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due in Five Years
Due after four years through five years
Represents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due after four and within five years of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Due after five years
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due Thereafter
Represents amount of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest, due after five years from the latest balance sheet date presented.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Due
Total payments
Represents aggregate future amounts due of contractually required rental payments on leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and maturities on long-term debt, including interest.
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases Interest Included in Payments
Less amounts representing interest
Represents the interest amount by which long-term debt payments are reduced to calculate the present value of long-term debt.
Capital Lease Agreement Term
Term of capital lease agreements (in months)
Represents the term of the capital lease agreement entered into by the entity.
Term of first additional capital lease agreement (in months)
Represents the term of the first additional capital lease agreement entered into by the entity.
Term of Additional Capital Lease Agreement One
Term of Additional Capital Lease Agreement Two
Term of second additional capital lease agreement (in months)
Represents the term of the second additional capital lease agreement entered into by the entity.
Schedule of Assets under Capital Leases or Securitized by Debt [Table]
Schedule of assets held under capital leases or securitized by debt included in property, plant and equipment.
Assets under Capital Leases or Securitized by Debt [Line Items]
Assets held under capital leases or securitized by notes payable
Line of Credit Facility Tangible Net Worth Requirement
Tangible net worth required to be maintained
Represents the consolidated tangible net worth required to be maintained under the asset-backed securitization program.
Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Committed by Financial Institutions
Borrowing capacity for issuance of letters of credit committed by financial institutions subject to the Company's compliance with the requirements of issuance
Amount of borrowing capacity under the credit facility for the issuance of letters of credit which is committed by financial institutions subject to the entity's compliance with the requirements of issuance, considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Current Remaining Borrowing Capacity Committed by Financial Institutions
Amount of current borrowing capacity remaining under the credit facility for the issuance of letters of credit which is committed by financial institutions subject to the entity's compliance with the requirements of issuance, considering any amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Available borrowing capacity for issuance of letters of credit committed by financial institutions subject to the Company's compliance with the requirements of issuance
Surety Bond Amounts Outstanding under Collateralized Program
Outstanding surety bonds under collateralized bond program
Represents the total amount of outstanding surety bonds under the collateralized bond program related to the self-insurance program as of the reporting date.
Reduction in Restricted Cash Equivalents and Investments Current under Letter of Credit Agreements Transferred to Uncollateralized Bond Program
Reduction in amounts collateralized by restricted funds under letters of credit transferred to uncollateralized bond programs
Represents the reduction of restricted cash equivalents and investments under letter of credit agreements which were transferred to uncollateralized bond program.
Reduction in Restricted Cash Equivalents and Investments Current under Collateralized Bond Program
Reduction in amounts collateralized by restricted funds under collateralized bond program
Represents the reduction in current cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage associated with the reduction in the collateral requirement under a collateralized bond program.
Surety Bonds Amount Outstanding under Uncollaterized Program
Outstanding surety bonds under uncollateralized bond programs
Represents the total amount of outstanding surety bonds under the uncollateralized bond program related to the self-insurance program as of the reporting date.
Debt Instrument Term
Debt instrument, term (in months or years)
Represents the expected term of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Borrowings
Notes payable to finance revenue equipment purchased
Total amount borrowed under the agreements as of the balance sheet date.
Represents the number of financial institutions which provide collateralized facilities for the issuance of letters of credit.
Number of Financial Institutions that Provide Collateralized Facilities for Issuance of Letters of Credit
Number of financial institutions which provide collateralized facilities for the issuance of letters of credit
Terminated credit agreement
An agreement or commitment by a creditor to lend money or extend credit.
Credit Agreement [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Funding Target Attainment Percentage
Funding target attainment percentage
Represents the funding target attainment percentage as determined by measurements prescribed by the IRC which the entity made contributions necessary to maintain.
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions by Employer for Current Plan Year
Contribution made for current plan year
The contribution made by the entity subsequent to the financial statement date, which satisfies the required minimum contribution to the nonunion defined benefit pension plan for the current plan year.
Estimated Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Current Fiscal Year
The estimated amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit pension plans for current fiscal year. The estimated net periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, prior service credit amortization, and net actuarial loss amortization.
Estimated nonunion defined benefit pension plan expense for the current fiscal year
Number of multiemployer pension plans to which ABF currently contributes
Represents the number of multiemployer pension plans to which reporting entity currently contributes.
Multiemployer Pension Plans Number
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Reorganization Status, Maximum Percentage of Increased Employer's Contribution
Represents the required maximum increased contribution percentage by contributing employers to multiemployer plans that enter reorganization status.
Maximum required increase in employer's contribution to multiemployer plans that enter reorganization status (as a percent)
Multiemployer Pension Plan Contribution Proportion Made to Specified Fund
Proportion of multiemployer pension plan contributions made to Central States Pension Fund (as a percent)
Represents the proportion of multiemployer pension plan contributions made to a specified fund by entity.
Central States Pension Fund actuarially certified funded percentage
Represents the funded percentage of a specified multiemployer pension plan.
Multiemployer Pension Plan Funded Percentage of Specified Fund
Total after-tax amount
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Percentage of Contributions to Plans in Endangered Status
Percentage of contributions to the multiemployer pension plans that are in endangered status
Represents the percentage of contributions to the multiemployer pension plans that are in endangered status.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax amounts:
Multiemployer Pension Plans in Endangered or Critical Status Extension Period for Funding Improvement or Rehabilitation
Extension period for the plan's funding improvement or rehabilitation period of plans in endangered or critical status (in years)
Represents the period of extension for funding improvement or rehabilitation of the multiemployer plans that are in endangered or critical status under the Recovery Act.
Multiemployer Pension Plans Maximum Funded Percentage of Plans in Red Zone
Maximum funded percentage of plans in red zone
Represents the maximum funded percentage of plans in the red zone.
Less allowances for depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Less accumulated amortization
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Maximum Funded Percentage of Plans in Yellow Zone
Maximum funded percentage of plans in yellow zone
Represents the maximum funded percentage of plans in the yellow zone.
Multiemployer Pension Plans Minimum Funded Percentage of Plans in Green Zone
Minimum funded percentage of plans in green zone
Represents the minimum funded percentage of plans in the green zone.
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Multiemployer Plan Year Percentage Threshold of Contributions to Plan to Total Contributions
Threshold percentage for disclosure of plan year in which the entity's contributions exceed the threshold percentage of total fund contributions
Represents the plan year in which the 5% threshold percentage for disclosure of the entity's contributions to a specified multiemployer pension fund's total contributions was exceeded.
Entity Voluntary Filers
Multiemployer Plans Maximum Increase in Contribution Rate
Represents the maximum increase in the contribution rate for time worked related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs under the collective bargaining agreement in the next fiscal year.
Annual contribution rate increase for Central States Pension Fund related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs, maximum (per hour)
Entity Current Reporting Status
Multiemployer Plan Period, Percentage of Year Contributions to Plan to Total Contributions
Threshold percentage for disclosure in the funding notices of total contributions
Represents the threshold percentage for disclosure in the funding notices of total contributions made to a multiemployer pension fund that were contributed by ABF.
Entity Filer Category
Multiemployer Pension Plans Percentage of Contributions
Represents the percentage of contributions to a specified multiemployer pension plan.
Percentage of contributions to multiemployer pension plan
Entity Public Float
Multiemployer Pension Plan, Funded Percentage
Actuarially certified funded percentage of multiemployer pension plan
Represents the funded percentage of a specified multiemployer pension plan.
Entity Registrant Name
Multiemployer Pension Plans Period of Extension for Amortization of Unfunded Liabilities for Specified Fund
Period of extension granted by IRS for amortization of unfunded liabilities by the Central State Pension Fund (in years)
Represents the period of extension granted by IRS for amortization of unfunded liabilities by a specified fund.
Entity Central Index Key
Multiemployer Pension Plans Percentage of Additional Surcharge Imposed if Condition is not Satisfied
Percentage of additional surcharge that could be imposed if contribution rates in the collective bargaining agreement fail to meet the requirements for underfunded plans
Represents the percentage of additional surcharge that could be imposed by the PPA if the contribution rate in the collective bargaining agreement fails to meet the requirements established by the rehabilitation or funding improvement plan.
Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans Number
Number of multiemployer health and welfare plans to which ABF currently contributes
Represents the number of multiemployer health and welfare plans to which the reporting entity currently contributes.
Requested Rate Increase for Specified Health and Welfare Fund
Annual contribution rate increase for Central States Pension Fund related to health and welfare fund (per hour)
Represents the annual contribution rate per hour increase requested for a specified multiemployer health and welfare fund.
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Increase in Contribution Rate
Increase in contribution rate for time worked related to pension benefit costs (as a percent)
Represents the increase in the contribution rate for time worked related to pension benefit costs under the collective bargaining agreement.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans Increase in Contribution Rate
Increase in contribution rate for time worked related to health and welfare benefit costs (as a percent)
Represents the increase in the contribution rate for time worked related to health and welfare benefit costs under the collective bargaining agreement.
Multiemployer Plans Percentage Increase in Average Contribution Rate Projected at Current Fiscal Year Fund Rate Increase
Annual contribution rate increase for Central States Pension Fund related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs projected at current fiscal year fund rate increase (as a percent)
Represents the percentage increase in the average contribution rate for time worked related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs under the collective bargaining agreement in the next fiscal year projected based on current fiscal year fund rate increases.
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired
Multiemployer Plans Maximum Percentage Increase in Average Contribution Rate
Estimated annual contribution rate increase for Central States Pension Fund related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs, maximum (as a percent)
Represents the maximum estimated percentage increase in the average contribution rate for time worked related to health, welfare and pension benefit costs under the collective bargaining agreement in the next fiscal year.
Multiemployer Plans Contribution Expense [Abstract]
Aggregate expense for contributions to the multiemployer health, welfare and pension plans
Health and welfare
Multiemployer Health and Welfare Plans, Contribution Expense
Represents the expense for contributions to multiemployer health and welfare plans.
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Pension Contribution Expense
Pension
Represents the expense for contributions to multiemployer pension plans.
Multiemployer Plan Period Contributions Expense
Represents the expense for contributions to multiemployer plans during the period.
Total expense for contributions to multiemployer plans
Multiemployer Pension Plans, Percentage of Contributions to Plans in Critical Status
Percentage of contributions to the multiemployer pension plans that are in critical status
Represents the percentage of contributions to the multiemployer pension plans that are in critical status.
Multiemployer Pension Plans Number of Employers Providing Benefits to Employees of Other Participating, Employers or Employers who are No Longer Contributing
Number of employers providing benefits to employees of other participating employers or employers who are no longer contributing
Represents the number of employers providing benefits to employees of other participating employers or employers who are no longer contributing.
Other Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Portion Attributable to Parent
Other, net of tax (2011 - Three-month period $2, Six-month period $2)
Represents the other components of other comprehensive income (loss) not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pretax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, pre-tax amounts:
Acquisition
Acquisition [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Pretax
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated pretax adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pretax
Total pre-tax amount
Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, before tax effect. Excludes Net Income or Loss, and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency items, minimum pension liability adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment Pre Tax
Increase in fair value of available for sale security
Accumulated appreciation or loss, before tax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period.
Impact on unrecognized net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period [Abstract]
The accumulated change in the value of either the projected benefit obligation or the plan assets of the Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension Plan resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption that has not been recognized in net periodic benefit cost, after tax.
Increase in the unrecognized net actuarial loss, after tax
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period Net of Tax Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Treasury Stock [Abstract]
Treasury Stock
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount
Additional amount of stock repurchases authorized
The additional amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan.
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Stock Repurchased Balance
Balance of shares purchased.
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Aggregate Cost
The aggregate cost of shares purchased.
Aggregate cost of shares repurchased
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Intrinsic Value
Business Days Number
Business days number following quarter's earnings release
Represents the number of business days following the entity quarter's earnings release.
Closing Share Price on Date of Restricted Stock Unit Grant
Closing market price of stock on date of restricted stock unit grant (in dollars per share)
Closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of the restricted stock unit grant.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options to be Granted
Restricted stock units to be granted
Represents the number of restricted stock units to be granted which were approved by the Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees.
Fuel, Supplies and Expenses
Fuel, supplies and expenses
Fuel costs incurred that are directly related to services rendered during the reporting period and the cost of materials used in services rendered during the reporting period. It also includes costs related to selling products and services, as well as other general and administrative expenses not separately disclosed in operating expenses and costs.
Rents and Purchased Transportation
Rents and purchased transportation
This element represents expenses of rent and transportation services purchased from third parties.
Intercompany Cost Allocation
Intercompany cost allocations from Freight Transportation to Truck Brokerage and Management
Represents the intercompany cost allocations during the period between certain segments of the entity.
Legal Entity [Axis]
Minimum, Percentage of Cities in United States to which Direct Service is Provided
Minimum percentage of cities in the United States to which direct service is provided (as a percent)
Represents the minimum percentage of cities in the United States to which direct service is provided by the entity.
Document Type
Minimum, Population of Cities in United States to which Direct Service is Provided
Minimum population of cities in the United States to which direct service is provided
Represents the minimum population of cities in the United States to which direct service is provided by the entity.
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks, Number
Number of underground tanks where the company's subsidiaries store fuel for use in tractors and trucks
Represents the number of underground tanks in which the reporting entity's subsidiaries store fuel.
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks Locations, Number of States
Number of states in which underground tanks are located
Represents the number of states in which reporting entity's subsidiaries' underground fuel storage tanks are located.
Payment under Supplemental Benefit Pension Plan
Payments to retiring officers under the Company's unfunded supplemental benefit plan
Represents payments to retiring officers under unfunded supplemental benefit plan during the reporting period by the entity.
Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension Plan Contributions
Represents the amount of cash contributed during the reporting period by the entity to fund its Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Contributions to the Company's nonunion pension plan
Contributions to the Company's nonunion pension plan
INCOME.
Income Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME
This text block may contain disclosure and information related to income generated during the year by the entity.
EXCESS INSURANCE CARRIERS
Excess Insurance Carriers [Text Block]
EXCESS INSURANCE CARRIERS
This element may be used to capture entire details of insurance carriers.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Disclosure includes interim financial statement presentation, use of estimates, management assessment of subsequent events and effective tax benefit rates.
Financial Statement Presentation Disclosure [Text Block]
Privately Held Logistics Business [Member]
Represents information about the privately held logistics business.
Privately held logistics business
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Maximum term of original maturity to classify an instrument as a cash equivalent (in days)
Represents the maximum original term to maturity of an instrument to classify it as a cash equivalent.
Maximum Term of Original Maturity to Classify Instrument as Cash Equivalent
Single customer
Represents information pertaining to a single customer.
Single Customer [Member]
Assets Held-for-sale, Expected Period of Disposition Maximum
Maximum expected period of disposition of assets held for sale (in months)
Represents the maximum expected period of disposition of assets held for sale by selling the properties or assets.
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, GROSS
Number of Steps Involved in Measurement of Goodwill Impairment
Number of steps involved in measurement of goodwill impairment
Represents the number of steps involved in the measurement of goodwill impairment.
Claims Liabilities [Abstract]
Claims Liabilities
Workers' Compensation Claims Self Insured Retention Level Specified Policy Period
Self-insured retention level for workers' compensation claims for the 1993 through 2001 policy years
Represents the limit up to which the entity is self insured for workers' compensation claims for the specified policy period.
Liabilities for Workers Compensation Excess Claims
Liabilities for workers' compensation excess claims insured by, but not expected to be covered by the excess insurers
Represents the liabilities for workers' compensation excess claims insured but not expected to be covered by the insurance company.
Workers' Compensation Claims Self Insured Retention Level for First Specified Policy Period
Self-insured retention level for workers' compensation claims for the 1993 through 1999 policy years
Represents the limit up to which the entity is self insured for workers' compensation claims for the first specified policy period.
Workers' Compensation Claims Self Insured Retention Level for Second Specified Policy Period
Self-insured retention level for workers' compensation claims for the 2000 through 2001 policy years
Represents the limit up to which the entity is self insured for workers' compensation claims for the second specified policy period.
Loss Contingency, Undiscounted Amount of Insurance Related Assessment Liability, Payment Period, Maximum
The maximum period of time over which the undiscounted amount of the assessment is expected to be paid.
Maximum expected period for payment of amount regarding premiums and guaranty assessments by state (in years)
Share-based Compensation Award to Individual by Title of Individual [Axis]
Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to the share-based compensation awards, by individual.
Title of Individual who Receives Share-based Compensation from the Entity [Domain]
Title of the individual (or the nature of the entity's relationship with the individual) who is a recipient of share-based compensation.
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Nonemployee director
Represents non-employee directors who may be eligible to receive awards under the share-based compensation plans.
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Rate of Compensation Increase Period of Estimate of Future Compensation Rates
Period of estimate of future compensation rates used to establish the assumed rate of compensation increase (in years)
Represents the period of estimate of future compensation rates used to establish the assumed rate of compensation increase.
Restricted Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
Disclosure of accounting policy for restricted cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Concentration of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Disclosure of the accounting policy for any concentrations existing at the date of the financial statements that make an entity vulnerable to a reasonably possible, near-term, severe impact. This disclosure informs financial statement users about the general nature of the risk associated with the concentration, and may indicate the percentage of concentration risk as of the balance sheet date.
Allowances [Policy Text Block]
Allowances
Disclosure of accounting policy for estimating the allowances for doubtful accounts, revenue adjustments and deferred tax assets.
Claims Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Claims Liabilities
Disclosure of accounting policy for the entity's claims liabilities. This disclosure may include the entity's self-insurance coverage up to certain limits for workers' compensation, certain third-party casualty claims and cargo loss and damage claims and full insurance of amounts in excess of self-insured limits as considered appropriate by the management of the entity.
Insurance Related Assessments [Policy Text Block]
Insurance-Related Assessments
Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance related assessments which includes any funding mandated by statute or regulatory authority that is related directly or indirectly to underwriting activities, including pools for self-insurance and excluding premium taxes and income taxes. The funds derived from the assessments generally enable a government guarantor to pay insurance claims in the event that the underwriting insurer is insolvent or otherwise unable to meet its payment obligations.
Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Expense Benefit [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant components of the deferred tax provision or benefit
Tabular disclosure of components of deferred tax expense (benefit).
Components of Deferred Tax Expense Benefit [Abstract]
Significant components of the deferred tax provision or benefit
Amortization, depreciation and basis differences for property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on amortization, depreciation and basis difference for property, plant and equipment arising during the period due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Reserves for Worker Compensation and Cargo Claims
Changes in reserves for workers' compensation and cargo claims
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on changes in reserves for workers' compensation and cargo claims arising during the period due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Revenue recognition
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on revenue recognition arising during the period due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Revenue Recognition
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on allowance for doubtful accounts during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Foreign tax credit carryforward
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on foreign tax credit carryforwards, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Tax Credit Carryforwards Foreign
Nonunion pension and other retirement plans
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on pension and other retirement plans costs during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Pension and Other Retirement Plans
Deferred compensation plans
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on deferred compensation plans costs during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Deferred Compensation Plans
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Operating Loss Carryforwards Domestic
Federal net operating loss carryforwards
Represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on domestic operating loss carryforwards during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
State net operating loss carryforwards
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on state and local operating loss carryforwards during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Operating Loss Carryforwards State and Local
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit State Depreciation Adjustments
State depreciation adjustments
Represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on state depreciation adjustments during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Share-based compensation
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on equity-based compensation costs during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Compensation and Benefits Share-based Compensation Cost
Valuation allowance increase (decrease)
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on valuation allowance during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Valuation Allowance
Leases
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on lease expense during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Lease
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses
Represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on other accrued expenses during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Other
This element represents the amount of deferred tax provision or (benefit) on other costs not otherwise specified in the taxonomy during the period, due to an increase or decrease in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Other
Changes in provision for losses on accounts receivable
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit, Changes in Provision for Losses on Accounts Receivable
Represents the changes in provision for losses on accounts receivable during the period, due to increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Changes in holiday pay accrual
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit, Changes in Holiday Pay Accrual
Represents the changes in holiday pay accrual during the period, due to increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
Domestic State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
The designated tax department of the government including state or local government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity.
Domestic State and Local Jurisdiction
The maximum amount of interest paid on the taxes due, upon completion of the audit field work.
Income Tax Examination Interest from Examination Maximum
Amount of interest paid on tax due, maximum
Other Tax Disclosures [Abstract]
Other tax disclosures
Represents other income tax disclosures
Amended Returns Interest Expense Accrued Increase (Decrease)
Reduction in interest expense accrued
Represents the reduction in the interest expense accrued.
Amended Returns Interest Accrued
The amount of estimated interest accrued as of the balance sheet date to be paid on amended returns.
Accrued interest liability on amended returns
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities, Net Temporary Difference
Difference in temporary differences which reduced taxable income and temporary differences which increased taxable income
Represents the difference in the increase and decrease of temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value.
Reduction in Deferred Tax Assets before Consideration of Significant Increase in Pension Liabilities
Net reduction in deferred tax assets
Represents the net reduction in deferred tax assets before consideration of the increase in the deferred tax asset related to the significant increase in pension liabilities.
Represents the increase in deferred tax assets for pension liabilities recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss before valuation allowance.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Pension Liabilities Increase in Related Deferred Tax Assets before Valuation Allowance
Increase in deferred tax assets for pension liabilities recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss before valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities, Net Including Increase in Pension Liability before Valuation Allowance
Total net deferred tax assets, including the asset related to the increase in pension liabilities before valuation allowance
Represents the net deferred tax assets, including the asset related to the increase in pension liabilities before consideration of the need for an additional valuation allowance.
Income Tax Interest Paid Maximum
The maximum amount of interest paid during the period related to income taxes.
Interest paid on amended returns, maximum
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Loss Injury Damage Workers' Compensation Liability Current
Loss, injury, damage and workers' compensation claims reserves
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred of a loss, injury, damage and workers compensation nature. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash Distributions and Pension Settlement Expense [Abstract]
Cash distributions and pension settlement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net, Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Per Diluted Share Net of Taxes
Pension settlement expense per diluted share, net of taxes
The amount of net gain (loss), per diluted share, net of taxes, recognized in net periodic benefit cost as a result of an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement.
Defined Benefit Plan Cash Distributions and Pension Settlement Expense Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash distributions and pension settlement expense, other disclosures
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid in Next Fiscal Year Related to Employee Retirement Occurred in Current Year
Anticipated distributions in next fiscal year related to an officer retirement that occurred in 2011
The amounts of payment made in the next fiscal year related to employees' retirement of employment occurred in current fiscal year.
Defined Benefit Plan Lump sum Termination Payment Period of Delay Provision for Key Employees as Per IRC
Period of delay provision for key employees as required by Section 409A of the IRC related to lump-sum termination payment (in months)
Represents the period of delay provision for key employees as required by Section 409A of the IRC related to lump-sum termination payment.
Represents the period of historical changes in compensation combined with an estimate of compensation rates based on which the Company establishes the assumed rate of compensation increase.
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Rate of Compensation Increase Period
Period of historical changes in compensation combined with an estimate of compensation rates based on which the Company establishes the assumed rate of compensation increase (in years)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long-Term Return on Assets for Next Fiscal Year
Expected return on plan assets utilized in determining pension plan expenses for next fiscal year (as a percent)
This element represents the long-term expected rate of return utilized in determining its next fiscal year defined benefit pension plan expense.
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate by 2020
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline by 2020 (as a percent)
The rate to which the health care cost trend rate is assumed to decline by 2020.
Defined Benefit Plan, Long Term Asset Allocation Policy Possibility of Experiencing Substantial Loss to be Limited Period
Period over which the possibility of experiencing a substantial loss is limited by adequate diversification under the long-term asset allocation policy (in years)
Represents the period over which the possibility of experiencing a substantial loss is limited by adequate diversification under the long-term asset allocation policy.
Performance Period of Recognized Market Indices Used to Compare Investment Performance
Performance period of recognized market indices used to compare investment performance (in years)
Represents the performance period of recognized market indices that are used to compare investment performance of the entity.
Investment Restrictions Maximum Average Maturity Period of Investments
Maximum average maturity period of investments under investment restrictions (in years)
Represents the maximum average maturity period of investments under investment restrictions to the actively managed portfolio of the entity.
Investment Restrictions Maximum Maturity Period of Investments
Maximum maturity period of investments under investment restrictions (in years)
Represents the maximum maturity period of investments under investment restrictions to the actively managed portfolio of the entity.
Investment Restrictions Maximum Percentage of Portfolio Investments Represented by A Single Issue or Issuer Other than US Government Securities
Maximum percentage of portfolio investments under investment restrictions represented by a single issue or issuer other than U.S. government securities (as a percent)
Represents the maximum percentage of portfolio investments represented by a single issue or issuer other than U.S. government securities.
Investment Restrictions Maximum Percentage of Portfolio Investments in Specified Securities
Maximum percentage of portfolio under investment restrictions invested in BBB rated debt or collectively in mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities (as a percent)
Represents the maximum percentage of portfolio investments in BBB rated debt or collectively in mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities.
Large Cap US Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the investment in large cap U.S. equity securities.
Large Cap U.S. Equity
Mid Cap Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the investment in mid cap equity securities.
Mid Cap U.S. Equity
Small Cap US Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the investment in small cap U.S. equity securities.
Small Cap U.S. Equity
International Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the investment in international equity securities.
International Equity
Emerging Market Equity Securities [Member]
Represents the investment in emerging market equity securities.
Emerging Market Equity
Floating Rate Loan Fund [Member]
A mutual fund investment in adjustable rate loans of various issuers.
Floating Rate Loan Fund
Floating Rate Loan
Defined Benefit Plan Percentage of Investments in Debt Instruments
Percentage of investments in debt instruments (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of a type debt instrument of the entity's defined benefit pension plan investments.
Schedule, table or text reflecting arrangements that are not equity-based payments, or pension and other postretirement benefits, with individual employees. Disclosure typically includes the amount of related compensation expense recognized during the reporting period and the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the related liability.
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement Excluding Share-based Payments by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to the type of deferred compensation (such as equity-based payments, pension and other postretirement benefits, and arrangements that are neither an equity-based payment, nor a pension or other postretirement benefit). The arrangements are generally based on employment contracts between the entity and one or more selected officers or key employees, and which contain a promise by the employer to pay certain amounts or awards at designated future dates, sometimes including a period after retirement, upon compliance with stipulated requirements.
Defined Contribution 401K Plan [Member]
Represents a defined contribution 401(k) plan.
401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
Represents a defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Plan
Deferred Salary Agreement [Member]
Represents deferred salary agreements, a deferred compensation plan of the entity.
Deferred salary agreements
Death and Retirement Benefits, Additional Benefit Plan [Member]
Represents additional benefit on death and retirement plan, a deferred compensation plan of the entity.
Additional benefit plan, death and retirement benefits
Deferred Compensation Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement Excluding Share-based Payments by Type of Deferred Compensation [Line Items]
Deferred Salary Agreements, Number of Participants who Elected to Freeze Benefits
Represents the number of participants who elected to freeze their benefits in the deferred salary agreement program.
Number of participants who elected to freeze their benefits in the plan
Maximum percentage of salary permitted to be deferred by plan participants
Represents the maximum percentage of the salary, the plan participants are permitted to defer under the 401(k) plans.
Defined Contribution Plan, 401K Plan Maximum Percentage of Salary Permitted to be Deferred by Plan Participants
Defined Contribution Plan,401K Plan Percentage of Participant Contribution Eligible for Employer Contribution, Match
Percentage of participant contributions eligible for Employer contribution match
Represents the maximum percentage of participant contributions eligible for employer's matching contribution under certain 401(k) plans.
Maximum percentage of participants compensation that is eligible for 50% matching contribution
Represents the maximum percentage of participants compensation that is eligible for the employer's matching contribution under certain 401(k) plans.
Defined Contribution Plan, 401K Plan Employer Match up to Maximum Percentage of Eligible Compensation
Defined Contribution Plan, Requisite Service Period
Period of service for participants' full vesting in the employer's contributions (in years)
Represents the requisite period of service after which the plan participants are fully vested in the employer's contributions to the defined contribution plan.
Long Term Cash Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
Long Term Cash Incentive Plan Earning Period
Earning period of Long-term cash incentive plan (in years)
Represents the earning period of incentives under the Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan.
Other Plans [Abstract]
Other Plans
Life Insurance Policy Recognized Gains
Recognized gains associated with changes in the cash surrender value and proceeds from life insurance policies
Represents the recognized gains associated with changes in the cash surrender value and proceeds from life insurance policies.
Represents the information related to FleetNet America Inc., an operating segment of the entity.
Fleet Net America Inc [Member]
FleetNet America Inc.
Schedule of Multiemployer Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule reflecting the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's multiemployer pension plans, by plan or groupings of similar plans.
Multiemployer Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Reflects the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's multiemployer pension plans, by plan or groupings of similar plans.
Multiemployer Benefit Plans Disclosures [Domain]
The name of the multiemployer plan, or a description of the plans grouped.
Central States Pension Fund [Member]
Represents the Central States Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity.
Central States Pension Fund
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund [Member]
Represents the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity.
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund [Member]
Represents the Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity.
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund
Local 710 Pension Fund [Member]
Represents the Local 710 Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity.
Local 710 Pension Fund
All Other Plans in Aggregate [Member]
Represents all other multiemployer plans in the aggregate of the entity.
All Other Plans in Aggregate
Multiemployer Benefit Plans Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Benefit Plans
Allowance for other accounts receivable
Allowance established for amounts due that are unlikely to be received related to other accounts receivable.
Allowance for Other Accounts Receivable [Member]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Deductions, Expectation of Increased Realization of State Net Operating Losses and Foreign Tax Credits
Expectation of increased realization of state net operating losses and foreign tax credits
Deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves related to the expectation of increased realization of state net operating losses and foreign tax credits.
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Deductions, Expiration of Fully Reserved State, Net Operating Losses
Expiration of fully reserved state net operating losses
Deductions in a given period to allowances and reserves related to the expiration of fully reserved state net operating losses.
Accrued Liability Current Disclosure [Text Block]
ACCRUED EXPENSES
Description and amounts of accrued expenses disclosure at the end of the reporting period. This element may be used for the entire disclosure as a single block of text.
Net Operating Loss and Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Details pertaining to net operating loss and deferred tax assets.
Net operating loss and deferred tax assets
Net Operating Loss and Carryforwards [Member]
Details pertaining to net operating loss and carryforwards.
Net operating losses and carryforwards
Contribution Carryforwards
Contribution carryovers
Represents the contribution carryovers before tax effects available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.
Operating Loss and Contribution Carryforwards Expiration Period
State net operating loss and contribution carryovers expiration period (in years)
Represents the expiration period of net operating loss and contribution carryovers.
Operating Loss and Contribution Carryforwards, Majority Expiration Period
Represents the range for the majority of state net operating loss and contribution carryovers expiration period.
Majority of state net operating loss and contribution carryovers expiration period (in years)
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Period
Foreign tax credit carryovers, expiration period (in years)
Represents the expiration period of tax credit carryovers.
Share-based Compensation, Share-based Awards, Tax Benefit of Dividends Paid Included in Paid in Capital
Represents the tax benefit of dividends on share-based payment awards reflected in paid-in capital.
Income tax benefit of dividends on share-based compensation reflected in paid-in capital
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars)
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and revenue adjustments
Other Amortization of Deferred Charges
Other amortization
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Impairment Assessment of Long-Lived Assets
Estimated asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations
Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Environmental Matters
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension, Supplemental Benefit Pension and Postretirement Health Plans
Percentage of equity interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business acquisition, acquired percentage
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Capital lease obligations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash [Member]
Cash deposits
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
Interest Paid, Net
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of deposit
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Bank Overdrafts
Net change in bank overdraft and other
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Decrease in valuation allowance (in dollars)
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Prepaid expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, issued shares
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 70,000,000 shares; issued 2012: 27,262,457 shares; 2011: 27,099,819 shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current provision (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred provision (benefit):
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income (loss)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Percentage of concentration of credit risk (as a percent)
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Direct Communications and Utilities Costs
Communications and utilities
Insurance
Operating Insurance and Claims Costs, Production
Operating taxes and licenses
Cost of Services, Direct Taxes and Licenses Costs
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Exit or Disposal Activities
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit concentration risk
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current provision (benefit)
Liabilities, Current
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Less current portion
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Outstanding notes payable
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Outstanding amount
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term debt, less current portion
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Revenue equipment financed during the period under notes payable agreements
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Financing Arrangements
Long-term debt obligations
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instruments
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Deferred Compensation Plans
Recorded assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred provision (benefit)
Deferred income tax benefit
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
State net operating loss carryovers
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Pension liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Postretirement liabilities other than pensions
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Share-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance related to state net operating loss and contribution carryovers and for deferred tax assets related to future state income tax benefits
Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Other Capitalized Costs
Prepaid expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Contribution Plans
Expense for employer contribution to defined contribution plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective tax benefit rate (as a percent)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Statutory federal tax rate (as a percent)
Income tax benefit at the statutory federal rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Accrued Environmental Loss Contingencies, Current
Estimated environmental clean-up costs of properties currently or previously operated by the company
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Federal
Domestic Country [Member]
Payments of Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs
Income Securities
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Country [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Gain on sale of property and equipment
Pension settlement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements
Pension settlement expense, pre-tax
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill [Line Items]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill impairment charge
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment Assessment of Long-Lived Assets
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Fuel tax credit (in dollars)
Income Tax Credits and Adjustments
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Amount of tax paid as a result of IRS examination
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax examination
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Federal income tax provision (benefit)
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Foreign income tax provision
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
State income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, Deductions, Dividends
Dividends received deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Income tax provision (benefit) at the statutory federal rate of 35%
Income tax benefit at the statutory federal rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense
Nondeductible expenses
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses
Nondeductible goodwill impairment (see Note D)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effect of permanent differences and other
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Other
Alternative fuel credit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income
Tax-exempt investment income
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Refund of federal and state taxes paid in prior years (in dollars)
Income tax refunds
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
GOODWILL
Balance at the beginning of the period
Balance at the end of the period
Interest Expense
Interest expense and other related financing costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use, Including Web Site Development Costs
Salaries, wages and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Rental expense
Leasehold Improvements, Gross
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Liabilities and Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Loan against the variable life insurance policies
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Noncontrolling interest held prior to acquisition of remaining ownership interest (as a percent)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money market funds
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
Multiemployer plan contributions
Multiemployer Plans [Abstract]
Multiemployer Plans
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Adjusted net income (loss)
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Other income (expense), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Separate notes payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
Future minimum rental commitments, net of minimum rentals to be received under noncancelable subleases, for all noncancelable operating leases
2012
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Future minimum rentals to be received under noncancelable subleases
Operating Leases of Lessor Disclosure [Text Block]
OPERATING LEASES
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance related to net operating loss carryovers due to uncertainty of realization
Operating Income (Loss)
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Revenues [Abstract]
OPERATING REVENUES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization of unrecognized net periodic benefit costs, net of tax of $2,789, $3,119 and $4,376 for the Year ended 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively:
Amortization of unrecognized net periodic benefit costs, net of tax (2012 - Three-month period $1,089, Six-month period $2,178; 2011 - Three-month period $697, Six-month period $1,394)
Increase in the unrecognized net actuarial loss, pre-tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrecognized net actuarial loss, net of tax of $10,804 for the Year ended 2011, and unrecognized net actuarial gain, net of tax of $1,951 and $2,078 for the Year ended 2010 and 2009 respectively
Unrecognized net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax (2011 - $10,804; 2010 - $1,951; 2009 - $2,078)
Increase in the unrecognized net actuarial loss, after tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Unrecognized net actuarial gain, tax
Unrecognized net actuarial gain, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Net of Tax
Prior service credit
Other Assets, Current
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other, net
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Payment of common stock dividends
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Actual return (loss) on plan assets and other
Actuarial loss and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
2017-2021
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Unrecognized prior service (credit) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Transition Asset (Obligation)
Unrecognized net transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Transition obligation recognition
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Liabilities recognized
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Pre-tax amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Pre-tax amounts, which are reported within accumulated other comprehensive loss, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Assumed health care cost trend rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Benefits paid
Distributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Change in benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Changes in plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Employer contributions
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Current liabilities (included in accrued expenses)
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Securities
Income Securities (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effects of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one percentage point decrease on postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of one percentage point decrease on total of service and interest cost components
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
Effect of one percentage point increase on postretirement benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components
Effect of one percentage point increase on total of service and interest cost components
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities
Equity Securities (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Estimated future benefit payments
Estimated contribution in next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year One
2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Two
2013
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year (as a percent)
Actively Managed Debt Instrument Portfolio
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Plan Assets
Cash Equivalents (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Nonunion Defined Benefit Pension, Supplemental Benefit Pension and Postretirement Health Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Unrecognized prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Curtailment gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets, Target Allocations [Abstract]
Target allocations and acceptable ranges
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax
Unrecognized net transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations [Abstract]
Weighted-average asset allocation
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine nonunion benefit obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Year that Rate Reaches Ultimate Trend Rate
Year that the rate reaches the cost trend assumed rate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligations at beginning of year
Benefit obligations at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Stockholders' Equity
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Prepaid Expense, Current
Prepaid expenses
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments
Property and equipment classified as held for sale
Assets Held-for-sale, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, GROSS
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
TOTAL PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Including Repairs and Maintenance
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of financings
Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments
Purchases of short-term investments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payments on long-term debt
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Restricted cash equivalents and short-term investments
Amounts of outstanding bonds collateralized by restricted funds
Amounts collateralized by restricted funds
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
OPERATING REVENUES
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Operating revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member]
Revenues
Schedule of Dividends Payable [Table Text Block]
Summary of dividends declared
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Secured Debt [Member]
Secured term loan
Term Loan
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reportable operating segment information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OPERATING SEGMENT DATA AND OPERATING RATIOS
Segment reporting information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted-average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Fair value of stock vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Date
Expiration period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding (in dollars)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Cash proceeds of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity-based compensation
Share-Based Compensation
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments
Short-term investments
Short-Term Investments
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Payments to Develop Software
Capitalization of internally developed software and other
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent events
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Tax effect of share-based compensation plans and other, excess tax benefits
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Valuation allowance related tax credit carryovers due to uncertainty of realization
Income Taxes Paid
State and foreign income taxes paid (in dollars)
Income taxes paid before income tax refunds
Assets, Current
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
Assets, Current [Abstract]
CURRENT ASSETS
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Balance at Beginning of Period
Balance at End of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Additions, Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts
Additions, Charged to Other Accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Vehicles [Member]
Revenue equipment
Revenue Equipment
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted (in shares)
Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic (in shares)
Weighted-average shares
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Deferred financing costs expensed
ABF Freight System, Inc.
Subsidiaries [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Service, office and other equipment
Equipment and Other
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Maximum useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Minimum useful life (in years)
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Land and structures (terminals)
Terminals
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Computer software
Software
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Structures
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Auction rate debt security
Variable Rate Demand Obligation [Member]
Variable rate demand notes
Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
ASSETS
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Interest and dividend income
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
OTHER LIABILITIES
Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risks, Types, No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]
Concentrations of Credit Risk of Financial Instruments
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE (in dollars per share)
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair value disclosure
Fair value disclosure
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Cash and cash equivalents
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Changes in valuation and qualifying accounts and reserves
Assets [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets
Statement [Line Items]
Statement
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings (loss) per share, numerator:
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Discount rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss and contribution carryforwards
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Net transition obligation
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year
Total
OPERATING LEASES
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Schedule of financial instruments and the methods and assumptions used in estimating fair value disclosures
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,677,932 shares
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Net actuarial loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Increase in fair value of available for sale security
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Unrecognized net periodic benefit costs
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Unrecognized net periodic benefit costs
Total
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Tax benefit of options exercised
OTHER ASSETS
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Outstanding stock awards not included in calculation of diluted loss per share (in shares)
EARNINGS PER SHARE
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Loss Contingency, Undiscounted Amount of Insurance-related Assessment Liability
Liabilities for state guaranty fund assessments and other insurance-related assessments
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Pre-tax book loss per financial statements
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Gain (Loss) on Sale
Net gains on sale of property and equipment classified as held for sale
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury stock, at cost, shares
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Amortization of unrecognized net periodic benefit costs, tax
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Leases
Acquired Software
Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Notes Payable
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balances
Balances
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowances
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Amortization, depreciation and basis differences for property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes
Other Expenses
Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Total Comprehensive Loss
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Purchase of noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
Assets held for sale which are reported within other noncurrent assets
Assets Held-for-sale, Other, Noncurrent
Loss Contingency, Insurance-related Assessment [Abstract]
Insurance-Related Assessments
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts receivable
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Total (as a percent)
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accruals for equipment received
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock Options
Postretirement Health Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, before Tax
Pension settlement expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, Net of Tax
Pension settlement expense, net of tax of $438, $69, and $1,785 for the Year ended 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively
Pension settlement expense, net of tax (2011 - $438; 2010 - $69; 2009 - $1,785)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, Tax
Pension settlement expense, tax
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of common stock under share-based compensation plans (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and other, shares
Exercised (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income or Loss
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Adjusted net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, numerator:
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS
Costs and Expenses
OPERATING EXPENSES AND COSTS
Operating expenses and costs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Stock options activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional activity related to Company's stock option program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Other disclosure
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Tax effect of share-based compensation plans, excess tax benefits
Tax effect of share-based compensation plans and other, excess tax benefits
Balances (in shares)
Balances (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
NET INCOME (LOSS)
Net loss
Net Income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
LESS: NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN NET INCOME OF SUBSIDIARY
Less: noncontrolling interest in net income of subsidiary
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings (loss) per share, denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Diluted earnings (loss) per share, denominator:
Average common shares outstanding
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Income taxes payable
Major Customers [Axis]
Insurance Settlements Receivable
Receivables, net of related allowances, for workers' compensation excess claims paid by the Company but insured by the excess insurers
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Dividends on Common Stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Dividends declared on common stock
Dividend Amount
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentages of Assets, Other [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentages of Assets, Debt Securities [Abstract]
Income Securities
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentages of Assets, Equity Securities [Abstract]
Equity Securities
Target allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities
Acceptable Range, minimum (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Debt Securities, Range Maximum
Acceptable Range, maximum (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities
Target allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Minimum
Acceptable Range, minimum (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Equity Securities, Range Maximum
Acceptable Range, maximum (as a percent)
Acceptable Range, minimum (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Minimum
Acceptable Range, maximum (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other, Range Maximum
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Amounts payable for services provided prior to acquisition
Taxes other than income
Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued compensation
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued vacation pay
Accrued Vacation, Current
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in foreign currency translation, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in fair value of available for sale security, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income:
Total other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in foreign currency translation, net of tax (2012 - Three-month period $17, Six-month period $9; 2011 - Three-month period $9, Six-month period $18)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Change in fair value of available for sale security, net of tax (2012 - $00; 2011 - $0)
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets by Measurement [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Target allocation (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage of Assets, Other
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT LIABILITIES
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Recorded liabilities
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Noncurrent
OTHER ASSETS
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
Acquisition of the remaining equity interest in logistics company
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial Assets at Fair Value
Segment [Domain]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Reportable Segment [Member]
ABF
ABF Freight System, Inc. and affiliates
Debt, floating rate of interest basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Recurring basis
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current
Current portion of supplemental pension benefits
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Tax effect of share-based compensation plans and other
Tax benefit for exercised options reflected in paid-in capital
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Future minimum rental commitments, net of minimum rentals to be received under noncancelable subleases, for all noncancelable operating leases.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of significant components of the provision or benefit for income taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation between the effective income tax rate, as computed on loss before income taxes, and the statutory federal income tax rate
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accrued expenses
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OTHER EVENTS
INCOME TAXES
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other intangible assets
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of total comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of unaudited quarterly financial information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Fair value of the nonunion defined benefit pension plan assets, by major asset category and fair value hierarchy level
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Aggregate expense for contributions to the multiemployer health, welfare and pension plans
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of estimated future benefit payments for nonunion benefit plans
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the assumed health care cost trend rates for the postretirement health benefit plan
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of the components of net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Pre-tax amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]
Summary of additional activity related to Company's stock option program
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's stock option program
QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding letters of credit
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
Supplemental Benefit Pension Plan
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block]
Pre-tax amounts, which are reported within accumulated other comprehensive loss, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in the next fiscal year
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets related to nonunion benefit plans
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Effects of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the postretirement health benefit plan
Amount of shares available for repurchase under the current buyback program
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Amount of stock repurchases authorized
Annual fee on unused portion of the accounts receivable facility (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Schedule of long-term debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value
ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
OPERATING SEGMENT DATA
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Interest Paid [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Capitalized
Capitalized interest
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards
Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases and Commitments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding (in years)
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's restricted stock unit program
Investment Type [Axis]
Municipal debt securities
Municipal Bonds [Member]
ACQUISITION
ACQUISITION
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Summarized estimated fair values of acquired assets and liabilities at the acquisition date
Panther Expedited Services Inc [Member]
Panther Expedited Services, Inc.
Represents information pertaining to Panther Expedited Services Inc. included in the Premium Logistics and Expedited Freight Services segment.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
ACQUISITION
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Working Capital Adjustment
Working capital adjustment
Represents the working capital adjustment associated with the acquired entity.
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt instruments issued for funding the acquisition
Face amount of term loan
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Accounts receivable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date
Indemnification asset
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Total identifiable assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Current liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Long-term debt, less current portion
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Preacquisition Contingency Accrual
Contingencies
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net
Deferred tax liability
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Total liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Goodwill
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value
Accounts receivable, fair value
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Accounts receivable, gross contractual amount
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible
Accounts receivable, uncollectable
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue and earnings of Panther included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Revenue
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net Income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Pro forma consolidated statement of operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net income attributable to Arkansas Best Corporation
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Acquired Intangible assets, not subject to amortization
Acquired Indefinite Lived Intangible Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Acquired Intangible assets, recognized at fair value
This element represents fair value of various capitalized rights and intangible assets having a projected indefinite period of benefit.
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Estimated Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years)
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Agreement
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ARKANSAS BEST CORPORATION
Net loss
Net income (loss) attributable to Arkansas Best Corporation
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Schedule of unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid from Cash on Hand
Portion of acquisition funded by cash on hand
Amount of cash paid out of cash on hand to acquire the entity.
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Cash paid, net of cash acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Business Combination Preexisting Relationship, Accounts Payable
Represents the amount that the entity had payable to the acquiree at the date of acquisition
Amounts payable for services provided prior to acquisition
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Definite-lived intangible assets
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Net Value
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Software
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Represents the services related to premium logistics and expedited freight services provided by the entity.
Premium Logistics and Expedited Freight Services [Member]
Premium Logistics and Expedited Freight Services
Household Goods Moving Services [Member]
Household Goods Moving Services
Represents the services related to household goods moving services provided by the entity.
Purchased Transportation
This element represents expenses for transportation services purchased from third parties.
Purchased transportation
Schedule of Segment Assets by Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of asset information by reportable operating segment
Tabular disclosure of the total assets for each reportable segment.
Albert Companies Inc [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Albert Companies, Inc. included in the Household Goods Moving Services segment.
Albert Companies, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Tax Assets, Current
Gross amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current deferred tax assets.
Deferred income taxes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation Property, Plant and Equipment Excluding Software
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations, excluding software.
Property and equipment (excluding acquired software)
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Software
Software
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to software to be used in ongoing operations.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets
Other assets
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other assets not separately identified.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities, Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accrued expenses and other current liabilities of the acquired entity.
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Gross amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent deferred tax liabilities.
Deferred income taxes
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships
Driver Network [Member]
An asset acquired in a business combination representing a relationship that exists between the entity and a network of drivers.
Driver network
Trade Names [Member]
Trade name
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill acquired
Other Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Tax Portion Attributable to Parent
Other, tax
Represents the tax effect of other components of other comprehensive income (loss) not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Net Value
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Net Value
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Acquired During Period
Other indefinite amounts acquired
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Intangible amortization expense
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill by reportable operating segment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Schedule of goodwill by reportable operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of intangibles assets, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, if applicable. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.
Schedule of intangible assets
Prepaid expenses
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Amortization period (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Average
Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of the major classes of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets showing the amount, any significant residual value, weighted average amortization period if applicable, and other characteristics.
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense, Current Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for the current fiscal year for intangible assets subject to amortization.
Amortization expense on intangible assets expected for fiscal 2012
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Annual for Fiscal Years Two Through Six
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized annually for the next five fiscal years following the current fiscal year, for intangible assets subject to amortization.
Annual amortization expense on intangible assets expected for fiscal 2013-2017
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Total intangible assets
Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization or impairments, if any, as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets.
Cost
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Letters of Credit Outstanding that Reduced Restriction on Cash Equivalents and Investments Current under Letter of Credit Agreements
Represents the amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date that reduced the restriction on cash equivalents and investments under collateralized letter of credit facility.
Outstanding letters of credit which released restricted funds under the collateralized letter of credit facility
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]
Reconciliation between the effective income tax rate, as computed on loss before income taxes, and the statutory federal income tax rate
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Income taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation Increase in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Increase in valuation allowances for the prior quarter
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the period.
Income Tax Reconciliation Decrease in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Reversal of valuation allowances for the current quarter
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to a decrease in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the period.
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Federal Income Tax Effects [Abstract]
Federal income tax effects of:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Increase in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Increase in valuation allowances for the prior quarter (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Decrease in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to a decrease in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Reversal of valuation allowances for the current quarter (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Effect of permanent differences and other (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
State income taxes (as a percent)
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss Before Income Taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes
The pro forma Income or Loss before income taxes for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.
Property Plant and Equipment Annual Amortization
The amount of annual amortization expense expected for the specified long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale.
Annual amortization expense expected
Period of adjusted historical income for evaluating valuation allowance (in months)
Represents the period for which historical taxable income is adjusted for changes in capitalization due to an acquisition, used in evaluating the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
Period of Adjusted Historial Income for Evaluation Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Secured Notes Payable [Member]
Notes payable
Represents collateralized notes payable arrangements.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Maturities of Long Term Debt and Future Minimum Payments Under Capital Leases [Abstract]
Payments under long-term debt obligations
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt
Borrowings under credit facilities