Yellow (YELLQ) 10-Q 12 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 07, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Entity Registrant Name	'YRC Worldwide Inc.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000716006	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	10,937,029

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$170.50	$208.70
Restricted amounts held in escrow	90.1	20
Accounts receivable, net	519	460.1
Prepaid expenses and other	79.6	85.3
Total current assets	859.2	774.1
Property and Equipment:	'	'
Cost	2,854.50	2,869
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,733.60	-1,677.60
Net property and equipment	1,120.90	1,191.40
Intangibles, net	84.9	99.2
Restricted amounts held in escrow	12.5	102.5
Other assets	56.4	58.3
Total assets	2,133.90	2,225.50
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit	'	'
Accounts payable	194.3	162
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	224.1	190.9
Other current and accrued liabilities	199.7	233.2
Current maturities of long-term debt	392.7	9.1
Total current liabilities	1,010.80	595.2
Other Liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	968.3	1,366.30
Pension and postretirement	503.4	548.8
Claims and other liabilities	317.2	344.3
Shareholders' Deficit:	'	'
Preferred stock, $1 par value per share	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share	0.1	0.1
Capital surplus	1,964	1,926.50
Accumulated deficit	-2,154.60	-2,070.60
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-382.6	-392.4
Treasury stock, at cost (410 shares)	-92.7	-92.7
Total YRC Worldwide Inc. shareholders' deficit	-665.8	-629.1
Total shareholders' deficit	-665.8	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	$2,133.90	$2,225.50

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Treasury stock, shares	410,000	410,000

Statements_Of_Consolidated_Com

Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	$1,252.70	$1,236.80	$3,657.70	$3,681.90
Operating Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	711.8	701	2,110.30	2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	284.4	275.4	838	854.4
Purchased transportation	139	126.8	379.6	372.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.3	44.6	130.4	139.4
Other operating expenses	67.1	64	171.3	192
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	-2.3	-1.9	-0.5
Total operating expenses	1,246.90	1,209.50	3,627.70	3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	5.8	27.3	30	-5.9
Nonoperating Expenses:	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	43.1	33.7	124.2	111.6
Other, net	-0.2	-0.2	-3	-3.2
Nonoperating expenses, net	42.9	33.5	121.2	108.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-37.1	-6.2	-91.2	-114.3
Income tax benefit	7.3	-9.2	-7.2	-13.1
Net Income (Loss)	-44.4	3	-84	-101.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	0	0	3.9
Net Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	-44.4	3	-84	-105.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.6	3.7	9.8	9.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	($39.80)	$6.70	($74.20)	($95.20)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	9,977	7,512	9,053	7,149
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	9,977	14,162	9,053	7,149
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share	'	'	'	'
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic	($4.45)	$0.40	($9.29)	($14.16)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted	($4.45)	($4.30)	($9.29)	($14.16)

Statements_Of_Consolidated_Cas

Statements Of Consolidated Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Activities:	'	'
Net loss	($84)	($101.20)
Noncash items included in net loss:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	130.4	139.4
Paid-in-kind interest on Series A Notes and Series B Notes	24.6	22.1
Amortization of deferred debt costs	5	4.1
Equity based compensation expense	4.5	3
Deferred income tax benefit	-0.1	0
Gains on property disposals, net	-1.9	-0.5
Other noncash items, net	5.9	-1.6
Changes in assets and liabilities, net:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-59.5	-44.3
Accounts payable	25.4	16.6
Other operating assets	0.9	-9
Other operating liabilities	-54.2	-76.6
Net cash used in operating activities	-3	-48
Investing Activities:	'	'
Acquisition of property and equipment	-56.5	-48.1
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5.9	39.2
Restricted escrow receipts (deposits), net	19.9	23.9
Other, net	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-28.9	17.4
Financing Activities:	'	'
Issuance of long-term debt	0.3	45
Repayment of long-term debt	-6.6	-20.4
Debt issuance costs	0	-5.1
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6.3	19.5
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-38.2	-11.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	208.7	200.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	170.5	189.4
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Interest paid	-90.4	-91.6
Income tax (paid) refund, net	$10.80	$8.20

Statement_Of_Consolidated_Shar

Statement Of Consolidated Shareholders' Deficit (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Capital Surplus [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Treasury Stock, At Cost [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	$1,926.50	($2,070.60)	($392.40)	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	4.5	'	2.2	'	'	'
Issuance of equity upon conversion of Series B Notes	'	'	35.3	'	'	'
Net loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	-84	'	'	-84	'	'
Reclassification of net pension actuarial losses to net loss	'	'	'	'	11.1	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	'	'	-1.3	'
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2013	-665.8	0.1	1,964	-2,154.60	-382.6	-92.7
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	-44.4	'	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of net pension actuarial losses to net loss	'	'	'	'	3.7	'
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	0	'	'	'	'	'
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2013	($665.80)	$0.10	'	'	($382.60)	($92.70)

Description_Of_Business

Description Of Business	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description Of Business	'
	Description of Business
	YRC Worldwide Inc. (also referred to as “YRC Worldwide,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), one of the largest transportation service providers in the world, is a holding company that, through wholly owned operating subsidiaries and its interest in a Chinese joint venture, offers its customers a wide range of transportation services. We have one of the largest, most comprehensive less-than-truckload ("LTL") networks in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities. Through our team of experienced service professionals, we offer expertise in heavyweight shipments and flexible supply chain solutions, ensuring customers can ship industrial, commercial and retail goods with confidence. Our reporting segments include the following:
	•	YRC Freight is the reporting segment that focuses on longer haul business opportunities in national, regional and international services. YRC Freight provides for the movement of industrial, commercial and retail goods, primarily through centralized management and customer facing organizations. This unit includes our LTL subsidiary YRC Inc. and Reimer Express, a subsidiary located in Canada that specializes in shipments into, across and out of Canada. In addition to the United States and Canada, YRC Freight also serves parts of Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.
	•	Regional Transportation is the reporting segment for our transportation service providers focused on business opportunities in the regional and next-day delivery markets. Regional Transportation is comprised of USF Holland Inc. (“Holland”), New Penn Motor Express, Inc. (“New Penn”) and USF Reddaway Inc. (“Reddaway”). These companies each provide regional, next-day ground services in their respective regions through a network of facilities located across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
	At September 30, 2013, approximately 77% of our labor force is subject to collective bargaining agreements, which predominantly expire in March 2015.

Principles_Of_Consolidation

Principles Of Consolidation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Principles Of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of YRC Worldwide and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in non-majority owned affiliates, or those in which we do not have control where the entity is either not a variable interest entity or we are not the primary beneficiary, are accounted for on the equity method.
	We make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We have prepared the Consolidated Financial Statements, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In our opinion, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods included in these financial statements herein have been made. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted from these statements pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	Assets Held for Sale
	When we plan to dispose of property or equipment by sale, the asset is recorded in the financial statements at the lower of the carrying amount or estimated fair value, less cost to sell, and is reclassified to assets held for sale. Additionally, after such reclassification, there is no further depreciation taken on the asset. For an asset to be classified as held for sale, management must approve and commit to a formal plan, the sale should be anticipated during the ensuing year and the asset must be actively marketed, be available for immediate sale, and meet certain other specified criteria. We use level 3 inputs to determine the fair value of each property considered held for sale.
	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the net book value of assets held for sale was $10.5 million and $7.3 million, respectively. This amount is included in “Property and Equipment” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. We recorded charges of $0.6 million and $3.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and $0.6 million and $12.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, to reduce properties held for sale to estimated fair value, less cost to sell. These charges are included in “(Gains) losses on property disposals, net” in the accompanying statements of consolidated comprehensive loss.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013:
				Fair Value Measurement Hierarchy
	(in millions)	Total Carrying		Quoted prices		Significant		Significant
		Value		in active market		other		unobservable
				(Level 1)		observable		inputs
						inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Restricted amounts held in escrow-current	$	90.1	$	90.1	$	—	$	—
	Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	$	12.5	$	12.5	$	—	$	—
	Total assets at fair value	$	102.6	$	102.6	$	—	$	—
	Restricted amounts held in escrow are invested in money market accounts and are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
	Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reclassified the amortization of our net pension loss totaling $3.7 million and $11.1 million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net loss. This reclassification is a component of net periodic pension cost and is discussed in the "Employee Benefits" footnote.

Liquidity

Liquidity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Liquidity [Abstract]	'
Liquidity	'
	Liquidity
	For a description of our outstanding debt, please refer to the "Debt and Financing" footnote to our consolidated financial statements.
	Credit Facility Covenants
	On November 12, 2013, YRC Worldwide entered into an amendment to its amended and restated credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement Amendment") and its ABL facility (together the "Amendments"), which, among other things, resets future covenants regarding minimum Consolidated EBITDA, maximum Total Leverage Ratio and minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in Amendments, if applicable) until December 31, 2014 and resets the minimum cash balance requirement.
	The covenants as of September 30, 2013 and the amended covenants for each of the remaining test periods are as follows:
	Four Consecutive Fiscal Quarters Ending	Minimum Consolidated	Maximum Total	Minimum Interest
		EBITDA	Leverage Ratio	Coverage Ratio
	30-Sep-13	$260,000,000	6.0 to 1.00	1.60 to 1.00
	December 31, 2013	$245,000,000	5.7 to 1.00	1.50 to 1.00
	March 31, 2014	$220,000,000	6.4 to 1.00	1.30 to 1.00
	June 30, 2014	$225,000,000	6.5 to 1.00	1.30 to 1.00
	September 30, 2014	$245,000,000	6.5 to 1.00	1.40 to 1.00
	December 31, 2014	$260,000,000	6.2 to 1.00	1.40 to 1.00
	The Credit Agreement Amendment resets the minimum available cash requirement by providing that the minimum cash requirement will be $100.0 million for the period from November 12, 2013 through December 31, 2013, $50.0 million for the period from January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2014 and $100.0 million for the period from February 1, 2014 thereafter at all times; provided that, if Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDA (described below) is greater than or equal to $375.0 million on or prior to February 1, 2014, the minimum available cash requirement will be $50.0 million at all times.
	Further, the Credit Agreement Amendments, among other things, (i) includes a new definition of Pro Forma Consolidated EBITDA added for the purposes of the minimum available cash requirement as described above to be calculated by adding to Consolidated EBITDA, subject to certain limitations, the amount of cost savings, operating expense reductions, other operating improvements and initiatives and synergies associated with any restructuring transactions (and implementation thereof) (but not to exceed the actual amount deducted from revenues in determining Consolidated Net Income for any such costs and expenses), in the case of each such restructuring transaction (and implementation thereof), occurring on or after November 12, 2013, and projected by us in good faith to be reasonably anticipated to be realizable within ninety (90) days of the date thereof; (ii) increases the interest rate and commitment fee payable under our credit agreement by 50 basis points; (iii) waives the requirement to continue to cash collateralize letters of credit with existing net cash proceeds received from asset sales up to $12.5 million (including release of such cash proceeds); (iv) requires payment of an amendment fee to each consenting lender of 1.0% of their outstanding exposure; and (v) adds a new “Event of Default” that requires the  6% Convertible Senior Notes to be repaid, refinanced, replaced, restructured or extended on or prior to February 1, 2014 using either cash generated from the sale of qualified equity by the Borrower, certain qualified equity issuances by the Borrower or certain permitted indebtedness.
	On November 12, 2013, YRC Receivables, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment to the ABL facility, which, among other things, resets the minimum Consolidated EBITDA covenant (as defined in the ABL facility) for each of the remaining test periods in a manner identical to the amendment of minimum Consolidated EBITDA in the Credit Agreement Amendment and increases the interest rate payable under the ABL Facility by 50 basis points. The Company agreed to pay all consenting lenders a fee equal to 1.0% of their outstanding loans and unused commitments.
	Consolidated EBITDA, as defined in our Amendments, is a non-GAAP measure that reflects our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expense, and further adjusted for letter of credit fees, equity-based compensation expense, net gains or losses on property disposals and certain other items, including permitted restructuring professional fees, certain one-time cash restructuring charges occurring on or after November 12, 2013 in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40.0 million and results of permitted dispositions and discontinued operations.
	Our adjusted EBITDA for the four quarters ended September 30, 2013 was $274.8 million compared to the covenant requirement of $260 million.
	Our minimum cash balance as of September 30, 2013 was $181.2 million.
	The credit facilities were also amended to obtain relief from any potential going concern language in our independent registered public accounting firm's audit opinion to be delivered in connection with our December 31, 2013 financial statements.
	Risks and Uncertainties Regarding Future Liquidity Including Our Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
	Our principal sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents, available borrowings under our $400 million ABL facility and any prospective net operating cash flows from operations. As of September 30, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents and availability under the ABL facility totaling $233.7 million with a $388.7 million borrowing base under our ABL facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our cash flow from operating activities used net cash of $3.0 million.
	Our principal uses of cash are to fund our operations, including making contributions to our single-employer pension plans and various multi-employer pension funds, and to meet our other cash obligations including, but not limited to, paying cash interest and principal on our funded debt, payments on our equipment leases, letter of credit fees under our credit facilities and funding capital expenditures.
	We have a considerable amount of indebtedness. As of September 30, 2013, we had $1,359.1 million in aggregate par value of outstanding indebtedness, which may increase over time as a portion of our indebtedness accrues paid-in-kind interest. Of that amount, $69.4 million matures on February 15, 2014, $325.5 million matures on September 30, 2014 and $664.7 million matures on March 31, 2015. We also have considerable future funding obligations for our single-employer pension plans and various multi-employer pension funds. We expect our funding obligations for the remainder of 2013 for our single-employer pension plans and multi-employer pension funds will be $13.7 million and $22.5 million, respectively. In addition, we have, and will continue to have, substantial operating lease obligations. As of September 30, 2013, our minimum rental expense under operating leases for the remainder of the year is $13.3 million. As of September 30, 2013, our operating lease obligations through 2025 totaled $165.6 million and is expected to increase as we lease additional revenue equipment.
	Our capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $56.5 million and $48.1 million, respectively. These amounts were principally used to fund replacement engines and trailer refurbishments for our revenue fleet and capitalized costs for our network facilities and technology infrastructure. Additionally, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we entered into new operating lease commitments for revenue equipment for $44.9 million, payable over the average lease term of six years. In light of our recent operating results and liquidity needs, we have deferred certain capital expenditures and expect to continue to do so for the foreseeable future, including the remainder of 2013. As a result, the average age of our fleet is increasing, which may affect our maintenance costs and operational efficiency unless we are able to obtain suitable lease financing to meet our replacement equipment needs.
	In the third quarter of 2013, driven, in part, by a decline of our service levels due to driver shortages and transition issues related to the network optimization plan implemented in May 2013, our YRC Freight reporting segment experienced decreases in our financial performance compared to our management forecast. As a result, we significantly decreased our expectations regarding our future financial performance and entered into the Amendments described above.
	The Amended Credit Agreement requires us to repay, refinance, replace, restructure or extend our 6% Convertible Senior Notes on or prior to February 1, 2014 using either cash generated from the sale of qualified equity by the Borrower, certain qualified equity issuances by the Borrower or certain permitted indebtedness. These actions with regard to the 6% Convertible Senior Notes are outside of our control and, as a result, we cannot provide any assurances that we will be successful in taking these actions. In the event that we are unable to take these actions we will need to refinance or restructure our debt or seek an amendment or waiver from our lenders or otherwise we will be in default under our Amended Credit Agreement, which would enable lenders thereunder to accelerate the repayment of amounts outstanding and exercise remedies with respect to collateral. In the event that our lenders under our Amended Credit Agreement demand payment, we will not have sufficient cash to repay such indebtedness. In addition, a default under our credit facilities or the lenders exercising their remedies thereunder would trigger cross-default provisions in our other indebtedness and certain other operating agreements.
	We do not expect our liquidity will allow us to retire our borrowings as they mature in September of 2014 and thereafter and therefore we will be required to refinance or restructure the portions of our debt that matures in September of 2014 and March of 2015. Our recent and forecasted operating results may have an adverse effect on our ability to complete such restructuring or refinancing. The refinancing or restructuring of these debt obligations is outside of our control and there can be no assurance that such transaction will occur, or if it does occur, on what terms.
	Our ability to continue as a going concern over the next twelve months is dependent on a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control. In the near term, we must repay, refinance, replace, restructure or extend our 6% Convertible Senior Notes on or prior to February 1, 2014 in order to comply with the terms of our Amended Credit Agreement and thereafter we will need to refinance or restructure our other debt obligations prior to their upcoming maturities in 2014 and 2015. Other factors include:
	•	achieving forecasted results in order to comply with covenants and other terms of our credit facilities so as to have access to the borrowings available to us under our credit facilities;
	•	securing suitable lease financing arrangements to replace revenue equipment;
	•	generating operating cash flows that are sufficient to meet the minimum cash balance requirement under our credit facilities, cash requirements for pension contributions to our single-employer pension plan and our multi-employer pension funds, cash interest and principal payments on our funded debt, payments on our equipment leases, letter of credit fees under our credit facilities and for capital expenditures or additional lease payments for new revenue equipment.
	There can be no assurance that management will be successful or that such plans will be achieved.
	These conditions raise significant uncertainty about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the foregoing uncertainties.

Debt_And_Financing

Debt And Financing	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt And Financing	'
	Debt and Financing
	Our outstanding debt as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 consisted of the following:
	As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Par Value			Premium/			Book			Stated		Effective
					(Discount)			Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate
	Restructured Term Loan	$	298.7		$	45.2		$	343.9		10	%	—	%
	Term A Facility (capacity $175.0, borrowing base $168.2, availability $63.2)	105			(2.8		)	102.2			8.5	%	15.8	%
	Term B Facility (capacity $220.5, borrowing base $220.5, availability $0.0)	220.5			(5.1		)	215.4			11.25	%	15	%
	Series A Notes	173.5			(20.6		)	152.9			10	%	18.3	%
	Series B Notes	68.2			(12.1		)	56.1			10	%	25.6	%
	6% Convertible Senior Notes	69.4			(2.5		)	66.9			6	%	15.5	%
	A&R CDA	124.3			(0.2		)	124.1			3.0-18.0%		7	%
	Lease financing obligations	299.3			—			299.3			10.0-18.2%		11.9	%
	Other	0.2			—			0.2
	Total debt	$	1,359.10		$	1.9		$	1,361.00
	Current maturities of Term A Facility	(105.0		)	2.8			(102.2		)
	Current maturities of Term B Facility	(220.5		)	$	5.1		(215.4		)
	Current maturities of 6% Notes	(69.4		)	2.5			(66.9		)
	Current maturities of lease financing obligations	(8.0		)	—			(8.0		)
	Current maturities of other	(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
	Long-term debt	$	956		$	12.3		$	968.3
	As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Par Value			Premium/			Book			Stated		Effective
					(Discount)			Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate
	Restructured Term Loan	$	298.7		$	67.6		$	366.3		10	%	—	%
	Term A Facility (capacity $175.0, borrowing base $147.6, availability $42.6)	105			(4.8		)	100.2			8.5	%	15.8	%
	Term B Facility (capacity $222.2, borrowing base $222.2, availability $0.0)	222.2			(8.5		)	213.7			11.25	%	15	%
	Series A Notes	161.2			(27.8		)	133.4			10	%	18.3	%
	Series B Notes	91.5			(25.4		)	66.1			10	%	25.6	%
	6% Notes	69.4			(6.3		)	63.1			6	%	15.5	%
	A&R CDA	125.8			(0.4		)	125.4			3.0-18.0%		7.1	%
	Lease financing obligations	306.9			—			306.9			10.0-18.2%		11.9	%
	Other	0.3			—			0.3
	Total debt	$	1,381.00		$	(5.6	)	$	1,375.40
	Current maturities of Term B Facility	(2.3		)	—			(2.3		)
	Current maturities of lease financing obligations	(6.5		)	—			(6.5		)
	Current maturities of other	(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
	Long-term debt	$	1,371.90		$	(5.6	)	$	1,366.30
	The interest rates for certain borrowings have increased in accordance with our Amendments as of November 12, 2013. Refer to Note 3, Liquidity for details.
	Conversions
	Our 10% Series A Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the "Series A Notes") were convertible into our common stock beginning July 22, 2013 at the conversion price per share of $34.0059 and a conversion rate of 29.4067 common shares per $1,000 of Series A Notes. As of September 30, 2013 and November 7, 2013, there was $173.5 million and $174.8 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of Series A Notes outstanding that are convertible into approximately 5.6 million shares of our common stock at the maturity date. There were no Series A Note conversions from September 30, 2013 through November 7, 2013.
	Our 10% Series B Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2015 (the "Series B Notes") are convertible into our common stock, at any time at the conversion price per share of approximately $18.5334 and a conversion rate of 53.9567 common shares per $1,000 of the Series B Notes (such conversion price and conversion rate applying also to the Series B Notes make whole premium). As of September 30, 2013, the effective conversion price and conversion rate for our Series B Notes due 2015 (after taking into account the make whole premium) was $16.0056 and 62.4781 common shares per $1,000 of Series B Notes, respectively.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $12.4 million and $29.1 million of aggregate principal amount of Series B Notes were converted into 0.8 million and 1.9 million shares of our common stock, respectively, which includes the make whole premium.  Upon conversion, during the three months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $6.2 million of additional interest expense representing the $2.7 million make whole premium and $3.5 million of accelerated amortization of the discount on converted Series B Notes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $15.2 million of additional interest expense representing the $6.6 million make whole premium and $8.6 million of accelerated amortization of the discount on converted Series B Notes. As of September 30, 2013, there was $68.2 million in aggregate principal amount of Series B Notes outstanding that are convertible into approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock (after taking into account the make whole premium). There were no Series B Note conversions from September 30, 2013 through November 7, 2013.
	As of September 30, 2013 and November 7, 2013, a maximum of 17,600 shares of our common stock was available for future issuance upon conversion of the Convertible 6% Senior Notes.  The limitation on the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the 6% Notes applies on a pro rata basis to the $69.4 million in aggregate principal amount of outstanding 6% Notes.
	Fair Value Measurement
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities and other financial instruments, are summarized as follows:
		September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
	(in millions)	Carrying amount			Fair Value			Carrying amount			Fair Value
	Restructured Term Loan	$	343.9		$	297		$	366.3		$	197.5
	ABL Facility	317.6			329			313.9			325.8
	Series A Notes and Series B Notes	209			234.1			199.5			81.5
	Lease financing obligations	299.3			299.3			306.9			306.9
	Other	191.2			188.9			188.8			99.5
	Total debt	$	1,361.00		$	1,348.30		$	1,375.40		$	1,011.20
	The fair values of the Restructured Term Loan, ABL Facility, Series A Notes, Series B Notes, 6% Notes (included in “Other” above) and A&R CDA (included in “Other” above) were estimated based on observable prices (level two inputs for fair value measurements). The carrying amount of the lease financing obligations approximates fair value (level two input for fair value measurement).

Employee_Benefits

Employee Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefits	'
	Employee Benefits
	The following table presents the components of our company-sponsored pension costs for the three and nine months ended September 30:
		Three Months						Nine Months
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1.1		$	0.9		$	3.2		$	2.8
	Interest cost	14			14.8			42.1			44.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(13.9		)	(14.9		)	(41.7		)	(38.1		)
	Amortization of net loss	3.7			1			11.1			6.8
	Total periodic pension cost	$	4.9		$	1.8		$	14.7		$	16
	We expect to contribute $62.6 million to our company-sponsored pension plans in 2013 of which we have contributed $48.9 million through September 30, 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was (19.7)% and 7.9%, respectively, compared to 148.4% and 11.5%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The significant items impacting the 2013 rate include a net state tax provision, certain permanent items and a change in the valuation allowance established for the net deferred tax asset balance projected for December 31, 2013. We recognize valuation allowances on deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of the evidence, we determine it is more likely than not such assets will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances are included in our tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we evaluate factors such as prior years’ earnings history, expected future earnings, loss carry-back and carry-forward periods, reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities and tax planning strategies that potentially enhance the likelihood of the realization of a deferred tax asset. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, substantially all of our net deferred tax assets were subject to a valuation allowance.
	The tax provision for the three month period ended September 30, 2013 by rule is derived by subtracting the tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from the tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, each of which is computed as a percentage of the year-to-date pre-tax loss, based on the projected annual effective tax rate at the time. Notwithstanding the similar expected annual net tax benefit from period to period, that projected rate decreased substantially from June 30 to September 30, due to the change in expectations of future performance discussed in Note 3, Liquidity, requiring a reversal of a previously recorded benefit.
	Since our debt recapitalization in July 2011, we have experienced a significant change in ownership of our stock, as measured for federal income tax purposes. On July 25, 2013, we reached the threshold that triggered a change in ownership defined by Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 382.  This change will likely limit substantially the use of net operating loss carryovers ("NOLs") generated prior to July 25, 2013 to offset future taxable income.  While the Section 382 change may adversely affect future cash flow, it has no impact on our current financial statements.  The deferred tax asset resulting from the existing NOLs for which a Section 382 change limits financial statement recognition is already fully offset by a valuation allowance.

Shareholders_Deficit

Shareholders' Deficit	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Deficit	'
	Shareholders’ Deficit
	The following reflects the activity in the shares of our common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	2013
	Beginning balance	7,976
	Issuance of equity awards	245
	Issuance of common stock upon conversion of Series B Notes	1,929
	Ending balance	10,150

Loss_Per_Share

Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Loss Per Share	'
	8. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	We calculate basic earnings (loss) per share by dividing our net earnings (loss) by our weighted-average shares outstanding at the end of the period. The calculation for diluted earnings per share adjusts the weighted average shares outstanding for our dilutive stock options and restricted stock using the treasury stock method and adjusts both net earnings and the weighted average shares outstanding for our dilutive convertible securities using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumes that all of our dilutive convertible securities would have been converted at the beginning of the period. Our calculation for basic and dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:
		Three Months						Nine Months
	(dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Basic net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(44.4	)	$	3		$	(84.0	)	$	(105.1	)
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	6% Notes1	—			(11.8		)	—			—
	Series B Notes1	—			(52.0		)	—			—
	Dilutive net loss available to common shareholders	$	(44.4	)	$	(60.8	)	$	(84.0	)	$	(105.1	)
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	9,977			7,512			9,053			7,149
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options and restricted stock	—			31			—			—
	6% Notes	—			18			—			—
	Series B Notes	—			6,601			—			—
	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding	9,977			14,162			9,053			7,149
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(4.45	)	$	0.4		$	(9.29	)	$	(14.16	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(4.45	)	$	(4.30	)	$	(9.29	)	$	(14.16	)
	1 The 6% Notes and Series B Notes are recorded at a discount that accelerates upon conversion and contain a make-whole interest premium that would require us to pay interest as if the security was held to maturity upon conversion. These would result in incremental expense under the if-converted method.
	Given our net loss position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no dilutive securities for these periods.
	Anti-dilutive options and share units were 834,400 and 766,900 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Anti-dilutive 6% Note conversion shares, including the make whole premium, were 17,600 at September 30, 2013 and 2012. Anti-dilutive Series A Note conversion shares were 5,099,000 and 4,625,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Anti-dilutive Series B Note conversion shares, including the make whole premiums, were 4,219,000 and 6,345,000 at September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Business_Segments

Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Business Segments	'
	Business Segments
	We report financial and descriptive information about our reporting segments on a basis consistent with that used internally for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources to segments. We evaluate segment performance primarily on revenue and operating income.
	We have the following reportable segments, which are strategic business units that offer complementary transportation services to our customers:
	•	YRC Freight is the reporting segment for our transportation service providers focused on business opportunities in national, regional and international services. YRC Freight provides for the movement of industrial, commercial and retail goods, primarily through centralized management and customer facing organizations. This unit includes our LTL subsidiary YRC Inc. and Reimer Express, a subsidiary located in Canada that specializes in shipments into, across and out of Canada. In addition to the United States and Canada, YRC Freight also serves parts of Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.
	•	Regional Transportation is the reporting segment for our transportation service providers focused on business opportunities in the regional and next-day delivery markets. The Regional Transportation companies each provide regional, next-day ground services in their respective regions through a network of facilities located across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
	We charge management fees and other corporate service fees to our reportable segments based on the direct benefits received or an overhead allocation basis. Corporate and other operating losses represent residual operating expenses of the holding company. Corporate identifiable assets primarily consist of cash, cash equivalents, an investment in an equity method affiliate and deferred debt issuance costs. Intersegment revenue primarily relates to transportation services between our segments.
	The following table summarizes our operations by business segment:
	(in millions)	YRC Freight			Regional		Corporate/			Consolidated
					Transportation		Eliminations
	As of September 30, 2013
	Identifiable assets	$	1,303.20		$	812.1	$	18.6		$	2,133.90
	As of December 31, 2012
	Identifiable assets	$	1,315.40		$	745.5	$	164.6		$	2,225.50
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	808.7		$	444	$	—		$	1,252.70
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(9.7	)	$	20	$	(4.5	)	$	5.8
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	2,360.10		$	1,297.60	$	—		$	3,657.70
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(15.8	)	$	57.2	$	(11.4	)	$	30
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	External revenue	$	819.5		$	417.3	$	—		$	1,236.80
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	2.8		$	27.2	$	(2.7	)	$	27.3
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	External revenue	$	2,429.70		$	1,249.00	$	3.2		$	3,681.90
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	0.2	$	(0.2	)	$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(58.4	)	$	61.6	$	(9.1	)	$	(5.9	)

Network_Optimization

Network Optimization	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Network Optimization	'
	Network Optimization
	In the second quarter of 2013, our YRC Freight reporting segment commenced its plan to optimize its freight network. This optimization reduced the number of handling and relay locations. Costs associated with this plan, which consist of employee separation costs and contract termination, asset impairments and other costs, are recorded at either their contractual amounts or their fair value. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded $7.8 million related to these costs in the YRC Freight reporting segment. We did not record any expense related to these costs for the three months ended September 30, 2013.
	Charges for the network optimization are included in "Salaries, wages and employees' benefits" as it relates to employee separation costs and "Operating expenses and supplies" as is relates to contract termination and other costs in the accompanying statements of consolidated comprehensive loss. In addition to the charges detailed below, we have recorded impairment charges on facilities that are part of the network optimization totaling $1.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. We did not record any impairment charges on facilities that are part of the network optimization for the three months ended September 30, 2013. These charges are included in "(Gains) losses on property disposals, net" in the accompanying statements of consolidated comprehensive loss. A rollforward of the accrual is as follows:
	(in millions)	Employee			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total
		Separation
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5
	Network optimization charges	1.3			5			6.3
	Payments	(0.9		)	(4.6		)	(5.5		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	0.4		$	0.9		$	1.3

Commitments_Contingencies_And_

Commitments, Contingencies, And Uncertainties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments, Contingencies, And Uncertainties	'
	Commitments, Contingencies, and Uncertainties
	ABF Lawsuit
	On November 1, 2010, ABF Freight System, Inc. (“ABF”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas against several parties, including our subsidiaries YRC Inc., New Penn Motor Express, Inc. and USF Holland Inc. and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the local Teamster unions that are party to the National Master Freight Agreement (“NMFA”), alleging violation of the NMFA due to modifications to the NMFA that provided relief to our subsidiaries without providing the same relief to ABF. The complaint sought to have the modifications to the NMFA declared null and void and damages of $750.0 million from the named defendants. We believe the allegations are without merit.
	On December 17, 2010, the District Court dismissed the complaint. ABF appealed the dismissal on January 18, 2011 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. On July 6, 2011, the Court of Appeals vacated the District Court's dismissal of the litigation on jurisdictional grounds and remanded the case back to the District Court for further proceedings. ABF filed an amended complaint on October 12, 2011, containing allegations consistent with the original complaint. Our subsidiaries filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On August 1, 2012, the District Court dismissed ABF's amended complaint without prejudice. ABF appealed the dismissal to the Court of Appeals, and, on August 30, 2013, the Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decision. It is unknown at this time if ABF will elect to seek review of the Court of Appeals’ decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.  If ABF were to seek such review, we believe we have meritorious defenses to this case. Therefore, we have not recorded any liability for this matter.
	Bryant Holdings Securities Litigation
	On February 7, 2011, a putative class action was filed by Bryant Holdings LLC ("Bryant") in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas on behalf of purchasers of our common stock between April 24, 2008 and November 2, 2009, inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking damages under the federal securities laws for statements and/or omissions allegedly made by us and the individual defendants during the Class Period which plaintiffs claimed to be false and misleading.
	The individual defendants are former officers of our Company. No current officers or directors were named in the lawsuit.
	The parties participated in voluntary mediation between March 11, 2013 and April 15, 2013. The mediation resulted in the execution of a mutually acceptable definitive agreement by the parties, which agreement remains subject to approval by the court. Court approval cannot be assured. Substantially all of the payments contemplated by the settlement will be covered by our liability insurance. The self-insured retention on this matter has been accrued as of September 30, 2013.
	Other Legal Matters
	We are involved in other litigation or proceedings that arise in ordinary business activities. We insure against these risks to the extent we deem prudent, but no assurance can be given that the nature or amount of such insurance will be sufficient to fully indemnify us against liabilities arising out of pending and future legal proceedings. Many of these insurance policies contain self-insured retentions in amounts we deem prudent. Based on our current assessment of information available as of the date of these financial statements, we believe that our financial statements include adequate provisions for estimated costs and losses that may be incurred within the litigation and proceedings to which we are a party.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
	Guarantees of the 6% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2014
	On February 23, 2010 and August 3, 2010, we issued $70 million in aggregate principal amount of 6% convertible senior notes due 2014 (the “6% Notes”). In connection with the 6% Notes, the following wholly owned subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide have issued guarantees in favor of the holders of the notes: YRC Inc., YRC Enterprise Services, Inc., Roadway LLC, Roadway Next Day Corporation, YRC Regional Transportation, Inc., USF Holland Inc., USF Reddaway Inc., USF Glen Moore Inc. and YRC Logistics Services, Inc. Each of the guarantees is full and unconditional and joint and several, subject to customary release provisions.
	The condensed consolidating financial statements are presented in lieu of separate financial statements and other related disclosures of the subsidiary guarantors and issuer because we do not believe that such separate financial statements and related disclosures would be material to investors. There are currently no significant restrictions on the ability of YRC Worldwide or any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.
	The following represents condensed consolidating financial information as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, with respect to the financial position and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, for results of operations and the nine months ended September 30, 2013 for the Statement of cash flows of YRC Worldwide and its subsidiaries. The Parent column presents the financial information of YRC Worldwide, the primary obligor of the 6% Notes. The Guarantor Subsidiaries column presents the financial information of all guarantor subsidiaries of the 6% Notes. The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries column presents the financial information of all non-guarantor subsidiaries, including those subsidiaries that are governed by foreign laws and YRCW Receivables LLC, the special-purpose entity that is associated with our ABL facility.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	129.6		$	13.2		$	27.7		$	—		$	170.5
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(35.2		)	35.2			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			(3.3		)	519			—			519
	Prepaid expenses and other	105			58.3			6.4			—			169.7
	Total current assets	237.9			33			588.3			—			859.2
	Property and equipment	0.8			2,671.50			182.2			—			2,854.50
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.3		)	(1,624.8		)	(108.5		)	—			(1,733.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,046.70			73.7			—			1,120.90
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50			206.8			(0.1		)	(1,950.2		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(491.1		)	426.3			414.8			(350.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	37.8			53.7			62.3			—			153.8
	Total Assets	$	1,528.60		$	1,766.50		$	1,139.00		$	(2,300.2	)	$	2,133.90
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(269.2	)	$	281		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.9			137.1			14.3			—			194.3
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			196			14.9			—			224.1
	Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3			23.9			1.5			—			199.7
	Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5			0.6			317.6			—			392.7
	Total current liabilities	293.1			88.4			629.3			—			1,010.80
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			150			(350.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5			0.8			—			—			968.3
	Deferred income taxes, net	225.7			(222.1		)	(3.6		)	—			—
	Pension and postretirement	503.5			—			(0.1		)	—			503.4
	Claims and other liabilities	279.9			34.1			3.2			—			317.2
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(741.1		)	1,665.30			360.2			(1,950.2		)	(665.8		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,528.60		$	1,766.50		$	1,139.00		$	(2,300.2	)	$	2,133.90
	As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	151.9		$	13.6		$	43.2		$	—		$	208.7
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(28.8		)	28.8			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			(7.4		)	464.2			—			460.1
	Prepaid expenses and other	93.7			9.7			1.9			—			105.3
	Total current assets	248.9			(12.9		)	538.1			—			774.1
	Property and equipment	0.7			2,681.70			186.6			—			2,869.00
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.2		)	(1,572.5		)	(104.9		)	—			(1,677.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,109.20			81.7			—			1,191.40
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,463.50			162.7			(17.6		)	(1,608.6		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(392.8		)	318.6			424.2			(350.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	154.1			53.6			52.3			—			260
	Total Assets	$	1,474.20		$	1,631.20		$	1,078.70		$	(1,958.6	)	$	2,225.50
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(294.5	)	$	306.3		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.1			107.6			12.3			—			162
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			163.9			13.8			—			190.9
	Other current and accrued liabilities	193.5			30.3			9.4			—			233.2
	Current maturities of long-term debt	6.8			—			2.3			—			9.1
	Total current liabilities	243.8			7.3			344.1			—			595.2
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			150			(350.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	1,054.70			—			311.6			—			1,366.30
	Deferred income taxes, net	228.2			(224.6		)	(3.6		)	—			—
	Pension and postretirement	548.8			—			—			—			548.8
	Claims and other liabilities	302.9			40.1			1.3			—			344.3
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(904.2		)	1,608.40			275.3			(1,608.6		)	(629.1		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,474.20		$	1,631.20		$	1,078.70		$	(1,958.6	)	$	2,225.50
	Condensed Consolidating Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,146.90		$	105.8		$	—		$	1,252.70
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	6.6			651.2			54			—			711.8
Operating expenses and supplies	(2.9		)	263.4			23.9			—			284.4
Purchased transportation	—			123.3			15.7			—			139
Depreciation and amortization	—			39.6			3.7			—			43.3
Other operating expenses	—			60.7			6.4			—			67.1
Losses on property disposals, net	—			1.2			0.1			—			1.3
Total operating expenses	3.7			1,139.40			103.8			—			1,246.90
Operating Income (Loss)	(3.7		)	7.5			2			—			5.8
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense	30.4			0.1			12.6			—			43.1
Other, net	32.4			(0.1		)	(32.5		)	—			(0.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	62.8			—			(19.9		)	—			42.9
Income (loss) before income taxes	(66.5		)	7.5			21.9			—			(37.1		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7			(0.1		)	0.7			—			7.3
Net income (loss)	(73.2		)	7.6			21.2			—			(44.4		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.3			3.4			0.9			—			4.6
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(72.9	)	$	11		$	22.1		$	—		$	(39.8	)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,130.80		$	106		$	—		$	1,236.80
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	8.3			644.9			47.8			—			701
Operating expenses and supplies	(7.1		)	258.6			23.9			—			275.4
Purchased transportation	—			108.6			18.2			—			126.8
Depreciation and amortization	—			40.9			3.7			—			44.6
Other operating expenses	0.9			58.7			4.4			—			64
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(2.2		)	(0.1		)	—			(2.3		)
Total operating expenses	2.1			1,109.50			97.9			—			1,209.50
Operating Income (Loss)	(2.1		)	21.3			8.1			—			27.3
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense	24.4			(3.0		)	12.3			—			33.7
Other, net	77.7			(49.6		)	(28.3		)	—			(0.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	102.1			(52.6		)	(16.0		)	—			33.5
Income (loss) before income taxes	(104.2		)	73.9			24.1			—			(6.2		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(11.2		)	1.1			0.9			—			(9.2		)
Net income (loss)	(93.0		)	72.8			23.2			—			3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(0.1		)	0.9			2.9			—			3.7
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(93.1	)	$	73.7		$	26.1		$	—		$	6.7
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,349.70		$	308		$	—		$	3,657.70
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.2			1,927.30			156.8			—			2,110.30
Operating expenses and supplies	(16.9		)	782.1			72.8			—			838
Purchased transportation	—			336.3			43.3			—			379.6
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			119.3			11			—			130.4
Other operating expenses	0.1			159			12.2			—			171.3
(Gains) losses on property disposals, net	—			(2.0		)	0.1			—			(1.9		)
Total operating expenses	9.5			3,322.00			296.2			—			3,627.70
Operating Income (Loss)	(9.5		)	27.7			11.8			—			30
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	88.2			(1.6		)	37.6			—			124.2
Other, net	78.5			15			(96.5		)	—			(3.0		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	166.7			13.4			(58.9		)	—			121.2
Income (loss) before income taxes	(176.2		)	14.3			70.7			—			(91.2		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(8.0		)	(1.1		)	1.9			—			(7.2		)
Net income (loss)	(168.2		)	15.4			68.8			—			(84.0		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.3			10.1			(1.6		)	—			9.8
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(166.9	)	$	25.5		$	67.2		$	—		$	(74.2	)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,362.30		$	319.6		$	—		$	3,681.90
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.8			1,957.10			145.9			—			2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	(22.8		)	807.7			69.5			—			854.4
Purchased transportation	—			314.9			57.8			—			372.7
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			128.4			10.9			—			139.4
Other operating expenses	2.8			174.7			14.5			—			192
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(0.3		)	(0.2		)	—			(0.5		)
Total operating expenses	6.9			3,382.50			298.4			—			3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	(6.9		)	(20.2		)	21.2			—			(5.9		)
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	77.8			(2.4		)	36.2			—			111.6
Other, net	226.6			(141.9		)	(87.9		)	—			(3.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	304.4			(144.3		)	(51.7		)	—			108.4
Income (loss) before income taxes	(311.3		)	124.1			72.9			—			(114.3		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(16.0		)	1			1.9			—			(13.1		)
Net income (loss)	(295.3		)	123.1			71			—			(101.2		)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			3.9			—			3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(295.3		)	123.1			67.1			—			(105.1		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.6			6.1			3.2			—			9.9
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$	(294.7	)	$	129.2		$	70.3		$	—		$	(95.2	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(194.9	)	$	174.4		$	17.5		$	—		$	(3.0	)
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(55.2		)	(1.3		)	—			(56.5		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			3.9			2			—			5.9
Restricted escrow receipts, net	19.9			—			—			—			19.9
Other, net	1.8			—			—			—			1.8
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	21.7			(51.3		)	0.7			—			(28.9		)
Financing Activities:
Issuance of long-term debt	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
Repayments of long-term debt	(4.7		)	(0.2		)	(1.7		)	—			(6.6		)
Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6			(123.6		)	(32.0		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	150.9			(123.5		)	(33.7		)	—			(6.3		)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(22.3		)	(0.4		)	(15.5		)	—			(38.2		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9			13.6			43.2			—			208.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	129.6		$	13.2		$	27.7		$	—		$	170.5
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(368.4	)	$	289.2		$	31.2		$	—		$	(48.0	)
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(46.8		)	(1.3		)	—			(48.1		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			39			0.2			—			39.2
Restricted escrow receipts, net	23.9			—			—			—			23.9
Other, net	2.4			—			—			—			2.4
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26.3			(7.8		)	(1.1		)	—			17.4
Financing Activities:
Issuance of long-term debt	—			—			45			—			45
Repayments of long-term debt	(18.7		)	—			(1.7		)	—			(20.4		)
Debt issuance costs	(2.0		)	—			(3.1		)	—			(5.1		)
Intercompany advances (repayments)	352.1			(283.7		)	(68.4		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	331.4			(283.7		)	(28.2		)	—			19.5
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(10.7		)	(2.3		)	1.9			—			(11.1		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	142			20			38.5			—			200.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	131.3		$	17.7		$	40.4		$	—		$	189.4
Guarantees of the Series A Notes and the Series B Notes
On July 22, 2011, we issued $140 million in aggregate principal amount of our Series A Notes and $100 million in aggregate principal amount of our Series B Notes (collectively, the “Convertible Secured Notes”). In connection with the Convertible Secured Notes, the following wholly owned subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide issued guarantees in favor of the holders of the New Convertible Secured Notes: YRC Inc., YRC Enterprise Services, Inc., Roadway LLC, Roadway Reverse Logistics, Inc., Roadway Express International, Inc., Roadway Next Day Corporation, New Penn Motor Express Inc., YRC Regional Transportation, Inc., USF Holland Inc., USF Reddaway Inc., USF Glen Moore Inc., YRC Logistics Services, Inc., USF Bestway Inc., USF Dugan Inc., USF RedStar LLC, YRC Mortgages, LLC, YRC Association Solutions Inc., YRC International Investments Inc., and Express Lane Services Inc. Each of the guarantees is full and unconditional and joint and several, subject to customary release provisions.
The condensed consolidating financial statements are presented in lieu of separate financial statements and other related disclosures of the subsidiary guarantors and issuer because we do not believe that such separate financial statements and related disclosures would be material to investors. There are currently no significant restrictions on the ability of YRC Worldwide or any guarantor to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.
The following represents condensed consolidating financial information as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, with respect to the financial position and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, for results of operations and nine months ended September 30, 2013 for the statement of cash flows of YRC Worldwide and its subsidiaries. The Parent column presents the financial information of YRC Worldwide, the primary obligor of the New Convertible Secured Notes. The Guarantor Subsidiaries column presents the financial information of all guarantor subsidiaries of the New Convertible Secured Notes. The Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries column presents the financial information of all non-guarantor subsidiaries, including those subsidiaries that are governed by foreign laws and YRCW Receivables LLC, the special-purpose entity that is associated with our ABL facility.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Cash and cash equivalents	$	129.6		$	15.1		$	25.8		$	—		$	170.5
Intercompany advances receivable	—			(35.2		)	35.2			—			—
Accounts receivable, net	3.3			27.6			488.1			—			519
Prepaid expenses and other	105			62.6			2.1			—			169.7
Total current assets	237.9			70.1			551.2			—			859.2
Property and equipment	0.8			2,802.10			51.6			—			2,854.50
Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.3		)	(1,694.9		)	(38.4		)	—			(1,733.6		)
Net property and equipment	0.5			1,107.20			13.2			—			1,120.90
Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50			206.7			—			(1,950.2		)	—
Receivable from affiliate	(491.1		)	494.2			196.9			(200.0		)	—
Intangibles and other assets	37.8			85.1			30.9			—			153.8
Total Assets	$	1,528.60		$	1,963.30		$	792.2		$	(2,150.2	)	$	2,133.90
Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(269.2	)	$	281		$	—		$	—
Accounts payable	42.9			143.1			8.3			—			194.3
Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			207.2			3.7			—			224.1
Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3			17.2			8.2			—			199.7
Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5			0.6			317.6			—			392.7
Total current liabilities	293.1			98.9			618.8			—			1,010.80
Payable to affiliate	—			200			—			(200.0		)	—
Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5			0.8			—			—			968.3
Deferred income taxes, net	225.7			(228.3		)	2.6			—			—
Pension and postretirement	503.5			—			(0.1		)	—			503.4
Claims and other liabilities	279.9			35.1			2.2			—			317.2
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(741.1		)	1,856.80			168.7			(1,950.2		)	(665.8		)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,528.60		$	1,963.30		$	792.2		$	(2,150.2	)	$	2,133.90
As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Cash and cash equivalents	$	151.9		$	15.5		$	41.3		$	—		$	208.7
Intercompany advances receivable	—			(28.8		)	28.8			—			—
Accounts receivable, net	3.3			20.6			436.2			—			460.1
Prepaid expenses and other	93.7			31.8			(20.2		)	—			105.3
Total current assets	248.9			39.1			486.1			—			774.1
Property and equipment	0.7			2,814.90			53.4			—			2,869.00
Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.2		)	(1,638.7		)	(38.7		)	—			(1,677.6		)
Net property and equipment	0.5			1,176.20			14.7			—			1,191.40
Investment in subsidiaries	1,463.50			149.2			(4.1		)	(1,608.6		)	—
Receivable from affiliate	(392.8		)	351.5			241.3			(200.0		)	—
Intangibles and other assets	154.1			86.9			19			—			260
Total Assets	$	1,474.20		$	1,802.90		$	757		$	(1,808.6	)	$	2,225.50
Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(294.5	)	$	306.3		$	—		$	—
Accounts payable	42.1			112.3			7.6			—			162
Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			173.8			3.9			—			190.9
Other current and accrued liabilities	193.5			28			11.7			—			233.2
Current maturities of long-term debt	6.8			—			2.3			—			9.1
Total current liabilities	243.8			19.6			331.8			—			595.2
Payable to affiliate	—			200			—			(200.0		)	—
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,054.70			—			311.6			—			1,366.30
Deferred income taxes, net	228.2			(230.9		)	2.7			—			—
Pension and postretirement	548.8			—			—			—			548.8
Claims and other liabilities	302.9			40.9			0.5			—			344.3
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(904.2		)	1,773.30			110.4			(1,608.6		)	(629.1		)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,474.20		$	1,802.90		$	757		$	(1,808.6	)	$	2,225.50
Condensed Consolidating Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,216.80		$	35.9		$	—		$	1,252.70
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	6.6			691.6			13.6			—			711.8
Operating expenses and supplies	(2.9		)	277.3			10			—			284.4
Purchased transportation	—			130.2			8.8			—			139
Depreciation and amortization	—			42.7			0.6			—			43.3
Other operating expenses	—			67			0.1			—			67.1
Losses on property disposals, net	—			1.3			—			—			1.3
Total operating expenses	3.7			1,210.10			33.1			—			1,246.90
Operating Income (Loss)	(3.7		)	6.7			2.8			—			5.8
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense	30.4			0.2			12.5			—			43.1
Other, net	32.4			(3.4		)	(29.2		)	—			(0.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	62.8			(3.2		)	(16.7		)	—			42.9
Income (loss) before income taxes	(66.5		)	9.9			19.5			—			(37.1		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7			(0.1		)	0.7			—			7.3
Net income (loss)	(73.2		)	10			18.8			—			(44.4		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.3			3.5			0.8			—			4.6
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(72.9	)	$	13.5		$	19.6		$	—		$	(39.8	)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,196.90		$	39.9		$	—		$	1,236.80
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	8.3			677.9			14.8			—			701
Operating expenses and supplies	(7.1		)	271.9			10.6			—			275.4
Purchased transportation	—			114.5			12.3			—			126.8
Depreciation and amortization	—			43.9			0.7			—			44.6
Other operating expenses	0.9			62.2			0.9			—			64
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(2.3		)	—			—			(2.3		)
Total operating expenses	2.1			1,168.10			39.3			—			1,209.50
Operating Income (Loss)	(2.1		)	28.8			0.6			—			27.3
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	24.4			(3.1		)	12.4			—			33.7
Other, net	77.7			(51.1		)	(26.8		)	—			(0.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	102.1			(54.2		)	(14.4		)	—			33.5
Income (loss) before income taxes	(104.2		)	83			15			—			(6.2		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(11.2		)	1.1			0.9			—			(9.2		)
Net income (loss)	(93.0		)	81.9			14.1			—			3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(0.1		)	0.8			3			—			3.7
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(93.1	)	$	82.7		$	17.1		$	—		$	6.7
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,551.90		$	105.8		$	—		$	3,657.70
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.2			2,043.10			41			—			2,110.30
Operating expenses and supplies	(16.9		)	824.3			30.6			—			838
Purchased transportation	—			355.1			24.5			—			379.6
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			128.5			1.8			—			130.4
Other operating expenses	0.1			171.4			(0.2		)	—			171.3
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(1.9		)	—			—			(1.9		)
Total operating expenses	9.5			3,520.50			97.7			—			3,627.70
Operating Income (Loss)	(9.5		)	31.4			8.1			—			30
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	88.2			(1.5		)	37.5			—			124.2
Other, net	78.5			5.4			(86.9		)	—			(3.0		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	166.7			3.9			(49.4		)	—			121.2
Income (loss) before income taxes	(176.2		)	27.5			57.5			—			(91.2		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(8.0		)	(1.1		)	1.9			—			(7.2		)
Net income (loss)	(168.2		)	28.6			55.6			—			(84.0		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.3			10.2			(1.7		)	—			9.8
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(166.9	)	$	38.8		$	53.9		$	—		$	(74.2	)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,557.70		$	124.2		$	—		$	3,681.90
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.8			2,056.90			46.1			—			2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	(22.8		)	847.3			29.9			—			854.4
Purchased transportation	—			333.1			39.6			—			372.7
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			137.5			1.8			—			139.4
Other operating expenses	2.8			185.5			3.7			—			192
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(0.4		)	(0.1		)	—			(0.5		)
Total operating expenses	6.9			3,559.90			121			—			3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	(6.9		)	(2.2		)	3.2			—			(5.9		)
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	77.8			(2.4		)	36.2			—			111.6
Other, net	226.6			(145.9		)	(83.9		)	—			(3.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	304.4			(148.3		)	(47.7		)	—			108.4
Income (loss) before income taxes	(311.3		)	146.1			50.9			—			(114.3		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(16.0		)	1			1.9			—			(13.1		)
Net income (loss)	(295.3		)	145.1			49			—			(101.2		)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			3.9			—			3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(295.3		)	145.1			45.1			—			(105.1		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.6			6.1			3.2			—			9.9
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$	(294.7	)	$	151.2		$	48.3		$	—		$	(95.2	)
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(194.9	)	$	188.9		$	3		$	—		$	(3.0	)
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(56.2		)	(0.3		)	—			(56.5		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			5.9			—			—			5.9
Restricted amounts held in escrow	19.9			—			—			—			19.9
Other, net	1.8			—			—			—			1.8
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	21.7			(50.3		)	(0.3		)	—			(28.9		)
Financing Activities:
Issuance of long-term debt	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
Repayments of long-term debt	(4.7		)	(0.2		)	(1.7		)	—			(6.6		)
Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6			(139.1		)	(16.5		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	150.9			(139.0		)	(18.2		)	—			(6.3		)
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(22.3		)	(0.4		)	(15.5		)	—			(38.2		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9			15.5			41.3			—			208.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	129.6		$	15.1		$	25.8		$	—		$	170.5
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(368.4	)	$	316		$	4.4		$	—		$	(48.0	)
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(47.2		)	(0.9		)	—			(48.1		)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			39.2			—			—			39.2
Restricted amounts held in escrow	23.9			—			—			—			23.9
Other, net	2.4			—			—			—			2.4
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26.3			(8.0		)	(0.9		)	—			17.4
Financing Activities:
Issuance of long-term debt	—			—			45			—			45
Repayments of long-term debt	(18.7		)	—			(1.7		)	—			(20.4		)
Debt issuance cost	(2.0		)	—			(3.1		)	—			(5.1		)
Intercompany advances (repayments)	352.1			(310.4		)	(41.7		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	331.4			(310.4		)	(1.5		)	—			19.5
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(10.7		)	(2.4		)	2			—			(11.1		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	142			21.1			37.4			—			200.5
Cash and Cash equivalents, End of Period	$	131.3		$	18.7		$	39.4		$	—		$	189.4

Principles_of_Consolidation_Ta

Principles of Consolidation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013:
				Fair Value Measurement Hierarchy
	(in millions)	Total Carrying		Quoted prices		Significant		Significant
		Value		in active market		other		unobservable
				(Level 1)		observable		inputs
						inputs (Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Restricted amounts held in escrow-current	$	90.1	$	90.1	$	—	$	—
	Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	$	12.5	$	12.5	$	—	$	—
	Total assets at fair value	$	102.6	$	102.6	$	—	$	—

Liquidity_Tables

Liquidity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Liquidity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt Covenants [Table Text Block]	'
	Four Consecutive Fiscal Quarters Ending	Minimum Consolidated	Maximum Total	Minimum Interest
		EBITDA	Leverage Ratio	Coverage Ratio
	30-Sep-13	$260,000,000	6.0 to 1.00	1.60 to 1.00
	December 31, 2013	$245,000,000	5.7 to 1.00	1.50 to 1.00
	March 31, 2014	$220,000,000	6.4 to 1.00	1.30 to 1.00
	June 30, 2014	$225,000,000	6.5 to 1.00	1.30 to 1.00
	September 30, 2014	$245,000,000	6.5 to 1.00	1.40 to 1.00
	December 31, 2014	$260,000,000	6.2 to 1.00	1.40 to 1.00

Debt_And_Financing_Tables

Debt And Financing (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Par Value			Premium/			Book			Stated		Effective
					(Discount)			Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate
	Restructured Term Loan	$	298.7		$	45.2		$	343.9		10	%	—	%
	Term A Facility (capacity $175.0, borrowing base $168.2, availability $63.2)	105			(2.8		)	102.2			8.5	%	15.8	%
	Term B Facility (capacity $220.5, borrowing base $220.5, availability $0.0)	220.5			(5.1		)	215.4			11.25	%	15	%
	Series A Notes	173.5			(20.6		)	152.9			10	%	18.3	%
	Series B Notes	68.2			(12.1		)	56.1			10	%	25.6	%
	6% Convertible Senior Notes	69.4			(2.5		)	66.9			6	%	15.5	%
	A&R CDA	124.3			(0.2		)	124.1			3.0-18.0%		7	%
	Lease financing obligations	299.3			—			299.3			10.0-18.2%		11.9	%
	Other	0.2			—			0.2
	Total debt	$	1,359.10		$	1.9		$	1,361.00
	Current maturities of Term A Facility	(105.0		)	2.8			(102.2		)
	Current maturities of Term B Facility	(220.5		)	$	5.1		(215.4		)
	Current maturities of 6% Notes	(69.4		)	2.5			(66.9		)
	Current maturities of lease financing obligations	(8.0		)	—			(8.0		)
	Current maturities of other	(0.2		)	—			(0.2		)
	Long-term debt	$	956		$	12.3		$	968.3
	As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Par Value			Premium/			Book			Stated		Effective
					(Discount)			Value			Interest Rate		Interest Rate
	Restructured Term Loan	$	298.7		$	67.6		$	366.3		10	%	—	%
	Term A Facility (capacity $175.0, borrowing base $147.6, availability $42.6)	105			(4.8		)	100.2			8.5	%	15.8	%
	Term B Facility (capacity $222.2, borrowing base $222.2, availability $0.0)	222.2			(8.5		)	213.7			11.25	%	15	%
	Series A Notes	161.2			(27.8		)	133.4			10	%	18.3	%
	Series B Notes	91.5			(25.4		)	66.1			10	%	25.6	%
	6% Notes	69.4			(6.3		)	63.1			6	%	15.5	%
	A&R CDA	125.8			(0.4		)	125.4			3.0-18.0%		7.1	%
	Lease financing obligations	306.9			—			306.9			10.0-18.2%		11.9	%
	Other	0.3			—			0.3
	Total debt	$	1,381.00		$	(5.6	)	$	1,375.40
	Current maturities of Term B Facility	(2.3		)	—			(2.3		)
	Current maturities of lease financing obligations	(6.5		)	—			(6.5		)
	Current maturities of other	(0.3		)	—			(0.3		)
	Long-term debt	$	1,371.90		$	(5.6	)	$	1,366.30
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities and other financial instruments, are summarized as follows:
		September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
	(in millions)	Carrying amount			Fair Value			Carrying amount			Fair Value
	Restructured Term Loan	$	343.9		$	297		$	366.3		$	197.5
	ABL Facility	317.6			329			313.9			325.8
	Series A Notes and Series B Notes	209			234.1			199.5			81.5
	Lease financing obligations	299.3			299.3			306.9			306.9
	Other	191.2			188.9			188.8			99.5
	Total debt	$	1,361.00		$	1,348.30		$	1,375.40		$	1,011.20

Employee_Benefits_Tables

Employee Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the components of our company-sponsored pension costs for the three and nine months ended September 30:
		Three Months						Nine Months
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1.1		$	0.9		$	3.2		$	2.8
	Interest cost	14			14.8			42.1			44.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(13.9		)	(14.9		)	(41.7		)	(38.1		)
	Amortization of net loss	3.7			1			11.1			6.8
	Total periodic pension cost	$	4.9		$	1.8		$	14.7		$	16

Shareholders_Deficit_Tables

Shareholders' Deficit (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block]	'
	The following reflects the activity in the shares of our common stock for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	2013
	Beginning balance	7,976
	Issuance of equity awards	245
	Issuance of common stock upon conversion of Series B Notes	1,929
	Ending balance	10,150

Loss_Per_Share_Loss_Per_Share_

Loss Per Share Loss Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	Our calculation for basic and dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30 is as follows:
		Three Months						Nine Months
	(dollars in millions, except per share data, shares in thousands)	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Basic net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(44.4	)	$	3		$	(84.0	)	$	(105.1	)
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	6% Notes1	—			(11.8		)	—			—
	Series B Notes1	—			(52.0		)	—			—
	Dilutive net loss available to common shareholders	$	(44.4	)	$	(60.8	)	$	(84.0	)	$	(105.1	)
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	9,977			7,512			9,053			7,149
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Stock options and restricted stock	—			31			—			—
	6% Notes	—			18			—			—
	Series B Notes	—			6,601			—			—
	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding	9,977			14,162			9,053			7,149
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(4.45	)	$	0.4		$	(9.29	)	$	(14.16	)
	Diluted loss per share	$	(4.45	)	$	(4.30	)	$	(9.29	)	$	(14.16	)
	1 The 6% Notes and Series B Notes are recorded at a discount that accelerates upon conversion and contain a make-whole interest premium that would require us to pay interest as if the security was held to maturity upon conversion. These would result in incremental expense under the if-converted method.

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	(in millions)	YRC Freight			Regional		Corporate/			Consolidated
					Transportation		Eliminations
	As of September 30, 2013
	Identifiable assets	$	1,303.20		$	812.1	$	18.6		$	2,133.90
	As of December 31, 2012
	Identifiable assets	$	1,315.40		$	745.5	$	164.6		$	2,225.50
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	808.7		$	444	$	—		$	1,252.70
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(9.7	)	$	20	$	(4.5	)	$	5.8
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	External revenue	$	2,360.10		$	1,297.60	$	—		$	3,657.70
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(15.8	)	$	57.2	$	(11.4	)	$	30
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	External revenue	$	819.5		$	417.3	$	—		$	1,236.80
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	2.8		$	27.2	$	(2.7	)	$	27.3
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	External revenue	$	2,429.70		$	1,249.00	$	3.2		$	3,681.90
	Intersegment revenue	$	—		$	0.2	$	(0.2	)	$	—
	Operating income (loss)	$	(58.4	)	$	61.6	$	(9.1	)	$	(5.9	)

Network_Optimization_Network_O

Network Optimization Network Optimization (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	A rollforward of the accrual is as follows:
	(in millions)	Employee			Contract Termination and Other Costs			Total
		Separation
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	—		$	0.5		$	0.5
	Network optimization charges	1.3			5			6.3
	Payments	(0.9		)	(4.6		)	(5.5		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	0.4		$	0.9		$	1.3

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member]	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheeet [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	129.6		$	13.2		$	27.7		$	—		$	170.5
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(35.2		)	35.2			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			(3.3		)	519			—			519
	Prepaid expenses and other	105			58.3			6.4			—			169.7
	Total current assets	237.9			33			588.3			—			859.2
	Property and equipment	0.8			2,671.50			182.2			—			2,854.50
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.3		)	(1,624.8		)	(108.5		)	—			(1,733.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,046.70			73.7			—			1,120.90
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50			206.8			(0.1		)	(1,950.2		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(491.1		)	426.3			414.8			(350.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	37.8			53.7			62.3			—			153.8
	Total Assets	$	1,528.60		$	1,766.50		$	1,139.00		$	(2,300.2	)	$	2,133.90
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(269.2	)	$	281		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.9			137.1			14.3			—			194.3
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			196			14.9			—			224.1
	Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3			23.9			1.5			—			199.7
	Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5			0.6			317.6			—			392.7
	Total current liabilities	293.1			88.4			629.3			—			1,010.80
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			150			(350.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5			0.8			—			—			968.3
	Deferred income taxes, net	225.7			(222.1		)	(3.6		)	—			—
	Pension and postretirement	503.5			—			(0.1		)	—			503.4
	Claims and other liabilities	279.9			34.1			3.2			—			317.2
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(741.1		)	1,665.30			360.2			(1,950.2		)	(665.8		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,528.60		$	1,766.50		$	1,139.00		$	(2,300.2	)	$	2,133.90
	As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	151.9		$	13.6		$	43.2		$	—		$	208.7
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(28.8		)	28.8			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			(7.4		)	464.2			—			460.1
	Prepaid expenses and other	93.7			9.7			1.9			—			105.3
	Total current assets	248.9			(12.9		)	538.1			—			774.1
	Property and equipment	0.7			2,681.70			186.6			—			2,869.00
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.2		)	(1,572.5		)	(104.9		)	—			(1,677.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,109.20			81.7			—			1,191.40
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,463.50			162.7			(17.6		)	(1,608.6		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(392.8		)	318.6			424.2			(350.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	154.1			53.6			52.3			—			260
	Total Assets	$	1,474.20		$	1,631.20		$	1,078.70		$	(1,958.6	)	$	2,225.50
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(294.5	)	$	306.3		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.1			107.6			12.3			—			162
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			163.9			13.8			—			190.9
	Other current and accrued liabilities	193.5			30.3			9.4			—			233.2
	Current maturities of long-term debt	6.8			—			2.3			—			9.1
	Total current liabilities	243.8			7.3			344.1			—			595.2
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			150			(350.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	1,054.70			—			311.6			—			1,366.30
	Deferred income taxes, net	228.2			(224.6		)	(3.6		)	—			—
	Pension and postretirement	548.8			—			—			—			548.8
	Claims and other liabilities	302.9			40.1			1.3			—			344.3
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(904.2		)	1,608.40			275.3			(1,608.6		)	(629.1		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,474.20		$	1,631.20		$	1,078.70		$	(1,958.6	)	$	2,225.50
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,146.90		$	105.8		$	—		$	1,252.70
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	6.6			651.2			54			—			711.8
	Operating expenses and supplies	(2.9		)	263.4			23.9			—			284.4
	Purchased transportation	—			123.3			15.7			—			139
	Depreciation and amortization	—			39.6			3.7			—			43.3
	Other operating expenses	—			60.7			6.4			—			67.1
	Losses on property disposals, net	—			1.2			0.1			—			1.3
	Total operating expenses	3.7			1,139.40			103.8			—			1,246.90
	Operating Income (Loss)	(3.7		)	7.5			2			—			5.8
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense	30.4			0.1			12.6			—			43.1
	Other, net	32.4			(0.1		)	(32.5		)	—			(0.2		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	62.8			—			(19.9		)	—			42.9
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(66.5		)	7.5			21.9			—			(37.1		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7			(0.1		)	0.7			—			7.3
	Net income (loss)	(73.2		)	7.6			21.2			—			(44.4		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.3			3.4			0.9			—			4.6
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(72.9	)	$	11		$	22.1		$	—		$	(39.8	)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,130.80		$	106		$	—		$	1,236.80
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	8.3			644.9			47.8			—			701
	Operating expenses and supplies	(7.1		)	258.6			23.9			—			275.4
	Purchased transportation	—			108.6			18.2			—			126.8
	Depreciation and amortization	—			40.9			3.7			—			44.6
	Other operating expenses	0.9			58.7			4.4			—			64
	Gains on property disposals, net	—			(2.2		)	(0.1		)	—			(2.3		)
	Total operating expenses	2.1			1,109.50			97.9			—			1,209.50
	Operating Income (Loss)	(2.1		)	21.3			8.1			—			27.3
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense	24.4			(3.0		)	12.3			—			33.7
	Other, net	77.7			(49.6		)	(28.3		)	—			(0.2		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	102.1			(52.6		)	(16.0		)	—			33.5
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(104.2		)	73.9			24.1			—			(6.2		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	(11.2		)	1.1			0.9			—			(9.2		)
	Net income (loss)	(93.0		)	72.8			23.2			—			3
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(0.1		)	0.9			2.9			—			3.7
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(93.1	)	$	73.7		$	26.1		$	—		$	6.7
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,349.70		$	308		$	—		$	3,657.70
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.2			1,927.30			156.8			—			2,110.30
	Operating expenses and supplies	(16.9		)	782.1			72.8			—			838
	Purchased transportation	—			336.3			43.3			—			379.6
	Depreciation and amortization	0.1			119.3			11			—			130.4
	Other operating expenses	0.1			159			12.2			—			171.3
	(Gains) losses on property disposals, net	—			(2.0		)	0.1			—			(1.9		)
	Total operating expenses	9.5			3,322.00			296.2			—			3,627.70
	Operating Income (Loss)	(9.5		)	27.7			11.8			—			30
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense (income)	88.2			(1.6		)	37.6			—			124.2
	Other, net	78.5			15			(96.5		)	—			(3.0		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	166.7			13.4			(58.9		)	—			121.2
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(176.2		)	14.3			70.7			—			(91.2		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	(8.0		)	(1.1		)	1.9			—			(7.2		)
	Net income (loss)	(168.2		)	15.4			68.8			—			(84.0		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.3			10.1			(1.6		)	—			9.8
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(166.9	)	$	25.5		$	67.2		$	—		$	(74.2	)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,362.30		$	319.6		$	—		$	3,681.90
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.8			1,957.10			145.9			—			2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	(22.8		)	807.7			69.5			—			854.4
Purchased transportation	—			314.9			57.8			—			372.7
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			128.4			10.9			—			139.4
Other operating expenses	2.8			174.7			14.5			—			192
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(0.3		)	(0.2		)	—			(0.5		)
Total operating expenses	6.9			3,382.50			298.4			—			3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	(6.9		)	(20.2		)	21.2			—			(5.9		)
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	77.8			(2.4		)	36.2			—			111.6
Other, net	226.6			(141.9		)	(87.9		)	—			(3.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	304.4			(144.3		)	(51.7		)	—			108.4
Income (loss) before income taxes	(311.3		)	124.1			72.9			—			(114.3		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(16.0		)	1			1.9			—			(13.1		)
Net income (loss)	(295.3		)	123.1			71			—			(101.2		)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			3.9			—			3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(295.3		)	123.1			67.1			—			(105.1		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.6			6.1			3.2			—			9.9
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$	(294.7	)	$	129.2		$	70.3		$	—		$	(95.2	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(194.9	)	$	174.4		$	17.5		$	—		$	(3.0	)
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(55.2		)	(1.3		)	—			(56.5		)
	Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			3.9			2			—			5.9
	Restricted escrow receipts, net	19.9			—			—			—			19.9
	Other, net	1.8			—			—			—			1.8
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	21.7			(51.3		)	0.7			—			(28.9		)
	Financing Activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
	Repayments of long-term debt	(4.7		)	(0.2		)	(1.7		)	—			(6.6		)
	Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6			(123.6		)	(32.0		)	—			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	150.9			(123.5		)	(33.7		)	—			(6.3		)
	Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(22.3		)	(0.4		)	(15.5		)	—			(38.2		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9			13.6			43.2			—			208.7
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	129.6		$	13.2		$	27.7		$	—		$	170.5
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(368.4	)	$	289.2		$	31.2		$	—		$	(48.0	)
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(46.8		)	(1.3		)	—			(48.1		)
	Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			39			0.2			—			39.2
	Restricted escrow receipts, net	23.9			—			—			—			23.9
	Other, net	2.4			—			—			—			2.4
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26.3			(7.8		)	(1.1		)	—			17.4
	Financing Activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt	—			—			45			—			45
	Repayments of long-term debt	(18.7		)	—			(1.7		)	—			(20.4		)
	Debt issuance costs	(2.0		)	—			(3.1		)	—			(5.1		)
	Intercompany advances (repayments)	352.1			(283.7		)	(68.4		)	—			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	331.4			(283.7		)	(28.2		)	—			19.5
	Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(10.7		)	(2.3		)	1.9			—			(11.1		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	142			20			38.5			—			200.5
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	131.3		$	17.7		$	40.4		$	—		$	189.4
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member]	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheeet [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
	As of September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	129.6		$	15.1		$	25.8		$	—		$	170.5
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(35.2		)	35.2			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			27.6			488.1			—			519
	Prepaid expenses and other	105			62.6			2.1			—			169.7
	Total current assets	237.9			70.1			551.2			—			859.2
	Property and equipment	0.8			2,802.10			51.6			—			2,854.50
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.3		)	(1,694.9		)	(38.4		)	—			(1,733.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,107.20			13.2			—			1,120.90
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50			206.7			—			(1,950.2		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(491.1		)	494.2			196.9			(200.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	37.8			85.1			30.9			—			153.8
	Total Assets	$	1,528.60		$	1,963.30		$	792.2		$	(2,150.2	)	$	2,133.90
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(269.2	)	$	281		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.9			143.1			8.3			—			194.3
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			207.2			3.7			—			224.1
	Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3			17.2			8.2			—			199.7
	Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5			0.6			317.6			—			392.7
	Total current liabilities	293.1			98.9			618.8			—			1,010.80
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			—			(200.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5			0.8			—			—			968.3
	Deferred income taxes, net	225.7			(228.3		)	2.6			—			—
	Pension and postretirement	503.5			—			(0.1		)	—			503.4
	Claims and other liabilities	279.9			35.1			2.2			—			317.2
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(741.1		)	1,856.80			168.7			(1,950.2		)	(665.8		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,528.60		$	1,963.30		$	792.2		$	(2,150.2	)	$	2,133.90
	As of December 31, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	151.9		$	15.5		$	41.3		$	—		$	208.7
	Intercompany advances receivable	—			(28.8		)	28.8			—			—
	Accounts receivable, net	3.3			20.6			436.2			—			460.1
	Prepaid expenses and other	93.7			31.8			(20.2		)	—			105.3
	Total current assets	248.9			39.1			486.1			—			774.1
	Property and equipment	0.7			2,814.90			53.4			—			2,869.00
	Less – accumulated depreciation	(0.2		)	(1,638.7		)	(38.7		)	—			(1,677.6		)
	Net property and equipment	0.5			1,176.20			14.7			—			1,191.40
	Investment in subsidiaries	1,463.50			149.2			(4.1		)	(1,608.6		)	—
	Receivable from affiliate	(392.8		)	351.5			241.3			(200.0		)	—
	Intangibles and other assets	154.1			86.9			19			—			260
	Total Assets	$	1,474.20		$	1,802.90		$	757		$	(1,808.6	)	$	2,225.50
	Intercompany advances payable	$	(11.8	)	$	(294.5	)	$	306.3		$	—		$	—
	Accounts payable	42.1			112.3			7.6			—			162
	Wages, vacations and employees’ benefits	13.2			173.8			3.9			—			190.9
	Other current and accrued liabilities	193.5			28			11.7			—			233.2
	Current maturities of long-term debt	6.8			—			2.3			—			9.1
	Total current liabilities	243.8			19.6			331.8			—			595.2
	Payable to affiliate	—			200			—			(200.0		)	—
	Long-term debt, less current portion	1,054.70			—			311.6			—			1,366.30
	Deferred income taxes, net	228.2			(230.9		)	2.7			—			—
	Pension and postretirement	548.8			—			—			—			548.8
	Claims and other liabilities	302.9			40.9			0.5			—			344.3
	Commitments and contingencies
	Shareholders’ equity (deficit)	(904.2		)	1,773.30			110.4			(1,608.6		)	(629.1		)
	Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit)	$	1,474.20		$	1,802.90		$	757		$	(1,808.6	)	$	2,225.50
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,216.80		$	35.9		$	—		$	1,252.70
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	6.6			691.6			13.6			—			711.8
	Operating expenses and supplies	(2.9		)	277.3			10			—			284.4
	Purchased transportation	—			130.2			8.8			—			139
	Depreciation and amortization	—			42.7			0.6			—			43.3
	Other operating expenses	—			67			0.1			—			67.1
	Losses on property disposals, net	—			1.3			—			—			1.3
	Total operating expenses	3.7			1,210.10			33.1			—			1,246.90
	Operating Income (Loss)	(3.7		)	6.7			2.8			—			5.8
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense	30.4			0.2			12.5			—			43.1
	Other, net	32.4			(3.4		)	(29.2		)	—			(0.2		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	62.8			(3.2		)	(16.7		)	—			42.9
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(66.5		)	9.9			19.5			—			(37.1		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7			(0.1		)	0.7			—			7.3
	Net income (loss)	(73.2		)	10			18.8			—			(44.4		)
	Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.3			3.5			0.8			—			4.6
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(72.9	)	$	13.5		$	19.6		$	—		$	(39.8	)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	1,196.90		$	39.9		$	—		$	1,236.80
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	8.3			677.9			14.8			—			701
	Operating expenses and supplies	(7.1		)	271.9			10.6			—			275.4
	Purchased transportation	—			114.5			12.3			—			126.8
	Depreciation and amortization	—			43.9			0.7			—			44.6
	Other operating expenses	0.9			62.2			0.9			—			64
	Gains on property disposals, net	—			(2.3		)	—			—			(2.3		)
	Total operating expenses	2.1			1,168.10			39.3			—			1,209.50
	Operating Income (Loss)	(2.1		)	28.8			0.6			—			27.3
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense (income)	24.4			(3.1		)	12.4			—			33.7
	Other, net	77.7			(51.1		)	(26.8		)	—			(0.2		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	102.1			(54.2		)	(14.4		)	—			33.5
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(104.2		)	83			15			—			(6.2		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	(11.2		)	1.1			0.9			—			(9.2		)
	Net income (loss)	(93.0		)	81.9			14.1			—			3
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(0.1		)	0.8			3			—			3.7
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(93.1	)	$	82.7		$	17.1		$	—		$	6.7
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,551.90		$	105.8		$	—		$	3,657.70
	Operating Expenses:
	Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.2			2,043.10			41			—			2,110.30
	Operating expenses and supplies	(16.9		)	824.3			30.6			—			838
	Purchased transportation	—			355.1			24.5			—			379.6
	Depreciation and amortization	0.1			128.5			1.8			—			130.4
	Other operating expenses	0.1			171.4			(0.2		)	—			171.3
	Gains on property disposals, net	—			(1.9		)	—			—			(1.9		)
	Total operating expenses	9.5			3,520.50			97.7			—			3,627.70
	Operating Income (Loss)	(9.5		)	31.4			8.1			—			30
	Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
	Interest expense (income)	88.2			(1.5		)	37.5			—			124.2
	Other, net	78.5			5.4			(86.9		)	—			(3.0		)
	Nonoperating expenses (income), net	166.7			3.9			(49.4		)	—			121.2
	Income (loss) before income taxes	(176.2		)	27.5			57.5			—			(91.2		)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	(8.0		)	(1.1		)	1.9			—			(7.2		)
	Net income (loss)	(168.2		)	28.6			55.6			—			(84.0		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1.3			10.2			(1.7		)	—			9.8
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$	(166.9	)	$	38.8		$	53.9		$	—		$	(74.2	)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
Operating Revenue	$	—		$	3,557.70		$	124.2		$	—		$	3,681.90
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	26.8			2,056.90			46.1			—			2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	(22.8		)	847.3			29.9			—			854.4
Purchased transportation	—			333.1			39.6			—			372.7
Depreciation and amortization	0.1			137.5			1.8			—			139.4
Other operating expenses	2.8			185.5			3.7			—			192
Gains on property disposals, net	—			(0.4		)	(0.1		)	—			(0.5		)
Total operating expenses	6.9			3,559.90			121			—			3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	(6.9		)	(2.2		)	3.2			—			(5.9		)
Nonoperating Expenses (Income):
Interest expense (income)	77.8			(2.4		)	36.2			—			111.6
Other, net	226.6			(145.9		)	(83.9		)	—			(3.2		)
Nonoperating expenses (income), net	304.4			(148.3		)	(47.7		)	—			108.4
Income (loss) before income taxes	(311.3		)	146.1			50.9			—			(114.3		)
Income tax provision (benefit)	(16.0		)	1			1.9			—			(13.1		)
Net income (loss)	(295.3		)	145.1			49			—			(101.2		)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	—			—			3.9			—			3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(295.3		)	145.1			45.1			—			(105.1		)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.6			6.1			3.2			—			9.9
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$	(294.7	)	$	151.2		$	48.3		$	—		$	(95.2	)
Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(194.9	)	$	188.9		$	3		$	—		$	(3.0	)
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(56.2		)	(0.3		)	—			(56.5		)
	Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			5.9			—			—			5.9
	Restricted amounts held in escrow	19.9			—			—			—			19.9
	Other, net	1.8			—			—			—			1.8
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	21.7			(50.3		)	(0.3		)	—			(28.9		)
	Financing Activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
	Repayments of long-term debt	(4.7		)	(0.2		)	(1.7		)	—			(6.6		)
	Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6			(139.1		)	(16.5		)	—			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	150.9			(139.0		)	(18.2		)	—			(6.3		)
	Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(22.3		)	(0.4		)	(15.5		)	—			(38.2		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9			15.5			41.3			—			208.7
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	129.6		$	15.1		$	25.8		$	—		$	170.5
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (in millions)	Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(368.4	)	$	316		$	4.4		$	—		$	(48.0	)
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of property and equipment	—			(47.2		)	(0.9		)	—			(48.1		)
	Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	—			39.2			—			—			39.2
	Restricted amounts held in escrow	23.9			—			—			—			23.9
	Other, net	2.4			—			—			—			2.4
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26.3			(8.0		)	(0.9		)	—			17.4
	Financing Activities:
	Issuance of long-term debt	—			—			45			—			45
	Repayments of long-term debt	(18.7		)	—			(1.7		)	—			(20.4		)
	Debt issuance cost	(2.0		)	—			(3.1		)	—			(5.1		)
	Intercompany advances (repayments)	352.1			(310.4		)	(41.7		)	—			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	331.4			(310.4		)	(1.5		)	—			19.5
	Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(10.7		)	(2.4		)	2			—			(11.1		)
	Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	142			21.1			37.4			—			200.5
	Cash and Cash equivalents, End of Period	$	131.3		$	18.7		$	39.4		$	—		$	189.4

Description_Of_Business_Detail

Description Of Business (Details) (Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member], Labor Force Concentration Risk [Member])	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member] | Labor Force Concentration Risk [Member]	'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'
Percentage of workforce subject to collective bargaining agreements	77.00%

Principles_Of_Consolidation_De

Principles Of Consolidation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived	$10.50	'	$10.50	'	$7.30
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$0.60	$0.60	$3.30	$12.10	'

Principles_Of_Consolidation_Fa

Principles Of Consolidation (Fair Value Measurement) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Restricted Amounts Held In Escrow, Current, Fair Value Disclosure	$90.10
Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	12.5
Total assets at fair value	102.6
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Restricted Amounts Held In Escrow, Current, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	0
Total assets at fair value	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Restricted Amounts Held In Escrow, Current, Fair Value Disclosure	0
Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	0
Total assets at fair value	0
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Restricted Amounts Held In Escrow, Current, Fair Value Disclosure	90.1
Restricted amounts held in escrow-long term	12.5
Total assets at fair value	$102.60

Principles_Of_Consolidation_Re

Principles Of Consolidation (Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'	'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Comprehensive loss [Line Items]	'	'
Reclassification of net pension actuarial losses to net loss	$3.70	$11.10

Liquidity_Details

Liquidity (Details) (ABL Facility Credit Agreement [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
ABL Facility Credit Agreement [Member]	'
Debt Instrument, Covenants [Abstract]	'
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, September 30, 2013	$260,000,000
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, December 31, 2013	245,000,000
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, March 31, 2013	220,000,000
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, June 30, 2014	225,000,000
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, September 30, 2014	245,000,000
Minimum Consolidated EBITDA, December 31, 2014	$260,000,000
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, September 30, 2013	6
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, December 31, 2013	5.7
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, March 31, 2014	6.4
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, June 30, 2014	6.5
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, September 30, 2014	6.5
Maximum Total Leverage Ratio, December 31, 2014	6.2
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, September 30, 2013	1.6
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, December 31, 2013	1.5
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, March 31, 2014	1.3
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, June 30, 2014	1.3
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, September 30, 2014	1.4
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, December 31, 2014	1.4

Liquidity_Risks_and_Uncertaint

Liquidity (Risks and Uncertainties) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 12, 2013	Nov. 12, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 12, 2013	Nov. 12, 2013
				Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member]	Credit Agreement Amendment [Member]	ABL Facility Credit Agreement [Member]	ABL Facility Credit Agreement [Member]	Revenue Equipment	Minimum [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
										Credit Agreement Amendment [Member]
Risks and Uncertainties [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum cash balance required, period November 12, 2013 to December 31, 2013 if EBITDA threshold not met	'	'	'	'	'	$100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum cash balance required, period January 1, 2014 to January 31, 2014 if EBITDA threshold not met	'	'	'	'	'	50,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum cash balance required after February 1, 2014 if EBITDA threshold not met	'	'	'	'	'	100,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Pro Forma consolidated EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	375,000,000	'
Minimum cash balance required, future period	'	'	'	'	'	50,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Number of days restructuring transactions to be realizable	'	'	'	'	'	'90 days	'	'	'	'	'
Increase in the interest rate payable, basis points	'	'	'	'	'	0.50%	0.50%	'	'	'	'
Net Cash Proceeds Received from Asset Sales Threshold	'	'	'	'	'	12,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Amendment fee payment to each consenting lender as percent of outstanding exposure	'	'	'	'	'	1.00%	1.00%	'	'	'	'
One-time cash restructuring charges used in adjusting EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	40,000,000
Adjusted EBITDA	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	274,800,000	'	'	'
Minimum cash balance	181,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	400,000,000	'	'	'
Total availability	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	233,700,000	'	'	'
Borrowing base	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	388,700,000	'	'	'
Net cash used in operating activities	3,000,000	48,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	1,359,100,000	'	1,381,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt maturity amount on February 15, 2014	69,400,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt maturity amount on September 30, 2014	325,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt maturity amount on March 31, 2015	664,700,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Benefit Obligation for Remaining Fiscal Year	'	'	'	13,700,000	22,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Remainder of Fiscal Year	13,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	165,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	56,500,000	48,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating lease commitment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$44,900,000	'	'
Operating lease term	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'6 years	'	'

Debt_And_Financing_Details

Debt And Financing (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 29, 2013

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Restructured Term Loan [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Pension Contribution Deferral Obligation [Member]

Pension Contribution Deferral Obligation [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Lease Financing Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Other Debt Obligations [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

ABL facility - Term A [Member]

ABL facility - Term A [Member]

ABL facility - Term B [Member]

ABL facility - Term B [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Senior A Notes [Member]

Senior A Notes [Member]

Senior A Notes [Member]

Senior B Notes

Senior B Notes

Senior B Notes

Senior B Notes

Senior B Notes

Senior B Notes [Domain]

Senior B Notes [Domain]

5.0% and 3.375% contingent convertible senior notes [Member]

5.0% and 3.375% contingent convertible senior notes [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior B Notes [Domain]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Long-term Debt, Gross

$1,359.10

$1,381

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$298.70

$298.70

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$105

$105

$220.50

$222.20

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'

'

$173.50

$173.50

$161.20

$68.20

$68.20

$68.20

'

$91.50

$69.40

$69.40

$0.20

'

$124.30

$125.80

$299.30

$306.90

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$0.30

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Premium/(Discount), Debt

1.9

-5.6

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45.2

67.6

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-2.8

-4.8

-5.1

-8.5

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-20.6

-20.6

-27.8

-12.1

-12.1

-12.1

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-25.4

-2.5

-6.3

0

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-0.2

-0.4

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Book Value

1,361

1,375.40

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343.9

366.3

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102.2

100.2

215.4

213.7

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152.9

152.9

133.4

56.1

56.1

56.1

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66.1

66.9

63.1

0.2

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124.1

125.4

299.3

306.9

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0.3

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Debt Instrument, Gross, Current Maturities

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-105

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-220.5

-2.3

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-69.4

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-8

-6.5

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-0.2

-0.3

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Premium/(Discount), Current Maturities

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2.8

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5.1

0

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2.5

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0

0

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0

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Book Value, Current Maturities

-392.7

-9.1

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-102.2

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-215.4

-2.3

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-66.9

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-8

-6.5

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-0.2

-0.3

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Par Value, Excluding Current Maturities

956

1,371.90

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Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net, Noncurrent Maturities

-12.3

5.6

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Book Value, Excluding Current Maturities

968.3

1,366.30

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Stated Interest Rate

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10.00%

10.00%

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8.50%

8.50%

11.25%

11.25%

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10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

'

10.00%

6.00%

6.00%

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Effective Interest Rate

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0.00%

0.00%

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15.80%

15.80%

15.00%

15.00%

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18.30%

18.30%

18.30%

25.60%

25.60%

25.60%

'

25.60%

15.50%

15.50%

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'

7.00%

7.10%

11.90%

11.90%

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price, Future Period

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$34.01

$34.01

'

$18.53

$18.53

$18.53

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Debt Instrument, Face Amount, Including One Extra Month

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174.8

174.8

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price

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$16.01

$16.01

$16.01

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Number of shares converted per thousand

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62.4781

62.4781

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Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted

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800,000

1,900,000

1,900,000

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Common Stock, Shares, Issued

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5,600,000

5,600,000

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Interest Expense, Debt

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6.2

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15.2

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Make Whole Premium

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2.7

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6.6

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Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)

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3.5

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8.6

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number Of Equity Instruments, Outstanding

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4,200,000

4,200,000

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

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Debt Conversion, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments, Subsequent Month

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

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'

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'

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0

0

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0

0

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'

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'

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'

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio, Future Period

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'

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'

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

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'

0.0294067

29.4067

'

'

53.9567

0.0539567

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'

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'

'

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'

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'

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Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.0624781

0.0624781

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Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount

'

'

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12.4

'

29.1

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'

'

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Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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17,600

'

'

'

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Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance, Future Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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17,600

Stated Interest Rate, Minimum

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'

'

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5.00%

5.00%

3.00%

3.00%

10.00%

10.00%

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'

'

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Stated Interest Rate, Maximum

'

'

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3.38%

3.38%

18.00%

18.00%

18.20%

18.20%

'

'

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Borrowing Base

'

'

'

'

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168.2

147.6

220.5

222.2

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Line Of Credit Facility, Total Availability

'

'

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63.2

42.6

0

0

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Capacity

'

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175

175

220.5

222.2

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Long-term Debt, Fair Value

'

'

$1,361

$1,375.40

$1,348.30

$1,011.20

'

'

$343.90

$366.30

$297

$197.50

$317.60

$313.90

$329

$325.80

'

'

'

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$209

$199.50

$234.10

$81.50

'

'

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$299.30

$306.90

$299.30

$306.90

'

'

$191.20

$188.80

$188.90

$99.50

'

Employee_Benefits_Details

Employee Benefits (Details) (Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$1.10	$0.90	$3.20	$2.80
Interest cost	14	14.8	42.1	44.5
Expected return on plan assets	-13.9	-14.9	-41.7	-38.1
Amortization of net loss	3.7	1	11.1	6.8
Total periodic pension cost	4.9	1.8	14.7	16
Expected future benefit payments, remainder of the year	62.6	'	62.6	'
Contributions by employer	'	'	$48.90	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective Tax Rate	-19.70%	148.40%	7.90%	11.50%

Shareholders_Deficit_Details

Shareholders' Deficit (Details)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning balance	7,976
Issuance of equity awards, net	245
Issuance of equity upon conversion of Series B Notes	1,929
Ending balance	10,150

Loss_Per_Share_Details

Loss Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic	($44.40)		$3		($84)		($105.10)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	-44.4		-60.8		-84		-105.1
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	9,977,000		7,512,000		9,053,000		7,149,000
Dilutive option and share units	0		31,000		0		0
Dilutive 6% Notes	0		18,000		0		0
Dilutive Series B Notes	0		6,601,000		0		0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	9,977,000		14,162,000		9,053,000		7,149,000
Earnings Per Share, Basic	($4.45)		$0.40		($9.29)		($14.16)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	($4.45)		($4.30)		($9.29)		($14.16)
Antidillutive 6% Common Shares [Member]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive shares and options units	'		'		17,600		17,600
Antidillutive options and shares [Member]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive shares and options units	'		'		834,400		766,900
Antidillutive Series A Convertible Note Conversion Shares [Member]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive shares and options units	'		'		5,099,000		4,625,000
Antidillutive Series B Convertible Note Conversion Shares [Member]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive shares and options units	'		'		4,219,000		6,345,000
Senior B Notes [Domain]	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share	0	[1]	-11.8	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Senior B Notes	'		'		'		'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share	$0	[1]	($52)	[1]	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
[1]	The 6% Notes and Series B Notes are recorded at a discount that accelerates upon conversion and contain a make-whole interest premium that would require us to pay interest as if the security was held to maturity upon conversion. These would result in incremental expense under the if-converted method.

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	$2,133.90	'	$2,133.90	'	$2,225.50
External revenue	1,252.70	1,236.80	3,657.70	3,681.90	'
Intersegment revenue	0	0	0	0	'
Operating income (loss)	5.8	27.3	30	-5.9	'
YRC Freight [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,303.20	'	1,303.20	'	1,315.40
External revenue	808.7	819.5	2,360.10	2,429.70	'
Intersegment revenue	0	0	0	0	'
Operating income (loss)	-9.7	2.8	-15.8	-58.4	'
Regional Transportation [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	812.1	'	812.1	'	745.5
External revenue	444	417.3	1,297.60	1,249	'
Intersegment revenue	0	0	0	0.2	'
Operating income (loss)	20	27.2	57.2	61.6	'
Corporate / Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	18.6	'	18.6	'	164.6
External revenue	0	0	0	3.2	'
Intersegment revenue	0	0	0	-0.2	'
Operating income (loss)	($4.50)	($2.70)	($11.40)	($9.10)	'

Network_Optimization_Details

Network Optimization (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring costs recorded	$0	$7.80
Impairment charges on facilities	0	1.5
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2012	'	0.5
Network optimization charges	'	6.3
Payments	'	-5.5
Balance at September 30, 2013	1.3	1.3
Employee Separation	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2012	'	0
Network optimization charges	'	1.3
Payments	'	-0.9
Balance at September 30, 2013	0.4	0.4
Contract Termination and Other Costs	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2012	'	0.5
Network optimization charges	'	5
Payments	'	-4.6
Balance at September 30, 2013	$0.90	$0.90

Recovered_Sheet1

Commitments, Contingencies, and Uncertainties (Details) (ABF Lawsuit - Threatened Litigation [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
ABF Lawsuit - Threatened Litigation [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss contingency, damages sought	$750

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details) (Senior Notes [Member], USD $)	Feb. 23, 2010	Jul. 22, 2011	Jul. 22, 2011
	Senior B Notes [Domain]	Senior A Notes [Domain]	Senior B Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$70,000,000	$140,000,000	$100,000,000

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$170.50	$208.70	$189.40	$200.50
Accounts receivable, net	519	460.1	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	79.6	85.3	'	'
Total current assets	859.2	774.1	'	'
Property and equipment	2,854.50	2,869	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,733.60	-1,677.60	'	'
Net property and equipment	1,120.90	1,191.40	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	84.9	99.2	'	'
Total assets	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
Accounts payable	194.3	162	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	224.1	190.9	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	199.7	233.2	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	392.7	9.1	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,010.80	595.2	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	968.3	1,366.30	'	'
Pension and postretirement	503.4	548.8	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	317.2	344.3	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-665.8	-629.1	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-665.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	170.5	208.7	189.4	200.5
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	519	460.1	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	169.7	105.3	'	'
Total current assets	859.2	774.1	'	'
Property and equipment	2,854.50	2,869	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,733.60	-1,677.60	'	'
Net property and equipment	1,120.90	1,191.40	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	0	0	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	153.8	260	'	'
Total assets	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	194.3	162	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	224.1	190.9	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	199.7	233.2	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	392.7	9.1	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,010.80	595.2	'	'
Payable to affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	968.3	1,366.30	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	0	0	'	'
Pension and postretirement	503.4	548.8	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	317.2	344.3	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-629.1	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-665.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	129.6	151.9	131.3	142
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	3.3	3.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	105	93.7	'	'
Total current assets	237.9	248.9	'	'
Property and equipment	0.8	0.7	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-0.3	-0.2	'	'
Net property and equipment	0.5	0.5	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50	1,463.50	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	-491.1	-392.8	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	37.8	154.1	'	'
Total assets	1,528.60	1,474.20	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	-11.8	-11.8	'	'
Accounts payable	42.9	42.1	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	13.2	13.2	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3	193.5	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5	6.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	293.1	243.8	'	'
Payable to affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5	1,054.70	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	225.7	228.2	'	'
Pension and postretirement	503.5	548.8	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	279.9	302.9	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-904.2	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-741.1	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	1,528.60	1,474.20	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	13.2	13.6	17.7	20
Intercompany advances receivable	-35.2	-28.8	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	-3.3	-7.4	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	58.3	9.7	'	'
Total current assets	33	-12.9	'	'
Property and equipment	2,671.50	2,681.70	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,624.80	-1,572.50	'	'
Net property and equipment	1,046.70	1,109.20	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	206.8	162.7	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	426.3	318.6	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	53.7	53.6	'	'
Total assets	1,766.50	1,631.20	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	-269.2	-294.5	'	'
Accounts payable	137.1	107.6	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	196	163.9	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	23.9	30.3	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.6	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	88.4	7.3	'	'
Payable to affiliate	200	200	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0.8	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	-222.1	-224.6	'	'
Pension and postretirement	0	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	34.1	40.1	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	1,608.40	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	1,665.30	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	1,766.50	1,631.20	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	27.7	43.2	40.4	38.5
Intercompany advances receivable	35.2	28.8	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	519	464.2	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	6.4	1.9	'	'
Total current assets	588.3	538.1	'	'
Property and equipment	182.2	186.6	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-108.5	-104.9	'	'
Net property and equipment	73.7	81.7	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-0.1	-17.6	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	414.8	424.2	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	62.3	52.3	'	'
Total assets	1,139	1,078.70	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	281	306.3	'	'
Accounts payable	14.3	12.3	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	14.9	13.8	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	1.5	9.4	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	317.6	2.3	'	'
Total current liabilities	629.3	344.1	'	'
Payable to affiliate	150	150	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	311.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	-3.6	-3.6	'	'
Pension and postretirement	-0.1	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	3.2	1.3	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	275.3	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	360.2	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	1,139	1,078.70	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	'
Property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	0	0	'	'
Net property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-1,950.20	-1,608.60	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	-350	-350	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-2,300.20	-1,958.60	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	0	0	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Payable to affiliate	-350	-350	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	0	0	'	'
Pension and postretirement	0	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-1,608.60	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-1,950.20	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	-2,300.20	-1,958.60	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	170.5	208.7	189.4	200.5
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	519	460.1	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	169.7	105.3	'	'
Total current assets	859.2	774.1	'	'
Property and equipment	2,854.50	2,869	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,733.60	-1,677.60	'	'
Net property and equipment	1,120.90	1,191.40	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	0	0	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	153.8	260	'	'
Total assets	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	194.3	162	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	224.1	190.9	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	199.7	233.2	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	392.7	9.1	'	'
Total current liabilities	1,010.80	595.2	'	'
Payable to affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	968.3	1,366.30	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	0	0	'	'
Pension and postretirement	503.4	548.8	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	317.2	344.3	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-629.1	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-665.8	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	2,133.90	2,225.50	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	129.6	151.9	131.3	142
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	3.3	3.3	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	105	93.7	'	'
Total current assets	237.9	248.9	'	'
Property and equipment	0.8	0.7	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-0.3	-0.2	'	'
Net property and equipment	0.5	0.5	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	1,743.50	1,463.50	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	-491.1	-392.8	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	37.8	154.1	'	'
Total assets	1,528.60	1,474.20	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	-11.8	-11.8	'	'
Accounts payable	42.9	42.1	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	13.2	13.2	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	174.3	193.5	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	74.5	6.8	'	'
Total current liabilities	293.1	243.8	'	'
Payable to affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	967.5	1,054.70	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	225.7	228.2	'	'
Pension and postretirement	503.5	548.8	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	279.9	302.9	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-904.2	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-741.1	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	1,528.60	1,474.20	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	15.1	15.5	18.7	21.1
Intercompany advances receivable	-35.2	-28.8	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	27.6	20.6	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	62.6	31.8	'	'
Total current assets	70.1	39.1	'	'
Property and equipment	2,802.10	2,814.90	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-1,694.90	-1,638.70	'	'
Net property and equipment	1,107.20	1,176.20	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	206.7	149.2	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	494.2	351.5	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	85.1	86.9	'	'
Total assets	1,963.30	1,802.90	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	-269.2	-294.5	'	'
Accounts payable	143.1	112.3	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	207.2	173.8	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	17.2	28	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.6	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	98.9	19.6	'	'
Payable to affiliate	200	200	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0.8	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	-228.3	-230.9	'	'
Pension and postretirement	0	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	35.1	40.9	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	1,773.30	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	1,856.80	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	1,963.30	1,802.90	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	25.8	41.3	39.4	37.4
Intercompany advances receivable	35.2	28.8	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	488.1	436.2	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	2.1	-20.2	'	'
Total current assets	551.2	486.1	'	'
Property and equipment	51.6	53.4	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	-38.4	-38.7	'	'
Net property and equipment	13.2	14.7	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	0	-4.1	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	196.9	241.3	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	30.9	19	'	'
Total assets	792.2	757	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	281	306.3	'	'
Accounts payable	8.3	7.6	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	3.7	3.9	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	8.2	11.7	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	317.6	2.3	'	'
Total current liabilities	618.8	331.8	'	'
Payable to affiliate	0	0	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	311.6	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	2.6	2.7	'	'
Pension and postretirement	-0.1	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	2.2	0.5	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	110.4	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	168.7	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	792.2	757	'	'
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Intercompany advances receivable	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	0	0	'	'
Property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Less - accumulated depreciation	0	0	'	'
Net property and equipment	0	0	'	'
Investment in subsidiaries	-1,950.20	-1,608.60	'	'
Receivable from affiliate	-200	-200	'	'
Intangibles and other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-2,150.20	-1,808.60	'	'
Intercompany advances payable	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Wages, vacations and employees' benefits	0	0	'	'
Other current and accrued liabilities	0	0	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Payable to affiliate	-200	-200	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes, net	0	0	'	'
Pension and postretirement	0	0	'	'
Claims and other liabilities	0	0	'	'
Commitments and contingencies	'	'	'	'
YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders' equity (deficit)	'	-1,608.60	'	'
Total Shareholders' equity (deficit)	-1,950.20	'	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	($2,150.20)	($1,808.60)	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	$1,252.70	$1,236.80	$3,657.70	$3,681.90
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	711.8	701	2,110.30	2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	284.4	275.4	838	854.4
Purchased Transportation	139	126.8	379.6	372.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.3	44.6	130.4	139.4
Other operating expenses	67.1	64	171.3	192
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	-2.3	-1.9	-0.5
Total operating expenses	1,246.90	1,209.50	3,627.70	3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	5.8	27.3	30	-5.9
Interest expense	43.1	33.7	124.2	111.6
Other, net	-0.2	-0.2	-3	-3.2
Nonoperating expenses, net	42.9	33.5	121.2	108.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-37.1	-6.2	-91.2	-114.3
Income tax provision (benefit)	7.3	-9.2	-7.2	-13.1
Net income (loss)	-44.4	3	-84	-101.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.6	3.7	9.8	9.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	-39.8	6.7	-74.2	-95.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	0	0	3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	-44.4	3	-84	-105.1
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	1,252.70	1,236.80	3,657.70	3,681.90
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	711.8	701	2,110.30	2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	284.4	275.4	838	854.4
Purchased Transportation	139	126.8	379.6	372.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.3	44.6	130.4	139.4
Other operating expenses	67.1	64	171.3	192
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	-2.3	-1.9	-0.5
Total operating expenses	1,246.90	1,209.50	3,627.70	3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	5.8	27.3	30	-5.9
Interest expense	43.1	33.7	124.2	111.6
Other, net	-0.2	-0.2	-3	-3.2
Nonoperating expenses, net	42.9	33.5	121.2	108.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-37.1	-6.2	-91.2	-114.3
Income tax provision (benefit)	7.3	-9.2	-7.2	-13.1
Net income (loss)	-44.4	3	-84	-101.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.6	3.7	9.8	9.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	-39.8	6.7	-74.2	-95.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	-105.1
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	0	0	0	0
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	6.6	8.3	26.2	26.8
Operating expenses and supplies	-2.9	-7.1	-16.9	-22.8
Purchased Transportation	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0.1	0.1
Other operating expenses	0	0.9	0.1	2.8
Gains on property disposals, net	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	3.7	2.1	9.5	6.9
Operating Income (Loss)	-3.7	-2.1	-9.5	-6.9
Interest expense	30.4	24.4	88.2	77.8
Other, net	32.4	77.7	78.5	226.6
Nonoperating expenses, net	62.8	102.1	166.7	304.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-66.5	-104.2	-176.2	-311.3
Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7	-11.2	-8	-16
Net income (loss)	-73.2	-93	-168.2	-295.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.3	-0.1	1.3	0.6
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	-72.9	-93.1	-166.9	-294.7
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	-295.3
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	1,146.90	1,130.80	3,349.70	3,362.30
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	651.2	644.9	1,927.30	1,957.10
Operating expenses and supplies	263.4	258.6	782.1	807.7
Purchased Transportation	123.3	108.6	336.3	314.9
Depreciation and amortization	39.6	40.9	119.3	128.4
Other operating expenses	60.7	58.7	159	174.7
Gains on property disposals, net	1.2	-2.2	-2	-0.3
Total operating expenses	1,139.40	1,109.50	3,322	3,382.50
Operating Income (Loss)	7.5	21.3	27.7	-20.2
Interest expense	0.1	-3	-1.6	-2.4
Other, net	-0.1	-49.6	15	-141.9
Nonoperating expenses, net	0	-52.6	13.4	-144.3
Loss Before Income Taxes	7.5	73.9	14.3	124.1
Income tax provision (benefit)	-0.1	1.1	-1.1	1
Net income (loss)	7.6	72.8	15.4	123.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3.4	0.9	10.1	6.1
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	11	73.7	25.5	129.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	123.1
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	105.8	106	308	319.6
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	54	47.8	156.8	145.9
Operating expenses and supplies	23.9	23.9	72.8	69.5
Purchased Transportation	15.7	18.2	43.3	57.8
Depreciation and amortization	3.7	3.7	11	10.9
Other operating expenses	6.4	4.4	12.2	14.5
Gains on property disposals, net	0.1	-0.1	0.1	-0.2
Total operating expenses	103.8	97.9	296.2	298.4
Operating Income (Loss)	2	8.1	11.8	21.2
Interest expense	12.6	12.3	37.6	36.2
Other, net	-32.5	-28.3	-96.5	-87.9
Nonoperating expenses, net	-19.9	-16	-58.9	-51.7
Loss Before Income Taxes	21.9	24.1	70.7	72.9
Income tax provision (benefit)	0.7	0.9	1.9	1.9
Net income (loss)	21.2	23.2	68.8	71
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.9	2.9	-1.6	3.2
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	22.1	26.1	67.2	70.3
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	67.1
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	0	0	0	0
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses and supplies	0	0	0	0
Purchased Transportation	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Other operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Gains on property disposals, net	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0	0
Nonoperating expenses, net	0	0	0	0
Loss Before Income Taxes	0	0	0	0
Income tax provision (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	0	0	0	0
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	0
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	1,252.70	1,236.80	3,657.70	3,681.90
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	711.8	701	2,110.30	2,129.80
Operating expenses and supplies	284.4	275.4	838	854.4
Purchased Transportation	139	126.8	379.6	372.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.3	44.6	130.4	139.4
Other operating expenses	67.1	64	171.3	192
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	-2.3	-1.9	-0.5
Total operating expenses	1,246.90	1,209.50	3,627.70	3,687.80
Operating Income (Loss)	5.8	27.3	30	-5.9
Interest expense	43.1	33.7	124.2	111.6
Other, net	-0.2	-0.2	-3	-3.2
Nonoperating expenses, net	42.9	33.5	121.2	108.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-37.1	-6.2	-91.2	-114.3
Income tax provision (benefit)	7.3	-9.2	-7.2	-13.1
Net income (loss)	-44.4	3	-84	-101.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.6	3.7	9.8	9.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	-39.8	6.7	-74.2	-95.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	-105.1
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	0	0	0	0
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	6.6	8.3	26.2	26.8
Operating expenses and supplies	-2.9	-7.1	-16.9	-22.8
Purchased Transportation	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0.1	0.1
Other operating expenses	0	0.9	0.1	2.8
Gains on property disposals, net	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	3.7	2.1	9.5	6.9
Operating Income (Loss)	-3.7	-2.1	-9.5	-6.9
Interest expense	30.4	24.4	88.2	77.8
Other, net	32.4	77.7	78.5	226.6
Nonoperating expenses, net	62.8	102.1	166.7	304.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	-66.5	-104.2	-176.2	-311.3
Income tax provision (benefit)	6.7	-11.2	-8	-16
Net income (loss)	-73.2	-93	-168.2	-295.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.3	-0.1	1.3	0.6
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	-72.9	-93.1	-166.9	-294.7
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	-295.3
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	1,216.80	1,196.90	3,551.90	3,557.70
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	691.6	677.9	2,043.10	2,056.90
Operating expenses and supplies	277.3	271.9	824.3	847.3
Purchased Transportation	130.2	114.5	355.1	333.1
Depreciation and amortization	42.7	43.9	128.5	137.5
Other operating expenses	67	62.2	171.4	185.5
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	-2.3	-1.9	-0.4
Total operating expenses	1,210.10	1,168.10	3,520.50	3,559.90
Operating Income (Loss)	6.7	28.8	31.4	-2.2
Interest expense	0.2	-3.1	-1.5	-2.4
Other, net	-3.4	-51.1	5.4	-145.9
Nonoperating expenses, net	-3.2	-54.2	3.9	-148.3
Loss Before Income Taxes	9.9	83	27.5	146.1
Income tax provision (benefit)	-0.1	1.1	-1.1	1
Net income (loss)	10	81.9	28.6	145.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3.5	0.8	10.2	6.1
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	13.5	82.7	38.8	151.2
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	145.1
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	35.9	39.9	105.8	124.2
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	13.6	14.8	41	46.1
Operating expenses and supplies	10	10.6	30.6	29.9
Purchased Transportation	8.8	12.3	24.5	39.6
Depreciation and amortization	0.6	0.7	1.8	1.8
Other operating expenses	0.1	0.9	-0.2	3.7
Gains on property disposals, net	0	0	0	-0.1
Total operating expenses	33.1	39.3	97.7	121
Operating Income (Loss)	2.8	0.6	8.1	3.2
Interest expense	12.5	12.4	37.5	36.2
Other, net	-29.2	-26.8	-86.9	-83.9
Nonoperating expenses, net	-16.7	-14.4	-49.4	-47.7
Loss Before Income Taxes	19.5	15	57.5	50.9
Income tax provision (benefit)	0.7	0.9	1.9	1.9
Net income (loss)	18.8	14.1	55.6	49
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.8	3	-1.7	3.2
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	19.6	17.1	53.9	48.3
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	3.9
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	45.1
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating Revenue	0	0	0	0
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses and supplies	0	0	0	0
Purchased Transportation	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Other operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Gains on property disposals, net	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating Income (Loss)	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Other, net	0	0	0	0
Nonoperating expenses, net	0	0	0	0
Loss Before Income Taxes	0	0	0	0
Income tax provision (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	0	0	0	0
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	'	'	'	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	'	'	'	$0

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	($3)	($48)
Acquisition of property and equipment	-56.5	-48.1
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5.9	39.2
Restricted amount held in escrow	19.9	23.9
Other	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-28.9	17.4
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0.3	45
Debt issuance cost	0	-5.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-6.6	-20.4
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6.3	19.5
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-38.2	-11.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	208.7	200.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	170.5	189.4
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-3	-48
Acquisition of property and equipment	-56.5	-48.1
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5.9	39.2
Restricted amount held in escrow	19.9	23.9
Other	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-28.9	17.4
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0.3	45
Debt issuance cost	'	-5.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-6.6	-20.4
Intercompany advances (repayments)	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6.3	19.5
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-38.2	-11.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	208.7	200.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	170.5	189.4
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-194.9	-368.4
Acquisition of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted amount held in escrow	19.9	23.9
Other	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	21.7	26.3
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	0
Debt issuance cost	'	-2
Repayment of long-term debt	-4.7	-18.7
Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6	352.1
Net cash provided by financing activities	150.9	331.4
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-22.3	-10.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9	142
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	129.6	131.3
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	174.4	289.2
Acquisition of property and equipment	-55.2	-46.8
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	3.9	39
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-51.3	-7.8
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0.3	0
Debt issuance cost	'	0
Repayment of long-term debt	-0.2	0
Intercompany advances (repayments)	-123.6	-283.7
Net cash provided by financing activities	-123.5	-283.7
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-0.4	-2.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	13.6	20
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	13.2	17.7
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	17.5	31.2
Acquisition of property and equipment	-1.3	-1.3
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	2	0.2
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	0.7	-1.1
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	45
Debt issuance cost	'	-3.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-1.7	-1.7
Intercompany advances (repayments)	-32	-68.4
Net cash provided by financing activities	-33.7	-28.2
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-15.5	1.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	43.2	38.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	27.7	40.4
YRC Worldwide - 6% Senior Convertible Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0
Acquisition of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	0	0
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	0
Debt issuance cost	'	0
Repayment of long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany advances (repayments)	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	0
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	0	0
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-3	-48
Acquisition of property and equipment	-56.5	-48.1
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5.9	39.2
Restricted amount held in escrow	19.9	23.9
Other	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-28.9	17.4
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0.3	45
Debt issuance cost	'	-5.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-6.6	-20.4
Intercompany advances (repayments)	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6.3	19.5
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-38.2	-11.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	208.7	200.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	170.5	189.4
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-194.9	-368.4
Acquisition of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted amount held in escrow	19.9	23.9
Other	1.8	2.4
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	21.7	26.3
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	0
Debt issuance cost	'	-2
Repayment of long-term debt	-4.7	-18.7
Intercompany advances (repayments)	155.6	352.1
Net cash provided by financing activities	150.9	331.4
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-22.3	-10.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	151.9	142
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	129.6	131.3
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	188.9	316
Acquisition of property and equipment	-56.2	-47.2
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5.9	39.2
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-50.3	-8
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0.3	0
Debt issuance cost	'	0
Repayment of long-term debt	-0.2	0
Intercompany advances (repayments)	-139.1	-310.4
Net cash provided by financing activities	-139	-310.4
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-0.4	-2.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	15.5	21.1
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	15.1	18.7
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	3	4.4
Acquisition of property and equipment	-0.3	-0.9
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	-0.3	-0.9
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	45
Debt issuance cost	'	-3.1
Repayment of long-term debt	-1.7	-1.7
Intercompany advances (repayments)	-16.5	-41.7
Net cash provided by financing activities	-18.2	-1.5
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	-15.5	2
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	41.3	37.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	25.8	39.4
YRC Worldwide - 10% Senior Convertible Secured Notes [Member] | Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]	'	'
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0
Acquisition of property and equipment	0	0
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0	0
Restricted amount held in escrow	0	0
Other	0	0
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities	0	0
Issuance (repayment) of long-term debt, net	0	0
Debt issuance cost	'	0
Repayment of long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany advances (repayments)	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	0
Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	0	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$0	$0