| Cover | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 13, 2025 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33582 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000743238 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-2078923 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MI |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 41280 Bridge Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Novi |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 48375 |
| City Area Code | 517 |
| Local Phone Number | 543-6400 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
| Trading Symbol | SHYF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
