Ryder System (R) 10-Q22 Oct 132013 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Sep. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	RYDER SYSTEM INC.
Entity Central Index Key	85961
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	52,593,266

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Lease and rental revenues	$709,039	$693,912	$2,056,795	$2,007,393
Services revenue	718,292	667,399	2,115,419	2,021,284
Fuel services revenue	207,209	211,984	629,342	644,754
Total revenues	1,634,540	1,573,295	4,801,556	4,673,431
Cost of lease and rental	486,197	481,240	1,429,845	1,414,456
Cost of services	597,896	557,495	1,775,554	1,697,773
Cost of fuel services	203,369	207,689	618,288	632,599
Other operating expenses	32,728	32,966	103,987	100,881
Selling, general and administrative expenses	195,218	183,713	580,873	568,027
Gains on vehicle sales, net	-22,488	-23,147	-68,691	-67,684
Interest expense	33,967	34,879	102,322	105,266
Miscellaneous income, net	-3,447	-1,424	-11,592	-7,245
Restructuring and other (recoveries) charges, net	-298	74	-298	8,081
Total expenses	1,523,142	1,473,485	4,530,288	4,452,154
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	111,398	99,810	271,268	221,277
Provision for income taxes	37,523	35,499	94,016	75,323
Earnings from continuing operations	73,875	64,311	177,252	145,954
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	-2,808	10,780	-4,067	10,181
Net earnings	$71,067	$75,091	$173,185	$156,135
Earnings (loss) per common share - Basic
Continuing operations	$1.41	$1.26	$3.42	$2.86
Discontinued operations	($0.05)	$0.21	($0.08)	$0.20
Net earnings	$1.36	$1.47	$3.34	$3.06
Earnings (loss) per common share - Diluted
Continuing operations	$1.40	$1.26	$3.39	$2.84
Discontinued operations	($0.05)	$0.21	($0.08)	$0.20
Net earnings	$1.35	$1.47	$3.31	$3.04
Cash dividends declared per common share	$0.34	$0.31	$0.96	$0.89

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) Statement (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net earnings	$71,067	$75,091	$173,185	$156,135
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in cumulative translation adjustment and other, before and after tax	31,564	25,310	-18,379	31,173
Amortization of pension and postretirement items	8,266	7,170	24,800	21,496
Income tax expense related to amortization of pension and postretirement items	-2,927	-2,512	-8,644	-7,545
Amortization of pension and postretirement items, net of taxes	5,339	4,658	16,156	13,951
Change in net actuarial loss	0	0	-5,762	-4,081
Income tax benefit related to change in net actuarial loss	0	0	2,048	1,534
Change in net actuarial loss, net of taxes	0	0	-3,714	-2,547
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	36,903	29,968	-5,937	42,577
Comprehensive income	$107,970	$105,059	$167,248	$198,712

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$74,936	$66,392
Receivables, net	798,066	775,765
Inventories	64,035	64,146
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	162,454	133,934
Total current assets	1,099,491	1,040,237
Revenue earning equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,533,169 and $3,514,910, respectively	6,172,778	5,754,608
Operating property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $992,002 and $966,220, respectively	626,229	624,853
Goodwill	384,010	384,216
Intangible assets	74,335	80,475
Direct financing leases and other assets	450,959	434,590
Total assets	8,807,802	8,318,979
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	350,954	367,975
Accounts payable	442,076	398,983
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	481,237	505,707
Total current liabilities	1,274,267	1,272,665
Long-term debt	3,686,038	3,452,821
Other non-current liabilities	931,544	948,932
Deferred income taxes	1,260,497	1,177,074
Total liabilities	7,152,346	6,851,492
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock of no par value per share - authorized, 3,800,917; none outstanding,September 30, 2013 or December 31,2012	0	0
Common stock of $0.50 par value per share - authorized, 400,000,000; outstanding, September 30, 2013 - 52,593,266; December 31, 2012 - 51,371,696	26,297	25,686
Additional paid-in capital	878,540	808,230
Retained earnings	1,344,175	1,221,190
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-593,556	-587,619
Total shareholders' equity	1,655,456	1,467,487
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$8,807,802	$8,318,979

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets:
Accumulated depreciation on revenue earning equipment	$3,533,169	$3,514,910
Accumulated depreciation on operating property and equipment	$992,002	$966,220
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value	$0	$0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	3,800,917	3,800,917
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.50	$0.50
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	53,593,266	51,371,696

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
Net earnings	$173,185	$156,135
Less: (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	-4,067	10,181
Earnings from continuing operations	177,252	145,954
Depreciation expense	707,783	698,516
Gains on vehicle sales, net	-68,691	-67,684
Share-based compensation expense	14,264	14,186
Amortization expense and other non-cash charges, net	43,088	37,025
Deferred income tax expense	81,949	67,191
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	-34,867	-12,311
Inventories	-461	-836
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-23,737	2,457
Accounts payable	42,664	-1,827
Accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities	-49,209	-115,146
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	890,035	767,525
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Net change in commercial paper borrowings	284,481	-46,485
Debt proceeds	257,677	745,755
Debt repaid, including capital lease obligations	-323,300	-229,042
Dividends on common stock	-49,855	-45,458
Common stock issued	54,617	18,503
Common stock repurchased	0	-26,920
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	4,915	986
Debt issuance costs	-2,144	-4,513
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	226,391	412,826
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment	-1,495,824	-1,694,822
Sales of revenue earning equipment	330,766	304,857
Sale and leaseback of revenue earning equipment	0	130,184
Sales of operating property and equipment	5,847	5,088
Acquisitions	-1,858	-3,780
Collections on direct finance leases	54,841	51,091
Changes in restricted cash	-14,756	19,306
Insurance recoveries	8,173	0
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	-1,112,811	-1,188,076
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	9,187	1,508
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	12,802	-6,217
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Operating cash flows	-4,363	-2,692
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	105	24
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	-4,258	-2,668
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,544	-8,885
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	66,392	104,572
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30	$74,936	$95,687

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)		Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified		Total	Preferred Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		$1,467,487	$0	$25,686	$808,230	$1,221,190	($587,619)
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		51,371,696		51,371,696
Components of comprehensive income:
Net earnings		173,185
Other Comprehensive Loss		-5,937					-5,937
Comprehensive income		167,248
Common stock dividends declared - $0.96 per share		-50,200				-50,200
Common stock issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans	[1]	54,215		608	53,607
Common stock issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans, shares	[1]			1,216,330
Benefit plan stock purchases	[2]	402		3	399
Benefit plan stock purchases, shares	[2]			5,240
Share-based compensation		14,264			14,264
Tax benefits from share-based compensation		2,040			2,040
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2013		$1,655,456	$0	$26,297	$878,540	$1,344,175	($593,556)
Ending Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013		53,593,266		52,593,266

[1]	Net of common shares delivered as payment for the exercise price or to satisfy the option holdersb withholding tax liability upon exercise of options.
[2]	Represents open-market transactions of common shares by the trustee of Ryderbs deferred compensation plans.

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash dividends declared per common share	$0.96
Retained Earnings
Cash dividends declared per common share	$0.96

Interim_Financial_Statements

Interim Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
Interim Financial Statements	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements include the accounts of Ryder System, Inc. (Ryder) and all entities in which Ryder has a controlling voting interest (“subsidiaries”) and variable interest entities (VIEs) required to be consolidated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto. These financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair statement have been included and the disclosures herein are adequate. The operating results for interim periods are unaudited and are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for a full year. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications were immaterial to the financial statements taken as a whole.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	Sep. 30, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS [Text Block]	(B) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting guidance on the balance sheet presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward exists. Under this guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Other than the change in presentation within the Consolidated Balance Sheet, this accounting guidance will not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
Acquisitions	Sep. 30, 2013
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	(C) ACQUISITIONS

	Euroway Ltd. — On August 1, 2012, we acquired all of the common stock of Euroway Ltd., a U.K.-based, full service leasing, rental and maintenance company for a purchase price of $2.4 million and assumed capital lease obligations and debt of $20.3 million. Approximately $1.6 million of the stock purchase price has been paid, and the majority of the capital lease obligations have been repaid as of September 30, 2013. The purchase price includes $0.5 million in contingent consideration to be paid to the seller provided certain conditions are met. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of the contingent consideration has been reflected in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. See Note (N), “Fair Value Measurements,” for additional information. The acquisition included Euroway's fleet of approximately 560 full service lease vehicles as well as 800 contract maintenance vehicles. As of September 30, 2013, goodwill and customer relationship intangibles related to the Euroway acquisition were $6.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The combined network operates under the Ryder name, complementing our FMS business segment coverage in the U.K.

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, we paid $1.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, related to acquisitions.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

	In 2009, we ceased SCS service operations in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and European markets. Accordingly, results of these operations, financial position and cash flows are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented either in the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements or notes thereto.

	Summarized results of discontinued operations were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	$	(2,809	)	(460	)	$	(4,008	)	(969	)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	1			11,240		(59		)	11,150

	(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(2,808	)	10,780		$	(4,067	)	10,181


	Results of discontinued operations in 2013 and 2012 reflected losses related to adverse legal developments and professional and administrative fees associated with our discontinued South American operations. As previously disclosed, we were assessed $4.7 million (before and after tax) in prior years for certain state operating tax credits utilized between 2001 and 2003. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we received an adverse tax ruling related to this matter. We incurred and paid $2.3 million to the Brazilian tax authority to settle all of these state operating tax credit assessments. Results of discontinued operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 also included a tax benefit of $11.3 million resulting from the expiration of a statute of limitations.

	The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Total assets, primarily deposits	$	4,096		4,460

	Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	$	4,870		5,329


	Although we discontinued our South American operations in 2009, we continue to be party to various federal, state and local legal proceedings involving labor matters, tort claims and tax assessments. We have established loss provisions for any matters where we believe a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Other than with respect to the matters discussed below, for matters where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

	In Brazil, we were assessed $4.8 million (before and after tax) in prior years for various federal income taxes and social contribution taxes for the 1997 and 1998 tax years. We have successfully overturned these federal tax assessments in the lower courts; however, there is a reasonable possibility that these rulings could be reversed and we would be required to pay the assessments. We believe it is more likely than not that our position will ultimately be sustained if appealed and no amounts have been reserved for these matters. We are entitled to indemnification for a portion of any resulting liability on these federal tax claims which, if honored, would reduce the estimated loss.

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS	SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

	Share-based incentive awards are provided to employees under the terms of various share-based compensation plans (collectively, the “Plans”). The Plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards under the Plans principally include at-the-money stock options, nonvested stock and cash awards. Nonvested stock awards include grants of market-based, performance-based, and time-vested restricted stock rights. Under the terms of our Plans, dividends may be paid on our stock options and nonvested stock awards. We have historically paid dividends on nonvested stock awards but not on our stock option awards. Dividends on nonvested stock granted after 2011 are not paid unless the award vests. Upon vesting, the amount of the dividends paid is equal to the aggregate dividends declared on common shares during the period from the date of grant of the award until the date the shares underlying the award are delivered.

	The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Stock option and stock purchase plans	$	1,753		2,554		$	6,056		7,192

	Nonvested stock	2,909			2,547		8,208			6,994

	Share-based compensation expense	4,662			5,101		14,264			14,186

	Income tax benefit	(1,549		)	(1,637	)	(4,876		)	(4,643	)
	Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	3,113		3,464		$	9,388		9,543


	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately 391,000 and 460,000 stock options, respectively, were granted under the Plans. These awards generally vest evenly over a three year period beginning on the date of grant. The stock options granted in 2013 have contractual terms of ten years and stock options granted in 2012 have contractual terms of seven years. The fair value of each option award at the date of grant was estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing valuation model. The weighted-average fair value per option granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $13.97 and $14.07, respectively.

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately 23,000 and 93,000 market-based restricted stock rights, respectively, were granted under the Plans. The awards were segmented into three performance periods of one, two and three years. At the end of each performance period, 25%-125% of the award may be earned based on Ryder's total shareholder return (TSR) as compared to the TSR of a peer group over the applicable performance period. For the 2013 awards, Ryder's TSR will be compared to the TSR of a custom peer group. For the 2012 awards, Ryder's TSR will be compared to the TSR of the S&P 500. If earned, employees will receive the grant of stock at the end of the relevant three year performance period provided they continue to be employed with Ryder, subject to Compensation Committee approval. The fair value of the market-based restricted stock rights was estimated using a lattice-based option-pricing valuation model that incorporates a Monte-Carlo simulation. The fair value of the market-based awards was determined and fixed on the grant date and considers the likelihood of Ryder achieving the market-based condition. The weighted-average fair value per market-based restricted stock right granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $53.47 and $43.39, respectively.

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately 16,000 performance-based restricted stock rights were granted under the Plans. For these awards, 25%-125% of the awards may be earned based on Ryder's 2013 adjusted return on capital (ROC) measured against a ROC target. If earned, employees will receive the grant of stock three years after the grant date, provided they continue to be employed with Ryder, subject to Compensation Committee approval. Share-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based upon the probability that the performance target will be met. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, approximately 31,000 performance-based restricted stock rights were also awarded under the Plans for which the annual ROC target will be determined in future years. These awards will be considered granted under accounting guidance for stock compensation once the Compensation Committee approves the annual ROC target and communicates the terms of the awards to the recipients.

	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, approximately 153,000 and 124,000 time-vested restricted stock rights, respectively, were granted under the Plans. The time-vested restricted stock rights entitle the holder to shares of common stock when the awards generally vest at the end of the three-year period after the grant date. The fair value of the time-vested awards is determined and fixed on the date of grant based on Ryder’s stock price on the date of grant. The weighted-average fair value per time-vested restricted stock right granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $58.17 and $52.44, respectively.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, employees who received market-based restricted stock rights also received market-based cash awards. In addition, in 2012, the majority of the employees who received time-vested restricted stock rights also received market-based cash awards. The cash awards have the same vesting provisions as the market-based restricted stock rights. The cash awards are accounted for as liability awards under the share-based compensation accounting guidance as the awards are based upon the performance of our common stock and are settled in cash. As a result, the liability is adjusted to reflect fair value at the end of each reporting period. The fair value of the cash awards was estimated using a lattice-based option-pricing valuation model that incorporates a Monte-Carlo simulation.

	The following table is a summary of compensation expense recognized for market-based cash awards in addition to the share-based compensation expense reported in the previous table:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Cash awards	$	934		737		$	3,101		2,122


	Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to all share-based compensation arrangements at September 30, 2013 was $28.0 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
EARNINGS PER SHARE	EARNINGS PER SHARE

	We compute earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our nonvested stock granted prior to 2012 are considered participating securities since the share-based awards contain a non-forfeitable right to dividend cash payments prior to vesting. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Earnings per share — Basic:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	73,875		64,311		$	177,252		145,954

	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(643		)	(814	)	(1,636		)	(1,891	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic	$	73,232		63,497		$	175,616		144,063


	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	51,788			50,381		51,397			50,433


	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Basic	$	1.41		1.26		$	3.42		2.86


	Earnings per share — Diluted:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	73,875		64,311		$	177,252		145,954

	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(639		)	(812	)	(1,625		)	(1,883	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted	$	73,236		63,499		$	175,627		144,071


	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	51,788			50,381		51,397			50,433

	Effect of dilutive equity awards	440			172		451			292

	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	52,228			50,553		51,848			50,725


	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Diluted	$	1.4		1.26		$	3.39		2.84


	Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above	584			2,613		863			2,234

Restructuring_and_Other_Recove

Restructuring and Other (Recoveries) Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER (RECOVERIES) CHARGES	RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER (RECOVERIES) CHARGES

	The components of restructuring and other (recoveries) charges, net in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012	2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Restructuring (recoveries) charges, net:
	Severance and employee-related (recoveries) costs	$	(298	)	74	$	(298	)		7,216

	Contract termination costs	—			—	—				865

	Total	$	(298	)	74	$	(298	)		8,081


	During the third quarter of 2013, we refined previous estimates of employee severance and benefit costs which resulted in a benefit of $0.3 million.

	During the second quarter of 2012, we approved a plan to eliminate approximately 350 employees, primarily in the U.S., as a result of cost containment actions. These actions resulted in the payment of severance and other termination benefits, which have been completed. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we also recorded exit costs of $0.9 million associated with non-essential leased facilities assumed in the Hill Hire acquisition.

	Activity related to restructuring reserves including discontinued operations was as follows:


						Deductions
		December 31, 2012			Additions	Cash			Non-Cash Reductions (1)		Foreign		September 30, 2013
						Payments					Translation
		Balance									Adjustments		Balance
		(In thousands)
	Employee severance and benefits	$	3,147		84	2,267			382		(119	)	463

	Contract termination costs	1,728			—	1,261			—		(66	)	401

	Total	$	4,875		84	3,528			382		(185	)	864

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	(1)	Non-cash reductions represent adjustments to the restructuring reserve as actual costs were less than originally estimated.

	At September 30, 2013, the majority of outstanding restructuring obligations are required to be paid by the end of the year.

	As mentioned in Note (U), "Segment Reporting," our primary measure of segment financial performance excludes, among other items, restructuring and other (recoveries) charges, net. However, the applicable portion of the restructuring and other (recoveries) charges, net that related to each segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012	2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Fleet Management Solutions	$	(298	)	74	$	(298	)		6,421

	Supply Chain Solutions	—			—	—				1,400

	Central Support Services	—			—	—				260

	Total	$	(298	)	74	$	(298	)		8,081

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva

Direct Financing Lease Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
DIRECT FINANCING LEASE RECEIVABLES	DIRECT FINANCING LEASE RECEIVABLES

	We lease revenue earning equipment to customers for periods typically ranging from three to seven years for trucks and tractors and up to ten years for trailers. The majority of our leases are classified as operating leases. However, some of our revenue earning equipment leases are classified as direct financing leases and, to a lesser extent, sales-type leases. The net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases consisted of:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	633,801		629,919

	Less: Executory costs	(197,549		)	(201,777	)
	Minimum lease payments receivable	436,252			428,142

	Less: Allowance for uncollectibles	(564		)	(703	)
	Net minimum lease payments receivable	435,688			427,439

	Unguaranteed residuals	57,545			60,764

	Less: Unearned income	(93,597		)	(96,280	)
	Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases	399,636			391,923

	Current portion	(77,618		)	(76,395	)
	Non-current portion	$	322,018		315,528


	Our direct financing lease customers operate in a wide variety of industries, and we have no significant customer concentrations in any one industry. We assess credit risk for all of our customers including those who lease equipment under direct financing leases upon signing of a full service lease contract. The credit risk assessment is only updated under certain circumstances. Credit risk is assessed using an internally developed model, which is updated monthly, that incorporates credit scores from third party providers and our own custom risk ratings. The external credit scores are developed based on the customer’s historical payment patterns and an overall assessment of the likelihood of delinquent payments. Our internal ratings are weighted based on the industry in which the customer operates, company size, years in business, and other credit-related financial indicators. Any one of the following factors may result in a customer being classified as high risk: i) the customer has a history of late payments; ii) the customer has open lawsuits, liens or judgments; iii) the customer has been in business less than 3 years; and iv) the customer operates in an industry with low barriers to entry. For those customers who are designated as high risk, we typically require deposits to be paid in advance in order to mitigate our credit risk. Additionally, our receivables are collateralized by the vehicle’s fair value, which further mitigates our credit risk.

	The following table presents the credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of our direct financing lease receivables:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Very low risk to low risk	$	185,750		193,123

	Moderate risk	184,671			177,400

	Moderately high risk to high risk	65,831			57,619

		$	436,252		428,142


	The following table is a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses on direct financing lease receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:


		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1	$	703		903

	Charged to earnings	2			667

	Deductions	(141		)	(919	)
	Balance at September 30	$	564		651

Revenue_Earning_Equipment

Revenue Earning Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT	REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT



		September 30, 2013					December 31, 2012
		Cost		Accumulated		Net Book	Cost		Accumulated		Net Book
				Depreciation		Value(1)			Depreciation		Value(1)
		(In thousands)
	Held for use:
	Full service lease	$	7,054,605	(2,484,747	)	4,569,858	$	6,728,746	(2,500,786	)	4,227,960

	Commercial rental	2,197,633		(725,722	)	1,471,911	2,041,698		(660,356	)	1,381,342

	Held for sale	453,709		(322,700	)	131,009	499,074		(353,768	)	145,306

	Total	$	9,705,947	(3,533,169	)	6,172,778	$	9,269,518	(3,514,910	)	5,754,608

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	-1	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $55.0 million, less accumulated depreciation of $19.8 million, at September 30, 2013, and $56.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $16.5 million, at December 31, 2012.

	At the end of 2012, we completed our annual review of residual values and useful lives of revenue earning equipment. Based on the results of our analysis, we adjusted the estimated residual values of certain classes of revenue earning equipment effective January 1, 2013. The change in estimated residual values increased pre-tax earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 by approximately $7.4 million and $22.3 million, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL	GOODWILL

	The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment with changes therein was as follows:


		Fleet			Supply		Total
		Management			Chain
		Solutions			Solutions
		(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	223,129		190,308		413,437

	Accumulated impairment losses	(10,322		)	(18,899	)	(29,221	)
		212,807			171,409		384,216

	Purchase accounting adjustments	371			—		371

	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(256		)	(321	)	(577	)
	Balance at September 30, 2013:
	Goodwill	223,244			189,987		413,231

	Accumulated impairment losses	(10,322		)	(18,899	)	(29,221	)
		$	212,922		171,088		384,010


	Purchase accounting adjustments primarily related to changes in the fair value of acquired revenue earning equipment. We did not adjust the December 31, 2012 balance sheet as the amounts are not material.

	We assess goodwill for impairment on April 1st of each year or more often if deemed necessary. In the second quarter of 2013, we completed our annual goodwill impairment test and determined there was no impairment.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES



		September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Accrued		Non-Current	Total	Accrued		Non-Current	Total
		Expenses		Liabilities		Expenses		Liabilities
		(In thousands)
	Salaries and wages	$	96,224	—	96,224	$	86,776	—	86,776

	Deferred compensation	1,983		29,179	31,162	1,630		24,918	26,548

	Pension benefits	3,288		569,173	572,461	3,309		597,275	600,584

	Other postretirement benefits	2,675		36,701	39,376	2,683		37,916	40,599

	Insurance obligations (1)	129,235		187,387	316,622	133,459		178,714	312,173

	Residual value guarantees	531		239	770	1,505		130	1,635

	Accrued rent	10,475		5,037	15,512	9,244		9,405	18,649

	Environmental liabilities	4,385		8,308	12,693	4,201		8,415	12,616

	Asset retirement obligations	5,658		15,417	21,075	3,642		17,116	20,758

	Operating taxes	84,432		—	84,432	91,419		—	91,419

	Income taxes	2,554		63,227	65,781	8,288		57,590	65,878

	Interest	22,683		—	22,683	35,798		—	35,798

	Deposits, mainly from customers	54,780		6,238	61,018	51,671		6,236	57,907

	Deferred revenue	18,422		—	18,422	21,557		—	21,557

	Acquisition holdbacks	2,477		—	2,477	1,637		2,673	4,310

	Other	41,435		10,638	52,073	48,888		8,544	57,432

	Total	$	481,237	931,544	1,412,781	$	505,707	948,932	1,454,639

	————————————
	(1) Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES

	Uncertain Tax Positions

	We are subject to tax audits in numerous jurisdictions in the U.S. and foreign countries. Tax audits by their very nature are often complex and can require several years to complete. In the normal course of business, we are subject to challenges from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax authorities regarding amounts of taxes due. These challenges may alter the timing or amount of taxable income or deductions, or the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions. As part of our calculation of the provision for income taxes on earnings, we recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions that are at least more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, based on the technical merits of the tax position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Such calculations require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit. Actual results could vary materially from these estimates. We reevaluate uncertain tax positions each quarter based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, expiration of statutes of limitations, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, and new audit activity. Depending on the jurisdiction, such a change in recognition or measurement may result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period.

	The following is a summary of tax years that are no longer subject to examination:
	Federal — audits of our U.S. federal income tax returns are closed through fiscal year 2008.
	State — for the majority of states, tax returns are closed through fiscal year 2008.
	Foreign — we are no longer subject to foreign tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2006 in Canada, 2008 in Brazil, 2008 in Mexico and 2011 in the U.K., which are our major foreign tax jurisdictions. Refer to Note (D), “Discontinued Operations,” for further discussion on various assessments related to our former South American operations.

	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding the federal benefit received from state positions) was $57.4 million and $52.3 million, respectively. Unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign tax positions may decrease by $2.3 million by September 30, 2014, if audits are completed or tax years close.

	Like-Kind Exchange Program

	We have a like-kind exchange program for certain of our U.S.-based revenue earning equipment. Pursuant to the program, we dispose of vehicles and acquire replacement vehicles in a form whereby tax gains on disposal of eligible vehicles are deferred. To qualify for like-kind exchange treatment, we exchange through a qualified intermediary eligible vehicles being disposed of with vehicles being acquired, allowing us to generally carryover the tax basis of the vehicles sold (“like-kind exchanges”). The program results in a material deferral of federal and state income taxes, and a decrease in cash taxes in periods when we are not in a net operating loss (NOL) position. As part of the program, the proceeds from the sale of eligible vehicles are restricted for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and other specified applications. Due to the structure utilized to facilitate the like-kind exchanges, the qualified intermediary that holds the proceeds from the sales of eligible vehicles and the entity that holds the vehicles to be acquired under the program are required to be consolidated in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The total assets, primarily revenue earning equipment, and the total liabilities, primarily vehicle accounts payable, held by these consolidated entities are equal in value as these entities are solely structured to facilitate the like-kind exchanges. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these consolidated entities had total assets and total liabilities of $153.6 million and $25.8 million, respectively.

	In the second quarter of 2012, we began to restructure and centralize the administration of vehicle purchasing, licensing and sales in order to reduce vehicle acquisition costs as well as realize operational efficiencies. During 2012, we were in a NOL position for tax purposes and were not realizing any benefits from the like-kind exchange program. As a result, effective April 1, 2012, we temporarily suspended the like-kind exchange program. Once we suspended the program, tax gains on vehicles sold during that period were no longer deferred. Those tax gains resulted in an immaterial decrease in the NOL. Although the suspension did not impact our 2012 tax provision or capital spending program, our cash flows increased by $19.2 million from the release of the program's restricted cash.

	In the first quarter of 2013, once we had completed our restructuring of the administrative processes for purchasing and selling vehicles, we reinstated our like-kind exchange program. The reinstated program operates, and will provide cash tax benefits, in the same manner as it did prior to suspension once we are no longer in a NOL position. Our cash flow declined $14.8 million as a result of the program's restricted cash. There were no other impacts to cash flow as a result of the program's reinstatement.

	Effective Tax Rate

	Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2013 was 33.7% compared with 35.6% in the same period of the prior year. The effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2012 was negatively impacted by a tax law change in the U.K., which increased the provision for income taxes by $0.9 million and our effective tax rate by 0.9%. The decrease in our effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2013 is due to a higher proportionate amount of 2013 earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions.

	Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 34.7% compared with 34.0% in the same period of the prior year. The effective rate from continuing operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was favorably impacted by a tax benefit of $5.0 million (2.2% of earnings before tax) relating to the favorable resolution of a tax item from prior periods partially offset by the previously discussed U.K. tax law change. The increase in the effective tax rate in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflects the $5.0 million tax benefit in the prior year partially offset by a higher proportionate amount of 2013 earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions as well as the impact of tax law changes in the U.K.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT


		Weighted-Average
		Interest Rate
		September 30,	December 31,	Maturities	September 30,			December 31,
		2013	2012		2013			2012
					(In thousands)
	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
	Short-term debt	2.27%	2.27%	2013	$	3,695		9,820

	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				347,259			358,155

	Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt				350,954			367,975

	Long-term debt:
	U.S. commercial paper (1)	0.30%	0.41%	2016	637,912			329,925

	Canadian commercial paper (1)	—%	1.14%	2016	—			23,165

	Global revolving credit facility	1.58%	1.58%	2016	5,056			8,924

	Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)	3.94%	4.01%	2014-2025	2,972,055			2,971,313

	Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	1.46%	1.56%	2015-2018	55,500			105,500

	Unsecured foreign obligations	1.89%	1.91%	2014-2016	310,716			313,406

	Capital lease obligations	3.90%	4.08%	2013-2019	41,656			42,018

	Total before fair market value adjustment				4,022,895			3,794,251

	Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging (2)				10,402			16,725

					4,033,297			3,810,976

	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				(347,259		)	(358,155	)
	Long-term debt				3,686,038			3,452,821

	Total debt				$	4,036,992		3,820,796

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	-1	We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.0 million and $8.8 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

	-2	The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $300 million and $550 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

	We maintain a $900 million global revolving credit facility with a syndicate of twelve lending institutions led by Bank of America N.A., Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., BNP Paribas, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. On October 18, 2013, the maturity date of the global credit facility was extended from June 2016 to October 2018. The global facility is used primarily to finance working capital but can also be used to issue up to $75 million in letters of credit (there were no letters of credit outstanding against the facility at September 30, 2013). At our option, the interest rate on borrowings under the credit facility is based on LIBOR, prime, federal funds or local equivalent rates. The agreement previously provided for annual facility fees ranging from 10.0 basis points to 32.5 basis points. The amended agreement provides for annual facility fees which range from 8.0 basis points to 27.5 basis points and are based on Ryder’s long-term credit ratings. The previous annual facility fee was 15.0 basis points. This fee was amended to 12.5 basis points, which applies to the total facility size of $900 million. The credit facility contains no provisions limiting its availability in the event of a material adverse change to Ryder’s business operations; however, the credit facility does contain standard representations and warranties, events of default, cross-default provisions and certain affirmative and negative covenants. In order to maintain availability of funding, we must maintain a ratio of debt to consolidated net worth of less than or equal to 300%. Net worth, as defined in the credit facility, represents shareholders' equity excluding any accumulated other comprehensive income or loss associated with our pension and other postretirement plans. The ratio at September 30, 2013 was 176%. At September 30, 2013, $256.9 million was available under the credit facility, net of outstanding commercial paper borrowings.

	Our global revolving credit facility enables us to refinance short-term obligations on a long-term basis. Settlement of short-term commercial paper obligations not expected to require the use of working capital are classified as long-term as we have both the intent and ability to refinance on a long-term basis. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we classified $637.9 million and $353.1 million, respectively, of short-term commercial paper as long-term debt.


	In February 2013, we issued $250 million of unsecured medium-term notes maturing in February 2019. The proceeds from the notes were used to pay down commercial paper and for general corporate purposes. If the notes are downgraded following, and as a result of, a change in control, the note holder can require us to repurchase all or a portion of the notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.

	We have a trade receivables purchase and sale program, pursuant to which we sell certain of our domestic trade accounts receivable to a bankruptcy remote, consolidated subsidiary of Ryder, that in turn sells, on a revolving basis, an ownership interest in certain of these accounts receivable to a receivables conduit or committed purchasers. The subsidiary is considered a VIE and is consolidated based on our control of the entity’s activities. We use this program to provide additional liquidity to fund our operations, particularly when it is cost effective to do so. The costs under the program may vary based on changes in interest rates. The available proceeds that may be received under the program are limited to $175 million. The program expires on October 25, 2013. We are currently in the process of renewing the program through October 2014. The program contains provisions restricting its availability in the event of a material adverse change to our business operations or the collectibility of the collateralized receivables. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no amounts were outstanding under the program. Sales of receivables under this program will be accounted for as secured borrowings based on our continuing involvement in the transferred assets.

	At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding totaling $297.5 million and $294.1 million, respectively, which primarily guarantee the payment of insurance claims.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

	The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:


		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Measurements					Total
			At September 30, 2013 Using
			Level 1		Level 2	Level 3
			(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Interest rate swaps	DFL and other assets	$	—	10,402	—		10,402

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
	Cash and cash equivalents		4,816		—	—		4,816

	U.S. equity mutual funds		14,003		—	—		14,003

	Foreign equity mutual funds		3,882		—	—		3,882

	Fixed income mutual funds		4,285		—	—		4,285

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	DFL and other assets	26,986		—	—		26,986

	Total assets at fair value		$	26,986	10,402	—		37,388


	Liabilities:
	Contingent consideration	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	—	—	498		498

	Total liabilities at fair value		$	—	—	498		498



		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Measurements					Total
			At December 31, 2012 Using
			Level 1		Level 2	Level 3
			(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Interest rate swaps	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	—	1,313	—		1,313

	Interest rate swaps	DFL and other assets	—		15,412	—		15,412

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
	Cash and cash equivalents		4,055		—	—		4,055

	U.S. equity mutual funds		10,871		—	—		10,871

	Foreign equity mutual funds		2,974		—	—		2,974

	Fixed income mutual funds		4,526		—	—		4,526

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	DFL and other assets	22,426		—	—		22,426

	Total assets at fair value		$	22,426	16,725	—		39,151


	Liabilities:
	Contingent consideration	Other non-current liabilities	$	—	—	478		478

	Total liabilities at fair value		$	—	—	478		478


	The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for these items, as well as the level of inputs used to measure fair value:

Interest rate swaps — The derivatives are pay-variable, receive-fixed interest rate swaps based on the LIBOR rate and are designated as fair value hedges. Fair value was based on a model-driven income approach using the LIBOR rate at each interest payment date, which was observable at commonly quoted intervals for the full term of the swaps. Therefore, our interest rate swaps were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.



Investments held in Rabbi Trusts — The investments primarily include mutual funds that invest in equity and fixed income securities. Shares of mutual funds were valued based on quoted market prices, which represent the net asset value of the shares and were therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Contingent consideration — Fair value was based on the income approach and uses significant inputs that are not observable in the market. These inputs are based on our expectations as to what amount we will pay based on contractual provisions. Therefore, the liability was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:


	Fair Value Measurements					Total Losses (2)
	At September 30, 2013 Using
	Level 1			Level 2	Level 3	Three months ended			Nine months ended
	(In thousands)
Assets held for sale:
Revenue earning equipment: (1)
Trucks	$	—		—	10,546	$	2,042		$	7,518

Tractors	—			—	15,332	1,677			4,185

Trailers	—			—	671	275			1,242

Total assets at fair value	$	—		—	26,549	$	3,994		$	12,945




	Fair Value Measurements					Total Losses (2)
	At September 30, 2012 Using
	Level 1			Level 2	Level 3	Three months			Nine months ended
						ended
	(In thousands)
Assets held for sale:
Revenue earning equipment (1)
Trucks	$	—		—	11,994	$	3,664		$	9,153

Tractors	—			—	8,616	1,097			2,639

Trailers	—			—	407	400			1,183

Total assets at fair value	$	—		—	21,017	$	5,161		$	12,975

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-1	Represents the portion of all revenue earning equipment held for sale that is recorded at fair value, less costs to sell.

-2	Total losses represent fair value adjustments for all vehicles held for sale throughout the period for which fair value was less than carrying value.

Revenue earning equipment held for sale is stated at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Losses to reflect changes in fair value are presented within “Other operating expenses” in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings. For revenue earning equipment held for sale, we stratify our fleet by vehicle type (tractors, trucks and trailers), weight class, age and other relevant characteristics and create classes of similar assets for analysis purposes. Fair value was determined based upon recent market prices obtained from our own sales experience for sales of each class of similar assets and vehicle condition. Therefore, our revenue earning equipment held for sale was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value of total debt (excluding capital lease obligations) at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was approximately $4.14 billion and $3.99 billion, respectively. For publicly-traded debt, estimates of fair value were based on market prices. Since our publicly-traded debt is not actively traded, the fair value measurement was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. For other debt, fair value was estimated based on a model-driven approach using rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Therefore, the fair value measurement of our other debt was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amounts reported in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets for “Cash and cash equivalents,” “Receivables, net” and “Accounts payable” approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term maturities of these financial instruments.

Derivatives

Derivatives	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES	DERIVATIVES

	As of September 30, 2013, we have interest rate swaps outstanding which are designated as fair value hedges whereby we receive fixed interest rate payments in exchange for making variable interest rate payments. The differential to be paid or received is accrued and recognized as interest expense. The following table provides a detail of the swaps outstanding and the related hedged items as of September 30, 2013:



		Maturity date	Face value of medium-term notes		Aggregate	Fixed interest		Weighted-average variable
					notional	rate		interest rate on hedged debt
					amount of interest rate swaps			as of September 30,
	Issuance date							2013		2012
			(Dollars in thousands)
	May-11	Jun-17	$350,000		$150,000	3.50%		1.51%		1.83%
	Feb-11	Mar-15	$350,000		$150,000	3.15%		1.34%		1.66%

	Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are offset by changes in the fair value of the debt instrument. Accordingly, there is no ineffectiveness related to the interest rate swaps. The location and amount of gains (losses) on interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges and related hedged items reported in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings were as follows:


	Fair Value Hedging Relationship	Location of	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
		Gain (Loss)
		Recognized in Income	2013			2012			2013			2012
			(In thousands)
	Derivatives: Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	44		(64	)		$	(6,323	)	(2,016	)

	Hedged items: Fixed-rate debt	Interest expense	(44		)	64			6,323			2,016

	Total		$	—		—			$	—		—


	Refer to Note (N), “Fair Value Measurements,” for disclosures of the fair value and line item caption of derivative instruments recorded on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

Share_Repurchase_Programs

Share Repurchase Programs	9 Months Ended
Share Repurchase Programs	Sep. 30, 2013
Share Repurchase Programs [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS	SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

	In December 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program intended to mitigate the dilutive impact of shares issued under our various employee stock, stock option and employee stock purchase plans. Under the December 2011 program, management is authorized to repurchase shares of common stock in an amount not to exceed the number of shares issued to employees under the Company's various employee stock, stock option and employee stock purchase plans from December 1, 2011 through December 13, 2013. The December 2011 program limits aggregate share repurchases to no more than 2 million shares of Ryder common stock. In 2013, we temporarily paused our anti-dilutive share repurchase program to appropriately manage our leverage and to allow us to maintain near-term balance sheet flexibility. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, we repurchased and retired 87,223 shares under the program at an aggregate cost of $3.5 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we repurchased and retired 543,923 shares under the program at an aggregate cost of $26.3 million.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

	The following summaries set forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:



			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Transition	Unrealized		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Obligation (1)	Gain (Loss)		Other
			Adjustments								on Derivatives		Comprehensive
													Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-12		$	57,848		(648,125	)	2,634		12	12		(587,619	)

	Amortization		—			17,176		(1,020	)	—	—		16,156

	Current period change		(18,316		)	(3,714	)	—		—	(63	)	(22,093	)

	30-Sep-13		$	39,532		(634,663	)	1,614		12	(51	)	(593,556	)




			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Transition	Unrealized		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Obligation (1)	Loss		Other
			Adjustments								on Derivatives		Comprehensive
													Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-11		$	28,219		(599,687	)	4,291		12	—		(567,165	)

	Amortization		—			15,173		(1,222	)	—	—		13,951

	Current period change		31,180			(2,547	)	—		—	(7	)	28,626

	30-Sep-12		$	59,399		(587,061	)	3,069		12	(7	)	(524,588	)

	_______________________


	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note (R), "Employee Benefit Plans", for further information.

	The loss from currency translation adjustments in 2013 of $18.3 million was due to the weakening of the British Pound and the Canadian Dollar compared to the U.S. Dollar. The currency translation adjustment in 2012 of $31.2 million reflects the strengthening of the British Pound against the U.S. Dollar.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

	Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Pension Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	3,994		3,861		$	12,002		11,594

	Interest cost	22,418			23,651		67,153			70,903

	Expected return on plan assets	(26,498		)	(24,091	)	(79,335		)	(72,203	)
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	8,782			7,803		26,347			23,390

	Prior service credit	(454		)	(570	)	(1,363		)	(1,706	)
		8,242			10,654		24,804			31,978

	Union-administered plans	3,388			1,754		7,418			4,998

	Net periodic benefit cost	$	11,630		12,408		$	32,222		36,976


	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	8,424		9,749		$	25,317		29,240

	Non-U.S.	(182		)	905		(513		)	2,738

		8,242			10,654		24,804			31,978

	Union-administered plans	3,388			1,754		7,418			4,998

		$	11,630		12,408		$	32,222		36,976


	Postretirement Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	245		274		$	738		821

	Interest cost	392			501		1,179			1,490

	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial gain	(4		)	(5	)	(11		)	(15	)
	Prior service credit	(58		)	(58	)	(173		)	(173	)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	575		712		$	1,733		2,123


	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	402		540		1,210			1,611

	Non-U.S.	173			172		523			512

		$	575		712		$	1,733		2,123



	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we contributed $45.4 million to our pension plans. In 2013, we expect total contributions to our pension plans to be approximately $66 million.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded estimated pension settlement charges of $1.3 million ($0.8 million after tax) for a U.S. multi-employer pension plan withdrawal liability and other related expenses. These charges were recorded within “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings and is included in the Union-administered plans expense.

Other_Items

Other Items	9 Months Ended
Other Items	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Items Impacting Comparability [Abstract]
Other Items Impacting Comparability [Text Block]	OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY

	Our primary measure of segment performance excludes certain items we do not believe are representative of the ongoing operations of the segment. We believe that excluding these items from our segment measure of performance allows for better comparison of results.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a benefit of $0.6 million ($0.4 million after tax) from the recovery of Superstorm Sandy losses. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we incurred $8.0 million of losses for property damage to vehicles owned by full service lease customers for which Ryder had liability under certain agreements. The 2013 benefit was recorded within “Cost of services” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a benefit of $1.9 million (before and after tax) from the recognition of the accumulated currency translation adjustment from a FMS foreign operation which has substantially liquidated its net assets. This benefit was recorded within “Miscellaneous income, net” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we incurred $0.4 million ($0.3 million after tax) of transaction costs related to the acquisition of Euroway. These costs were recorded within “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:


		Nine months ended September 30,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Interest paid	$	109,669	105,175

	Income taxes paid	$	8,900	10,242

	Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	$	1,670	21,975

	Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases (1)	$	5,500	20,556

	Fair value of debt assumed on acquisition	$	—	379

	————————————

	-1	The 2012 amount includes $19.9 million of capital leases assumed in the Euroway acquisition.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	SEGMENT REPORTING

	Our operating segments are aggregated into reportable business segments based upon similar economic characteristics, products, services, customers and delivery methods. We operate in two reportable business segments: (1) FMS, which provides full service leasing, contract maintenance, contract-related maintenance and commercial rental of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers, principally in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.; and (2) SCS, which provides comprehensive supply chain consulting including distribution and transportation services in North America and Asia. The SCS segment also provides dedicated services, which includes vehicles and drivers as part of a dedicated transportation solution in the U.S.

	Our primary measurement of segment financial performance, defined as “Earnings Before Tax” (EBT) from continuing operations, includes an allocation of Central Support Services (CSS) and excludes non-operating pension costs, restructuring and other (recoveries) charges, net as described in Note (G), “Restructuring and Other (Recoveries) Charges” and the items discussed in Note (S), “Other Items Impacting Comparability.” CSS represents those costs incurred to support all business segments, including human resources, finance, corporate services, public affairs, information technology, health and safety, legal and corporate communications. The objective of the EBT measurement is to provide clarity on the profitability of each business segment and, ultimately, to hold leadership of each business segment and each operating segment within each business segment accountable for their allocated share of CSS costs. Certain costs are considered to be overhead not attributable to any segment and remain unallocated in CSS. Included among the unallocated overhead remaining within CSS are the costs for investor relations, public affairs and certain executive compensation.

	Our FMS segment leases revenue earning equipment and provides fuel, maintenance and other ancillary services to the SCS segment. Inter-segment revenue and EBT are accounted for at rates similar to those executed with third parties. EBT related to inter-segment equipment and services billed to customers (equipment contribution) are included in both FMS and SCS and then eliminated (presented as “Eliminations”).

	The following tables set forth financial information for each of our business segments and provides a reconciliation between segment EBT and earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. Segment results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.


		FMS			SCS		Eliminations			Total
		(In thousands)
	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,023,790		610,750		—			1,634,540

	Inter-segment revenue	114,427			—		(114,427	)		—

	Total revenue	$	1,138,217		610,750		(114,427	)		1,634,540


	Segment EBT	$	96,428		38,483		(8,010	)		126,901

	Unallocated CSS									(10,053		)
	Non-operating pension costs									(5,090		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(360		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	111,398


	Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	538,453		3,896		—			542,349

	Unallocated CSS									5,361

	Capital expenditures paid									$	547,710


	For the three months ended September 30, 2012
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,010,130		563,165		—			1,573,295

	Inter-segment revenue	105,220			—		(105,220	)		—

	Total revenue	$	1,115,350		563,165		(105,220	)		1,573,295


	Segment EBT	$	94,250		31,911		(6,901	)		119,260

	Unallocated CSS									(11,149		)
	Non-operating pension costs									(7,859		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(442		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	99,810


	Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	481,605		4,122		—			485,727

	Unallocated CSS									5,110

	Capital expenditures paid									$	490,837

	————————————

	-1	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.

	-2	Excludes acquisition payments of $0.5 million and $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively.



	FMS			SCS		Eliminations			Total
	(In thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
Revenue from external customers	$	3,017,150		1,784,406		—			4,801,556

Inter-segment revenue	342,057			—		(342,057	)		—

Total revenue	$	3,359,207		1,784,406		(342,057	)		4,801,556


Segment EBT	$	245,840		94,977		(23,748	)		317,069

Unallocated CSS									(32,012		)
Non-operating pension costs									(15,333		)
Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									1,544

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	271,268


Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	1,462,095		14,713		—			1,476,808

Unallocated CSS									19,016

Capital expenditures paid									$	1,495,824


For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Revenue from external customers	$	2,968,099		1,705,332		—			4,673,431

Inter-segment revenue	319,547			—		(319,547	)		—

Total revenue	$	3,287,646		1,705,332		(319,547	)		4,673,431


Segment EBT	$	221,584		84,183		(20,628	)		285,139

Unallocated CSS									(31,848		)
Non-operating pension costs									(23,565		)
Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(8,449		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	221,277


Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	1,667,165		12,558		—			1,679,723

Unallocated CSS									15,099

Capital expenditures paid									$	1,694,822

————————————

-1	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.

-2	Excludes acquisition payments of $1.9 million and $3.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other_Matters

Other Matters	9 Months Ended
Other Matters	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Matters [Abstract]
OTHER MATTERS	OTHER MATTERS

	We are a party to various claims, complaints and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our continuing business operations including but not limited to those relating to commercial and employment claims, environmental matters, risk management matters (e.g. vehicle liability, workers’ compensation, etc.) and administrative assessments primarily associated with operating taxes. We have established loss provisions for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. For matters from continuing operations where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

	Our estimates regarding potential losses and materiality are based on our judgment and assessment of the claims utilizing currently available information. Although we will continue to reassess our reserves and estimates based on future developments, our objective assessment of the legal merits of such claims may not always be predictive of the outcome and actual results may vary from our current estimates.

	Refer to Note (D), “Discontinued Operations,” for additional matters.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations	Summarized results of discontinued operations were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	$	(2,809	)	(460	)	$	(4,008	)	(969	)
	Income tax benefit (expense)	1			11,240		(59		)	11,150

	(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(2,808	)	10,780		$	(4,067	)	10,181

Summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations	The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Total assets, primarily deposits	$	4,096		4,460

	Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	$	4,870		5,329

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods	The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Stock option and stock purchase plans	$	1,753		2,554		$	6,056		7,192

	Nonvested stock	2,909			2,547		8,208			6,994

	Share-based compensation expense	4,662			5,101		14,264			14,186

	Income tax benefit	(1,549		)	(1,637	)	(4,876		)	(4,643	)
	Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	3,113		3,464		$	9,388		9,543

Summary of share-based compensation expense recognized related to cash awards	The following table is a summary of compensation expense recognized for market-based cash awards in addition to the share-based compensation expense reported in the previous table:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Cash awards	$	934		737		$	3,101		2,122

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations	The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Earnings per share — Basic:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	73,875		64,311		$	177,252		145,954

	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(643		)	(814	)	(1,636		)	(1,891	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic	$	73,232		63,497		$	175,616		144,063


	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	51,788			50,381		51,397			50,433


	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Basic	$	1.41		1.26		$	3.42		2.86


	Earnings per share — Diluted:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	73,875		64,311		$	177,252		145,954

	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(639		)	(812	)	(1,625		)	(1,883	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted	$	73,236		63,499		$	175,627		144,071


	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	51,788			50,381		51,397			50,433

	Effect of dilutive equity awards	440			172		451			292

	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	52,228			50,553		51,848			50,725


	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Diluted	$	1.4		1.26		$	3.39		2.84


	Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above	584			2,613		863			2,234

Restructuring_and_Other_Recove1

Restructuring and Other (Recoveries) Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring reserves	Activity related to restructuring reserves including discontinued operations was as follows:


					Deductions
		December 31, 2012		Additions	Cash	Non-Cash Reductions (1)	Foreign		September 30, 2013
					Payments		Translation
		Balance					Adjustments		Balance
		(In thousands)
	Employee severance and benefits	$	3,147	84	2,267	382	(119	)	463

	Contract termination costs	1,728		—	1,261	—	(66	)	401

	Total	$	4,875	84	3,528	382	(185	)	864

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva1

Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases	The net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases consisted of:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Total minimum lease payments receivable	$	633,801		629,919

	Less: Executory costs	(197,549		)	(201,777	)
	Minimum lease payments receivable	436,252			428,142

	Less: Allowance for uncollectibles	(564		)	(703	)
	Net minimum lease payments receivable	435,688			427,439

	Unguaranteed residuals	57,545			60,764

	Less: Unearned income	(93,597		)	(96,280	)
	Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases	399,636			391,923

	Current portion	(77,618		)	(76,395	)
	Non-current portion	$	322,018		315,528

Credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of direct financing lease receivables	The following table presents the credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of our direct financing lease receivables:


		September 30,			December 31,
		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Very low risk to low risk	$	185,750		193,123

	Moderate risk	184,671			177,400

	Moderately high risk to high risk	65,831			57,619

		$	436,252		428,142

Allowance for credit losses on direct financing lease receivables	The following table is a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses on direct financing lease receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:


		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1	$	703		903

	Charged to earnings	2			667

	Deductions	(141		)	(919	)
	Balance at September 30	$	564		651

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Tabl

Revenue Earning Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of revenue earning equipment

		September 30, 2013					December 31, 2012
		Cost		Accumulated		Net Book	Cost		Accumulated		Net Book
				Depreciation		Value(1)			Depreciation		Value(1)
		(In thousands)
	Held for use:
	Full service lease	$	7,054,605	(2,484,747	)	4,569,858	$	6,728,746	(2,500,786	)	4,227,960

	Commercial rental	2,197,633		(725,722	)	1,471,911	2,041,698		(660,356	)	1,381,342

	Held for sale	453,709		(322,700	)	131,009	499,074		(353,768	)	145,306

	Total	$	9,705,947	(3,533,169	)	6,172,778	$	9,269,518	(3,514,910	)	5,754,608

	————————————

	-1	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $55.0 million, less accumulated depreciation of $19.8 million, at September 30, 2013, and $56.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $16.5 million, at December 31, 2012.

Goodwill_Tables

Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment	The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment with changes therein was as follows:


		Fleet			Supply		Total
		Management			Chain
		Solutions			Solutions
		(In thousands)
	Balance at January 1, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	223,129		190,308		413,437

	Accumulated impairment losses	(10,322		)	(18,899	)	(29,221	)
		212,807			171,409		384,216

	Purchase accounting adjustments	371			—		371

	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(256		)	(321	)	(577	)
	Balance at September 30, 2013:
	Goodwill	223,244			189,987		413,231

	Accumulated impairment losses	(10,322		)	(18,899	)	(29,221	)
		$	212,922		171,088		384,010

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

		September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
		Accrued		Non-Current	Total	Accrued		Non-Current	Total
		Expenses		Liabilities		Expenses		Liabilities
		(In thousands)
	Salaries and wages	$	96,224	—	96,224	$	86,776	—	86,776

	Deferred compensation	1,983		29,179	31,162	1,630		24,918	26,548

	Pension benefits	3,288		569,173	572,461	3,309		597,275	600,584

	Other postretirement benefits	2,675		36,701	39,376	2,683		37,916	40,599

	Insurance obligations (1)	129,235		187,387	316,622	133,459		178,714	312,173

	Residual value guarantees	531		239	770	1,505		130	1,635

	Accrued rent	10,475		5,037	15,512	9,244		9,405	18,649

	Environmental liabilities	4,385		8,308	12,693	4,201		8,415	12,616

	Asset retirement obligations	5,658		15,417	21,075	3,642		17,116	20,758

	Operating taxes	84,432		—	84,432	91,419		—	91,419

	Income taxes	2,554		63,227	65,781	8,288		57,590	65,878

	Interest	22,683		—	22,683	35,798		—	35,798

	Deposits, mainly from customers	54,780		6,238	61,018	51,671		6,236	57,907

	Deferred revenue	18,422		—	18,422	21,557		—	21,557

	Acquisition holdbacks	2,477		—	2,477	1,637		2,673	4,310

	Other	41,435		10,638	52,073	48,888		8,544	57,432

	Total	$	481,237	931,544	1,412,781	$	505,707	948,932	1,454,639

	————————————
	(1) Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt

		Weighted-Average
		Interest Rate
		September 30,	December 31,	Maturities	September 30,			December 31,
		2013	2012		2013			2012
					(In thousands)
	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
	Short-term debt	2.27%	2.27%	2013	$	3,695		9,820

	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				347,259			358,155

	Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt				350,954			367,975

	Long-term debt:
	U.S. commercial paper (1)	0.30%	0.41%	2016	637,912			329,925

	Canadian commercial paper (1)	—%	1.14%	2016	—			23,165

	Global revolving credit facility	1.58%	1.58%	2016	5,056			8,924

	Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)	3.94%	4.01%	2014-2025	2,972,055			2,971,313

	Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	1.46%	1.56%	2015-2018	55,500			105,500

	Unsecured foreign obligations	1.89%	1.91%	2014-2016	310,716			313,406

	Capital lease obligations	3.90%	4.08%	2013-2019	41,656			42,018

	Total before fair market value adjustment				4,022,895			3,794,251

	Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging (2)				10,402			16,725

					4,033,297			3,810,976

	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				(347,259		)	(358,155	)
	Long-term debt				3,686,038			3,452,821

	Total debt				$	4,036,992		3,820,796

	————————————

	-1	We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.0 million and $8.8 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

	-2	The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $300 million and $550 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis	The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:


		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value Measurements								Total
				At September 30, 2013 Using
				Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
				(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Interest rate swaps	DFL and other assets		$	—		10,402		—			10,402

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
	Cash and cash equivalents			4,816			—		—			4,816

	U.S. equity mutual funds			14,003			—		—			14,003

	Foreign equity mutual funds			3,882			—		—			3,882

	Fixed income mutual funds			4,285			—		—			4,285

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	DFL and other assets		26,986			—		—			26,986

	Total assets at fair value			$	26,986		10,402		—			37,388


	Liabilities:
	Contingent consideration	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		$	—		—		498			498

	Total liabilities at fair value			$	—		—		498			498



		Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value Measurements								Total
				At December 31, 2012 Using
				Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
				(In thousands)
	Assets:
	Interest rate swaps	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	—		1,313		—			1,313

	Interest rate swaps	DFL and other assets		—			15,412		—			15,412

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts:
	Cash and cash equivalents			4,055			—		—			4,055

	U.S. equity mutual funds			10,871			—		—			10,871

	Foreign equity mutual funds			2,974			—		—			2,974

	Fixed income mutual funds			4,526			—		—			4,526

	Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	DFL and other assets		22,426			—		—			22,426

	Total assets at fair value			$	22,426		16,725		—			39,151


	Liabilities:
	Contingent consideration	Other non-current liabilities		$	—		—		478			478

	Total liabilities at fair value			$	—		—		478			478

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis	The following tables present our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the levels of inputs used to measure fair value:


		Fair Value Measurements								Total Losses (2)
		At September 30, 2013 Using
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3		Three months ended			Nine months ended
		(In thousands)
	Assets held for sale:
	Revenue earning equipment: (1)
	Trucks	$	—			—		10,546		$	2,042		$	7,518

	Tractors	—				—		15,332		1,677			4,185

	Trailers	—				—		671		275			1,242

	Total assets at fair value	$	—			—		26,549		$	3,994		$	12,945




		Fair Value Measurements								Total Losses (2)
		At September 30, 2012 Using
		Level 1				Level 2		Level 3		Three months			Nine months ended
										ended
		(In thousands)
	Assets held for sale:
	Revenue earning equipment (1)
	Trucks	$	—			—		11,994		$	3,664		$	9,153

	Tractors	—				—		8,616		1,097			2,639

	Trailers	—				—		407		400			1,183

	Total assets at fair value	$	—			—		21,017		$	5,161		$	12,975

	————————————

	-1	Represents the portion of all revenue earning equipment held for sale that is recorded at fair value, less costs to sell.

	-2	Total losses represent fair value adjustments for all vehicles held for sale throughout the period for which fair value was less than carrying value.

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following table provides a detail of the swaps outstanding and the related hedged items as of September 30, 2013:



		Maturity date	Face value of medium-term notes		Aggregate	Fixed interest		Weighted-average variable
					notional	rate		interest rate on hedged debt
					amount of interest rate swaps			as of September 30,
	Issuance date							2013		2012
			(Dollars in thousands)
	May-11	Jun-17	$350,000		$150,000	3.50%		1.51%		1.83%
	Feb-11	Mar-15	$350,000		$150,000	3.15%		1.34%		1.66%
Impact on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings related to Fair Value Hedges	The location and amount of gains (losses) on interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges and related hedged items reported in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings were as follows:


	Fair Value Hedging Relationship	Location of	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
		Gain (Loss)
		Recognized in Income	2013			2012			2013			2012
			(In thousands)
	Derivatives: Interest rate swaps	Interest expense	$	44		(64	)		$	(6,323	)	(2,016	)

	Hedged items: Fixed-rate debt	Interest expense	(44		)	64			6,323			2,016

	Total		$	—		—			$	—		—

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following summaries set forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:



			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Transition	Unrealized		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Obligation (1)	Gain (Loss)		Other
			Adjustments								on Derivatives		Comprehensive
													Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-12		$	57,848		(648,125	)	2,634		12	12		(587,619	)

	Amortization		—			17,176		(1,020	)	—	—		16,156

	Current period change		(18,316		)	(3,714	)	—		—	(63	)	(22,093	)

	30-Sep-13		$	39,532		(634,663	)	1,614		12	(51	)	(593,556	)




			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Transition	Unrealized		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Obligation (1)	Loss		Other
			Adjustments								on Derivatives		Comprehensive
													Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-11		$	28,219		(599,687	)	4,291		12	—		(567,165	)

	Amortization		—			15,173		(1,222	)	—	—		13,951

	Current period change		31,180			(2,547	)	—		—	(7	)	28,626

	30-Sep-12		$	59,399		(587,061	)	3,069		12	(7	)	(524,588	)

	_______________________


	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note (R), "Employee Benefit Plans", for further information.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost	Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:


		Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
		2013			2012		2013			2012
		(In thousands)
	Pension Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	3,994		3,861		$	12,002		11,594

	Interest cost	22,418			23,651		67,153			70,903

	Expected return on plan assets	(26,498		)	(24,091	)	(79,335		)	(72,203	)
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	8,782			7,803		26,347			23,390

	Prior service credit	(454		)	(570	)	(1,363		)	(1,706	)
		8,242			10,654		24,804			31,978

	Union-administered plans	3,388			1,754		7,418			4,998

	Net periodic benefit cost	$	11,630		12,408		$	32,222		36,976


	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	8,424		9,749		$	25,317		29,240

	Non-U.S.	(182		)	905		(513		)	2,738

		8,242			10,654		24,804			31,978

	Union-administered plans	3,388			1,754		7,418			4,998

		$	11,630		12,408		$	32,222		36,976


	Postretirement Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	245		274		$	738		821

	Interest cost	392			501		1,179			1,490

	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial gain	(4		)	(5	)	(11		)	(15	)
	Prior service credit	(58		)	(58	)	(173		)	(173	)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	575		712		$	1,733		2,123


	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	402		540		1,210			1,611

	Non-U.S.	173			172		523			512

		$	575		712		$	1,733		2,123

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental cash flow information	Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:


		Nine months ended September 30,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Interest paid	$	109,669	105,175

	Income taxes paid	$	8,900	10,242

	Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	$	1,670	21,975

	Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases (1)	$	5,500	20,556

	Fair value of debt assumed on acquisition	$	—	379

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial information of business segments

		FMS			SCS		Eliminations			Total
		(In thousands)
	For the three months ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,023,790		610,750		—			1,634,540

	Inter-segment revenue	114,427			—		(114,427	)		—

	Total revenue	$	1,138,217		610,750		(114,427	)		1,634,540


	Segment EBT	$	96,428		38,483		(8,010	)		126,901

	Unallocated CSS									(10,053		)
	Non-operating pension costs									(5,090		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(360		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	111,398


	Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	538,453		3,896		—			542,349

	Unallocated CSS									5,361

	Capital expenditures paid									$	547,710


	For the three months ended September 30, 2012
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,010,130		563,165		—			1,573,295

	Inter-segment revenue	105,220			—		(105,220	)		—

	Total revenue	$	1,115,350		563,165		(105,220	)		1,573,295


	Segment EBT	$	94,250		31,911		(6,901	)		119,260

	Unallocated CSS									(11,149		)
	Non-operating pension costs									(7,859		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(442		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	99,810


	Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	481,605		4,122		—			485,727

	Unallocated CSS									5,110

	Capital expenditures paid									$	490,837

	————————————

	-1	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.

	-2	Excludes acquisition payments of $0.5 million and $1.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively.



		FMS			SCS		Eliminations			Total
		(In thousands)
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue from external customers	$	3,017,150		1,784,406		—			4,801,556

	Inter-segment revenue	342,057			—		(342,057	)		—

Total revenue	$	3,359,207		1,784,406		(342,057	)		4,801,556


Segment EBT	$	245,840		94,977		(23,748	)		317,069

Unallocated CSS									(32,012		)
Non-operating pension costs									(15,333		)
Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									1,544

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	271,268


Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	1,462,095		14,713		—			1,476,808

Unallocated CSS									19,016

Capital expenditures paid									$	1,495,824


For the nine months ended September 30, 2012
Revenue from external customers	$	2,968,099		1,705,332		—			4,673,431

Inter-segment revenue	319,547			—		(319,547	)		—

Total revenue	$	3,287,646		1,705,332		(319,547	)		4,673,431


Segment EBT	$	221,584		84,183		(20,628	)		285,139

Unallocated CSS									(31,848		)
Non-operating pension costs									(23,565		)
Restructuring and other recoveries (charges), net and other items									(8,449		)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes									$	221,277


Segment capital expenditures paid (1), (2)	$	1,667,165		12,558		—			1,679,723

Unallocated CSS									15,099

Capital expenditures paid									$	1,694,822

————————————

-1	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.

-2	Excludes acquisition payments of $1.9 million and $3.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Acquisitions_Details_Textuals

Acquisitions (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Aug. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
					Euroway Ltd. [Member]	Euroway Ltd. [Member]	Euroway Ltd. [Member]	Other Acquisitions Completed in Prior Years [Member]	Other Acquisitions Completed in Prior Years [Member]
							Vehicle
Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract]
Purchase Price							$2,400,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed						20,300,000
Number of full service lease vehicles							560
Business Acquisition Number Of Contract Maintenance Vehicles Acquired							800
Payments to Acquire Businesses	458,000	1,380,000	1,858,000	3,780,000	1,600,000			1,858,000	3,780,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment							500,000
Goodwill					6,400,000
Customer relationship intangibles					$2,800,000

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operations tax benefit from expiration of statute			$11,300,000
Loss from discontinued operations
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	-2,809,000	-460,000	-4,008,000	-969,000
Income tax benefit (expense)	1,000	11,240,000	-59,000	11,150,000
(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	-2,808,000	10,780,000	-4,067,000	10,181,000
Assets:
Total assets, primarily deposits	4,096,000		4,096,000		4,460,000
Liabilities:
Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	4,870,000		4,870,000		5,329,000
Brazil Federal and Social Contribution tax [Member]
Liabilities:
Tax Amounts Assessed But Not Reserved			4,800,000
Brazil state operating tax [Member]
Liabilities:
Tax Amounts Assessed But Not Reserved			4,700,000
Brazil Federal and Social Contribution tax [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Tax assesments settled	$2,300,000

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	$4,662,000	$5,101,000	$14,264,000	$14,186,000
Income tax benefit	-1,549,000	-1,637,000	-4,876,000	-4,643,000
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	3,113,000	3,464,000	9,388,000	9,543,000
Summary of compensation expense recognized related to cash awards
Cash awards	934,000	737,000	3,101,000	2,122,000
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stock option plan granted			391,000	460,000
Weighted-average fair value per option granted			$13.97	$14.07
Awards issued but not granted			31,000
Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense	28,000,000		28,000,000
Unrecognized Compensation Costs weighted-average period (in years)			1 year 8 months 4 days
2013 stock option grants [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stock option plan granted, contractual term (in years)			10 years
2012 stock option grants [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stock option plan granted, contractual term (in years)				7 years
ROC performance based restricted stock rights, 2013 Grant [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	25.00%
ROC performance based restricted stock rights, 2013 Grant [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	125.00%
Stock Option and Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	1,753,000	2,554,000	6,056,000	7,192,000
Nonvested Stock [Member]
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods
Share-based compensation expense	$2,909,000	$2,547,000	$8,208,000	$6,994,000
Market-based restricted stock rights [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Time-vested restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted			23,000	93,000
Number of performance periods for market-based restricted stock			P3Y
Weighted-average fair value per restricted stock right and RSU granted			$53.47	$43.39
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, 2012 Grant [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, 2012 Grant [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	125.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, Segment 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Segment Performance Period			1 year
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, Segment 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Segment Performance Period			2 years
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, Segment 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Segment Performance Period			3 years
Time Vested Restricted Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based compensation plan, Vesting period (in years)			3 years
Time-vested restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted			153,000	124,000
Weighted-average fair value per restricted stock right and RSU granted			$58.17	$52.44
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, 2013 Grant [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	25.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Rights, 2013 Grant [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Potential Performance Award Percentage	125.00%
Performance based restricted stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Time-vested restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted			16,000
Stock Option [Member]
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share-based compensation plan, Vesting period (in years)			3 years

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings per share - Basic:
Earnings from continuing operations	$73,875	$64,311	$177,252	$145,954
Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	-643	-814	-1,636	-1,891
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders - Basic	73,232	63,497	175,616	144,063
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic	51,788	50,381	51,397	50,433
Earnings from continuing operations per common share - Basic	$1.41	$1.26	$3.42	$2.86
Earnings per share - Diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations	73,875	64,311	177,252	145,954
Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	-639	-812	-1,625	-1,883
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders - Diluted	$73,236	$63,499	$175,627	$144,071
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic	51,788	50,381	51,397	50,433
Effect of dilutive equity awards	440	172	451	292
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted	52,228	50,553	51,848	50,725
Earnings from continuing operations per common share - Diluted	$1.40	$1.26	$3.39	$2.84
Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above	584	2,613	863	2,234

Restructuring_and_Other_Recove2

Restructuring and Other (Recoveries) Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2013	employees	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated		350
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	($298)	$74	($298)	$8,081
Restructuring reserves
Restructuring Reserves, Beginning Balance			4,875
Additions			84
Cash Payments			3,528
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			382
Foreign Translation Adjustments			-185
Restructuring Reserves, Ending Balance	864		864
Contract Termination [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	0	0	0	865
Restructuring reserves
Restructuring Reserves, Beginning Balance			1,728
Additions			0
Cash Payments			1,261
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			0
Foreign Translation Adjustments			-66
Restructuring Reserves, Ending Balance	401		401
Employee severance and benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	-298	74	-298	7,216
Restructuring reserves
Restructuring Reserves, Beginning Balance			3,147
Additions			84
Cash Payments			2,267
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment			382
Foreign Translation Adjustments			-119
Restructuring Reserves, Ending Balance	463		463
Fleet Management Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	-298	74	-298	6,421
Supply Chain Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	0	0	0	1,400
Central Support Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges (recoveries), net	$0	$0	$0	$260

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva2

Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses	$2	$667
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs	-141	-919
Net Investment in Direct Financing and Sales Type Leases [Abstract]
Total minimum lease payments receivable	633,801		629,919
Less: Executory costs	-197,549		-201,777
Minimum lease payments receivable	436,252		428,142
Less: Allowance for uncollectibles	-564	-651	-703	-903
Net minimum lease payments receivable	435,688		427,439
Unguaranteed residuals	57,545		60,764
Less: Unearned income	-93,597		-96,280
Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases	399,636		391,923
Current portion	-77,618		-76,395
Non-current portion	$322,018		$315,528

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva3

Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details 1) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of direct financing lease receivables, Total	$436,252	$428,142
Very low risk to low risk [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of direct financing lease receivables, Total	185,750	193,123
Moderate risk [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of direct financing lease receivables, Total	184,671	177,400
Moderately high to High risk [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Credit risk profile by creditworthiness category of direct financing lease receivables, Total	$65,831	$57,619

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva4

Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Allowance for credit losses on direct financing lease receivables
Beginning Balance	$703	$903
Charged to earnings	2	667
Deductions	-141	-919
Ending Balance	$564	$651

Direct_Financing_Lease_Receiva5

Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details Textuals)	9 Months Ended
Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details Textuals)	Sep. 30, 2013
Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Textuals) [Abstract]
Factor which may result in customer being classified as high risk	less than 3 years
Trucks and Tractors [Member]
Lease terms for revenue earning equipment [Line Items]
Minimum Lease Term of Revenue Earning Equipment	3 years
Maximum Lease Term of Revenue Earning Equipment	7 years
Trailers [Member]
Lease terms for revenue earning equipment [Line Items]
Maximum Lease Term of Revenue Earning Equipment	10 years

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Deta

Revenue Earning Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Revenue Earning Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Summary of revenue earning equipment
Cost	$9,705,947,000	$9,705,947,000	$9,269,518,000
Accumulated Depreciation	-3,533,169,000	-3,533,169,000	-3,514,910,000
Net Book Value	6,172,778,000	6,172,778,000	5,754,608,000
Effect of change in estimated residual values of revenue earning equipment on pre tax earnings	7,400,000	22,300,000
Held for use: Full service lease [Member]
Summary of revenue earning equipment
Cost	7,054,605,000	7,054,605,000	6,728,746,000
Accumulated Depreciation	-2,484,747,000	-2,484,747,000	-2,500,786,000
Net Book Value	4,569,858,000	4,569,858,000	4,227,960,000
Held for use: Commercial rental [Member]
Summary of revenue earning equipment
Cost	2,197,633,000	2,197,633,000	2,041,698,000
Accumulated Depreciation	-725,722,000	-725,722,000	-660,356,000
Net Book Value	1,471,911,000	1,471,911,000	1,381,342,000
Held-for-sale [Member]
Summary of revenue earning equipment
Cost	453,709,000	453,709,000	499,074,000
Accumulated Depreciation	-322,700,000	-322,700,000	-353,768,000
Net Book Value	$131,009,000	$131,009,000	$145,306,000

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Deta1

Revenue Earning Equipment (Details Textuals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Revenue Earning Equipment (Details Textuals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenue Earning Equipment (Textuals) [Abstract]
Cost	$9,705,947,000	$9,705,947,000	$9,269,518,000
Accumulated Depreciation	3,533,169,000	3,533,169,000	3,514,910,000
Effect of change in estimated residual values of revenue earning equipment on pre tax earnings	7,400,000	22,300,000
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]
Revenue Earning Equipment (Textuals) [Abstract]
Cost	55,000,000	55,000,000	56,200,000
Accumulated Depreciation	$19,800,000	$19,800,000	$16,500,000

Goodwill_Details

Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment
Goodwill, Gross	$413,231	$413,437
Accumulated impairment losses	-29,221	-29,221
Goodwill	384,010	384,216
Purchase accounting adjustments	371
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-577
Fleet Management Solutions [Member]
Carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment
Goodwill, Gross	223,244	223,129
Accumulated impairment losses	-10,322	-10,322
Goodwill	212,922	212,807
Purchase accounting adjustments	371
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-256
Supply Chain Solutions [Member]
Carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reportable business segment
Goodwill, Gross	189,987	190,308
Accumulated impairment losses	-18,899	-18,899
Goodwill	171,088	171,409
Purchase accounting adjustments	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	($321)

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia2

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Salaries and wages, Accrued Expenses	$96,224	$86,776
Salaries and wages, Non-Current Liabilities	0	0
Salaries and wages, Total	96,224	86,776
Deferred compensation, Accrued Expenses	1,983	1,630
Deferred compensation, Non-Current Liabilities	29,179	24,918
Deferred compensation, Total	31,162	26,548
Pension benefits, Accrued Expenses	3,288	3,309
Pension benefits, Non-Current Liabilities	569,173	597,275
Pension benefits, Total	572,461	600,584
Other postretirement benefits, Accrued Expenses	2,675	2,683
Other postretirement benefits, Non-Current Liabilities	36,701	37,916
Other postretirement benefits, Total	39,376	40,599
Insurance obligations, primarily self-insurance, Accrued Expenses	129,235	133,459
Insurance obligations, primarily self-insurance, Non-Current Liabilities	187,387	178,714
Insurance obligations, primarily self-insurance, Total	316,622	312,173
Residual value guarantees, Accrued Expenses	531	1,505
Residual value guarantees, Non-Current Liabilities	239	130
Residual value guarantees, Total	770	1,635
Accrued rent, Accrued Expenses	10,475	9,244
Accrued rent, Non-Current Liabilities	5,037	9,405
Accrued rent, Total	15,512	18,649
Environmental liabilities, Accrued Expenses	4,385	4,201
Environmental liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities	8,308	8,415
Environmental liabilities, Total	12,693	12,616
Asset retirement obligations, Accrued Expenses	5,658	3,642
Asset retirement obligations, Non-Current Liabilities	15,417	17,116
Asset retirement obligations, Total	21,075	20,758
Operating taxes, Accrued Expenses	84,432	91,419
Operating taxes, Non-Current Liabilities	0	0
Operating taxes, Total	84,432	91,419
Income taxes, Accrued Expenses	2,554	8,288
Income taxes, Non-Current Liabilities	63,227	57,590
Income taxes, Total	65,781	65,878
Interest, Accrued Expenses	22,683	35,798
Interest, Non-Current Liabilities	0	0
Interest, Total	22,683	35,798
Deposits, mainly from customers, Accrued Expenses	54,780	51,671
Deposits, mainly from customers, Non-Current Liabilities	6,238	6,236
Deposits, mainly from customers, Total	61,018	57,907
Deferred revenue, Accrued Expenses	18,422	21,557
Deferred revenue, Non-Current Liabilities	0	0
Acquisition holdbacks, Accrued Expenses	2,477	1,637
Acquisition holdbacks, Non-Current Liabilities	0	2,673
Acquisition Holdbacks, Total	2,477	4,310
Other, Accrued Expenses	41,435	48,888
Other, Non-Current Liabilities	10,638	8,544
Other, Total	52,073	57,432
Total Accrued Expenses	481,237	505,707
Total, Non-Current Liabilities	931,544	948,932
Total	1,412,781	1,454,639
Deferred revenue, Total	$18,422	$21,557

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$153,600,000		$153,600,000		$25,800,000
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities	153,600,000		153,600,000		25,800,000
Cash Flow (Increase)/Decrease Related to Increase/(Decrease) in Restricted Cash			-14,756,000	19,306,000	19,200,000
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding the federal benefit received from state positions)	57,400,000		57,400,000		52,300,000
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits related to federal, state and foreign tax positions	2,300,000		2,300,000
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations	33.70%	35.60%	34.70%	34.00%
resolution of prior period item [Member]
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract]
Tax impact from one time item		900,000		$5,000,000
One time charge impact on effective tax rate	0.00%
One time item impact as a percentage of earnings before tax				2.20%

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivatives	$300,000,000	$550,000,000
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
Short-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.27%	2.27%
Short-term debt	3,695,000	9,820,000
Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases	347,259,000	358,155,000
Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	$350,954,000	$367,975,000

Debt_Details_1

Debt (Details 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	2.27%	2.27%
Long-term debt:
Commercial paper	$637,912	$353,090
Global revolving credit facility	5,056	8,924
Unsecured U.S. notes - Medium-term notes	2,972,055	2,971,313
Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	55,500	105,500
Unsecured foreign obligations	310,716	313,406
Capital lease obligations	41,656	42,018
Total before fair market value adjustment	4,022,895	3,794,251
Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging	10,402	16,725
Total after fair market value adjustment	4,033,297	3,810,976
Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases	-347,259	-358,155
Long-term debt	3,686,038	3,452,821
Total debt	4,036,992	3,820,796
Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Call Feature	101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest
U.S Commercial Paper, Long-Term [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.30%	0.41%
Maturity date range, end	8-Jun-16
Commercial paper	637,912	329,925
Canadian Commerial Paper [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	1.14%
Maturity date range, end	8-Jun-16
Commercial paper	$0	$23,165
Global Revolving Credit Facility Member
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.58%	1.58%
Maturity date range, end	8-Jun-16
Unsecured U.S. notes - Medium-term notes, Long-Term [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.94%	4.01%
Maturity date range, start	1-Mar-14
Maturity date range, end	25-Feb-25
Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans, Long-Term [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.46%	1.56%
Maturity date range, start	8-Mar-15
Maturity date range, end	19-Mar-18
Unsecured Foreign Obligations, Long-Term [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.89%	1.91%
Maturity date range, start	6-Sep-14
Maturity date range, end	6-Sep-16
Capital Lease Obligations, Long-Term [Member]
Long-term debt:
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.90%	4.08%
Maturity date range, start	1-Jul-13
Maturity date range, end	28-Dec-19

Debt_Details_Textuals

Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Feb. 19, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Oct. 18, 2013

Letter of Credit [Member]

Global Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

U.S Commercial Paper, Long-Term [Member]

Canadian Commerial Paper [Member]

Global Revolving Credit Facility Member

350 million unsecured medium-term notes due March 2017 [Member]

Unsecured Us Notes Medium Term Notes Long Term [Member]

Unsecured Us Obligations Principally Bank Term Loans Long Term [Member]

Unsecured Foreign Obligations Long Term [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due 2019 [Member]

Short-term Debt [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, Start

1-Mar-14

8-Mar-15

6-Sep-14

1-Jul-13

23-Apr-13

Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Range, End

8-Jun-16

25-Feb-25

19-Mar-18

6-Sep-16

28-Dec-19

18-Jun-13

Unamortized original issue discounts

$8,000,000

$8,800,000

Notional amount of the executed interest rate swap designated as a fair value hedge

300,000,000

550,000,000

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Maximum borrowing capacity under global revolving credit facility

75,000,000

900,000,000

Number of lending institutions

Letter of credit outstanding amount

Annual facility fees minimum

0.1

0.08

Annual facility fees maximum

0.325

0.275

Global revolving credit facility covenant terms, debt to consolidated tangible net worth ratio

less than or equal to 300%

Debt to consolidated tangible net worth ratio

176.00%

Debt (Textuals) [Abstract]

Commercial paper classified as long term debt

637,912,000

353,090,000

637,912,000

329,925,000

23,165,000

Face amount of unsecured medium-term notes issued

250,000,000

Repurchase price condition of notes

101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest

Total available proceeds under trade receivables purchase and sale program

175,000,000

Number of days under trade trade receivables purchase and sale program

364 days

Trade Receivables Purchase And Sale Program Amounts Outstanding

Global Revolving Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percent

0.15

0.125

Letters Of Credit And Surety Bonds Outstanding

$297,500,000

$294,100,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total assets at fair value	$37,388	$39,151
Total liabilities at fair value	498	478
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	4,816	4,055
U.S. Equity Mutual Funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	14,003	10,871
Foreign equity mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	3,882	2,974
Fixed income mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	4,285	4,526
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total assets at fair value	26,986	22,426
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	4,816	4,055
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. Equity Mutual Funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	14,003	10,871
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Foreign equity mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	3,882	2,974
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Fixed income mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	4,285	4,526
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total assets at fair value	10,402	16,725
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. Equity Mutual Funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Foreign equity mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Fixed income mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Total assets at fair value	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	498	478
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. Equity Mutual Funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Foreign equity mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Fixed income mutual funds [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets		1,313
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets		0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets		1,313
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets		0
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	26,986	22,426
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets	10,402	15,412
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	26,986	22,426
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets	0	0
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets	10,402	15,412
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts	0	0
Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Interest rate swaps, assets	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration	498
Accrued Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration	498
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration		478
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration		0
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration		0
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Contingent consideration		$478

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis

Assets held for sale at fair value

$26,549,000

$21,017,000

$10,546,000

$11,994,000

$15,332,000

$8,616,000

$671,000

$407,000

Total Losses

3,994,000

5,161,000

12,945,000

12,975,000

2,042,000

3,664,000

7,518,000

9,153,000

1,677,000

1,097,000

4,185,000

2,639,000

275,000

400,000

1,242,000

1,183,000

Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) (Abstract)

Fair value of total debt

$4,140,000,000

$3,990,000,000

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Interest rate swaps maturing June 2017 [Member]
Summary Of Derivative Instruments And Hedged Items [Abstract]
Issuance date	1-May-11
Maturity date	1-Jun-17
Face value of medium - term notes	$350,000
Aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps	150,000
Fixed interest rate	3.50%
Weighted-average variable interest rate on hedged debt	1.51%	1.83%
Interest rate swaps maturing March 2015 [Member]
Summary Of Derivative Instruments And Hedged Items [Abstract]
Issuance date	1-Feb-11
Maturity date	2-Mar-15
Face value of medium - term notes	350,000
Aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps	$150,000
Fixed interest rate	3.15%
Weighted-average variable interest rate on hedged debt	1.34%	1.66%

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Location and amount of gains (losses) on derivative instruments and related hedged items
Total	$0	$0	$0	$0
Interest expense [Member] \| Interest rate swap [Member]
Location and amount of gains (losses) on derivative instruments and related hedged items
Derivative: Interest rate swap	44	-64	-6,323	-2,016
Interest expense [Member] \| Fixed-rate debt [Member]
Location and amount of gains (losses) on derivative instruments and related hedged items
Hedged item: Fixed-rate debt	($44)	$64	$6,323	$2,016

Share_Repurchase_Programs_Deta

Share Repurchase Programs (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	December 2011 Anti-Dilutive Share Repurchase Program [Member]	December Two Thousand Eleven Anti Dilutive Share Repurchase Program [Member] [Member]	December Two Thousand Eleven Anti Dilutive Share Repurchase Program [Member] [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Maximum number of share repurchases authorization	2,000,000
Repurchased and retired shares				87,223	543,923
Aggregate cost of repurchased and retired		$3.50	$26.30

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	($587,619)	($567,165)
Amortization	16,156	13,951
Current period change	-22,093	28,626
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-593,556	-524,588
Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	57,848	28,219
Current period change	-18,316	31,180
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	39,532	59,399
Net Actuarial Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	-648,125	-599,687
Amortization	17,176	15,173
Current period change	-3,714	-2,547
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-634,663	-587,061
Prior Service Credit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	2,634	4,291
Amortization	-1,020	-1,222
Current period change	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	1,614	3,069
Transition Obligation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	12	12
Amortization	0	0
Current period change	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	12	12
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	12	0
Current period change	-63	-7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	($51)	($7)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Employee Benefit Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Contribution to pension plans			$45,400,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	66,000,000		66,000,000
One time charge related to pension settlement (pre-tax)	1,300,000		1,300,000
One time charge related to pension settlement (after-tax)	800,000		800,000
Pension Benefits [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	11,630,000	12,408,000	32,222,000	36,976,000
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	575,000	712,000	1,733,000	2,123,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Pension Benefits [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	3,994,000	3,861,000	12,002,000	11,594,000
Interest Cost	22,418,000	23,651,000	67,153,000	70,903,000
Expected Return on Plan Assets	26,498,000	24,091,000	79,335,000	72,203,000
Amortization of:
Net actuarial loss	8,782,000	7,803,000	26,347,000	23,390,000
Prior service credit	-454,000	-570,000	-1,363,000	-1,706,000
Net periodic benefit cost	8,242,000	10,654,000	24,804,000	31,978,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Pension Benefits U.S. [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	8,424,000	9,749,000	25,317,000	29,240,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Pension Benefits Non-U.S. [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	-182,000	905,000	-513,000	2,738,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	245,000	274,000	738,000	821,000
Interest Cost	392,000	501,000	1,179,000	1,490,000
Amortization of:
Net actuarial loss	-4,000	-5,000	-11,000	-15,000
Prior service credit	-58,000	-58,000	-173,000	-173,000
Net periodic benefit cost	575,000	712,000	1,733,000	2,123,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Postretirement Benefits U.S [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	402,000	540,000	1,210,000	1,611,000
Company Administered Plan [Member] \| Postretirement Benefits Non-U.S [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	173,000	172,000	523,000	512,000
Union Administered Plan [Member] \| Pension Benefits [Member]
Amortization of:
Net periodic benefit cost	$3,388,000	$1,754,000	$7,418,000	$4,998,000

Other_Items_Details

Other Items (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Superstorm Sandy [Member]	Superstorm Sandy [Member]	Superstorm Sandy [Member]	Euroway Ltd. [Member]
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Storm damage, benefit pre-tax			$600,000	($600,000)
Benefits related to Superstorm Sandy recovery (after tax)			400,000	-400,000
Storm Damage, Liability Incurred Before Tax					8,000,000
Transaction costs excluded from segment results	400,000					368,000
Transaction costs excluded from segment results (after tax)	300,000					300,000
Recognition of benefit from currency translation adjustment into income		$1,904,000

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest Paid	$109,669,000	$105,175,000
Income taxes paid	8,900,000	10,242,000
Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	1,670,000	21,975,000
Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases	5,500,000	20,556,000
Fair value of debt assumed on acquisition	0
Euroway Ltd. [Member]
Supplemental cash flow information
Fair value of debt assumed on acquisition		379,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Other Liabilities Assumed		$19,900,000

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Financial information of business segments
Revenue from external customers	$1,634,540	$1,573,295	$4,801,556	$4,673,431
Inter-segment revenue	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	1,634,540	1,573,295	4,801,556	4,673,431
Segment NBT	126,901	119,260	317,069	285,139
Unallocated CSS	-10,053	-11,149	-32,012	-31,848
Non-service pension costs	-5,090	-7,859	-15,333	-23,565
Restructuring And Other Charges Net And Other Items	-360	-442	1,544	-8,449
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	111,398	99,810	271,268	221,277
Segment capital expenditures	542,349	485,727	1,476,808	1,679,723
Unallocated CSS	5,361	5,110	19,016	15,099
Capital expenditures paid	547,710	490,837	1,495,824	1,694,822
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]
Acquisitions	458	1,380	1,858	3,780
Fleet Management Solutions [Member]
Financial information of business segments
Revenue from external customers	1,023,790	1,010,130	3,017,150	2,968,099
Inter-segment revenue	114,427	105,220	342,057	319,547
Total revenues	1,138,217	1,115,350	3,359,207	3,287,646
Segment NBT	96,428	94,250	245,840	221,584
Segment capital expenditures	538,453	481,605	1,462,095	1,667,165
Supply Chain Solutions [Member]
Financial information of business segments
Revenue from external customers	610,750	563,165	1,784,406	1,705,332
Inter-segment revenue	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	610,750	563,165	1,784,406	1,705,332
Segment NBT	38,483	31,911	94,977	84,183
Segment capital expenditures	3,896	4,122	14,713	12,558
Eliminations [Member]
Financial information of business segments
Revenue from external customers	0	0	0	0
Inter-segment revenue	-114,427	-105,220	-342,057	-319,547
Total revenues	-114,427	-105,220	-342,057	-319,547
Segment NBT	-8,010	-6,901	-23,748	-20,628
Segment capital expenditures	$0	$0	$0	$0