Ryder System (R) 10-Q 22 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'
Entity Registrant Name	'RYDER SYSTEM INC
Entity Central Index Key	'0000085961
Document Type	'10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14
Amendment Flag	'false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	53,039,595

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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Lease and rental revenues	$756,733	$709,039	$2,180,178	$2,056,795
Services revenue	732,049	718,292	2,183,175	2,115,419
Fuel services revenue	198,368	207,209	619,105	629,342
Total revenues	1,687,150	1,634,540	4,982,458	4,801,556
Cost of lease and rental	522,888	489,606	1,524,022	1,439,345
Cost of services	607,530	595,884	1,839,035	1,769,784
Cost of fuel services	194,926	203,369	605,744	618,288
Other operating expenses	28,889	29,782	96,541	100,257
Selling, general and administrative expenses	202,001	196,767	594,133	580,873
Gains on vehicle sales, net	-33,691	-22,488	-96,874	-68,691
Interest expense	35,882	33,967	106,293	102,322
Miscellaneous income, net	-996	-3,447	-11,206	-11,592
Restructuring and other recoveries, net	0	-298	0	-298
Total expenses	1,557,429	1,523,142	4,657,688	4,530,288
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	129,721	111,398	324,770	271,268
Provision for income taxes	45,754	37,523	116,011	94,016
Earnings from continuing operations	83,967	73,875	208,759	177,252
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-278	-2,808	-1,480	-4,067
Net earnings	$83,689	$71,067	$207,279	$173,185
Earnings (loss) per common share — Basic	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$1.60	$1.41	$3.96	$3.42
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.05)	($0.03)	($0.08)
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$1.59	$1.36	$3.93	$3.34
Earnings (loss) per common share — Diluted	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$1.58	$1.40	$3.92	$3.39
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.01)	($0.05)	($0.03)	($0.08)
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$1.57	$1.35	$3.89	$3.31
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.34	$1.05	$0.96

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net earnings	$83,689	$71,067	$207,279	$173,185
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Changes in cumulative translation adjustment and other, before and after tax	-46,879	31,564	-35,198	-18,379
Amortization of pension and postretirement items	4,658	8,266	13,986	24,800
Income tax expense related to amortization of pension and postretirement items	-1,603	-2,927	-4,811	-8,644
Amortization of pension and postretirement items, net of taxes	3,055	5,339	9,175	16,156
Change in net actuarial loss	-148	0	-3,292	-5,762
Income tax benefit related to change in net actuarial loss	44	0	1,140	2,048
Change in net actuarial loss, net of taxes	-104	0	-2,152	-3,714
Other comprehensive (loss) income , net of taxes	-43,928	36,903	-28,175	-5,937
Comprehensive income	$39,761	$107,970	$179,104	$167,248

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$75,002		$61,562
Receivables, net of allowance of $18,070 and $16,955, respectively	821,446		777,370
Inventories	64,805		64,298
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	161,109		159,263
Total current assets	1,122,362		1,062,493
Revenue earning equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,606,535 and $3,596,102, respectively	6,853,378	[1]	6,490,837	[1]
Operating property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,023,020 and $991,117, respectively	691,503		633,826
Goodwill	394,256		383,719
Intangible assets	68,211		72,406
Direct financing leases and other assets	474,652		460,501
Total assets	9,604,362		9,103,782
Current liabilities:	'		'
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	462,312		259,438
Accounts payable	513,769		475,364
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	499,492		496,337
Total current liabilities	1,475,573		1,231,139
Long-term debt	4,045,245		3,929,987
Other non-current liabilities	575,043		616,305
Deferred income taxes	1,526,002		1,429,637
Total liabilities	7,621,863		7,207,068
Shareholders’ equity:	'		'
Preferred stock of no par value per share — authorized, 3,800,917; none outstanding, September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013	0		0
Common stock of $0.50 par value per share — authorized, 400,000,000; outstanding, September 30, 2014 — 53,039,595; December 31, 2013 — 53,335,386	26,520		26,667
Additional paid-in capital	951,903		917,539
Retained earnings	1,470,499		1,390,756
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-466,423		-438,248
Total shareholders’ equity	1,982,499		1,896,714
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$9,604,362		$9,103,782
[1]	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $47.9 million, less accumulated depreciation of $21.3 million, at September 30, 2014, and $54.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $22.0 million, at December 31, 2013.

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Accumulated depreciation on revenue earning equipment	($3,606,535)	($3,596,102)
Accumulated depreciation on operating property and equipment	1,023,020	991,117
Allowance for doubtful accounts, current	$18,070	$16,955
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	53,039,595	53,335,386

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:	'	'
Net earnings	$207,279	$173,185
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-1,480	-4,067
Earnings from continuing operations	208,759	177,252
Depreciation expense	770,067	707,783
Gains on vehicle sales, net	-96,874	-68,691
Share-based compensation expense	15,446	14,264
Amortization expense and other non-cash charges, net	35,850	43,088
Deferred income tax expense	99,427	81,949
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:	'	'
Receivables	-37,408	-34,867
Inventories	-731	-461
Prepaid expenses and other assets	-23,385	-23,737
Accounts payable	44,976	42,664
Accrued expenses and other non-current liabilities	-41,471	-49,209
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	974,656	890,035
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:	'	'
Net change in commercial paper borrowings	-164,944	284,481
Debt proceeds	769,908	257,677
Debt repaid, including capital lease obligations	-278,423	-323,300
Dividends on common stock	-55,408	-49,855
Common stock issued	38,990	54,617
Common stock repurchased	-92,343	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	514	4,915
Debt issuance costs	-5,230	-2,144
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	213,064	226,391
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:	'	'
Purchases of property and revenue earning equipment	-1,741,173	-1,495,824
Sales of revenue earning equipment	392,572	330,766
Sale and leaseback of revenue earning equipment	125,825	0
Sales of operating property and equipment	3,091	5,847
Acquisitions	-9,785	-1,858
Collections on direct finance leases	48,920	54,841
Changes in restricted cash	10,344	-14,756
Insurance recoveries and other	-1,250	8,173
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	-1,171,456	-1,112,811
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-1,210	9,187
Increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	15,054	12,802
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations	-1,614	-4,258
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	13,440	8,544
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	61,562	66,392
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30	$75,002	$74,936

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)		Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013		$1,896,714,000	$0	$26,667,000	$917,539,000	$1,390,756,000	($438,248,000)
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		53,335,386	'	53,335,386	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income		179,104,000	'	'	'	207,279,000	-28,175,000
Common stock dividends declared — $1.05 per share		-55,946,000	'	'	'	-55,946,000	'
Common stock issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans	[1]	38,535,000	'	435,000	38,100,000	'	'
Common stock issued under employee stock option and stock purchase plans, shares	[1]	'	'	868,520	'	'	'
Benefit plan stock sales	[2]	455,000	'	3,000	452,000	'	'
Benefit plan stock sales, shares	[2]	'	'	5,812	'	'	'
Common stock repurchases		-92,343,000	'	-585,000	-20,138,000	-71,620,000	'
Common stock repurchases, shares		'	'	-1,170,123	'	'	'
Share-based compensation		15,446,000	'	'	15,416,000	30,000	'
Tax benefits from share-based compensation		534,000	'	'	534,000	'	'
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2014		$1,982,499,000	$0	$26,520,000	$951,903,000	$1,470,499,000	($466,423,000)
Ending Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2014		53,039,595	'	53,039,595	'	'	'
[1]	Net of common shares delivered as payment for the exercise price or to satisfy the option holders’ withholding tax liability upon exercise of options.
[2]	Represents open-market transactions of common shares by the trustee of Ryder’s deferred compensation plans.

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$1.05
Retained Earnings [Member]	'
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$1.05

Interim_Financial_Statements

Interim Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 2013 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.
	Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including intercompany profit allocations between Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) and Supply Chain Solutions (SCS). These reclassifications were immaterial to the financial statements taken as a whole.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	'
	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
	Disclosure of Going Concern Uncertainties
	On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which requires an entity to evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The guidance will become effective January 1, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 will not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Revenue Recognition
	On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance when it becomes effective January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition methods. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
	Discontinued Operations and Significant Disposals
	On April 10, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The standard requires a reporting entity to present the assets and liabilities of a disposal group that includes a discontinued operation separately in the asset and liability sections, respectively, of the statement of financial position for each comparative period. The guidance will become effective January 1, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 will not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	On July 18, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit (UTB) When a Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit 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 became effective January 1, 2014 and resulted in a reclassification of $38.8 million from other non-current liabilities to deferred income taxes in our December 31, 2013 balance sheet. Other than the change in presentation within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, this accounting guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
ACQUISITIONS	'
	ACQUISITIONS
	On August 1, 2014, we acquired all of the common stock of Bullwell Trailer Solutions, Ltd, a U.K.-based trailer repair and maintenance company for a purchase price of approximately $14.6 million, net of cash acquired. The acquisition complements our FMS business segment coverage in the U.K. Approximately $8.1 million of the stock purchase price has been paid. The purchase price includes $5.9 million in contingent consideration to be paid to the seller provided certain conditions are met. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of the contingent consideration has been reflected in "Accrued expenses and other current liabilities" and "Other non-current liabilities" in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. The preliminary purchase accounting for this acquisition resulted in goodwill and customer relationship intangible assets of $11.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, with the remaining amount allocated to tangible assets, less liabilities assumed. This allocation is subject to change as the Company finalizes purchase accounting. Transaction costs related to the acquisition were $0.6 million during 2014 and were reflected within "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings.
	The assets, liabilities and results of operations of the business acquired were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations and therefore pro forma financial information for the acquisition was not presented.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	$	(256	)	(2,809	)	$	(1,534	)	(4,008	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	(22		)	1		54			(59	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(278	)	(2,808	)	$	(1,480	)	(4,067	)
	Results of discontinued operations in 2014 and 2013 reflected losses related to adverse legal developments and professional and administrative fees associated with our discontinued South American operations.
	The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Total assets, primarily deposits	$	3,291		3,627
	Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	$	4,029		4,501
	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. 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 condensed 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, 2014
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 nonvested stock 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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Stock option and stock purchase plans	$	2,353		1,753		$	6,831		6,056
	Nonvested stock	3,104			2,909		8,615			8,208
	Share-based compensation expense	5,457			4,662		15,446			14,264
	Income tax benefit	(1,864		)	(1,549	)	(5,253		)	(4,876	)
	Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	3,593		3,113		$	10,193		9,388
	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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Cash awards	$	389		934		$	1,655		3,101
	Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to all share-based compensation arrangements at September 30, 2014 was $30.5 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.
	The following table is a summary of the awards granted under the Plans during the periods presented:
			September 30,		September 30,
			2014		2013
			(In thousands)
	Stock options		406		391
	Market-based restricted stock rights		22		23
	Performance-based restricted stock rights		30		16
	Time-vested restricted stock rights		184		153
	Total		642		583

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 and restricted stock units granted to our Board of Directors are considered participating securities since these 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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Earnings per share — Basic:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	83,967		73,875		$	208,759		177,252
	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(275		)	(643	)	(879		)	(1,636	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic	$	83,692		73,232		$	207,880		175,616
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	52,459			51,788		52,559			51,397
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Basic	$	1.6		1.41		$	3.96		3.42
	Earnings per share — Diluted:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	83,967		73,875		$	208,759		177,252
	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(273		)	(639	)	(873		)	(1,625	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted	$	83,694		73,236		$	207,886		175,627
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	52,459			51,788		52,559			51,397
	Effect of dilutive equity awards	515			440		487			451
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	52,974			52,228		53,046			51,848
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Diluted	$	1.58		1.4		$	3.92		3.39
	Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above	8			584		212			863

Revenue_Earning_Equipment

Revenue Earning Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]	'
REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT	'
	REVENUE EARNING EQUIPMENT
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Cost		Accumulated		Net  Book	Cost		Accumulated		Net  Book
				Depreciation		Value(1)			Depreciation		Value(1)
		(In thousands)
	Held for use:
	Full service lease	$	7,692,678	(2,558,920	)	5,133,758	$	7,436,093	(2,537,077	)	4,899,016
	Commercial rental	2,447,933		(815,266	)	1,632,667	2,210,863		(747,283	)	1,463,580
	Held for sale	319,302		(232,349	)	86,953	439,983		(311,742	)	128,241
	Total	$	10,459,913	(3,606,535	)	6,853,378	$	10,086,939	(3,596,102	)	6,490,837
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	-1	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $47.9 million, less accumulated depreciation of $21.3 million, at September 30, 2014, and $54.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $22.0 million, at December 31, 2013.
	At the end of 2013, 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, 2014. The change in estimated residual values and useful lives increased pre-tax earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 by approximately $6.3 million and $18.8 million, respectively.
	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. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases was $411.4 million and $400.1 million, respectively. 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. 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 vehicles, based on their estimated fair values, which further mitigates our credit risk.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amount of direct financing lease receivables past due was not significant, and there were no impaired receivables. Accordingly, we do not believe there is a material risk of default with respect to the direct financing lease receivables. The allowance for credit losses was $0.3 million and $0.5 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	In August of 2014, we completed a sale-leaseback transaction of revenue earning equipment with third parties not deemed to be variable interest entities and this transaction qualified for off-balance sheet treatment. Proceeds from the sale-leaseback transaction totaled $125.8 million. We recorded a deferred gain on the sale-leaseback transaction of approximately $1.2 million that will be recognized over the respective lease terms, which range from 66 to 84 months. We did not enter into any sale-leaseback transactions during 2013.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	'
	ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Accrued		Non-Current	Total	Accrued		Non-Current	Total
		Expenses		Liabilities		Expenses		Liabilities
		(In thousands)
	Salaries and wages	$	99,146	—	99,146	$	106,281	—	106,281
	Deferred compensation	3,033		34,876	37,909	2,505		31,896	34,401
	Other employee benefits	6,075		6,547	12,622	3,809		6,712	10,521
	Pension benefits	3,570		240,050	243,620	3,660		292,155	295,815
	Other postretirement benefits	2,402		27,028	29,430	2,414		28,374	30,788
	Insurance obligations (1)	132,283		191,985	324,268	125,835		186,700	312,535
	Accrued rent	8,474		1,967	10,441	4,373		3,372	7,745
	Environmental liabilities	3,924		8,578	12,502	4,515		8,548	13,063
	Asset retirement obligations	5,521		19,236	24,757	6,144		19,403	25,547
	Operating taxes	93,805		—	93,805	94,188		—	94,188
	Income taxes	3,168		25,236	28,404	2,623		23,813	26,436
	Interest	27,904		—	27,904	33,654		—	33,654
	Deposits, mainly from customers	57,880		5,993	63,873	55,854		6,239	62,093
	Deferred revenue	12,908		—	12,908	15,123		—	15,123
	Acquisition holdbacks	3,972		2,272	6,244	2,012		—	2,012
	Other	35,427		11,275	46,702	33,347		9,093	42,440
	Total	$	499,492	575,043	1,074,535	$	496,337	616,305	1,112,642
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	(1) Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEBT	'
	DEBT
		Weighted-Average
		Interest Rate
		September 30,	December 31,	Maturities	September 30,			December 31,
		2014	2013		2014			2013
					(In thousands)
	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
	Short-term debt	1.08%	1.70%	2015	$	2,743		1,315
	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				459,569			258,123
	Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt				462,312			259,438
	Long-term debt:
	U.S. commercial paper (1)	0.26%	0.28%	2018	332,968			486,939
	Canadian commercial paper (1)	—%	1.13%	2018	—			11,297
	Global revolving credit facility	1.23%	—%	2018	3,000			—
	Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)	3.29%	3.76%	2016-2025	3,771,695			3,271,734
	Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	1.44%	1.45%	2015-2018	50,500			55,500
	Unsecured foreign obligations	2.01%	1.99%	2015-2016	307,709			315,558
	Capital lease obligations	3.62%	3.81%	2014-2019	35,695			38,911
	Total before fair market value adjustment				4,501,567			4,179,939
	Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging (2)				3,247			8,171
					4,504,814			4,188,110
	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				(459,569		)	(258,123	)
	Long-term debt				4,045,245			3,929,987
	Total debt				$	4,507,557		4,189,425
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	-1	We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.3 million and $8.3 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	-2	The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $600 million and $400 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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. The global credit facility matures in 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, 2014). 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 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 annual facility fee is 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, 2014 was 184%. At September 30, 2014, there was $564.0 million available under the credit facility.
	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. In addition, we have the intent and ability to refinance the current portion of long-term debt on a long-term basis. At September 30, 2014, we classified $333.0 million of short-term commercial paper and $250.0 million of the current portion of long-term debt as long-term debt. At December 31, 2013, we classified $498.2 million of short-term commercial paper as long-term debt.
	In May 2014, we issued $400 million of unsecured medium-term notes maturing in September 2019. In February 2014, we issued $350 million of unsecured medium-term notes maturing in June 2019. The proceeds from the notes were used to reduce commercial paper balances and for general corporate purposes. If the notes are downgraded below investment grade 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. If no event occurs that causes early termination, the 364-day program will expire on October 24, 2014. We are currently in the process of renewing the program through October 2015. 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding totaling $316.6 million and $310.5 million, respectively, which primarily guarantee the payment of insurance claims.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consist primarily of interest rate swaps and investments held in Rabbi Trusts.  These amounts as of September 30, 2014 are not material to our consolidated financial position and operations and have not changed significantly from the amounts reported as of December 31, 2013.
	The following tables present our assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and considered a Level 3 fair value measurement:
				Total Losses (2)
		2014		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		(In thousands)
	Assets held for sale:
	Revenue earning equipment: (1)
	Trucks	$	8,437	$	1,527	$	4,981
	Tractors	4,666		530		2,824
	Trailers	682		320		762
	Total assets at fair value	$	13,785	$	2,377	$	8,567
				Total Losses (2)
		2013		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
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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. Only certain vehicles held for sale have carrying amounts greater than the fair value and losses are recorded at the time they arrive at our used truck centers. We typically record gains on the remaining vehicles with carrying amounts greater than fair value at the time they are sold. 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 (trucks, tractors 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was approximately $4.60 billion and $4.28 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, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVES	'
	DERIVATIVES
	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, 2014:
		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									2014		2013
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Feb-11	Mar-15		$350,000		$150,000		3.15%		1.28%		1.34%
	May-11	Jun-17		$350,000		$150,000		3.50%		1.42%		1.51%
	Nov-13	Nov-18		$300,000		$100,000		2.45%		1.18%		—%
	Feb-14	Jun-19		$350,000		$100,000		2.55%		1.10%		—%
	May-14	Sep-19		$400,000		$100,000		2.45%		0.86%		—%
	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		2014				2013			2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Derivatives: Interest rate swaps	Interest expense		$	(4,607	)		44			$	(4,924	)	(6,323	)
	Hedged items: Fixed-rate debt	Interest expense		4,607				(44	)		4,924			6,323
	Total			$	—			—			$	—		—
	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. The location and fair value amounts of the interest rate swaps reported on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets were as follows:
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,173			$	—
	Direct financing leases and other assets	4,480				9,333
	Other non-current liabilities	(2,406		)		(1,162		)

Share_Repurchase_Programs

Share Repurchase Programs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Share Repurchase Programs [Abstract]	'
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS	'
	SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS
	In December 2013, 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 2013 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, 2013 through December 31, 2015. The December 2013 program limits aggregate share repurchases to no more than 2 million shares of Ryder common stock. Share repurchases of common stock are made periodically in open-market transactions and are subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other factors. Management established prearranged written plans for the Company under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as part of the December 2013 program, which allow for share repurchases during Ryder’s quarterly blackout periods as set forth in the trading plan. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, we repurchased and retired 143,051 shares under the program at an aggregate cost of $12.9 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we repurchased and retired 1,170,123 shares under the program at an aggregate cost of $92.3 million. We did not repurchase any shares under this program in 2013.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The following summary sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Other
			Adjustments and Other							Comprehensive
										Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-13		$	35,875		(477,883	)	3,760		(438,248	)
	Amortization		—			11,183		(2,008	)	9,175
	Other current period change		(35,198		)	(2,043	)	(109	)	(37,350	)
	September 30, 2014		$	677		(468,743	)	1,643		(466,423	)
			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Other
			Adjustments and Other							Comprehensive
										Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-12		$	57,860		(648,113	)	2,634		(587,619	)
	Amortization		—			17,176		(1,020	)	16,156
	Other current period change		(18,379		)	(3,714	)	—		(22,093	)
	30-Sep-13		$	39,481		(634,651	)	1,614		(593,556	)
	_______________________
	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for further information.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	3,297		3,994		$	9,892		12,002
	Interest cost	25,280			22,418		75,990			67,153
	Expected return on plan assets	(28,900		)	(26,498	)	(86,916		)	(79,335	)
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	5,900			8,782		17,714			26,347
	Prior service credit	(445		)	(454	)	(1,340		)	(1,363	)
		5,132			8,242		15,340			24,804
	Union-administered plans	3,475			3,388		7,744			7,418
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	8,607		11,630		$	23,084		32,222
	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	5,389		8,424		$	16,190		25,317
	Non-U.S.	(257		)	(182	)	(850		)	(513	)
		5,132			8,242		15,340			24,804
	Union-administered plans	3,475			3,388		7,744			7,418
		$	8,607		11,630		$	23,084		32,222
	Postretirement Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	112		245		$	336		738
	Interest cost	356			392		1,069			1,179
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial credit	(181		)	(4	)	(544		)	(11	)
	Prior service credit	(616		)	(58	)	(1,844		)	(173	)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(329	)	575		$	(983	)	1,733
	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	(460	)	402		$	(1,379	)	1,210
	Non-U.S.	131			173		396			523
		$	(329	)	575		$	(983	)	1,733
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we contributed $69.5 million to our pension plans. All of the contributions to the U.S. plan for 2014 were made as of September 30, 2014. In 2014, we expect total contributions to our pension plans to be approximately $75 million.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded estimated pension settlement charges of $1.3 million ($0.8 million after tax) and $1.3 million ($0.8 million after tax), respectively, for the exit of two U.S. multi-employer pension plans withdrawal liabilities in 2014 and one plan in 2013. 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.
	Pension Subsequent Event
	We have recently taken steps to reduce the size and potential future volatility of our U.S. defined benefit pension plan obligation.  In October 2014, we offered approximately 11,000 former employees a one-time option to receive a lump sum distribution of their benefits by the end of 2014. These employees have deferred vested benefits of approximately $370 million representing 20% of our U.S. pension plan obligations. No additional funding of the pension plan is required for this transaction as all distributions will be made out of existing plan assets. The Plan's funded status is expected to remain materially unchanged as a result of this offer. We also expect to record a one-time lump sum pension charge in the fourth quarter as a result of the partial settlement of our pension plan liability. The amount of the settlement charge will be based on the proportionate amount of unrecognized U.S. actuarial net losses equal to the settled percentage of our pension benefit obligation. The ultimate amount of the charge will depend on the acceptance rate of the offer. As of September 30, 2014, the U.S. unrecognized actuarial loss was approximately $600 million before tax.

Other_Items_Impacting_Comparab

Other Items Impacting Comparability	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Items Impacting Comparability [Abstract]	'
OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY	'
	OTHER ITEMS IMPACTING COMPARABILITY
	Our primary measure of segment performance excludes certain items as follows:
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension settlement charges (1)	$	1,262	1,258		$	1,262	1,258
	Superstorm Sandy recoveries	—		(600	)	—		(600	)
	Restructuring and other recoveries, net	—		(298	)	—		(298	)
	Foreign currency translation benefit	—		—		—		(1,904	)
	Acquisition transaction costs (2)	566		—		566		—
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items	$	1,828	360		$	1,828	(1,544	)
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	-1	See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.
	-2	See Note (C), "Acquisitions," for additional information.
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a benefit of $0.6 million from the recovery of Superstorm Sandy losses. The 2013 benefit was recorded within “Cost of services” in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Earnings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we also refined previous estimates of employee severance and benefit costs which resulted in a benefit of $0.3 million. 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 Statements of Earnings.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Interest paid	$	109,332	109,699
	Income taxes paid	9,878		8,900
	Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	3,902		1,670
	Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases	3,788		5,500
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we paid $1.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, related to acquisitions completed in prior years.

Miscellaneous_Income_Net

Miscellaneous Income, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, NET	'
	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, NET
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013	2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Contract settlement	$	64		—	$	2,972	—
	Gains on sales of operating property and equipment	135			96	2,725		636
	Business interruption insurance recoveries	—			819	756		2,624
	Foreign currency translation benefit (1)	—			—	—		1,904
	Rabbi trust investment (expense) income	(177		)	1,247	1,400		2,878
	Other, net	974			1,285	3,353		3,550
	Total	$	996		3,447	$	11,206	11,592
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	(1) Refer to Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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 management solutions 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 charges, net and the items discussed in Note (O), “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, marketing 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, 2014 and 2013. 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, 2014
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,069,333	617,817	—		1,687,150
	Inter-segment revenue	117,589		—	(117,589	)	—
	Total revenue	$	1,186,922	617,817	(117,589	)	1,687,150
	Segment EBT	$	120,980	36,152	(9,564	)	147,568
	Unallocated CSS						(13,564		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(2,455		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(1,828		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	129,721
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	470,552	7,484	—		478,036
	Unallocated CSS						7,915
	Capital expenditures paid						$	485,951
	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	39,607	(9,134	)	126,901
	Unallocated CSS						(10,053		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(5,090		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(360		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	111,398
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	538,453	3,896	—		542,349
	Unallocated CSS						5,361
	Capital expenditures paid						$	547,710
	————————————
	-1	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
	-2	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
	-3	Excludes acquisition payments of $8.1 million and $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		FMS		SCS	Eliminations		Total
		(In thousands)
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Revenue from external customers	$	3,139,721	1,842,737	—		4,982,458
	Inter-segment revenue	363,510		—	(363,510	)	—
	Total revenue	$	3,503,231	1,842,737	(363,510	)	4,982,458
	Segment EBT	$	311,480	88,664	(29,715	)	370,429
	Unallocated CSS						(36,518		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(7,313		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(1,828		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	324,770
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	1,661,929	15,605	—		1,677,534
	Unallocated CSS						63,639
	Capital expenditures paid						$	1,741,173
	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	97,011	(25,782	)	317,069
	Unallocated CSS						(32,012		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(15,333		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries, net and other items (1)						1,544
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	271,268
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	1,462,095	14,713	—		1,476,808
	Unallocated CSS						19,016
	Capital expenditures paid						$	1,495,824
	————————————
	-1	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
-2	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
-3	Excludes acquisition payments of $9.8 million and $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Other_Matters

Other Matters	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [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, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	$	(256	)	(2,809	)	$	(1,534	)	(4,008	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit	(22		)	1		54			(59	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(278	)	(2,808	)	$	(1,480	)	(4,067	)
Summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations	'
	The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Total assets, primarily deposits	$	3,291		3,627
	Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	$	4,029		4,501

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Stock option and stock purchase plans	$	2,353		1,753		$	6,831		6,056
	Nonvested stock	3,104			2,909		8,615			8,208
	Share-based compensation expense	5,457			4,662		15,446			14,264
	Income tax benefit	(1,864		)	(1,549	)	(5,253		)	(4,876	)
	Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	$	3,593		3,113		$	10,193		9,388
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Cash awards	$	389		934		$	1,655		3,101
Schedule of share-based compensation awards, grants issued in the period	'
	The following table is a summary of the awards granted under the Plans during the periods presented:
			September 30,		September 30,
			2014		2013
			(In thousands)
	Stock options		406		391
	Market-based restricted stock rights		22		23
	Performance-based restricted stock rights		30		16
	Time-vested restricted stock rights		184		153
	Total		642		583

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	Earnings per share — Basic:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	83,967		73,875		$	208,759		177,252
	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(275		)	(643	)	(879		)	(1,636	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic	$	83,692		73,232		$	207,880		175,616
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	52,459			51,788		52,559			51,397
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Basic	$	1.6		1.41		$	3.96		3.42
	Earnings per share — Diluted:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	83,967		73,875		$	208,759		177,252
	Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	(273		)	(639	)	(873		)	(1,625	)
	Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted	$	83,694		73,236		$	207,886		175,627
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	52,459			51,788		52,559			51,397
	Effect of dilutive equity awards	515			440		487			451
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	52,974			52,228		53,046			51,848
	Earnings from continuing operations per common share — Diluted	$	1.58		1.4		$	3.92		3.39
	Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above	8			584		212			863

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Tabl

Revenue Earning Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue Earning Equipment [Abstract]	'
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Cost		Accumulated		Net  Book	Cost		Accumulated		Net  Book
				Depreciation		Value(1)			Depreciation		Value(1)
		(In thousands)
	Held for use:
	Full service lease	$	7,692,678	(2,558,920	)	5,133,758	$	7,436,093	(2,537,077	)	4,899,016
	Commercial rental	2,447,933		(815,266	)	1,632,667	2,210,863		(747,283	)	1,463,580
	Held for sale	319,302		(232,349	)	86,953	439,983		(311,742	)	128,241
	Total	$	10,459,913	(3,606,535	)	6,853,378	$	10,086,939	(3,596,102	)	6,490,837
	————————————
	-1	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $47.9 million, less accumulated depreciation of $21.3 million, at September 30, 2014, and $54.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $22.0 million, at December 31, 2013.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	'
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Accrued		Non-Current	Total	Accrued		Non-Current	Total
		Expenses		Liabilities		Expenses		Liabilities
		(In thousands)
	Salaries and wages	$	99,146	—	99,146	$	106,281	—	106,281
	Deferred compensation	3,033		34,876	37,909	2,505		31,896	34,401
	Other employee benefits	6,075		6,547	12,622	3,809		6,712	10,521
	Pension benefits	3,570		240,050	243,620	3,660		292,155	295,815
	Other postretirement benefits	2,402		27,028	29,430	2,414		28,374	30,788
	Insurance obligations (1)	132,283		191,985	324,268	125,835		186,700	312,535
	Accrued rent	8,474		1,967	10,441	4,373		3,372	7,745
	Environmental liabilities	3,924		8,578	12,502	4,515		8,548	13,063
	Asset retirement obligations	5,521		19,236	24,757	6,144		19,403	25,547
	Operating taxes	93,805		—	93,805	94,188		—	94,188
	Income taxes	3,168		25,236	28,404	2,623		23,813	26,436
	Interest	27,904		—	27,904	33,654		—	33,654
	Deposits, mainly from customers	57,880		5,993	63,873	55,854		6,239	62,093
	Deferred revenue	12,908		—	12,908	15,123		—	15,123
	Acquisition holdbacks	3,972		2,272	6,244	2,012		—	2,012
	Other	35,427		11,275	46,702	33,347		9,093	42,440
	Total	$	499,492	575,043	1,074,535	$	496,337	616,305	1,112,642
	————————————
	(1) Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
		Weighted-Average
		Interest Rate
		September 30,	December 31,	Maturities	September 30,			December 31,
		2014	2013		2014			2013
					(In thousands)
	Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:
	Short-term debt	1.08%	1.70%	2015	$	2,743		1,315
	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				459,569			258,123
	Total short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt				462,312			259,438
	Long-term debt:
	U.S. commercial paper (1)	0.26%	0.28%	2018	332,968			486,939
	Canadian commercial paper (1)	—%	1.13%	2018	—			11,297
	Global revolving credit facility	1.23%	—%	2018	3,000			—
	Unsecured U.S. notes — Medium-term notes (1)	3.29%	3.76%	2016-2025	3,771,695			3,271,734
	Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	1.44%	1.45%	2015-2018	50,500			55,500
	Unsecured foreign obligations	2.01%	1.99%	2015-2016	307,709			315,558
	Capital lease obligations	3.62%	3.81%	2014-2019	35,695			38,911
	Total before fair market value adjustment				4,501,567			4,179,939
	Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging (2)				3,247			8,171
					4,504,814			4,188,110
	Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases				(459,569		)	(258,123	)
	Long-term debt				4,045,245			3,929,987
	Total debt				$	4,507,557		4,189,425
	————————————
	-1	We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.3 million and $8.3 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	-2	The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $600 million and $400 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on nonrecurring basis	'
	The following tables present our assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and considered a Level 3 fair value measurement:
				Total Losses (2)
		2014		Three months ended		Nine months ended
		(In thousands)
	Assets held for sale:
	Revenue earning equipment: (1)
	Trucks	$	8,437	$	1,527	$	4,981
	Tractors	4,666		530		2,824
	Trailers	682		320		762
	Total assets at fair value	$	13,785	$	2,377	$	8,567
				Total Losses (2)
		2013		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
	————————————
	-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, 2014
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, 2014:
		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									2014		2013
				(Dollars in thousands)
	Feb-11	Mar-15		$350,000		$150,000		3.15%		1.28%		1.34%
	May-11	Jun-17		$350,000		$150,000		3.50%		1.42%		1.51%
	Nov-13	Nov-18		$300,000		$100,000		2.45%		1.18%		—%
	Feb-14	Jun-19		$350,000		$100,000		2.55%		1.10%		—%
	May-14	Sep-19		$400,000		$100,000		2.45%		0.86%		—%
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		2014				2013			2014			2013
				(In thousands)
	Derivatives: Interest rate swaps	Interest expense		$	(4,607	)		44			$	(4,924	)	(6,323	)
	Hedged items: Fixed-rate debt	Interest expense		4,607				(44	)		4,924			6,323
	Total			$	—			—			$	—		—
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	'
	The location and fair value amounts of the interest rate swaps reported on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets were as follows:
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,173			$	—
	Direct financing leases and other assets	4,480				9,333
	Other non-current liabilities	(2,406		)		(1,162		)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss	'
	The following summary sets forth the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Other
			Adjustments and Other							Comprehensive
										Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-13		$	35,875		(477,883	)	3,760		(438,248	)
	Amortization		—			11,183		(2,008	)	9,175
	Other current period change		(35,198		)	(2,043	)	(109	)	(37,350	)
	September 30, 2014		$	677		(468,743	)	1,643		(466,423	)
			Currency			Net Actuarial		Prior Service		Accumulated
			Translation			Loss (1)		Credit (1)		Other
			Adjustments and Other							Comprehensive
										Loss
			(In thousands)
	31-Dec-12		$	57,860		(648,113	)	2,634		(587,619	)
	Amortization		—			17,176		(1,020	)	16,156
	Other current period change		(18,379		)	(3,714	)	—		(22,093	)
	30-Sep-13		$	39,481		(634,651	)	1,614		(593,556	)
	_______________________
	-1	These amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for further information.

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
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,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	3,297		3,994		$	9,892		12,002
	Interest cost	25,280			22,418		75,990			67,153
	Expected return on plan assets	(28,900		)	(26,498	)	(86,916		)	(79,335	)
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial loss	5,900			8,782		17,714			26,347
	Prior service credit	(445		)	(454	)	(1,340		)	(1,363	)
		5,132			8,242		15,340			24,804
	Union-administered plans	3,475			3,388		7,744			7,418
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	8,607		11,630		$	23,084		32,222
	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	5,389		8,424		$	16,190		25,317
	Non-U.S.	(257		)	(182	)	(850		)	(513	)
		5,132			8,242		15,340			24,804
	Union-administered plans	3,475			3,388		7,744			7,418
		$	8,607		11,630		$	23,084		32,222
	Postretirement Benefits
	Company-administered plans:
	Service cost	$	112		245		$	336		738
	Interest cost	356			392		1,069			1,179
	Amortization of:
	Net actuarial credit	(181		)	(4	)	(544		)	(11	)
	Prior service credit	(616		)	(58	)	(1,844		)	(173	)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(329	)	575		$	(983	)	1,733
	Company-administered plans:
	U.S.	$	(460	)	402		$	(1,379	)	1,210
	Non-U.S.	131			173		396			523
		$	(329	)	575		$	(983	)	1,733

Other_Items_Impacting_Comparab1

Other Items Impacting Comparability Tables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Items Impacting Comparability [Abstract]	'
Schedule of other items impacting comparability	'
	Our primary measure of segment performance excludes certain items as follows:
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Pension settlement charges (1)	$	1,262	1,258		$	1,262	1,258
	Superstorm Sandy recoveries	—		(600	)	—		(600	)
	Restructuring and other recoveries, net	—		(298	)	—		(298	)
	Foreign currency translation benefit	—		—		—		(1,904	)
	Acquisition transaction costs (2)	566		—		566		—
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items	$	1,828	360		$	1,828	(1,544	)
	————————————
	-1	See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.
	-2	See Note (C), "Acquisitions," for additional information.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Supplemental cash flow information	'
	Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Interest paid	$	109,332	109,699
	Income taxes paid	9,878		8,900
	Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	3,902		1,670
	Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases	3,788		5,500

Miscellaneous_Income_Net_Table

Miscellaneous Income, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	'
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013	2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Contract settlement	$	64		—	$	2,972	—
	Gains on sales of operating property and equipment	135			96	2,725		636
	Business interruption insurance recoveries	—			819	756		2,624
	Foreign currency translation benefit (1)	—			—	—		1,904
	Rabbi trust investment (expense) income	(177		)	1,247	1,400		2,878
	Other, net	974			1,285	3,353		3,550
	Total	$	996		3,447	$	11,206	11,592
	————————————
	(1) Refer to Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Financial information of business segments	'
	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, 2014 and 2013. 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, 2014
	Revenue from external customers	$	1,069,333	617,817	—		1,687,150
	Inter-segment revenue	117,589		—	(117,589	)	—
	Total revenue	$	1,186,922	617,817	(117,589	)	1,687,150
	Segment EBT	$	120,980	36,152	(9,564	)	147,568
	Unallocated CSS						(13,564		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(2,455		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(1,828		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	129,721
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	470,552	7,484	—		478,036
	Unallocated CSS						7,915
	Capital expenditures paid						$	485,951
	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	39,607	(9,134	)	126,901
	Unallocated CSS						(10,053		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(5,090		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(360		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	111,398
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	538,453	3,896	—		542,349
	Unallocated CSS						5,361
	Capital expenditures paid						$	547,710
	————————————
	-1	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
	-2	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
	-3	Excludes acquisition payments of $8.1 million and $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		FMS		SCS	Eliminations		Total
		(In thousands)
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2014
	Revenue from external customers	$	3,139,721	1,842,737	—		4,982,458
	Inter-segment revenue	363,510		—	(363,510	)	—
	Total revenue	$	3,503,231	1,842,737	(363,510	)	4,982,458
	Segment EBT	$	311,480	88,664	(29,715	)	370,429
	Unallocated CSS						(36,518		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(7,313		)
	Restructuring and other charges, net and other items (1)						(1,828		)
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	324,770
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	1,661,929	15,605	—		1,677,534
	Unallocated CSS						63,639
	Capital expenditures paid						$	1,741,173
	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	97,011	(25,782	)	317,069
	Unallocated CSS						(32,012		)
	Non-operating pension costs						(15,333		)
	Restructuring and other recoveries, net and other items (1)						1,544
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes						$	271,268
	Segment capital expenditures paid (2), (3)	$	1,462,095	14,713	—		1,476,808
	Unallocated CSS						19,016
	Capital expenditures paid						$	1,495,824
	————————————
	-1	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
	-2	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
	-3	Excludes acquisition payments of $9.8 million and $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen1

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	$1,526,002	$1,429,637
FIN 48 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]	'	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred income taxes	'	$38,800

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Aug. 01, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'		'		'		'		'
Purchase price	$14,600,000	'		'		'		'		'
Payments to acquire businesses	'	8,100,000		500,000		9,785,000		1,858,000		'
Contingent consideration	'	'		'		'		'		5,900,000
Goodwill acquired	'	'		'		'		'		11,500,000
Customer relationship intangible assets acquired	'	'		'		'		'		1,600,000
Transaction costs	'	$566,000	[1]	$0	[1]	$566,000	[1]	$0	[1]	'
[1]	See Note (C), "Acquisitions," for additional information.

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations	($256,000)	($2,809,000)	($1,534,000)	($4,008,000)	'
Income tax (expense) benefit	-22,000	1,000	54,000	-59,000	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	-278,000	-2,808,000	-1,480,000	-4,067,000	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets, primarily deposits	3,291,000	'	3,291,000	'	3,627,000
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities, primarily contingent accruals	4,029,000	'	4,029,000	'	4,501,000
Brazil Federal and Social Contribution tax [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'
Tax amounts assessed but not reserved	'	'	$4,800,000	'	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$5,457,000	$4,662,000	$15,446,000	$14,264,000
Income tax benefit	-1,864,000	-1,549,000	-5,253,000	-4,876,000
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	3,593,000	3,113,000	10,193,000	9,388,000
Summary of compensation expense recognized related to cash awards	'	'	'	'
Cash awards	389,000	934,000	1,655,000	3,101,000
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Total awards granted	'	'	642	583
Total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense	30,500,000	'	30,500,000	'
Unrecognized Compensation Costs weighted-average period (in years)	'	'	'1 year 10 months 24 days	'
Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock option plan granted	'	'	406	391
Market-based restricted stock rights [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted	'	'	22	23
Performance based restricted stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted	'	'	30	16
Time Vested Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock rights and restricted stock units granted	'	'	184	153
Stock Option and Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	2,353,000	1,753,000	6,831,000	6,056,000
Nonvested Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense and income tax benefits recognized during the periods	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$3,104,000	$2,909,000	$8,615,000	$8,208,000

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, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings per share — Basic:	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	$83,967	$73,875	$208,759	$177,252
Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	-275	-643	-879	-1,636
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Basic	83,692	73,232	207,880	175,616
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (shares)	52,459	51,788	52,559	51,397
Earnings from continuing operations per common share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.60	$1.41	$3.96	$3.42
Earnings per share — Diluted:	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	83,967	73,875	208,759	177,252
Less: Distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested stock	-273	-639	-873	-1,625
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders — Diluted	$83,694	$73,236	$207,886	$175,627
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic (shares)	52,459	51,788	52,559	51,397
Effect of dilutive equity awards (shares)	515	440	487	451
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Diluted (shares)	52,974	52,228	53,046	51,848
Earnings from continuing operations per common share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.58	$1.40	$3.92	$3.39
Anti-dilutive equity awards not included above (shares)	8	584	212	863

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Deta

Revenue Earning Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'		'
Cost	$10,459,913		$10,086,939
Accumulated Depreciation	-3,606,535		-3,596,102
Net Book Value	6,853,378	[1]	6,490,837	[1]
Held for use: Full service lease [Member]	'		'
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'		'
Cost	7,692,678		7,436,093
Accumulated Depreciation	-2,558,920		-2,537,077
Net Book Value	5,133,758	[1]	4,899,016	[1]
Held for use: Commercial rental [Member]	'		'
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'		'
Cost	2,447,933		2,210,863
Accumulated Depreciation	-815,266		-747,283
Net Book Value	1,632,667	[1]	1,463,580	[1]
Held-for-sale [Member]	'		'
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'		'
Cost	319,302		439,983
Accumulated Depreciation	-232,349		-311,742
Net Book Value	86,953	[1]	128,241	[1]
Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]	'		'
Summary of revenue earning equipment	'		'
Cost	47,900		54,200
Accumulated Depreciation	($21,300)		($22,000)
[1]	Revenue earning equipment, net includes vehicles acquired under capital leases of $47.9 million, less accumulated depreciation of $21.3 million, at September 30, 2014, and $54.2 million, less accumulated depreciation of $22.0 million, at December 31, 2013.

Revenue_Earning_Equipment_Deta1

Revenue Earning Equipment (Details Textuals) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effect of change in estimated residual values of revenue earning equipment on pre tax earnings	'	$6,300,000	$18,800,000	'	'
Net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases	'	411,400,000	411,400,000	'	400,100,000
Allowance for credit losses	'	300,000	300,000	'	500,000
Sale and leaseback of revenue earning equipment	125,800,000	'	125,825,000	0	'
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction	'	$1,200,000	$1,200,000	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sale-leaseback lease term	'	'	'66 months	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sale-leaseback lease term	'	'	'84 months	'	'
Trucks [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Lease term	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Trucks [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Lease term	'	'	'7 years	'	'
Trailers [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Lease term	'	'	'10 years	'	'

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia2

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	'		'
Salaries and wages, Accrued Expenses	$99,146		$106,281
Salaries and wages, Non-Current Liabilities	0		0
Salaries and wages, Total	99,146		106,281
Deferred compensation, Accrued Expenses	3,033		2,505
Deferred compensation, Non-Current Liabilities	34,876		31,896
Deferred compensation, Total	37,909		34,401
Other employee benefits, Accrued Expenses	6,075		3,809
Other employee benefits, Non-Current Liabilities	6,547		6,712
Other employee benefits, Total	12,622		10,521
Pension benefits, Accrued Expenses	3,570		3,660
Pension benefits, Non-Current Liabilities	240,050		292,155
Pension benefits, Total	243,620		295,815
Other postretirement benefits, Accrued Expenses	2,402		2,414
Other postretirement benefits, Non-Current Liabilities	27,028		28,374
Other postretirement benefits, Total	29,430		30,788
Insurance obligations, Accrued Expenses	132,283	[1]	125,835	[1]
Insurance obligations, Non-Current Liabilities	191,985	[1]	186,700	[1]
Insurance obligations, Total	324,268	[1]	312,535	[1]
Accrued rent, Accrued Expenses	8,474		4,373
Accrued rent, Non-Current Liabilities	1,967		3,372
Accrued rent, Total	10,441		7,745
Environmental liabilities, Accrued Expenses	3,924		4,515
Environmental liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities	8,578		8,548
Environmental liabilities, Total	12,502		13,063
Asset retirement obligations, Accrued Expenses	5,521		6,144
Asset retirement obligations, Non-Current Liabilities	19,236		19,403
Asset retirement obligations, Total	24,757		25,547
Operating taxes, Accrued Expenses	93,805		94,188
Operating taxes, Non-Current Liabilities	0		0
Operating taxes, Total	93,805		94,188
Income taxes, Accrued Expenses	3,168		2,623
Income taxes, Non-Current Liabilities	25,236		23,813
Income taxes, Total	28,404		26,436
Interest, Accrued Expenses	27,904		33,654
Interest, Non-Current Liabilities	0		0
Interest, Total	27,904		33,654
Deposits, mainly from customers, Accrued Expenses	57,880		55,854
Deposits, mainly from customers, Non-Current Liabilities	5,993		6,239
Deposits, mainly from customers, Total	63,873		62,093
Deferred revenue, Accrued Expenses	12,908		15,123
Deferred revenue, Non-Current Liabilities	0		0
Deferred Revenue, Total	12,908		15,123
Acquisition Holdbacks, Accrued Expenses	3,972		2,012
Acquisition Holdbacks, Noncurrent Liabilities	2,272		0
Acquisition Holdbacks, Total	6,244		2,012
Other, Accrued Expenses	35,427		33,347
Other, Non-Current Liabilities	11,275		9,093
Other, Total	46,702		42,440
Total, Accrued Expenses	499,492		496,337
Total, Non-Current Liabilities	575,043		616,305
Total	$1,074,535		$1,112,642
[1]	Insurance obligations are primarily comprised of self-insured claim liabilities.

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt:	'		'
Short-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.08%		1.70%
Short-term debt	$2,743,000		$1,315,000
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	462,312,000		259,438,000
Long-term debt:	'		'
Commercial paper	333,000,000		498,200,000
Line of credit facility	3,000,000		0
Unsecured U.S. notes - Medium-term notes	3,771,695,000	[1]	3,271,734,000	[1]
Unsecured U.S. obligations, principally bank term loans	50,500,000		55,500,000
Unsecured foreign obligations	307,709,000		315,558,000
Capital lease obligations	35,695,000		38,911,000
Total before fair market value adjustment	4,501,567,000		4,179,939,000
Fair market value adjustment on notes subject to hedging	3,247,000	[2]	8,171,000	[2]
Total after fair market value adjustment	4,504,814,000		4,188,110,000
Current portion of long-term debt, including capital leases	-459,569,000		-258,123,000
Long-term debt	4,045,245,000		3,929,987,000
Total debt	4,507,557,000		4,189,425,000
Unamortized original issue discounts	8,300,000		8,300,000
Aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps	600,000,000		400,000,000
U.S Commercial Paper, Long-Term [Member]	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.26%	[1]	0.28%	[1]
Maturity date range, end	18-Oct-18		'
Commercial paper	332,968,000	[1]	486,939,000	[1]
Canadian Commerial Paper [Member]	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	[1]	1.13%	[1]
Maturity date range, end	18-Oct-18		'
Commercial paper	$0	[1]	$11,297,000	[1]
Global Revolving Credit Facility Member	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	1.23%		0.00%
Unsecured U.S. notes - Medium-term notes, Long-Term [Member]	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.29%	[1]	3.76%	[1]
Maturity date range, start	1-Mar-16		'
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	1.44%		1.45%
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	2.01%		1.99%
Maturity date range, start	1-Mar-15		'
Maturity date range, end	6-Sep-16		'
Capital Lease Obligations, Long-Term [Member]	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Long-term debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.62%		3.81%
Maturity date range, start	28-Dec-14		'
Maturity date range, end	28-Dec-19		'
Short-term Debt [Member]	'		'
Long-term debt:	'		'
Maturity date range, end	18-Jun-15		'
[1]	We had unamortized original issue discounts of $8.3 million and $8.3 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
[2]	The notional amount of executed interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges was $600 million and $400 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Debt_Details_Textuals

Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	31-May-14	Sep. 30, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
	Institutions		Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due September 2019 [Domain]	Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due September 2019 [Domain]	Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due June 2019 [Member]	Unsecured Medium Term Notes Due June 2019 [Member]	Global Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity under global revolving credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'	$900,000,000	$75,000,000
Number of lending institutions	12	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letter of credit outstanding amount	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Annual facility fees minimum	0.80%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Annual facility fees maximum	2.75%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Global Revolving Credit Facility Unused Capacity Commitment Fee Percent	1.25%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital	3	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
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	184.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Line of credit remaining capacity	564,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commercial paper classified as long term debt	333,000,000	498,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Face amount of unsecured medium-term notes issued	'	'	'	400,000,000	'	350,000,000	'	'
Repurchase price condition of notes	'	'	'101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest	'	'101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest	'	'	'
Debt repurchase price, percentage	'	'	101.00%	'	101.00%	'	'	'
Total available proceeds under trade receivables purchase and sale program	175,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of days under trade receivables purchase and sale program	'364 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Trade Receivables Purchase And Sale Program Amounts Outstanding	0	0	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current Maturities Classified as Long Term Debt	250,000,000	564,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters Of Credit And Surety Bonds Outstanding	$316,600,000	$310,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

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Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trucks [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Tractors [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Revenue earning equipment, Trailers [Member]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis

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$13,785,000

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$26,549,000

[1]

$8,437,000

[1]

$10,546,000

[1]

$4,666,000

[1]

$15,332,000

[1]

$682,000

[1]

$671,000

[1]

Total Losses

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[1],[2]

3,994,000

[1],[2]

8,567,000

[1],[2]

12,945,000

[1],[2]

1,527,000

[1],[2]

2,042,000

[1],[2]

4,981,000

[1],[2]

7,518,000

[1],[2]

530,000

[1],[2]

1,677,000

[1],[2]

2,824,000

[1],[2]

4,185,000

[1],[2]

320,000

[1],[2]

275,000

[1],[2]

762,000

[1],[2]

1,242,000

[1],[2]

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$4,600,000,000

$4,280,000,000

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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_Details

Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
			Interest rate swaps maturing March 2015 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing March 2015 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing June 2017 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing June 2017 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing November 2018 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing June 2019 [Member]	Interest rate swaps maturing September 2019 [Member]
Summary Of Derivative Instruments And Hedged Items [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance date	'	'	24-Feb-11	'	24-May-11	'	12-Nov-13	25-Feb-14	6-May-14
Maturity date	'	'	2-Mar-15	'	1-Jun-17	'	15-Nov-18	1-Jun-19	3-Sep-19
Face value of medium - term notes	'	'	$350,000,000	'	$350,000,000	'	$300,000,000	$350,000,000	$400,000,000
Aggregate notional amount of interest rate swaps	$600,000,000	$400,000,000	$150,000,000	'	$150,000,000	'	$100,000,000	$100,000,000	$100,000,000
Fixed interest rate	'	'	3.15%	'	3.50%	'	2.45%	2.55%	2.45%
Weighted-average variable interest rate on hedged debt	'	'	1.28%	1.34%	1.42%	1.51%	1.18%	1.10%	0.86%

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]

Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]

Direct financing leases and other assets [Member]

Direct financing leases and other assets [Member]

Other non-current liabilities [Member]

Other non-current liabilities [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest expense [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Interest rate swap [Member]

Fixed-rate debt [Member]

Fixed-rate debt [Member]

Fixed-rate debt [Member]

Fixed-rate debt [Member]

Location and amount of gains (losses) on derivative instruments and related hedged items

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Derivatives: Interest rate swaps

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($4,607)

$44

($4,924)

($6,323)

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4,607

-44

4,924

6,323

Total

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Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value

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1,173

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4,480

9,333

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Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value

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($1,162)

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Share_Repurchase_Programs_Deta

Share Repurchase Programs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchases	'	'	($92,343,000)	'
December 2013 Anti-Dilutive Share Repurchase Program [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum number of share repurchases authorization (no more than 2 million)	2,000,000	'	2,000,000	'
Repurchased and retired shares	'	0	'	0
Common stock repurchases	-12,900,000	0	-92,300,000	0
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Repurchased and retired shares	'	'	1,170,123	'
Common stock repurchases	'	'	($585,000)	'
Common Stock [Member] | December 2013 Anti-Dilutive Share Repurchase Program [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Repurchased and retired shares	143,051	'	1,170,123	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Currency Translation Adjustments and Other [Member]

Currency Translation Adjustments and Other [Member]

Net Actuarial Loss [Member]

Net Actuarial Loss [Member]

Prior Service Credit [Member]

Prior Service Credit [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) [Roll Forward]

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Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period

($466,423)

($438,248)

$35,875

$57,860

($477,883)

[1]

($648,113)

[1]

$3,760

[1]

$2,634

[1]

($438,248)

($587,619)

Amortization

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17,176

[1]

-2,008

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-1,020

[1]

9,175

16,156

Other current period change

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-18,379

-2,043

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-3,714

[1]

-109

[1]

0

[1]

-37,350

-22,093

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period

($466,423)

($438,248)

$677

$39,481

($468,743)

[1]

($634,651)

[1]

$1,643

[1]

$1,614

[1]

($466,423)

($593,556)

[1]

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

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 22, 2014

Oct. 22, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Plan

Plan

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Company Administered Plan [Member]

Union Administered Plan [Member]

Union Administered Plan [Member]

Union Administered Plan [Member]

Union Administered Plan [Member]

participant

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits Non-U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits Non-U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits Non-U.S. [Member]

Pension Benefits Non-U.S. [Member]

Postretirement Benefits [Member]

Postretirement Benefits [Member]

Postretirement Benefits [Member]

Postretirement Benefits [Member]

Postretirement Benefits U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits Non-U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits Non-U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits Non-U.S [Member]

Postretirement Benefits Non-U.S [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Pension Benefits [Member]

Components of net periodic benefit cost

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Service cost

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$3,297,000

$3,994,000

$9,892,000

$12,002,000

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$112,000

$245,000

$336,000

$738,000

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Interest cost

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25,280,000

22,418,000

75,990,000

67,153,000

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356,000

392,000

1,069,000

1,179,000

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Expected return on plan assets

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-28,900,000

-26,498,000

-86,916,000

-79,335,000

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Amortization of:

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Net actuarial loss (credit)

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5,900,000

8,782,000

17,714,000

26,347,000

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-181,000

-4,000

-544,000

-11,000

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Prior service credit

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-445,000

-454,000

-1,340,000

-1,363,000

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-616,000

-58,000

-1,844,000

-173,000

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Net periodic benefit cost

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8,607,000

11,630,000

23,084,000

32,222,000

5,132,000

8,242,000

15,340,000

24,804,000

5,389,000

8,424,000

16,190,000

25,317,000

-257,000

-182,000

-850,000

-513,000

-329,000

575,000

-983,000

1,733,000

-460,000

402,000

-1,379,000

1,210,000

131,000

173,000

396,000

523,000

3,475,000

3,388,000

7,744,000

7,418,000

Contribution to pension plans

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69,500,000

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Estimated total contributions

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75,000,000

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Pension settlement charges, before tax

1,262,000

[1]

1,258,000

[1]

1,262,000

[1]

1,258,000

[1]

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Pension settlement charges, after tax

800,000

800,000

800,000

800,000

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Number of Defined Benefit Plans

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Number of participants

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11,000

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Vested benefit obligation

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370,000,000

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Deferred Vesting Benefits as a Percentage of Benefit Obligation

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20.00%

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Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)

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$600,000,000

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See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.

Other_Items_Impacting_Comparab2

Other Items Impacting Comparability (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Pension settlement charges	$1,262	[1]	$1,258	[1]	$1,262	[1]	$1,258	[1]
Superstorm Sandy recoveries	0		-600		0		-600
Restructuring and other recoveries, net	0		-298		0		-298
Foreign currency translation benefit	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]	-1,904	[2]
Acquisition transaction costs	566	[3]	0	[3]	566	[3]	0	[3]
Restructuring and other charges, net and other items	1,828	[4]	360	[4]	1,828	[4]	-1,544	[4]
Superstorm Sandy [Member]	'		'		'		'
Causes of Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Superstorm Sandy recoveries	'		($600)		'		($600)
[1]	See Note (N), "Employee Benefit Plans," for additional information.
[2]	Refer to Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
[3]	See Note (C), "Acquisitions," for additional information.
[4]	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Payments to acquire businesses	$8,100	$500	$9,785	$1,858
Supplemental cash flow information	'	'	'	'
Interest paid	'	'	109,332	109,699
Income taxes paid	'	'	9,878	8,900
Changes in accounts payable related to purchases of revenue earning equipment	'	'	3,902	1,670
Operating and revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases	'	'	3,788	5,500
Other Acquisitions Completed in Prior Years [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Payments to acquire businesses	'	'	$1,649	$1,858

Miscellaneous_Income_Net_Detai

Miscellaneous Income, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Contract settlement	$64		$0		$2,972		$0
Gains on sales of operating property and equipment	135		96		2,725		636
Business interruption insurance recoveries	0		819		756		2,624
Foreign currency translation benefit	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]	1,904	[1]
Rabbi trust investment (expense) income	-177		1,247		1,400		2,878
Other, net	974		1,285		3,353		3,550
Total	$996		$3,447		$11,206		$11,592
[1]	Refer to Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
					segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Number of Reportable Segments	'		'		2		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	$1,687,150		$1,634,540		$4,982,458		$4,801,556
Segment EBT	147,568		126,901		370,429		317,069
Unallocated CSS	-13,564		-10,053		-36,518		-32,012
Non-operating pension costs	-2,455		-5,090		-7,313		-15,333
Restructuring and other recoveries, net and other items	-1,828	[1]	-360	[1]	-1,828	[1]	1,544	[1]
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	129,721		111,398		324,770		271,268
Segment capital expenditures paid	478,036	[2],[3]	542,349	[2],[3]	1,677,534	[2],[4]	1,476,808	[2],[4]
Unallocated CSS	7,915		5,361		63,639		19,016
Capital expenditures paid	485,951		547,710		1,741,173		1,495,824
Segment Reporting (Textuals) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Acquisition payments	-8,100		-500		-9,785		-1,858
Fleet Management Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	1,069,333		1,023,790		3,139,721		3,017,150
Segment EBT	120,980		96,428		311,480		245,840
Segment capital expenditures paid	470,552	[2],[3]	538,453	[2],[3]	1,661,929	[2],[4]	1,462,095	[2],[4]
Supply Chain Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	617,817		610,750		1,842,737		1,784,406
Segment EBT	36,152		39,607		88,664		97,011
Segment capital expenditures paid	7,484	[2],[3]	3,896	[2],[3]	15,605	[2],[4]	14,713	[2],[4]
Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	0		0		0		0
Segment EBT	-9,564		-9,134		-29,715		-25,782
Segment capital expenditures paid	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[3]	0	[2],[4]	0	[2],[4]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	0		0		0		0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Fleet Management Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	117,589		114,427		363,510		342,057
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Supply Chain Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	0		0		0		0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	-117,589		-114,427		-363,510		-342,057
Operating Segments [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	1,687,150		1,634,540		4,982,458		4,801,556
Operating Segments [Member] | Fleet Management Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	1,186,922		1,138,217		3,503,231		3,359,207
Operating Segments [Member] | Supply Chain Solutions [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	617,817		610,750		1,842,737		1,784,406
Operating Segments [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'		'
Financial information of business segments	'		'		'		'
Total revenues	($117,589)		($114,427)		($363,510)		($342,057)
[1]	See Note (O), "Other Items Impacting Comparability," for additional information.
[2]	Excludes revenue earning equipment acquired under capital leases.
[3]	Excludes acquisition payments of $8.1 million and $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively
[4]	Excludes acquisition payments of $9.8 million and $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively.