Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Member]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Reserve for obsolescence and shrinkage [Member]
Inventory Valuation Reserve [Member]
Self-insurance reserve [Member]
Self-Insurance Reserve [Member]
Self-Insurance Reserve [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Acquired
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired
Charged to Costs and Expenses
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal fees
Legal Fees
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Buildings [Member]
Building [Member]
Non-rental vehicles [Member]
Vehicles [Member]
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Fixed price diesel swaps
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $64 at December 31, 2012 and $33 at December 31, 2011
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Rental equipment, net
Rental Equipment, Net
Rental equipment net.
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Subordinated convertible debentures
Convertible Subordinated Debt, Noncurrent
Deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Temporary equity (note 12)
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Common stock—$0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 95,891,809 and 92,984,016 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at December 31, 2012 and 62,877,530 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock at cost—2,907,793 and 0 shares at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Closed Restructuring Program [Member]
Closed Restructuring Period [Member]
Closed Restructuring Period [Member]
Current Restructuring Program [Member]
Current Restructuring Period [Member]
Current Restructuring Period [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Branch closure charges [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Severance costs [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Reserve Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Charged to Costs and Expenses (1)
Restructuring Charges
Payments and Other
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Ending Reserve Balance
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
General Rentals [Member]
General Rentals [Member]
Trench Safety, Power and HVAC [Member]
Trench Safety, Power and HVAC [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Equipment rentals
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue
Sales of rental equipment
Sales Of Rental Equipment
Sales of rental equipment
Sales of new equipment
New Equipment Sales
New equipment sales
Contractor supplies sales
Sales Revenue, Goods, Gross
Service and other revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Other
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Equipment rentals gross profit
Gross Profit from Equipment Rentals
Gross Profit from Equipment Rentals
Capital expenditures
Segment Reporting Information, Expenditures for Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Total assets
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
General Construction And Industrial Equipment [Member]
General construction and industrial equipment includes backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving equipment and material handling equipment.
Aerial Work Platforms [Member]
Aerial Work Platforms [Member]
General Tools And Light Equipment [Member]
General tools and light equipment includes pressure washers, water pumps, generators and heaters.
Trench Safety Equipment [Member]
Trench safety equipment includes trench shields, aluminum hydraulic shoring systems, slide rails, crossing plates, construction lasers and line testing for underground work.
Power And HVAC Equipment [Member]
Power And HVAC Equipment includes portable diesel generators, electrical distribution equipment, and temperature control equipment including heating and cooling equipment.
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Percentage of equipment rental revenue
Sales Revenue Services Rentals Net Percentage
The percentage of rental or services revenue allocated to a particular product line.
Number of geographic regions entity operates in (in locations)
Number of Geographic Regions Entity Operates In
Number of Geographic Regions Entity Operates In
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Fair Value of Consideration Transferred
Schedule of Business Acquisitions Purchase Consideration [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions Purchase Consideration [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Acquired as Part of Business Combination
Schedule of Debt Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Goodwill
Goodwill related to acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Balance at end of period
Goodwill accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of equipment rentals, excluding depreciation [Member]
Cost Of Equipment Rentals Excluding Depreciation [Member]
Cost Of Equipment Rentals Excluding Depreciation [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Maximum [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets [Member]
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, nonmonetary notional amount (in gallons)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Derivative purchases of underlying currency (in Canadian Dollars)
Derivative Purchases Of Underlying Currency
Derivative Purchases Of Underlying Currency
Derivative asset, fair value, gross asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability, fair value, gross liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative accumulated other comprehensive income
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net
Hedging activities net cash flow impact
Hedging Activities Net Cash Flow Impact
Hedging Activities Net Cash Flow Impact
Gain (loss) on hedged item
Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item
Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item
Derivative purchases of underlying commodity (in gallons)
Derivative Purchases Of Underlying Commodity
Derivative Purchases Of Underlying Commodity
Amount of income recognized on derivative
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Before Interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Before Interest
Less amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Interest
Capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, After Interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, After Interest
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Schedule of Short-term Debt [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Amendment of Debt Terms [Axis]
Amendment of Debt Terms [Axis]
Amendment of Debt Terms [Domain]
Amendment of Debt Terms [Domain]
Original Terms [Member]
Original Terms [Member]
Amended Terms [Member]
Amended Terms [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility [Member]
4 percent Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Notes Four Percent [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Notes Four Percent [Member]
$1.9 billion ABL Facility [Member]
ABL Facility [Member]
ABL Facility [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Total debt
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Average outstanding amount
Short-term Debt, Average Outstanding Amount
Interest rate during period
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period
Maximum month-end outstanding amount
Short-term Debt, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Extension period
Short Term Debt Extension Period
Short Term Debt Extension Period
Collateral amount
Debt Instrument Collateral Amount
Debt Instrument Collateral Amount
Line of credit facility, average outstanding amount
Line of Credit Facility, Average Outstanding Amount
Line of credit facility, interest rate during period
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Line of credit facility, maximum month-end outstanding amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Balance Sheet Classification [Axis]
Balance Sheet Classification [Axis]
Balance Sheet Classification [Domain]
Balance Sheet Classification [Domain]
Current [Member]
Current [Member]
Non-Current [Member]
Non-Current [Member]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Reserves and allowances
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Other
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Debt cancellation and other
Deferred Tax Assets, Debt Cancellation and Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Debt Cancellation and Other
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Other Tax Carryforwards
Deferred tax assets - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current
Deferred tax assets - non-current
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Debt cancellation and other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Valuation allowance - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current
Valuation allowance - non-current
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liability - current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred tax liability - non-current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Total deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax asset (liability) - current
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Net deferred tax assets (liability) - non-current
Total deferred income tax asset (liability)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
RSC [Member]
RSC Holdings Inc [Member]
RSC Holdings Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventory
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory
Deferred taxes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Assets, Current
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Assets, Current
Rental equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Rental Equipment, Net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Rental Equipment, Net
Property and equipment
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property and Equipment, Net
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property and Equipment, Net
Intangibles (2)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Other assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets
Total identifiable assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt (3)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Short-term Debt
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Short-term Debt
Current liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Deferred taxes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term debt (3)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Other long-term liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Goodwill (4)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Total purchase consideration
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Accounts receivable, gross
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Operating Segments [Member]
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total equipment rentals gross profit
Gross profit from other lines of business
Gross Profit from Other Lines of Business
Gross Profit from Other Lines of Business
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
RSC merger related costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Restructuring charge
Non-rental depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Interest expense- subordinated convertible debentures, net
Interest Expense, Other
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity [Abstract]
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Gain on sales of rental equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Assets
Loss (gain) on sales of non-rental equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Gain on sale of software subsidiary
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Stock compensation expense, net
Share-based Compensation
RSC merger related costs
Restructuring charge
Loss on extinguishment of debt securities and ABL amendment
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on retirement of subordinated convertible debentures
Other Noncash Income
(Decrease) increase in deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Increase in accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
(Increase) decrease in inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of rental equipment
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of non-rental equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of rental equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sales of non-rental equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of other companies, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Proceeds from sale of software subsidiary
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Payments of debt, including subordinated convertible debentures
Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Payments of financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Common stock repurchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Cash paid in connection with the 4 percent Convertible Senior Notes and related hedge, net
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements, net
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rates
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest, including subordinated convertible debentures
Interest Paid
Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Acquisition [Member]
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Number of branches
Number of Stores
Restructuring charges incurred to date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Debt and capital lease obligations
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table]
Rental Equipment [Member]
Rental Equipment [Member]
Rental Equipment [Member]
Non Rental Equipment [Member]
Non Rental Equipment [Member]
Non Rental Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Depreciation of rental equipment
Cost of Services, Depreciation
Non-rental depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Property and equipment, net
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly FInancial Information [Table]
Quarterly FInancial Information [Table]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
ABL Facility [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
10 7/8 percent Senior Notes and 1 7/8 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Eight Seven Five Percent And Senior Notes One Point Eight Seven Five Percent [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Eight Seven Five Percent And Senior Notes One Point Eight Seven Five Percent [Member]
10 7/8 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Eight Seven Five [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Eight Seven Five [Member]
1 7/8 percent Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Notes One Point Eight Seven Five Percent [Member]
Convertible Subordinated Notes 1 7/8 percent
6 1/2 Subordinated Convertible Debentures [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Subordinated Convertible Debentures [Member]
Six Point Five Percent Subordinated Convertible Debentures [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
QUIPS [Member]
QUIPS [Member]
Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Member]
Non Rental Depreciation And Amortization [Member]
Non Rental Depreciation And Amortization [Member]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt
Self insurance reserve benefit
Self Insurance Reserve Benefit
Self Insurance Reserve Benefit
Costs recognized out of period
Costs Recognized Out of Period
Costs Recognized Out of Period
Number of branches closed
Restructuring, Number of Locations Eliminated
Restructuring, Number of Locations Eliminated
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Shares repurchased and retired
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Write off of deferred debt issuance cost
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Reconciliation [Line Items]
Income Tax Reconciliation [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax expense
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Computed tax at statutory tax rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (1)
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Non-deductible expenses and other (2)
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other
Foreign taxes
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Income tax reconciliation, acquisition related expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Acquisition Related Expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State Income Taxes, Acquisition Related Expense
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, foreign tax benefits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Foreign Tax Benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Foreign Tax Benefit
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, transfer price benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transfer Price Benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Transfer Price Benefit
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, business acquisition
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Business Acquisition
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Business Acquisition
Income tax reconciliation, nondeductible expense, adjustment of federal and state deferred tax liabilities
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Adjustment of Federal and State Deferred Tax Liabilities
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Adjustment of Federal and State Deferred Tax Liabilities
Tax adjustments, settlements, and unusual provisions
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
10 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Percent [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Percent [Member]
9.5 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes nine point five percent [Member]
Senior Notes nine point five percent [Member]
10 1/4 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Two Five Percent [Member]
Senior Notes Ten Point Two Five Percent [Member]
8 1/4 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Eight Point Two Five Percent [Member]
Senior Notes Eight Point Two Five Percent [Member]
Capital Leases [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Assumed debt
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Debt Assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Debt Assumed
Effect of derivatives on consolidated statements of income
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Subordinated Convertible Debentures Disclosure [Abstract]
Subordinated Convertible Debentures Disclosure [Abstract]
Subordinated Convertible Debentures
Subordinated Convertible Debentures [Text Block]
Subordinated Convertible Debentures [Text Block]
9 1/4 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Nine Point Two Five [Member]
Senior Notes Nine Point Two Five [Member]
8 3/8 percent Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Eight Point Three Seven Five [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Eight Point Three Seven Five [Member]
6 1/8 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes Six Point One Two Five Percent [Member]
Senior Notes Six Point One Two Five Percent [Member]
Capital leases [Member]
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
5 3/4 percent Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Senior Secured Notes five point seven five percent [Member]
Senior Secured Notes five point seven five percent [Member]
7 3/8 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes seven point three seven five percent [Member]
Senior Notes seven point three seven five percent [Member]
7 5/8 percent Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes seven point six two five percent [Member]
Senior Notes seven point six two five percent [Member]
Convertible Quarterly Income Preferred Securities [Member]
Convertible Quarterly Income Preferred Securities [Member]
Convertible Quarterly Income Preferred Securities [Member]
Total debt
Less short-term portion
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Debt instrument, face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Unused borrowing capacity amount
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Interest rate at period end
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Proceeds from issuance of private placement
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Preferred stock, liquidation preference per share
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Description of Business and Consolidation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
After Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share
After Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
After Tax Impact On Diluted Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
URNA [Member]
URNA [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Foreign [Member]
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries Foreign [Member]
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries SPV [Member]
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries SPV [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Cost of revenues:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Cost of equipment rentals, excluding depreciation
Cost of Services, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Cost of rental equipment sales
Cost of rental equipment sales
Cost of rental equipment sales
Cost of new equipment sales
Cost of new equipment sales
Cost of new equipment sales
Cost of contractor supplies sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of service and other revenues
Cost of service and other revenues
Cost of service and other revenues
Total cost of revenues
Cost of Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense, net
Interest expense—subordinated convertible debentures, net
Other (income) expense, net
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
(Loss) income before equity in net earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) Before Equity In Net Earnings (Losses) Of Subsidiaries
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense, after income taxes and discontinued operations, but before equity in the earnings of subsidiaries. On a consolidated basis, this amount is equal to net income.
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Loss from discontinued operation, net of taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity in net earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
Equity In Net Earnings Loss Of Subsidiaries
Equity In Net Earnings Loss Of Subsidiaries
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Components of intangible assets
ScheduleOfFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTableTextBlock [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of amortizable intangibles assets, by either major class or business segment.
Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Real Estate Leases [Member]
Land and Building [Member]
Non-Rental Equipment Leases [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating leases, rent expense, minimum rentals
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Preferred stock conversion ratio
Preferred Stock Conversion Ratio
Preferred Stock Conversion Ratio
Preferred stock conversion price
Preferred Stock Conversion Price
Preferred Stock Conversion Price
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Non-compete agreements [Member]
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade names, associated trademarks and other [Member]
Trade Names, Trademarks and Other [Member]
Trade Names, Trademarks and Other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Remaining Amortization Period
Weighted Average Finite Lived Intangible Asset Remaining Useful Life
Weighted average remaining useful life of finite-lived intangible assets.
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Weighted-Average Initial Amortization Period
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Rental Equipment Disclosure [Abstract]
Rental Equipment Disclosure [Abstract]
Equipment Leased to Other Party [Member]
Rental equipment
Rental Equipment, Gross
Rental Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Rental Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Rental Equipment, Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Rental equipment, net
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Balance
RSC acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
RSC acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Stock compensation expense, net
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Exercise of common stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of common stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Conversion of 1 7/8 percent Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Conversion of 1 7/8 percent Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
4 percent Convertible Senior Notes (1)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Shares repurchased and retired
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of common stock
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements, net
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Other (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity, Other Shares
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns, Net [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns, Net [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns, Net [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions, Net
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions, Net
Additions for tax positions of prior years related to RSC acquisition
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition, Net
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Acquisition, Net
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities, Net
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities, Net
Balance at December 31
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Domestic [Member]
UNITED STATES
Foreign [Member]
CANADA
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Disclosures [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Insurance Disclosures [Axis]
Insurance Disclosures [Axis]
Insurance Disclosures [Domain]
Insurance Disclosures [Domain]
General Liability [Member]
Workers Compensation [Member]
Workers` Compensation [Member]
Automobile Liability [Member]
Automobile Liability [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue [Member]
Revenue [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
PP&E salvage value
Property, Plant and Equipment, Salvage Value, Percentage
PP&E additions
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions
Cost of services, maintenance costs
Cost of Services, Maintenance Costs
PP&E useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Finite lived intangible assets life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Insurance deductible, per occurence
Insurance Deductible Per Occurence
Insurance Deductible Per Occurence
Insurance stop loss limit, self insured events
Insurance Stop Loss Limit Self Insured Events
The maximum liability of the Company for self-insured events.
Percent threshold used to define more likely than not for tax purposes
Percent Threshold Used To Define More Likely Than Not For Tax Purposes
Percent Threshold Used To Define More Likely Than Not For Tax Purposes
Concentration risk, percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying Amount [Member]
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Subordinated convertible debentures
Convertible Debentures, Fair Value Disclosures
Convertible Debentures, Fair Value Disclosures
Senior and senior subordinated notes
Subordinated Debt Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
4 percent Convertible Senior Notes (1)
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Capital leases (2)
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial information by segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of sement operating income to total Company operating income
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Geographic area information
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Cash Flow Information
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosures [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosures [Abstract]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Axis]
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Axis]
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Axis]
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Domain]
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Domain]
Long-term Debt Payment Date [Domain]
2014 [Member]
2014 [Member]
2014 [Member]
2016 [Member]
2016 [Member]
2016 [Member]
2019 [Member]
2019 [Member]
After February 1, 2019 [Member]
2015 [Member]
2015 [Member]
After July 15, 2015 [Member]
2017 [Member]
2017 [Member]
2017 [Member]
2018 [Member]
2018 [Member]
2018 [Member]
2020 [Member]
2020 [Member]
After April 15, 2020 [Member]
RSC Holdings Inc [Member]
Change of Control [Member]
Change of Control [Member]
October 2008 Amendment
First Amendment [Member]
First Amendment [Member]
November 2009 Amendment
Second Amendment [Member]
Second Amendment [Member]
7 1/2 percent Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Seven Point Seven Five Percent [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Seven Point Seven Five Percent [Member]
7 percent Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Seven Percent [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes Seven Percent [Member]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Redemption price percentage of face value
Redemption Price Percentage Of Face Value
Redemption Price Percentage Of Face Value
Debt Instrument, Redemption purchase price in cash percent
Debt Instrument, Redemption purchase price in cash percent
Debt Instrument, Redemption purchase price in cash percent
Debt instrument, unamortized portion of fair value adjustment from assumed carriying value
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Portion of Fair Value Adjustment from Assumed Carriying Value
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Portion of Fair Value Adjustment from Assumed Carriying Value
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Effective interest rate, historical
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage, Historical Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage, Historical Rate
Derivative cost of hedge
Derivative, Cost of Hedge
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Long-term debt, gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt instrument convertible if converted value
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Value
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Value
Debt instrument convertible if converted price per share
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Price Per Share
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Price Per Share
Debt instrument convertible if converted value, non-cash
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Value, Non-cash
Debt Instrument Convertible If Converted Value, Non-cash
Debt instrument convertible, shares issued
Debt Conversion, If Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Conversion, If Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Change in cost to settle convertible debt
Change in Cost to Settle Convertible Debt
Change in Cost to Settle Convertible Debt
Change in stock price to settle convertible debt per share
Change in Stock Price to Settle Convertible Debt Per Share
Change in Stock Price to Settle Convertible Debt Per Share
Debt conversion, hedged converted instrument, cash and non-cash receivable
Debt Conversion, Hedged Converted Instrument, Cash and Non-cash Receivable
Debt Conversion, Hedged Converted Instrument, Cash and Non-cash Receivable
Debt instrument convertible, hedged, if converted price per share
Debt Instrument Convertible, Hedged, If Converted Price Per Share
Debt Instrument Convertible, Hedged, If Converted Price Per Share
Debt instrument, unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, other
Convertible note hedge transactions, net
Convertible Note Hedge Transactions, Net
Convertible Note Hedge Transactions, Net
Convertible note hedge transaction shares
Convertible Note Hedge Transaction Shares
Convertible Note Hedge Transaction Shares
Debt instrument effective conversion price
Debt Instrument Effective Conversion Price
Debt Instrument Effective Conversion Price
Percentage premium over price at issuance
Percentage Premium Over Price At Issuance
Percentage Premium Over Price At Issuance
Closing price at issuance
Closing Price At Issuance
Closing Price At Issuance
Debt conversion, market price per share
Debt Conversion, Market Price Per Share
Debt Conversion, Market Price Per Share
Debt instrument, convertible, number of equity instruments
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments
Maximum revolving credit amount percentage
Maximum Revolving Credit Amount Percentage
Maximum Revolving Credit Amount Percentage
Debt terms reference amount to maximum revolving credit
Debt Terms Reference Amount To Maximum Revolving Credit
Debt Terms Reference Amount To Maximum Revolving Credit
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Purchase Price Allocation
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Evaluation of Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring Charges
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Delivery Expense
Revenue Recognition, Cargo and Freight, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Insurance
Insurance Operating Activities [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Operating Activities [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets
Schedule of Capital Leased Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Rental Equipment
Rental Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure of long lived, depreciable tangible property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives which are used to generate rental income.
United States [Member]
Locations in the United States [Member]
Locations in the United States [Member]
Canadian provinces [Member]
Locations in Canada [Member]
Locations in Canada [Member]
Coble Trench Safety [Member]
Coble Trench Safety [Member]
Coble Trench Safety [Member]
Percentage of equity interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Revenue reported by acquired entity for last annual period
Business Acquisition, Revenue Reported by Acquired Entity for Last Annual Period
Number of rental locations (in locations)
Business Acquisition, Number of Rental Locations
Business Acquisition, Number of Rental Locations
Interim bridge financing fees
Business Combination, Interim Bridge Financing Fees
Business Combination, Interim Bridge Financing Fees
Capitalized debt issuance costs
Business Combination, Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs
Business Combination, Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs
Increase in the volume of OEC on rent
Increase In Volume Of Original Eqipment Cost On Rent
Increase In Volume Of Original Eqipment Cost On Rent
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Canada [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Federal [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Federal statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest on income taxes expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiairies amount
Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiairies Amount
Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiairies Amount
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, state and local
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Valuation allowance, amount
Valuation Allowance, Amount
Deferred tax assets, operating loss carryforwards, domestic
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Operating loss carryforwards, benefit
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Benefit
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Benefit
Maturity profile:
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Rollforward
ScheduleOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsRollforwardTableTextBlock [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the change in unrecognized tax benefits.
Common Stock
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets [Member]
Derivative, notional amount (in dollars per gallon)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Price Per Gallon
Average forward price (in dollars per gallon)
Derivative, Average Forward Price
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Other income (expense) [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of expense recognized on hedged item
Derivative instrument threshold
Derivative Instrument Threshold For Inclusion
Derivative Instrument Threshold For Inclusion
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair value
Life (years)
Goodwill deductible for income tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information Other Details [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information Other Details [Abstract]
Ownership Percentage In Subsidiaries
Ownership Percentage In Subsidiaries
Accounts receivable, net
Intercompany receivable (payable)
Intercompany Receivable (Payable)
The intercompany receivable or payable balance, which is eliminated upon consolidation.
Investments in subsidiaries
Investment In Subsidiaries
The investment in subsidiaries, which is eliminated upon consolidation.
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Other income, net
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Loss from discontinued operation (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Loss from discontinued operation (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Restructuring Charges
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Convertible debt interest—1 7/8 percent notes
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax
Income (loss) from continuing operations available to common stockholders
Continuing Operations Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders
Continuing Operations Income (Loss) Available To Common Stockholders
Loss from discontinued operation
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Dilutive Securities [Axis]
Dilutive Securities Axis [Axis]
Dilutive Securities [Domain]
Dilutive Securities [Domain]
Employee stock options and warrants [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Convertible subordinated notes - 1 7/8 percent [Member]
Convertible subordinated notes - four percent [Member]
Restricted stock units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Denominator:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share—weighted-average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities:
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Effect of dilutive securities:
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share—adjusted weighted-average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule Of Rental Equipment
Schedule Of Rental Equipment [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of long lived, depreciable tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives which are used to generate rental income
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Self-insurance accruals
Self Insurance Reserve, Current
Accrued compensation and benefit costs
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Property and income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Restructuring reserves (1)
Interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Deferred revenue (2)
Deferred Revenue, Current
National accounts accrual
National Accounts Accrual
Accrual related to national accounts. National accounts are generally defined as customers with potential annual spend of $500,000 or more on equipment rentals or customers doing business in multiple locations.
Due to seller
Due to Seller
Due to seller.
Other (3)
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Self-insurance accruals
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Other
Other Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Time and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Time and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Common Shares Reserved For Issuance [Axis]
Common Shares Reserved For Issuance [Axis]
Common Shares Reserved For Issuance [Domain]
Common Shares Reserved For Issuance [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, capital shares reserved for future issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Restricted stock units outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised
Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Outstanding at end of period
Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period