Note 3 - Fair Value of Acquired Business (Details) - Zenith Freight Lines [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2015	Feb. 28, 2015	May 30, 2015
Cash		$ 9,000
Bassett common stock, 89,485 shares, par value $5.00 per share, fair value at closing $18.72 per share		1,675
Note payable		8,436
Total fair value of consideration transferred to seller	$ 19,111	19,111
Less effective settlement of previous amounts payable to Zenith at acquisition		(3,622)
Total fair value of consideration net of effective settlement		15,489
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value		16,692	$ 16,692
Total fair value of acquired business		$ 32,181