Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	CAI INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (10)Income Taxes The consolidated income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was determined based upon estimates of the Company’s consolidated effective income tax rates for the years ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The difference between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate is primarily attributable to foreign income taxes, state income taxes and the effect of certain permanent differences. The Company’s estimated full year effective tax rate, before certain non-recurring discrete items, was 13.6% at March 31, 2016, compared to 7.9% at March 31, 2015. The higher estimated full year effective tax rate at March 31, 2016 was due primarily to the growth of our railcar fleet during the last twelve months. The increase in the proportion of our railcar fleet combined with a decrease of pretax income in lower tax jurisdictions has led to a corresponding increase in the proportion of pretax income generated in higher tax jurisdictions, resulting in an increase in the effective tax rate. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions based on an evaluation as to whether it is more likely than not that a position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. This evaluation is based on all available evidence and assumes that the appropriate tax authorities have full knowledge of all relevant information concerning the tax position. Once it has been determined that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on its technical merits, the tax benefit recognized is based on the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $0.2 million, which if recognized, would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate. Total accrued interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits was less than $0.1 million as of March 31, 2016. The Company does not believe the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2016 will change for the remainder of 2016.

CAI INTERNATIONAL, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(10)Income Taxes

The consolidated income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was determined based upon estimates of the Company’s consolidated effective income tax rates for the years ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The difference between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate is primarily attributable to foreign income taxes, state income taxes and the effect of certain permanent differences.

The Company’s estimated full year effective tax rate, before certain non-recurring discrete items, was 13.6% at March 31, 2016, compared to 7.9% at March 31, 2015. The higher estimated full year effective tax rate at March 31, 2016 was due primarily to the growth of our railcar fleet during the last twelve months. The increase in the proportion of our railcar fleet combined with a decrease of pretax income in lower tax jurisdictions has led to a corresponding increase in the proportion of pretax income generated in higher tax jurisdictions, resulting in an increase in the effective tax rate.

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions based on an evaluation as to whether it is more likely than not that a position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. This evaluation is based on all available evidence and assumes that the appropriate tax authorities have full knowledge of all relevant information concerning the tax position. Once it has been determined that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on its technical merits, the tax benefit recognized is based on the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of March 31, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $0.2 million, which if recognized, would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate. Total accrued interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits was less than $0.1 million as of March 31, 2016. The Company does not believe the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2016 will change for the remainder of 2016.