LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	$ 36,000,000	$ 14,000,000
Capital leases and notes payable	4,158,000	221,000
Total debt and capital leases	40,158,000	14,221,000
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(335,000)	(148,000)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$ 39,823,000	$ 14,073,000