Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,250.8	$ 1,257.2	$ 2,445.1	$ 2,380.1
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	722.9	704.6	1,426.7	1,385.4
Equity based compensation (benefit)	1.0	0.4	2.1	(0.6)
Operating expenses and supplies	285.8	307.2	579.0	584.5
Purchased transportation	126.3	140.8	245.9	260.4
Depreciation and amortization	45.7	48.1	94.8	97.9
Other operating expenses	60.1	69.0	128.0	136.8
(Gains) losses on property disposals, net	(6.5)	(7.3)	1.8	(10.4)
Total operating expenses	1,235.3	1,262.8	2,478.3	2,454.0
Operating Income (Loss)	15.5	(5.6)	(33.2)	(73.9)
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	41.6	40.0	77.9	78.8
Other, net	(2.7)	0	(3.0)	0
Nonoperating expenses, net	38.9	40.0	74.9	78.8
Loss Before Income Taxes	(23.4)	(45.6)	(108.1)	(152.7)
Income tax benefit	(0.8)	(2.6)	(3.9)	(7.1)
Net Loss	(22.6)	(43.0)	(104.2)	(145.6)
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	(0.4)	3.9	(0.9)
Net Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(22.6)	(42.6)	(108.1)	(144.7)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	0.5	1.3	6.2	4.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$ (22.1)	$ (41.3)	$ (101.9)	$ (139.8)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	7,036	159	6,965	159
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	7,036	159	6,965	159
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Loss Per Share - Basic	$ (3.21)	$ (267.33)	$ (15.52)	$ (910.43)
Net Loss Per Share - Diluted	$ (3.21)	$ (267.33)	$ (15.52)	$ (910.43)