Intangibles (Indefinite Lived) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 29.9	$ 30.1	$ 34.7
Impairment			5.3
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0.2	(0.2)	0.7
Balance	30.1	29.9	30.1
YRC Freight [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	11.2	11.4	14.0
Impairment			3.3
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0.2	(0.2)	0.7
Balance	11.4	11.2	11.4
Regional Transportation [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	18.7	18.7	20.7
Impairment			2.0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0	0
Balance	$ 18.7	$ 18.7	$ 18.7