Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,162.5	$ 1,194.3
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	681.0	704.8
Operating expenses and supplies	267.8	293.2
Purchased transportation	114.9	119.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.6	49.0
Other operating expenses	49.8	68.1
Gains on property disposals, net	(4.5)	8.3
Total operating expenses	1,152.6	1,243.1
Operating Income (Loss)	9.9	(48.8)
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	39.2	36.4
Other, net	(0.3)	(0.4)
Nonoperating expenses, net	38.9	36.0
Loss Before Income Taxes	(29.0)	(84.8)
Income tax benefit	(4.5)	(3.2)
Net Income (Loss)	(24.5)	(81.6)
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	3.9
Net Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(24.5)	(85.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3.1	5.7
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$ (21.4)	$ (79.8)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	8,380	6,893
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	8,380	6,893
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic	$ (2.93)	$ (12.40)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted	$ (2.93)	$ (12.40)