Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,242.5	$ 1,250.8	$ 2,405.0	$ 2,445.1
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	717.5	723.9	1,398.5	1,428.8
Operating expenses and supplies	285.8	285.8	553.6	579.0
Purchased transportation	125.7	126.3	240.6	245.9
Depreciation and amortization	43.5	45.7	87.1	94.8
Other operating expenses	54.4	60.1	104.2	128.0
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	(6.5)	(3.2)	1.8
Total operating expenses	1,228.2	1,235.3	2,380.8	2,478.3
Operating Income (Loss)	14.3	15.5	24.2	(33.2)
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	41.9	41.6	81.1	77.9
Other, net	(2.5)	(2.7)	(2.8)	(3.0)
Nonoperating expenses, net	39.4	38.9	78.3	74.9
Loss Before Income Taxes	(25.1)	(23.4)	(54.1)	(108.1)
Income tax benefit	(10.0)	(0.8)	(14.5)	(3.9)
Net Income (Loss)	(15.1)	(22.6)	(39.6)	(104.2)
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	0	0	3.9
Net Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(15.1)	(22.6)	(39.6)	(108.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2.1	0.5	5.2	6.2
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$ (13.0)	$ (22.1)	$ (34.4)	$ (101.9)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	8,784	7,036	8,583	6,965
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	8,784	7,036	8,583	6,965
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic	$ (1.72)	$ (3.21)	$ (4.62)	$ (15.52)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted	$ (1.72)	$ (3.21)	$ (4.62)	$ (15.52)