Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,252.7	$ 1,236.8	$ 3,657.7	$ 3,681.9
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	711.8	701.0	2,110.3	2,129.8
Operating expenses and supplies	284.4	275.4	838.0	854.4
Purchased transportation	139.0	126.8	379.6	372.7
Depreciation and amortization	43.3	44.6	130.4	139.4
Other operating expenses	67.1	64.0	171.3	192.0
Gains on property disposals, net	1.3	(2.3)	(1.9)	(0.5)
Total operating expenses	1,246.9	1,209.5	3,627.7	3,687.8
Operating Income (Loss)	5.8	27.3	30.0	(5.9)
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	43.1	33.7	124.2	111.6
Other, net	(0.2)	(0.2)	(3.0)	(3.2)
Nonoperating expenses, net	42.9	33.5	121.2	108.4
Loss Before Income Taxes	(37.1)	(6.2)	(91.2)	(114.3)
Income tax benefit	7.3	(9.2)	(7.2)	(13.1)
Net Income (Loss)	(44.4)	3.0	(84.0)	(101.2)
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest	0	0	0	3.9
Net Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	(44.4)	3.0	(84.0)	(105.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4.6	3.7	9.8	9.9
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	$ (39.8)	$ 6.7	$ (74.2)	$ (95.2)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	9,977	7,512	9,053	7,149
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	9,977	14,162	9,053	7,149
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic	$ (4.45)	$ 0.40	$ (9.29)	$ (14.16)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted	$ (4.45)	$ (4.30)	$ (9.29)	$ (14.16)