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Intangibles
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangibles
Intangibles

Definite Life Intangibles

The components of amortizable intangible assets are as follows at December 31:

 
2013
 
2012
 
Weighted
Gross
 
 
Gross
 
 
Average
Carrying
Accumulated
 
Carrying
Accumulated
(in millions)
Life (years)
Amount
Amortization
 
Amount
Amortization
Customer related
12
$
197.9

$
(147.4
)
 
$
198.2

$
(129.1
)
Marketing related
0
2.4

(2.4
)
 
2.4

(2.4
)
Technology based
0
24.2

(24.2
)
 
24.2

(24.2
)
Intangible assets

$
224.5

$
(174.0
)
 
$
224.8

$
(155.7
)


Amortization expense for intangible assets recognized on a straight line basis was $18.5 million, $18.6 million and $21.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:

(in millions)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Estimated amortization expense
$
18.6

$
18.3

$
13.6

$
—

$
—



Indefinite Life Intangibles

The following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of our indefinite lived tradenames attributable to each applicable segment:

(in millions)
YRC Freight
Regional Transportation
Total
Balances at December 31, 2010
$
11.4

$
18.7

$
30.1

Change in foreign currency exchange rates
(0.2
)
—

(0.2
)
Balances at December 31, 2011
11.2

18.7

29.9

Change in foreign currency exchange rates
0.2

—

0.2

Balances at December 31, 2012
11.4

18.7

30.1

Change in foreign currency exchange rates
(0.8
)
—

(0.8
)
Balances at December 31, 2013
$
10.6

$
18.7

$
29.3



Intangible assets with indefinite lives, which consist of our tradenames, are not subject to amortization, but are subjected to an impairment test at least annually and as triggering events may occur. The impairment test for tradenames consists of a comparison of the fair value of the tradename with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. In making this assessment, we utilized the relief from royalty method, an income approach (a level 3 fair value measurement), which includes assumptions as to future revenue, applicable royalty rate and cost of capital, among others.