Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ (83.6)	$ (136.5)	$ (354.4)
Net actuarial gains (losses) and other adjustments	70.2	(169.1)	(3.6)
Less amortization of prior losses	9.6	9.0	9.6
Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments	(2.4)	1.8	(0.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	77.4	(158.3)	5.5
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	0	3.9	(3.1)
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	$ (6.2)	$ (298.7)	$ (345.8)