Intangibles (Indefinite Lived) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	$ 30.1	$ 29.9	$ 30.1
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(0.8)	0.2	(0.2)
Balance	29.3	30.1	29.9
YRC Freight [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	11.4	11.2	11.4
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(0.8)	0.2	(0.2)
Balance	10.6	11.4	11.2
Regional Transportation [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance	18.7	18.7	18.7
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0	0
Balance	$ 18.7	$ 18.7	$ 18.7