Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,210.9	$ 1,162.5
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees' benefits	725.7	681.0
Operating expenses and supplies	283.7	267.8
Purchased transportation	131.9	114.9
Depreciation and amortization	41.0	43.6
Other operating expenses	60.8	49.8
Gains on property disposals, net	0.2	(4.5)
Total operating expenses	1,243.3	1,152.6
Operating Income (Loss)	(32.4)	9.9
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	58.2	39.2
Other, net	(5.1)	(0.3)
Nonoperating expenses, net	41.9	38.9
Loss Before Income Taxes	(74.3)	(29.0)
Income tax benefit	(4.1)	(4.5)
Net Income (Loss)	(70.2)	(24.5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0.9	3.1
Comprehensive loss attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc. Shareholders	(69.3)	(21.4)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic	22,344	8,380
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted	22,344	8,380
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Basic	$ (3.95)	$ (2.93)
Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Diluted	$ (3.95)	$ (2.93)
Gain on extinguishment of debt	11.2	0
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature on preferred stock	(18.1)	0
Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders	$ (88.3)	$ (24.5)