Statements Of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Operating Revenue	$ 1,317.6	$ 1,242.5	$ 2,528.5	$ 2,405.0
Operating Expenses:
Salaries, wages and employees’ benefits	740.7	717.5	1,466.4	1,398.5
Operating expenses and supplies	292.0	285.8	575.7	553.6
Purchased transportation	159.8	125.7	291.7	240.6
Depreciation and amortization	41.0	43.5	82.0	87.1
Other operating expenses	70.6	54.4	131.4	104.2
(Gains) losses on property disposals, net	(6.5)	1.3	(6.3)	(3.2)
Total operating expenses	1,297.6	1,228.2	2,540.9	2,380.8
Operating Income (Loss)	20.0	14.3	(12.4)	24.2
Nonoperating Expenses:
Interest expense	31.7	41.9	89.9	81.1
Gain on extinguishment of debt	0	0	11.2	0
Other, net	1.1	(2.5)	(4.0)	(2.8)
Nonoperating expenses, net	32.8	39.4	74.7	78.3
Loss before income taxes	(12.8)	(25.1)	(87.1)	(54.1)
Income tax benefit	(7.9)	(10.0)	(12.0)	(14.5)
Net loss	(4.9)	(15.1)	(75.1)	(39.6)
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature on preferred stock	0	0	(18.1)	0
Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders	(4.9)	(15.1)	(93.2)	(39.6)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	3.6	2.1	4.5	5.2
Comprehensive Loss Attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	$ (1.3)	$ (13.0)	$ (70.6)	$ (34.4)
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic (in shares)	30,612	8,784	26,501	8,583
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	30,612	8,784	26,501	8,583
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Net Loss Per Share – Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.16)	$ (1.72)	$ (3.52)	$ (4.62)
Net Loss Per Share – Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.16)	$ (1.72)	$ (3.52)	$ (4.62)