Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Loss	$ 0.7	$ (67.7)	$ (83.6)
Net actuarial gains (losses) and other adjustments	45.2	(126.4)	70.2
Amortization of prior net losses	14.1	12.7	9.6
Settlement adjustment	25.2	0.0	0.0
Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments	(12.0)	(4.1)	(2.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	72.5	(117.8)	77.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to YRC Worldwide Inc.	$ 73.2	$ (185.5)	$ (6.2)