Note 11 - Business Segments (Details) - Depreciation and Amortization (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 68,967	$ 60,730
Operating Segments [Member] | JBI [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	30,500	27,800
Operating Segments [Member] | DCS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	27,700	22,500
Operating Segments [Member] | ICS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	200	100
Operating Segments [Member] | JBT [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	7,000	7,800
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 3,600	$ 2,500