Note 10 - Business Segments (Details) - Depreciation and Amortization (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 71,726	$ 62,283	$ 140,693	$ 123,013
Operating Segments [Member] | JBI [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	31,400	28,600	61,900	56,400
Operating Segments [Member] | DCS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	28,600	23,600	56,300	46,100
Operating Segments [Member] | ICS [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	200	100	400	100
Operating Segments [Member] | JBT [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	7,700	7,400	14,700	15,300
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 3,800	$ 2,600	$ 7,400	$ 5,100