Standby Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Restricted Insurance Deposits Outstanding to Collateralize Self-Insurance Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013		Oct. 31, 2012
Letters Of Credit [Line Items]
Surety bonds	$ 332,500
Restricted insurance deposits	(28,466)	[1]	(31,720)	[1]
Self Insurance Programs
Letters Of Credit [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit	97,650		104,968
Surety bonds	40,538		34,933
Restricted insurance deposits	28,466		31,720
Total	$ 166,654		$ 171,621

[1] Represents restricted insurance deposits that are used to collateralize our self-insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits relate to the OneSource Services Inc. ("OneSource") acquisition.