Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 1,226,471	$ 1,182,123
Expenses
Operating	1,108,420	1,067,879
Selling, general and administrative	87,419	87,749
Amortization of intangible assets	6,700	7,189
Total expenses	1,202,539	1,162,817
Operating profit	23,932	19,306
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net	1,493	1,195
Interest expense	(2,707)	(3,310)
Income before income taxes	22,718	17,191
Provision for income taxes	(9,649)	(3,809)
Net income	$ 13,069	$ 13,382
Net income per common share-Basic
Net income per common share-Basic	$ 0.23	$ 0.25
Net income per common share-Diluted
Net income per common share-Diluted	$ 0.23	$ 0.24
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
Basic	55,662	54,525
Diluted	57,065	55,497
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.155	$ 0.150