Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
TravelCenters of America
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Shares included in investment securities	2,540,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) \| TravelCenters of America
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Shares included in investment securities	2,540,000
Historical cost of securities	9,267
Recurring \| Fair Value
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Investment securities	24,359
Recurring \| Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Investment securities	24,359

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Balance held at close of period in number of shares.

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