Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Norbert Dentressangle SA
ND [Member]
ND [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Common stock, price per share (in euro per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Period that Tender Offer will remain open (in days)
Tender Offer, Consecutive Trading Days Offer Open
Tender Offer, Consecutive Trading Days Offer Open
Number of shares purchased under the Tender Offer
Business Acquisition, Number of Common Stock Shares Acquired
Business Acquisition, Number of Common Stock Shares Acquired
Percentage of common stock acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
ND acquisition noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Comprehensive gain attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustment to record noncontrolling interest at redemption value
Noncontrolling Interest, Redemption Value Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Redemption Value Adjustment
Adjustments for shares purchased, net of currency adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Transfer to noncontrolling interest within permanent equity
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transfer of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transfer of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes due 2019
Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2019 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2022
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2021
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Senior Notes due 2018
Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Senior Debentures due 2034
Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member]
Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2019
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2019 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2019 [Member]
Euro private placement notes due 2020
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2020 [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes due 2020 [Member]
Asset financing
Asset Finance Debt [Member]
Asset Finance Debt [Member]
Term loan facility
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Convertible senior notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Multi Currency Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Facility
ABL Facility [Member]
ABL Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 1
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 1 [Member]
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 1 [Member]
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 2
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 2 [Member]
Term Loan Facility, Scenario 2 [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other long-term assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Equity
Equity [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Senior notes
Senior Notes, Noncurrent
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Total unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Convertible debt, redemption terms, redemption price as percent of principal amount to be redeemed
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Redemption Price As Percent Of Principal Amount To Be Redeemed
For convertible debt which is redeemable by the company, this represents the redemption price as a percent of principal amount to be redeemed.
Percent of principal amount available to be redeemed with proceeds from equity offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Terms, Redemption, Percent of Principal Amount with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Redemption Terms, Redemption, Percent of Principal Amount with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Redemption price with proceeds from equity offerings (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Terms, Redemption Price with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Debt Instrument, Terms, Redemption Price with Proceeds from Equity Offerings
Minimum amount of debt outstanding, percentage
Debt Instrument, Terms of Conversion, Minimum Amount of Debt Outstanding, Percent
Debt Instrument, Terms of Conversion, Minimum Amount of Debt Outstanding, Percent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Premium, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Number Of Indexers To Have Below Investment Grade
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Number Of Indexers To Have Below Investment Grade
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Number Of Indexers To Have Below Investment Grade
Redemption price (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Long-term Debt, Redemptions in Period, Amount
Long-term Debt, Redemptions in Period, Amount
Long-term Debt, Redemptions in Period, Amount
Interest Costs Incurred
Interest Costs Incurred
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Adjustment
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Adjustment
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Adjustment
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Change of Control
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Change of Control
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Change of Control
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Early Redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Early Redemption
Debt Instrument, Notice Period Required for Early Redemption
Debt Instrument, Minimum Period After Publication of Early Redemption Notice for Shareholders to Exercise Options
Debt Instrument, Minimum Period After Publication of Early Redemption Notice for Shareholders to Exercise Options
Debt Instrument, Minimum Period After Publication of Early Redemption Notice for Shareholders to Exercise Options
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio Required (less than or equal to)
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio Required
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio Required
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital (less than or equal to)
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Secured revolving loan credit agreement amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease) in Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease) in Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease) in Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of credit facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases
Line of credit facility, Capacity Available for Swing Line Loans
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Swing Line Loans
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Swing Line Loans
Line of credit facility, borrowing base
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, amount drawn
Long-term Line of Credit
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Maximum Portion Attributable To Equipment And Rolling Stock, Percentage
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Maximum Portion Attributable To Equipment And Rolling Stock, Percentage
Line Of Credit Facility, Borrowing Base, Maximum Portion Attributable To Equipment And Rolling Stock, Percentage
Percent added to reference rate in effect from time to time to set the interest rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Fixed charge coverage ratio (not less than)
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Gain (Loss) On Conversion Of Debt
Gain (Loss) On Conversion Of Debt
Gain (Loss) on Conversion of Debt
Convertible debt, conversion rate, shares per $1000 in principal amount
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Shares Per Principal Amount One
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Shares Per Principal Amount One
Convertible debt, conversion rate, principal amount increment
Convertible Debt Conversion Rate Principal Amount Increment
Represents the principal amount increment used to determine the number of shares received in the event of a conversion of convertible debt.
Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price (in usd per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Convertible debt, redemption terms, common stock market price as a percent of the conversion price
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Common Stock Market Price As Percent Of Conversion Price
For convertible debt which may be redeemed by the company, this represents the minimum common stock market price as a percent of the conversion price before the company may redeem.
Threshold trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Threshold consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Convertible debt, redemption terms, make whole premium payment, discount rate
Convertible Debt Redemption Terms Make Whole Premium Payment Discount Rate
For convertible debt which is redeemable by the company, this represents the discount rate used to determine the amount of "make whole premium" payment in the event of redemption.
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Line of credit facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percentage
Line of credit facility, Prepayment as Percentage of Excess Cash Flow
Line of Credit Facility, Prepayment as Percentage of Excess Cash Flow
Line of Credit Facility, Prepayment as Percentage of Excess Cash Flow
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
U.S. Qualified Plans
United States Qualified Pension Plans Of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
United States Qualified Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
U.S Non-Qualified Plans
United States Non-Qualified Pension Plans Of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
United States Non-Qualified Pension Plans Of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Christian Salvesen Pension Scheme
Foreign Pension Plan, Christian Salvesen Pension Scheme [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan, Christian Salvesen Pension Scheme [Member]
TDG Pension Scheme
Foreign Pension Plan, TDG Pension Scheme [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan, TDG Pension Scheme [Member]
UK Plans
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
U.S. Plans
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Postretirement Medical Plan
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Equity Securities by Entity Size [Axis]
Equity Securities by Entity Size [Axis]
Equity Securities, Entity Size [Domain]
Equity Securities, Entity Size [Domain]
U.S. large companies
Large Companies [Member]
Large Companies [Member]
U.S. Small Companies
Small Companies [Member]
Small Companies [Member]
International
International Companies [Member]
International Companies [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Fixed-income
Debt Securities [Member]
Equity
Equity Securities [Member]
Global long-term debt instruments
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Matching Assets
Matching Assets [Member]
Matching Assets [Member]
Growth Assets
Growth Assets [Member]
Growth Assets [Member]
Notional Exposure For Synthetic Equity Exposure
Notional Exposure For Synthetic Equity Exposure [Member]
Notional Exposure For Synthetic Equity Exposure [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect Of Twenty Five Basis Point Discount Rate Decrease On Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect Of Twenty Five Basis Point Discount Rate Decrease On Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect Of Twenty Five Basis Point Discount Rate Decrease On Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Allocation Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations, Acceptable Deviation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations, Acceptable Deviation
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations, Acceptable Deviation
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Liability Sensitivities Hedged, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Liability Sensitivities Hedged, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Liability Sensitivities Hedged, Percentage
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Age
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Age
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Age
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Requisite Service Period
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Preferred Stock
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Series C Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow & Net Investment Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Employee Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of $7.6 total tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Transfer to noncontrolling interest from redeemable noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transfer of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Including Redemption Value Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Transfer of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Including Redemption Value Adjustment
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest and activity during the year
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Tax withholdings on restricted shares and other issuances of common stock (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Tax withholdings on restricted shares and other issuances of common stock
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Exercise of warrants and stock options and other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Exercise of warrants and stock options and other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Warrants And Other Exercises
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (in shares)
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion, Number
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Upon Conversion, Number
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock
Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Upon Conversion Value
Convertible Preferred Stock Shares Issued Upon Conversion Value
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Shares
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Shares
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Shares
Preferred Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Shares
Deemed distribution for recognition of beneficial conversion feature on preferred stock
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Beneficial Conversion Feature
Proceeds from common stock offering, net of issuance costs (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from common stock offering, net of issuance costs
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Awards assumed in acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible senior notes, net of tax (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of convertible senior notes, net of tax
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Dividend paid
Dividends, Cash
Stock compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation and Exercise of Stock Options
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Actuarial gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost - benefits earned during the year
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Net periodic benefit expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Actuarial Gain (Loss), before Tax
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss
Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Con-Way, Inc.
Con-Way, Inc. [Member]
Con-Way, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Liability for equity award settlement
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Repayment of indebtedness
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Repayment of Debt
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Repayment of Debt
Noncontrolling interests
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Cash acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Acquired
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Acquired
Total consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Performance Based Award
Performance Based Award [Member]
Performance Based Award [Member]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Transportation
Transportation [Member]
Transportation [Member]
Logistics
Contract Logistics [Member]
Contract Logistics [Member]
Cash consideration
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Awards Paid
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Awards Paid
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Percentage of Awards Paid
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Period Before Payment
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Period Before Payment
Share-based Compensation by Share-based Payment Award, Period Before Payment
Common stock, price per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Number of Common Stock Shares Acquired
Goodwill
Goodwill
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Operating income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Non-US
Non-US [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets
Assets
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
North America (excluding United States)
North America [Member]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Asia
Asia [Member]
Other
Other Geographical Areas [Member]
Other Geographical Areas [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenues
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Table]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member]
Customer Lists And Relationships [Member]
Carrier relationships
Carrier Relationships [Member]
Carrier Relationships [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Weighted-Average Amortization Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Segment Reporting and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholder's Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Related to Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Provisions for allowance for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Stock compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Accretion of debt
Accretion Expense
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
(Gain) Loss on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
(Gain) Loss on foreign currency transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Changes In Assets And Liabilities Net Of Effects Of Acquisitions [Abstract]
Changes In Assets And Liabilities Net Of Effects Of Acquisitions [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Income tax receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes
Prepaid expense and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Cash flows provided (used) by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Loss on forward contract related to acquisition
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Payment for purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sales of Assets, Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from preferred stock and common stock offerings
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Payment for equity issuance costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Repayment of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayment of borrowings on revolving credit facility
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Bank overdrafts
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Bank Overdrafts
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Cash flows provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rates on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Equity portion of acquisition purchase price
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Amount Of Purchase Price
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Amount Of Purchase Price
Equity issued upon conversion of debt
Debt Conversion, Equity Issued, Value
Debt Conversion, Equity Issued, Value
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock appreciation rights
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance-based restricted stock units
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Warrants
Warrant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated Future Amortization Expense for Amortizable Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
New Breed Logistics
New Breed Logistics [Member]
New Breed Logistics [Member]
Pacer International
Pacer International [Member]
Pacer International [Member]
Schedule of Consideration Transferred
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Funded Status:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Funded status at December 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Funded Status Recognized in Balance Sheet:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Long-term assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Current liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liability at December 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Plans with projected and accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Definite-lived intangibles:
Definite Lived Intangibles [Abstract]
Definite Lived Intangibles [Abstract]
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Customer Lists, Gross
Trade names
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Noncompete Agreements, Gross
Carrier relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Carrier Relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Carrier Relationships
Other intangible assets
Other Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Less: Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total Identifiable Intangible Assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Government
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Government and credit - commingled funds
Fixed Income Securities, Government and Credit - Commingled Funds [Member]
Fixed Income Securities, Government and Credit - Commingled Funds [Member]
Illiquid credit
Fixed Income Securities, Illiquid Credit [Member]
Fixed Income Securities, Illiquid Credit [Member]
Equity
Equity Contract [Member]
Interest rate
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Currencies
Currency Swap [Member]
Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Risk Parity
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Risk Parity [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Risk Parity [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Dynamic Asset Allocation
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Dynamic Asset Allocation [Member]
Diversified Multi-Asset Funds, Dynamic Asset Allocation [Member]
Equity Securities by Investment Objective [Axis]
Equity Securities by Investment Objective [Axis]
Equity Securities, Investment Objective [Domain]
Equity Securities, Investment Objective [Domain]
S&P 500 Futures
S&P 500 Futures [Member]
S&P 500 Futures [Member]
Growth
Growth Equity Funds [Member]
Growth Equity Funds [Member]
Value
Value Equity Funds [Member]
Value Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Percentage of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Notice Period
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Notice Period
Schedule Of Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule Of Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule Of Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Federal and State
Federal And State [Member]
Federal And State [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Net Operating Losses
Net Operating Losses [Member]
Net Operating Losses [Member]
Net Operating Losses - Amount Recorded As A Current Receivable To Be Carried Back Against Prior Year Tax Returns
Net Operating Losses Amount Recorded As A Current Receivable To Be Carried Back Against Prior Year Tax Returns [Member]
Net Operating Losses Amount Recorded As A Current Receivable To Be Carried Back Against Prior Year Tax Returns [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, income tax benefit from share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Income tax provision (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, increase (decrease) in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefit that would not affect the tax rate upon favorable resolution
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Not Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefit That Would Not Impact Effective Tax Rate
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
2016
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Two
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Two
2018
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Three
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Three
2019
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Four
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Four
2020
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Five
Estimated Share Based Compensation Expense, Year Five
Number of locations
Number Of Locations
Number Of Locations
Entity number of employees
Entity Number of Employees
Number of customers
Number of Customers
Number of Customers
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Shares validly tendered, not properly withdrawn
Business Combination, Equity Assumed, Shares Validly Tendered, Not Properly Withdrawn
Business Combination, Equity Assumed, Shares Validly Tendered, Not Properly Withdrawn
Percentage of voting interests acquired, validly tendered, not properly withdrawn
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired, Validly Tendered, Not Properly Withdrawn
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired, Validly Tendered, Not Properly Withdrawn
Equity assumed, Shares
Business Combination, Equity Assumed, Shares
Business Combination, Equity Assumed, Shares
Consideration
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Software Development
Software Development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net book value
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning balance
From ND acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Actual return on assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets [Abstract]
Assets held at end of period
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Assets sold during the period
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Sold During Period
Sales
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets, ending balance
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Financial Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Derivative instruments
Derivative Liability
Basic weighted-average common stock outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Potentially Dilutive Securities:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Shares underlying the conversion of preferred stock to common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Preferred Stock
Shares underlying the conversion of the convertible senior notes
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities
Shares underlying warrants to purchase common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Shares underlying stock options to purchase common stock
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Exercise Of Stock Options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Exercise Of Stock Options
Shares underlying restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Antidilutive shares excluded from the computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Diluted Weighted Shares Outstanding
Basic common shares outstanding plus incremental shares attributable to potentially dilutive securities.
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Vehicles, tractors, trailers and tankers
Vehicles [Member]
Rail cars, containers and chassis
Railroad Transportation Equipment [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office and warehouse equipment
Office Equipment [Member]
Computer software and equipment
Computer Software [Member]
Computer Software [Member]
Estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Provision, charged to expense
Write-offs, less recoveries, and other adjustments
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)
Ending balance
Revenue
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of transportation and services
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs
Direct operating expense
Direct Operating Costs
Sales, general and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Other expense (income)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Foreign currency loss (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss before income tax benefit
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax benefit
Net loss attributable to the Company
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Preferred stock beneficial conversion charge
Other Preferred Stock Dividends and Adjustments
Cumulative preferred dividends
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic loss per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted loss per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2011 Plan
2011 Plan [Member]
2011 Plan [Member]
3PD Holding, Inc
3PD Holding, Inc [Member]
3PD Holding, Inc [Member]
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service Conditions
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Market Conditions
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Market Conditions [Member]
Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service and Market Conditions [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service, Market and Performance Based Conditions
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service, Market and Performance Based Conditions [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service, Market And Performance Based Conditions
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service Conditions
Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service and Performance Conditions [Member]
Performances-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Service and Performance Conditions [Member]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Employee and Officer
Employee and Officer [Member]
Employee and Officer [Member]
Director
Director [Member]
Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
2015
Fiscal Year Twenty Fifteen [Member]
Fiscal Year Twenty Fifteen [Member]
2016
Fiscal Year Twenty Sixteen [Member]
Fiscal Year Twenty Sixteen [Member]
2017
Fiscal Year Twenty Seventeen [Member]
Fiscal Year Twenty Seventeen [Member]
Shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Cash payments to settle awards
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Options, award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Options, life
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Options, assumed (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Gross
Options, outstanding, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options, vested and exercisable, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Compensation not yet recognized, stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Options, exercised, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Liability for settlement
Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Weighted average fair value (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Weighted Average Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Weighted Average Fair Value
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Granted
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable
Assumed (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed
Assumed, converted from other award type (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed, Converted From Other Award Type
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed, Converted From Other Award Type
Restricted stock units, shares granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock units, vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Restricted stock units, vested, fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost, amount not deemed probable
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized, Amount Not Deemed Probable
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount Not Deemed Probable
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Cash Flows Presentation
Statements Of Operations Balance Sheet And Cash Flows Presentation Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statements of Operations Balance Sheet and Cash Flows Presentation [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Premiums Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Estimation Methodology, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Policy [Policy Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets Policy [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets with Definite Lives
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrued Expenses, Other
Other Accrued Liabilities Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Accrued Liabilities Policy [Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Self-Insurance Accruals
Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2021-2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Weighted-average dividend yield
Weighted-average term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Cross-currency swap agreements
Foreign currency denominated notes
Foreign Currency Denominated Notes [Member]
Foreign Currency Denominated Notes [Member]
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Other current liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedges:
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Nonderivatives designated as hedges, notional amount
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments
Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Notional Amount
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Forward Exchange Rate (in usd per euro)
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Derivative, Amount Settled
Derivative, Amount Settled
Derivative, Amount Settled
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange forward
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Trade name covenants
Trade Name Covenants [Member]
Trade Name Covenants [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Contractual customer relationships
Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Non-contractual customer relationships
Non Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Non Contractual Customer Relationships [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Contractual customer relationships liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangible Liability
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangible Liability
Deferred tax assets, long-term
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities
Other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Long-term debt
Deferred tax liabilities, long-term
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Employee benefit obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefit Obligations
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Employee Benefit Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Noncontrolling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the plans' projected benefit obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the plans' fair value of plan assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the funded status of the plans
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive loss not yet recognized in net periodic benefit expense
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net periodic benefit costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair values of investments held in pension plans by major asset category
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in Level 3 instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assumed health-care cost trend rates
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Working capital adjustment
Consideration Transferred, Working Capital Adjustment
Consideration Transferred, Working Capital Adjustment
Business combination, consideration transferred, shares of stock
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Business acquisition, equity interest issued or issuable, number of shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Options Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options, outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options, granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options, exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options, forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options, outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Options, exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options, weighted average exercise price, beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, weighted average exercise price, granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, weighted average exercise price, assumed (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, weighted average exercise price, exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, weighted average exercise price, forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, weighted average exercise price, end of period (in usd per share)
Options, weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Options, weighted average grant date fair value at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, weighted average grant date fair value, granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, weighted average grant date fair value, assumed (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, weighted average grant date fair value, exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercised, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercised, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, weighted average grant date fair value, forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, weighted average grant date fair value at end of period (in usd per share)
Options, weighted average grant date fair value, exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Options, Weighted Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options, outstanding, weighted average remaining term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options, exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Vested (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Number
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Assumed (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Assumed In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercises In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Forfeitures In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period (in usd per share)
Exercisable (in usd per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumed (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Assumed in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Assumed in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Exercised (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in usd per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at end of period (in usd per share)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments for capital leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments for operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill at beginning of period
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impact of foreign exchange translation
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Litigation liability adjustments, net of tax
Goodwill, Adjustments Due To Litigation Liability
Goodwill, Adjustments Due to Litigation Liability
Other adjustments
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill at end of period
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Eliminations
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Transportation
Expedited Transportation [Member]
Expedited Transportation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)
Capital expenditures
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
Defined Benefit Plan, Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed for Next Fiscal Year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate
Atlantic Central Logistics
Atlantic Central Logistics [Member]
Atlantic Central Logistics [Member]
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Basic loss per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted loss per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Rollforward
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets
Summary Of Estimated Useful Life Table [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Estimated Useful Life Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Intangible Assets
Estimated Useful Life Of Intangible Assets Table [Table Text Block]
Estimated Useful Life Of Intangible Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Carrying value and valuation of financial instruments within the fair-value hierarchy
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Louis DeJoy
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of entities owned by related party
Related Party, Number of Entities Owned by Related Party
Related Party, Number of Entities Owned by Related Party
Number of renewal options
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Number Of Renewal Options
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Number Of Renewal Options
Renewal term
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term
Payments recorded associated with lease agreements with related parties
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value in excess of carrying amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation, beginning balance
From Con-way acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Service cost – benefits earned during the year
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Projected benefit obligation, ending balance
Funded status of the plan
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of :
Current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Discount rate assumption as of December 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Measured at Fair Value in Statement of Financial Position
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Gains and Losses Recognized on the Balance Sheet for Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities and Joint Ventures
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $16.9 and $9.8, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net of $209.3 and $47.3 in accumulated depreciation, respectively
Identifiable intangible assets, net of $224.5 and $74.6 in accumulated amortization, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total long-term assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Employee benefit obligations
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Convertible perpetual preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 72,885 and 73,335 of Series A shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 109,523,493 and 77,421,683 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Convertible preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Assumed average market price per share exercise of warrants treasury method (in usd per share)
Assumed Average Market Price Per Share Exercise Of Treasury Method
The assumed average market price per share used when calculating the dilutive impact on earnings per share using the Treasury method.
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gains on cash flow and net investment hedges, tax effect
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Change in defined benefit plans liability, tax effect
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Euro private placement notes
Euro Private Placement Notes [Member]
Euro Private Placement Notes [Member]
ABL Facility, Interest rates
Revolving Credit Facility Interest Rate
Revolving Credit Facility Interest Rate
Stated Interest Rates
Convertible senior notes, Interest rates
Convertible Senior Notes Interest Rate
Interest rate on the convertible senior notes.
Capital leases for equipment, Interest rates
Capital Lease For Equipment Interest Rate
Interest rate on capital leases for equipment
ABL Facility, Term
Revolving Credit Facility Term
Revolving Credit Facility Term
Term
Convertible senior notes, Term
Convertible Senior Notes Term
The term (in months) of the convertible senior notes.
Capital leases for equipment, Term
Capital Leases For Equipment Term
The term (in months) of capital leases for equipment
ABL Facility
Total debt
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Capital leases for equipment
Capital Lease Obligations
Plus: unamortized premium
Plus: unamortized fair value adjustment
Less: unamortized discount
Less: current maturities of long-term debt
Less: debt issuance costs
Total long-term debt, net of current maturities
UX Specialized Logistics
UX Specialized Logistics [Member]
UX Specialized Logistics [Member]
Accounts receivable allowances
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Identifiable intangible assets, accumulated amortization
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc.
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc. [Member]
Bridge Terminal Transport, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Contract termination
Contract Termination [Member]
Facilities
Facility Closing [Member]
Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reserve, beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
From ND Acquisition
Restructuring Reserve, Period Increase (Decrease)
Charges Incurred
Restructuring Charges
Payments
Payments for Restructuring
Reserve, ending balance
Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated VIEs
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Foreign currency option contracts
Foreign Exchange Option [Member]
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Fair Value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Revenue Equipment
Revenue Equipment [Member]
Revenue Equipment [Member]
Other Machinery and Equipment
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Other Property, Plant, and Equipment, Gross
Capital leases, accumulated depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Rental Expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Number of owner operators
Number Of Owner Operators
Number of Owner Operators
Number of claims heard by court
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Amount claimed
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value
Number of class actions related to remaining claimants
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Estimated future amortization expense 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Estimated future amortization expense 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Estimated future amortization expense 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Estimated future amortization expense 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Estimated future amortization expense 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Right to receive, price per share (in usd per share)
Business Acquisition Conversion Of Shares Into Cash Per Share
Business Acquisition Conversion Of Shares Into Cash Per Share
Exchange ratio per share
Exchange Ratio
Exchange Ratio
Baseline share price (in usd per share)
Baseline Share Price
Baseline Share Price
Payment period of purchase consideration
Acquisition Installment Payment Period
Acquisition Installment Payment Period
Business acquisition, equity interest issued or issuable
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Total tax deductible goodwill
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Purchased Common Shares
Common Class A [Member]
Purchased Preferred Stock
Preferred Class B [Member]
Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Number of Investment Agreements
Number of Investment Agreements
Number of Investment Agreements
Shares issued, price per share (in usd per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Proceeds from issuance of private placement
Proceeds from Issuance of Private Placement
Proceeds from issuance of restricted stock, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Issuance Costs
Proceeds from Issuance of Restricted Stock, Net of Issuance Costs
Number of shares issued upon conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion
Conversion price (in usd per share)
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price
Convertible Preferred Stock, Conversion Price
Common stock, price per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Price per Share
Common Stock, Price per Share
Allocated intrinsic value
Convertible Preferred Stock, Nonredeemable or Redeemable, Issuer Option, Value
Consideration received on transaction, net of issuance costs
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Aggregate common shares issued upon conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Shares Issued upon Conversion
Convertible Preferred Stock, Aggregate Shares Issued upon Conversion
Discount rate (as a percent)
Convertible Preferred Stock, Discount Rate
Convertible Preferred Stock, Discount Rate
Trailing trading days
Convertible Preferred Stock, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Convertible Preferred Stock, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Stock issued during period, new issues
Shares issued and sold as a result of the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option
Shares Issued And Sold As Result Of Full Exercise Of Underwriters Overallotment Option
Shares Issued and Sold as a Result of the Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Overallotment Option
Equity issuance, per share amount (in usd per share)
Shares Issued And Sold As Result Of Full Exercise Of Underwriters Overallotment Option, Per Share Amount
Shares Issued And Sold As Result Of Full Exercise Of Underwriters Overallotment Option, Per Share Amount
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs (in shares)
Temporary equity, liquidation preference
Temporary Equity, Liquidation Preference
Class of warrant or right, exercise price of warrants or rights (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Class of warrant or right, number of securities called by warrants or rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Preferred stock, liquidation preference, percentage
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Percentage
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Percentage
Summary of Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Classification [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax benefit
Operations
Operations [Abstract]
Operations [Abstract]
U.S. domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable [Member]
Accrued expenses, other
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other long-term assets
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating expenses
Operating Expense [Member]
Tax expense
Tax Expense [Member]
Tax Expense [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Revenues
Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity, Revenues
Expenses
Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity, Expense
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Net operating loss and other tax attribute carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Pension and other retirement obligations
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Total deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax asset, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Property & equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Finite-Lived Assets
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Total deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Summary of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
From acquisitions
Actuarial gain
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
From acquisitions
Actual return (loss) on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Capital Leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter (through 2027)
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Amount representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter (through 2027)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Equity Awards Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense
Schedule Of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Estimated Remaining Share Based Compensation Expense [Table Text Block]
Selected Financial Data for Each of Operating Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues Generated by Geographical Area
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Uncertain tax positions, beginning of the year
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions from acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Additions for tax positions taken during the current period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Reductions due to the statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Uncertain tax positions, end of the year
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains on cash flow and net investment hedges, net of tax effect of $2.2, $0.0 and $0.0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Change in defined benefit plans liability, net of tax effect of $9.8, $0.0 and $0.0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive loss attributable to the Company
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Value-added tax and income tax receivables
Nontrade Receivables, Current
Miscellaneous receivables
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Inventory
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Total Other Current Assets
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY)
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
Debt issuance costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Percentage of credit losses reimbursed to freight forwarding by independently owned stations
Percentage Of Credit Losses Reimbursed To Freight Forwarding By Independently Owned Stations
Percentage Of Credit Losses Reimbursed To Freight Forwarding By Independently Owned Stations
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Recognized in Earnings
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating expenses
Direct Operating Costs [Abstract]
Sales, general and administrative expense
Other expense
Foreign currency loss
Net loss
Preferred stock beneficial conversion charge
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
U.S. Federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local taxes, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Transaction expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Loss on convertible debt
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Convertible Debt
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Convertible Debt
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Nontaxable purchase price adjustment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Fuel and employment tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Change in uncertain tax position provision
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
U.S. taxation of foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Loss on remeasurement of foreign activities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurement Of Foreign Activities
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Remeasurement Of Foreign Activities
Foreign tax rate differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
All other non-deductible items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Net effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Land
Land [Member]
Vehicles, tractors, trailers and tankers
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Total Property and Equipment, net
Accrued salaries and wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued value-added tax and other taxes
Accrued Value Added Tax and Other Taxes, Current
Accrued Value Added Tax and Other Taxes, Current
Accrued transportation and facility charges
Accrued Facility Charges, Current
Accrued Facility Charges, Current
Accrued insurance claims
Accrued Insurance, Current
Accrued estimated litigation liabilities
Accrued Insurance And Litigation Liability, Current
Accrued Insurance And Litigation Liability, Current
Accrued purchased services
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Accrued interest
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued restricted stock cash settlements
Accrued Restricted Stock Cash Settlements, Current
Accrued Restricted Stock Cash Settlements, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Expenses Current
Other Accrued Expenses Current
Total Accrued Expenses
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Bank overdrafts
Other Liabilities, Bank Overdrafts, Current
Other Liabilities, Bank Overdrafts, Current
Acquisition earn-out liability
Other Liabilities, Earn Out Liability Related to Acquisition, Current
Other Liabilities, Earn Out Liability Related to Acquisition, Current
Current portion of interest rate swap liability
Derivative Liability, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities, Current, Other
Other Current Liabilities, Current, Other
Total Other Current Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt Obligations
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets