Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details)

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Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets Carrying Value of Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Dec. 31, 2011
Forward Air [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
Forward Air [Member]
Dec. 31, 2008
Forward Air [Member]
Mar. 31, 2009
FASI [Member]
Dec. 31, 2009
FASI [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
FASI [Member]
Dec. 31, 2008
FASI [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Customer Relationships [Member]
Years
Dec. 31, 2011
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Years
Goodwill [Line Items]                          
Goodwill, Gross           $ 37,926 $ 37,926   $ 12,359   $ 12,304    
Goodwill 43,332 43,332 43,332 50,230 37,926         5,406      
Adjustment to Service Express acquisition     55           55        
Impairment loss     (6,953)         (6,953) (6,953)        
Accumulated impairment loss                 (6,953)        
Customer relationships acquired 46,350                        
Non-compete agreements acquired 1,780                        
Weighted average useful lives of acquired intangible assets                       11.4 5.6
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets $ 4,591 $ 4,590 $ 4,654