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
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross $ 50,285    
Accumulated impairment loss (6,953)    
Goodwill, Net 43,332 43,332  
Customer relationships acquired 46,350    
Non-compete agreements acquired 1,780    
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets 4,566 4,591 4,590
Forward Air [Member]
     
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross 37,926    
Goodwill, Net 37,926    
FASI [Member]
     
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Gross 12,359    
Accumulated impairment loss (6,953)    
Goodwill, Net $ 5,406    
Customer Relationships [Member]
     
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Weighted average useful lives of acquired intangible assets 11.4    
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
     
Goodwill [Line Items]      
Weighted average useful lives of acquired intangible assets 5.6