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Employee Benefits Plans (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 9,736 | $ 8,837 | $ 8,554
Pension settlement (benefit) charges | 7,650 | (509) | 12,564
Postretirement benefit income | 61,215 | 41,704 | 138,656
Union-administered plans |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Pension settlement (benefit) charges | (139) | (509) | 12,564
Postretirement benefit income | $ 9,597 | $ 8,328 | 21,118
Western Conference Teamsters |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer Identification Number | 91-6145047 |  |
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green |
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | No |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 2,613 | $ 2,430 | 2,315
Surcharge Imposed | No |  |
Expiration Date(s) of Collective-Bargaining Agreement(s) | 1/12/18 to 4/1/21 |  |
IAM National |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer Identification Number | 51-6031295 |  |
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Green | Green |
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | No |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 4,162 | $ 3,801 | 3,311
Surcharge Imposed | No |  |
Expiration Date(s) of Collective-Bargaining Agreement(s) | 3/31/17 to 11/30/19 |  |
Automobile Mechanics Local No. 701 |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer Identification Number | 36-6042061 |  |
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Yellow | Red |
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | RP Adopted |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 2,201 | $ 1,902 | 1,632
Surcharge Imposed | Yes |  |
Expiration Date(s) of Collective-Bargaining Agreement(s) | 10/31/17 to 5/31/19 |  |
Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer Identification Number | 36-6044243 |  |
Pension Protection Act Zone Status | Red | Red |
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | RP Adopted |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 259 | $ 254 | 211
Surcharge Imposed | Yes |  |
Expiration Date(s) of Collective-Bargaining Agreement(s) | 5/6/17 to 10/31/17 |  |
Other funds |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 501 | $ 450 | $ 1,085

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