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Employee Benefits Plans (Details 9) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 10,099 | $ 9,736 | $ 8,837
Pension settlement charges (benefit) | 5,454 | 7,650 | (509)
Postretirement benefit income | 56,833 | 61,215 | 41,704
Union-administered plans |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Pension settlement charges (benefit) | $ 5,454 | $ (139) | (509)
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 | $ 3,245 | $ 2,613 | 2,430
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 | $ 3,891 | $ 4,162 | 3,801
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 | Yellow |
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented | RP Adopted |  |
Ryder Contributions | $ 2,048 | $ 2,201 | 1,902
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 | $ 244 | $ 259 | 254
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 | $ 671 | $ 501 | $ 450

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