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Location and Amounts of Derivative Gains and Losses in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships | Interest rate contracts
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)     $ 0 [1] $ 60 [1]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Commodity contracts | Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on fuel price derivatives
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (3,640) (14,026) (2,781) (12,046)
Financing interest expense | Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)     0 (109)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)     $ 0 $ 0
[1] The amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI") on the Company’s interest rate swap arrangements has been recorded net of tax impact of $35 in 2012.