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Restructuring Charges (Schedule Of Restructuring Reserves) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring expenses $ 1,300      
Restructuring expenses     900  
Hub Group Total [Member]
        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Balance 614    13   
Restructuring expenses 1,398   993  
Change in estimate (140)   (101)  
Cash payments made (644) (13) (879)  
Hub [Member]
        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Balance 501    13   
Restructuring expenses 1,035   993  
Change in estimate (140)   (101)  
Cash payments made (394) (13) (879)  
Headcount Reduction [Member] | Hub [Member]
        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Balance 364    13   
Restructuring expenses 851   993  
Change in estimate (140)   (101)  
Cash payments made (347) (13) (879)  
Headcount Reduction [Member] | Mode [Member]
        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Balance 113        
Restructuring expenses 363      
Cash payments made (250)      
Consolidation Of Facilities [Member] | Hub [Member]
        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Balance 137        
Restructuring expenses 184      
Cash payments made $ (47)