10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

or

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                 to                 

Commission File Number 1-05046

Con-way Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	94-1444798
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2211 Old Earhart Road, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI	48105
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (734) 757-1444

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock ($0.625 par value)	New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

7.25% Senior Notes due 2018

6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034

(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ýYes      oNo  

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. oYes      ýNo  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ýYes      oNo  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ýYes      oNo  

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one): Large accelerated filer  ý    Accelerated filer  o    Non-accelerated filer  o    Smaller reporting company  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). oYes     ýNo  

The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on June 30, 2014 (based upon the closing price of the common stock as of that date on the NYSE) was $2,047,525,856.

The number of shares of common stock, $0.625 par value, outstanding as of January 31, 2015 was 57,580,945.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement related to its annual meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on May 12, 2015 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

Table of Contents
Item		Page
	PART I
1.	Business	1
1A.	Risk Factors	4
1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	8
2.	Properties	8
3.	Legal Proceedings	9
4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	9
	Executive Officers of the Registrant	10
	PART II
5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	11
6.	Selected Financial Data	12
7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	13
7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	30
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	31
8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	32
9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	62
9A.	Controls and Procedures	62
9B.	Other Information	62
	PART III
10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	63
11.	Executive Compensation	63
12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	63
13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	64
14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	64
	PART IV
15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules	65

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Overview

Con-way Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 1958. Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Con-way" or "the Company") provide transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial and retail customers. Con-way's business units operate in regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, multimodal freight brokerage, and trailer manufacturing.

Reporting Segments

For financial reporting purposes, Con-way is divided into three reporting segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload. For financial information concerning Con-way's geographic and reporting-segment operating results, refer to Note 12, "Segment Reporting," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

Freight

The Freight segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Freight business unit. Con-way Freight is a less-than-truckload ("LTL") motor carrier that utilizes a network of freight service centers to provide day-definite regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload freight services throughout North America.

LTL carriers transport shipments from multiple shippers utilizing a network of freight service centers combined with a fleet of linehaul and pickup-and-delivery tractors and trailers. Freight is picked up from customers and consolidated for shipment at the originating service center. Freight is consolidated for transportation to the destination service centers or other intermediate service centers (referred to as freight assembly centers). At freight assembly centers, freight from various service centers can be reconsolidated for transportation to other freight assembly centers or destination service centers. From the destination service center, the freight is delivered to the customer. Typically, LTL shipments weigh between 100 and 15,000 pounds. In 2014, Con-way Freight's average weight per shipment was approximately 1,350 pounds.

The LTL trucking environment is highly competitive. Principal competitors of Con-way Freight include regional and national LTL companies, some of which are subsidiaries of global, integrated transportation service providers. Competition is based on freight rates, service, reliability, transit times and scope of operations.

Logistics

The Logistics segment consists of the operating results of the Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") business unit. Menlo develops contract-logistics solutions, which can include managing complex distribution networks, and providing supply-chain engineering and consulting, and multimodal freight brokerage services. The term "supply chain" generally refers to a strategically designed process that directs the movement of materials and related information from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of products to the end-user.

Menlo's supply-chain management offerings are primarily related to transportation-management and contract-warehousing services. Transportation management refers to the management of asset-based carriers and third-party transportation providers for customers' inbound and outbound supply-chain needs through the use of logistics-management systems to consolidate, book and track shipments. Contract warehousing refers to the optimization and operation of warehouses for customers using technology and warehouse-management systems to reduce inventory carrying costs and supply-chain cycle times. For several customers, contract-warehousing operations include light assembly or kitting operations. Menlo's ability to link these systems with its customers' internal enterprise resource-planning systems is intended to provide customers with improved visibility to their supply chains. Compensation from Menlo's customers takes different forms, including cost-plus, transactional, fixed-dollar, performance-based and consulting-fee arrangements.

Menlo provides its services using a customer- or project-based approach when the supply-chain solution requires customer-specific transportation management, single-client warehouses, and/or single-customer technological solutions. However, Menlo also utilizes a shared-resource, process-based approach that leverages a centralized transportation-management group, multi-client warehouses and technology to provide scalable solutions to multiple customers. Additionally, Menlo segments its business based on customer type. These industry-focused groups leverage the capabilities of personnel, systems and solutions throughout the organization to give customers expertise in their respective industries.

In 2014, Menlo's three largest customers collectively accounted for 27.9% of the revenue and 12.7% of the net revenue (revenue less purchased transportation) reported for the Logistics reporting segment. Menlo's largest customer accounted for 3.0% of the consolidated revenue of Con-way in 2014.

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There are numerous competitors in the contract-logistics market that include domestic and foreign logistics companies, the logistics arms of integrated transportation companies, and contract manufacturers. However, Menlo primarily competes against a limited number of major competitors that have sufficient resources to provide services under large logistics contracts. Competition for projects is generally based on price and the ability to rapidly implement technology-based transportation and logistics solutions. With an increase in the number of freight brokers and the increasing availability of commercial logistics-management systems, customers' cost-reduction efforts are often focused on price. In response to this competitive pressure, Menlo seeks to design logistics solutions for customers based on innovative solutions that use a structured continuous-improvement program.

Truckload

The Truckload segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Truckload business unit. Con-way Truckload is a full-truckload motor carrier that utilizes a fleet of tractors and trailers to provide short- and long-haul, asset-based transportation services throughout North America. Con-way Truckload provides dry-van transportation services to manufacturing, industrial and retail customers while using single drivers as well as two-person driver teams over long-haul routes, with each trailer containing only one customer's goods. This origin-to-destination freight movement limits intermediate handling and is not dependent on the same network of locations utilized by LTL carriers. On average, Con-way Truckload transports shipments more than 800 miles from origin to destination. Under its regional service offering, Con-way Truckload transports truckload shipments between 100 and 600 miles, including local-area service for truckload shipments of less than 100 miles.

Con-way Truckload offers "through-trailer" service into and out of Mexico through major gateways in Texas, Arizona and California. This service eliminates the need for shipment transfer and/or storage fees at the border and typically involves equipment-interchange operations with various Mexican motor carriers. For a shipment with an origin or destination in Mexico, Con-way Truckload provides transportation for the domestic portion of the freight move, and a Mexican carrier provides the pick-up, linehaul and delivery services within Mexico.

The truckload market is fragmented with numerous carriers of varying sizes. Principal competitors of Con-way Truckload include other truckload carriers, logistics providers, railroads, private fleets, and to a lesser extent, LTL carriers. Competition is based on freight rates, service, reliability, transit times, and driver and equipment availability.

General

Employees

At December 31, 2014, Con-way had approximately 30,100 regular full-time employees. The approximate number of regular full-time employees by segment was as follows: Freight, 20,000; Logistics, 6,000; and Truckload, 3,200. In addition to the regular full-time employees at the reporting segments, Con-way had approximately 900 regular full-time employees consisting primarily of executive, technology and administrative positions that support Con-way's operating subsidiaries.

Con-way's business units utilize other sources of labor that provide flexibility in responding to varying levels of economic activity and customer demand. In addition to regular full-time employees, Con-way Freight employs part-time employees and non-employee contract labor; Menlo utilizes non-employee contract labor primarily related to its warehouse-management services; and Con-way Truckload contracts with owner-operators to transport shipments.

Cyclicality and Seasonality

Con-way's operations are affected, in large part, by conditions in the cyclical markets of its customers and in the U.S. and global economies, as more fully discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors."

Con-way's operating results are also affected by seasonal fluctuations that change demand for transportation services. In the Freight segment, generally the second and third quarters have the highest business levels while the fourth quarter usually has the lowest business levels. In the Truckload segment, the months of August and October typically have the highest business levels while the month of December usually has the lowest business levels. The Logistics segment does not generally experience seasonal fluctuations.

Price and Availability of Fuel

Con-way is exposed to the effects of changes in the price and availability of diesel fuel, as more fully discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors."

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Regulation

Ground Transportation

The motor-carrier industry is subject to federal regulation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA"), the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Agency ("PHMSA"), and the Surface Transportation Board ("STB"), which are units of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The FMCSA publishes and enforces comprehensive trucking safety regulations and performs certain functions relating to motor-carrier registration, cargo and liability insurance, extension of credit to motor-carrier customers, and leasing of equipment by motor carriers from owner-operators. The PHMSA publishes and enforces regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials. The STB has authority to resolve certain types of pricing disputes and authorize certain types of intercarrier agreements.

The FMCSA operates the Compliance Safety Accountability ("CSA") program in an effort to improve commercial truck and bus safety. A component of the CSA program is the Safety Measurement System, which analyzes all safety-based violations to determine a commercial motor carrier's safety performance. This safety program allows the FMCSA to identify carriers with safety-performance issues and intervene to address a carrier's specific safety problems.

Federal law allows all states to impose insurance requirements on motor carriers conducting business within their borders, and empowers most states to require motor carriers conducting interstate operations through their territory to make annual filings verifying that they hold appropriate registrations from FMCSA. Motor carriers also must pay state fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees, which normally are apportioned on the basis of mileage operated in each state.

Hours of service ("HOS") regulations by the FMCSA establish the maximum number of hours that a commercial truck driver may work. An HOS rule that went into effect in July 2013 reduced the number of hours a commercial truck driver may work during his or her work day. Congress recently required FMCSA to suspend part of the HOS regulation that eliminated the "34-hour restart" provision pending a mandated study of the safety implications. Depending on the timing and outcome of the study, there may or may not be further HOS regulatory changes.

Environmental

Con-way's operations involve the storage, handling and use of diesel fuel and other hazardous substances. Con-way is subject to laws and regulations that (1) govern activities or operations that may have adverse environmental effects such as discharges to air and water, and the handling and disposal practices for solid and hazardous waste, and (2) impose liability for the costs of remediation of, and certain damages resulting from, sites of past spills, disposals, or other releases of hazardous materials.

Environmental liabilities relating to Con-way's properties may be imposed regardless of whether Con-way leases or owns the properties in question and regardless of whether such environmental conditions were created by Con-way or by a prior owner or tenant, and also may be imposed with respect to properties that Con-way may have owned or leased in the past. Con-way has accrued for its estimate of remediation costs at these sites.

Homeland Security

Con-way is subject to compliance with various cargo-security and transportation regulations issued by the Department of Homeland Security, including regulation by the Transportation Security Administration and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.

Other Information

Information Available on Website

Con-way makes available, free of charge, on its website at http://www.con-way.com, under the heading "Annual Reports & SEC Filings," within the "Investors" tab, copies of its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports, in each case as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition, Con-way makes available, free of charge, on its website under the heading "Corporate Governance," within the "Investors" tab, current copies of the following documents: (1) the charters of the Audit, Compensation, Finance, and Governance and Nominating Committees of its Board of Directors; (2) its Corporate Governance Guidelines; and (3) its Code of Business Ethics. Copies of these documents are also available in print to shareholders upon request, addressed to the Corporate Secretary at 2211 Old Earhart Road, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105.

None of the information on Con-way's website shall be deemed to be a part of this report.

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Regulatory Certifications

In 2014, Con-way filed the written affirmations and Chief Executive Officer certifications required by Section 303A.12 of the NYSE Listing Manual and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Con-way's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected by various risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the principal factors listed below and other matters set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should carefully consider all of these risks before making any investment or other decisions.

Economic Cyclicality

Con-way's operating results are affected, in large part, by cyclical conditions in its customers' markets and in the U.S. and global economies. While economic conditions affect most companies, the transportation industry is cyclical and susceptible to trends in economic activity. When individuals and companies purchase and produce fewer goods, Con-way's businesses transport fewer goods. In addition, Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload are capital-intensive and Con-way Freight has a relatively high fixed-cost structure that is difficult to adjust to match shifting volume levels. Accordingly, any sustained weakness in demand or continued downturn or uncertainty in the economy generally would have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Industry Competition

The transportation market is highly competitive and sensitive to price and service, especially in periods of little or no macro-economic growth. Some of the Company's competitors have more financial resources than Con-way, more equipment, a broader global network, a wider range of services or have other competitive advantages. Some competitors periodically reduce their prices to gain business, especially during times of reduced growth rates in the economy, which may limit Con-way's ability to maintain or increase prices or maintain revenue. Consolidation in the ground transportation industry may create other large carriers with greater financial resources and other competitive advantages relating to their size.

Customer behavior may also change in response to market pressures in a way that adversely affects Con-way's business units. Many customers reduce the number of carriers they use by selecting "core carriers" as approved transportation service providers and Con-way may not be among those selected. Many customers periodically accept bids from multiple carriers for their shipping needs, and this process may depress prices or result in the loss of some business to competitors. Some customers may choose to consolidate certain shipments through a different mode of transportation. In addition, high volume package shippers could develop in-house ground delivery capabilities, which would in turn reduce Con-way's revenue and market share. If Con-way is unable to compete effectively through its current service offerings, if current competitors or potential future competitors offer a broader range of services or more effectively bundle their services or if Con-way's current customers become competitors, it could have a material adverse effect on Con-way's business, financial condition and results of operations.

Government Regulation and Taxes

Con-way operates in a highly regulated and highly taxed industry. As discussed more fully in Item 1, "Business," Con-way is subject to the regulatory powers of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security, among other federal agencies, as well as various state, local and foreign laws and regulations that apply to its business activities. These include regulations related to, among other things, driver hours-of-service limitations, labor organizing activities, cargo security requirements, anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws, tax, data privacy and data security laws, employment practices, healthcare and environmental matters, including potential limits on carbon emissions under climate change legislation. Con-way may become subject to new or more restrictive regulations imposed by such agencies in respect of engine exhaust emissions, driver hours of service, security, ergonomics, and a number of other unforeseen issues potentially applicable to its businesses or the industry.

Concern over climate change, for example, has led to increased legislative and regulatory efforts to limit carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Even without such regulation, Con-way's response to customer-led sustainability initiatives could lead to increased costs to implement additional efforts to reduce its emissions. Additionally, Con-way may experience reduced demand for its services if it does not comply with customers' sustainability requirements. As a result, increased costs or loss of revenue resulting from sustainability initiatives could have an adverse effect on Con-way.

The costs of compliance with existing or future laws or regulations, as well as any potential liabilities under or violations of such laws or regulations, could have an adverse effect on Con-way. As these regulatory requirements continue to evolve, Con-way is not able to accurately predict how new governmental laws and regulations, or changes to existing laws and regulations, will affect the transportation industry generally, or Con-way in particular. As a result, Con-way believes that any additional

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measures that may be required by future laws and regulations or changes to existing laws and regulations could result in additional costs and could have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Various federal, state and local authorities impose operating taxes, including fuel taxes, tolls, and excise and other taxes, on the transportation industry. In addition, various license and registration fees and bonding requirements apply to Con-way's business activities. Increases in these operating taxes, fees and requirements, or new forms of such operating taxes, fees and requirements, could result in additional costs and could have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Capital Markets

Significant disruptions or volatility in the global capital markets may increase Con-way's cost of borrowing or affect its ability to access credit, debt and equity capital markets. Market conditions may affect Con-way's ability to refinance indebtedness as and when it becomes due. In addition, changes in Con-way's credit ratings could adversely affect its ability and cost to borrow funds. Con-way is unable to predict how conditions in the capital markets will affect its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Price and Availability of Fuel

Con-way is subject to risks associated with the availability and price of fuel, which are subject to political, economic and market factors that are outside of Con-way's control.

Con-way would be adversely affected by an inability to obtain fuel in the future. Although, historically, Con-way has been able to obtain fuel from various sources and in the desired quantities, there can be no assurance that this would continue to be the case in the future.

Con-way may also be adversely affected by the timing and degree of fluctuations and volatility in fuel prices. Currently, Con-way's business units have fuel-surcharge revenue programs or cost-recovery mechanisms in place with a majority of customers. Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload maintain fuel-surcharge programs designed to offset or mitigate the adverse effect of rising fuel prices. Menlo has cost-recovery mechanisms incorporated into most of its customer contracts under which it recognizes fuel-surcharge revenue designed to mitigate the adverse effect of rising fuel prices on the costs for purchased transportation.

Con-way's competitors in the LTL and truckload markets also impose fuel surcharges. Although fuel surcharges are generally based on a published national index, there is no industry-wide standard fuel-surcharge formula. As a result, fuel-surcharge revenue constitutes only part of the overall rate structure. Revenue excluding fuel surcharges (usually referred to as base freight rates) represents the collective pricing elements other than fuel surcharges. Ultimately, the total amount that Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload can charge for their services is determined by competitive pricing pressures and market factors.

Historically, Con-way Freight's fuel-surcharge program has enabled it to more than offset changes in fuel costs and fuel-related volatility in purchased transportation costs. However, market conditions for fuel can impact Con-way Freight's ability to fully absorb and recover such changes under its fuel-surcharge program over time. Con-way Freight also modifies its fuel-surcharge program from time to time in response to market conditions and industry dynamics. Such modifications can impact the extent of fuel-surcharge revenue collected or the volatility of fuel surcharges imposed under the program. As a result, Con-way Freight may be adversely affected to the extent fuel price changes or pricing volatility impacts Con-way Freight's ability to offset such changes with fuel surcharges under its then-current program or base freight rates.

Con-way Truckload's fuel-surcharge program mitigates the effect of rising fuel prices but does not always result in Con-way Truckload fully recovering increases in its cost of fuel. The extent of recovery may vary depending on the amount of customer-negotiated adjustments and the degree to which Con-way Truckload is not compensated due to empty and out-of-route miles or from engine idling during cold or warm weather.

Con-way would be adversely affected if, due to competitive and market factors, its business units are unable to continue with their fuel-surcharge programs and/or cost-recovery mechanisms. In addition, there can be no assurance that these programs, as currently maintained or as modified in the future, will be sufficiently effective to offset changes in the price of fuel in the future.

Driver Availability and Driver Compensation

Con-way hires drivers primarily for Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload. Recently, there has been intense competition for qualified drivers in the transportation industry due to a nationwide shortage of drivers. The availability of qualified drivers may be affected from time to time by changing workforce demographics, competition from other transportation companies and industries for employees, the availability and affordability of driver training schools, changing industry regulations, and the demand for drivers in the labor market. If the industry-wide shortage of qualified drivers continues, Con-way will likely continue to experience difficulty in attracting and retaining enough qualified drivers to fully satisfy customer demands.

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As a result of the current highly-competitive labor market for drivers, in 2014 and early 2015, Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload implemented increases in compensation and benefits for their drivers and may be required to further increase driver compensation and benefits, or face difficulty meeting customer demands, all of which could adversely affect Con-way's profitability. Additionally, a shortage of drivers could result in underutilization of Con-way's truck fleet, lost revenue, increased costs for purchased transportation or increased costs for driver recruitment.

Cyber Threats and Business Interruption

Con-way and its business units rely on shared-service facilities that provide shared administrative and technology services. A sustained interruption in Con-way's systems or operations due to a catastrophic event, such as terrorist activity, earthquake, weather event, or cyber attack, could have a material adverse effect on Con-way's operations and financial results.

Con-way is dependent on its operational and information technology systems to operate its businesses and to provide critical services to its employees and customers. Con-way has outsourced a significant portion of its information technology infrastructure and a portion of its operational, administrative and accounting functions to third-party service providers. Although Con-way and its third-party service providers collectively maintain backup systems and have disaster-recovery processes and procedures, Con-way's operational and information technology systems are susceptible to sustained interruption due to events such as failures during transition to upgraded or replacement technology, power outages, computer viruses, code anomalies, telecommunications failures, user errors, third-party contractual failures and other reasons. They are also susceptible to cyber threats and attacks, such as malware, attacks by computer hackers, denial of service attacks by groups of hackers and other threats. Certain of the outsourced services are also performed in developing countries and, as a result, may be subject to geopolitical and other uncertainty or risk. A sustained interruption to critical networks or to Con-way's operational and information technology systems, including those affecting the Company's computer systems and customer websites, could adversely impact its operations, customer service, reputation, volumes and revenue and could have a material adverse effect on Con-way's operations and financial results. Further, although Con-way and its third-party providers have preventive systems and processes in place to protect against the risk of cyber attacks, data losses and security breaches, these measures cannot fully insulate Con-way from technology disruptions that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of Company and customer information, which in turn could adversely affect Con-way's operations, customer service and reputation and could have a material adverse effect on Con-way's operations and financial results.

Labor Organization

Con-way believes that maintaining a union-free environment within its business units provides a competitive advantage in the marketplace and allows the Company to most effectively and directly serve the needs of its employees. Without the possible constraints of a union, each Con-way business unit is able to operate with efficiency and flexibility, providing customers with reliable, innovative and cost-competitive services.

In 2014, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, or the Teamsters, made organizing attempts at a small number of Con-way Freight locations. The outcomes of those efforts have generally been favorable for the Company, although a very small percentage of Con-way Freight employees have selected Teamsters representation. As of December 31, 2014, the Teamsters union has been certified as the bargaining representative for employees at only one of Con-way Freight's nearly 300 locations. Further unionizing efforts by the Teamsters are likely to continue in 2015, and the Company cannot predict with certainty whether that activity will result in the unionization of any additional Con-way Freight locations. A further unionized workforce could potentially result in reduced operational flexibility and impair Con-way's ability to quickly respond to market conditions with innovative solutions for customers.

Capital Intensity

Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload make significant investments in revenue equipment, and Con-way Freight also makes significant investments in freight service centers. The amount and timing of capital investments depend on various factors, including anticipated volume levels and the price and availability of appropriate-use property for service centers and newly manufactured tractors, which are subject to restrictive Environmental Protection Agency engine-design requirements. If anticipated service center and/or fleet requirements differ materially from actual usage, Con-way's capital-intensive business units may have too much or too little capacity. Con-way attempts to mitigate the risk associated with too much or too little revenue equipment capacity by adjusting capital expenditures and by utilizing short-term equipment rentals and sub-contracted operators in order to match capacity with business volumes. Con-way's investments in revenue equipment and freight service centers depend on its ability to generate cash flow from operations and its access to credit, debt and equity capital markets. A decline in the availability of these funding sources could adversely affect Con-way.

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With respect to Menlo, implementing warehouse-management services for customers can require a significant commitment of capital in the form of shelving, racking and other warehousing systems. In the event that Menlo is not able to fully amortize the cost of that capital across the term of the related customer agreement, or to the extent that the customer defaults on its obligations under the agreement, Menlo could be forced to take a significant loss on the unrecovered portion of the capital cost.

Asset Impairments

Con-way's assets include significant amounts of goodwill and other long-lived assets. Con-way's regular reviews of the carrying value of its assets have resulted, from time to time, in significant impairment charges. It is possible that Con-way may be required to recognize additional impairment charges in the future, which could adversely affect Con-way's results of operations.

Defined Benefit Plans

Con-way maintains defined benefit plans, including funded qualified pension plans, unfunded non-qualified pension plans, and an unfunded postretirement medical plan. A decline in interest rates and/or lower returns on funded plan assets may cause increases in the expense and funding requirements for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans. Despite past amendments that permanently curtailed benefits under its defined benefit pension plans, Con-way's defined benefit pension plans remain subject to volatility associated with interest rates, returns on plan assets, other actuarial assumptions and funding requirements. In addition to being subject to volatility associated with interest rates, Con-way's expense and obligation under its postretirement medical plan are also subject to actuarial assumptions and trends in health-care costs. As a result, Con-way is unable to predict the effect on the Company's financial statements associated with the defined benefit pension plans and the postretirement medical plan.

Self-Insurance Accruals

Con-way uses a combination of self-insurance programs and large-deductible purchased insurance to provide for the costs of employee medical, vehicular, cargo and workers' compensation claims. Con-way's estimated liability for self-retained insurance claims reflects certain actuarial assumptions and judgments, which are subject to a high degree of variability. Con-way periodically evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on targeted risk tolerance and premium expense. An increase in the number and/or severity of self-insured claims or an increase in insurance premiums could have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Con-way has a captive insurance company that participates in a reinsurance pool to reinsure a portion of Con-way's workers' compensation claims. Each company that participates in the pool cedes premiums and claims to the pool and assumes premiums and claims from the pool. The operating results of the captive insurance company are affected by the number and/or severity of claims and the associated premiums paid or received. Con-way's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected by the risk assumed and ceded by the captive insurance company. In addition, Con-way's captive insurance companies are subject to financial and insurance regulation by a foreign regulatory authority and changes in these applicable regulations could affect Con-way's liquidity and asset allocation with its captive insurance companies.

Con-way expects costs associated with providing benefits under postretirement medical plans and employee medical plans to increase due to health care reform legislation. Changes made to the design of Con-way's medical plans have the potential to mitigate some of the cost impact of the provisions included in the legislation. Ultimately, the cost of providing benefits under medical plans is dependent on a variety of factors, including governmental laws and regulations, health care cost trends, claims experience and health care decisions by plan participants. As a result, Con-way is unable to predict how the cost of providing benefits under medical plans will affect its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Customer Concentration and Contract Terms

Menlo is subject to risk related to customer concentration because of the relative importance of its largest customers and the ability of those customers to negotiate aggressive pricing and other customer-favorable contract terms. Many of its competitors in the logistics industry segment are subject to the same risk. Although Menlo strives to broaden and diversify its customer base, a significant portion of its revenue is derived from a relatively small number of large and sophisticated customers, as more fully discussed in Item 1, "Business." Consequently, a significant loss of business from, or adverse performance by, Menlo's major customers may have a material adverse effect on Con-way's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Similarly, the renegotiation of major customer contracts may also have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Menlo is also subject to credit risk associated with its customer concentration. If one or more of its largest customers were to become bankrupt, insolvent or otherwise were unable to pay for services provided, Menlo may incur significant write-offs of accounts receivable or incur lease or asset-impairment charges that may have a material adverse effect on Con-way's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Menlo always seeks to reduce risks related to the termination of a customer relationship, for reasons other than the business failure of a customer, by requiring, upon the termination of the contract, that

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the customer assume any related lease obligations and/or purchase contract-specific assets purchased by Menlo. Its ability to successfully negotiate for those contract terms with any particular customer is, however, dependent upon many factors.

Additionally, Menlo is subject to risk if contract terms and conditions do not adequately cover Menlo's exposure to increased or unexpected expenses. Changes in customers' business needs or operations may result in Menlo incurring expenses it may not be able to completely recover or offset through contractual pricing terms or contract renegotiations. Also, contract terms and conditions may not sufficiently limit Menlo's exposure to claims from customers or third parties. As a result, increased expenses resulting from these exposures could have an adverse effect on Con-way.

Other Factors

In addition to the risks identified above, Con-way's annual and quarterly operating results may be affected by a number of business, economic, regulatory and competitive factors, including:

• loss of senior management or other key employees who implement Con-way's business strategy;

• the creditworthiness of Con-way's customers and their ability to pay for services rendered;

• any liability resulting from and the costs of defending against litigation and claims related to labor and employment, personal injury, property damage, business practices, environmental liability and other matters;

• the effect of severe winter weather or other weather or disaster-related events; and

• the possibility of defaults under Con-way's $325 million credit agreement and other debt instruments.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Con-way believes that its facilities are suitable and adequate, that they are being appropriately utilized and that they have sufficient capacity to meet current operational needs. Management continuously reviews anticipated requirements for facilities and may acquire additional facilities and/or dispose of existing facilities as appropriate.

Freight

As of December 31, 2014, Con-way Freight operated 297 freight service centers, of which 146 were owned and 151 were leased. The service centers are strategically located to cover the geographic areas served by Con-way Freight and represent physical buildings and real property with dock, office and/or shop space. These facilities do not include meet-and-turn points or zone operations, which generally represent small owned or leased real property with no physical structures. At December 31, 2014, Con-way Freight's owned service centers accounted for 69% of its door capacity. At December 31, 2014, Con-way Freight owned and operated approximately 9,500 tractors and 25,500 trailers, including tractors held under capital lease agreements. The headquarters for Con-way Freight are located at a leased facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is shared with Con-way's executive offices.

Logistics

As of December 31, 2014, Menlo operated 78 warehouses in North America, of which 61 were leased by Menlo and 17 were leased or owned by clients of Menlo. Outside of North America, Menlo operated an additional 81 warehouses, of which 62 were leased by Menlo and 19 were leased or owned by clients. Menlo owns and operates a small fleet of tractors and trailers to support its operations, but primarily utilizes third-party transportation providers for the movement of customer shipments. The headquarters for Menlo are located at a leased facility in San Francisco, California.

Truckload

As of December 31, 2014, Con-way Truckload operated five owned terminals with bulk fuel, tractor and trailer parking, and in some cases, equipment maintenance and washing facilities. In addition, Con-way Truckload also utilizes various drop yards for temporary trailer storage throughout the United States. At December 31, 2014, Con-way Truckload owned and operated approximately 2,600 tractors and 7,800 trailers. The Con-way Truckload headquarters are located at an owned facility in Joplin, Missouri.

Corporate

Other principal properties include Con-way's leased executive offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan and its owned shared-services center in Portland, Oregon. Con-way's trailer manufacturing business owns and operates a facility in Searcy, Arkansas.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Certain legal proceedings of Con-way are discussed in Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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Executive Officers of Con-way Inc.

The name, age and relevant business experience of Con-way's executive officers as of February 23, 2015, are set forth below.

Name, Age and Positions with the Company	Relevant Business Experience
Douglas W. Stotlar 54, President and Chief Executive Officer	Served as Con-way's President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2005. Prior to this, served as Con-way's Senior Vice President and Con-way Freight's President and Chief Executive Officer since December 2004. Prior to this, served as Con-way Freight's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since June 2002. Prior to this, served as Con-way Freight's Executive Vice President of Operations since 1999. Prior to this, from 1985 to 1999, served in various capacities with Con-way and Con-way Freight, including as Vice President and General Manager of Con-way's expediting business.
Stephen L. Bruffett 51, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	Served as Con-way's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since September 2008. Prior to this, from 1998 to 2008, served in various capacities in finance and accounting, operations, investor relations and sales and marketing with YRC Worldwide, including as Chief Financial Officer.
Robert L. Bianco, Jr. 50, Executive Vice President of Con-way and President of Menlo Worldwide, LLC	Served as Con-way's Executive Vice President and Menlo Worldwide, LLC's President since June 2005. Prior to this, served as Menlo Logistics' President since 2002. Prior to this, from 1992 to 2002, served in various capacities with Menlo Logistics, including as Vice President of Operations since 1997.
Kevin S. Coel 56, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller	Served as Con-way's Senior Vice President since April 2009 and Corporate Controller since 2000. Prior to this, from 1990 to 2000, served in various capacities in finance and accounting with Con-way.
Joseph M. Dagnese 54, Executive Vice President of Con-way and President of Con-way Truckload Inc.	Served as Con-way's Executive Vice President and Con-way Truckload Inc.'s President since February 2014. Prior to this, from 1995 to 2014, served in various capacities with Menlo Logistics including as Vice President of International since October 2013 and prior to that, as Vice President of Menlo's Automotive and Government Services Group since September 2008.
Stephen K. Krull 50, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary	Served as Con-way's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since April 2011. Prior to this, from 2003 to 2011, served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Owens Corning. Prior to this, from 1996 to 2003, served in various capacities in legal and corporate communications with Owens Corning.
W. Gregory Lehmkuhl 42, Executive Vice President of Con-way and President of Con-way Freight Inc.	Served as Con-way's Executive Vice President and Con-way Freight Inc.'s President since September 2011. Prior to this, served as Con-way Freight's Executive Vice President of Operations since August 2008. Served previously in various capacities with Menlo Logistics, including as Vice President of Menlo's Automotive Industry Group since January 2005.
Leslie P. Lundberg 57, Senior Vice President, Human Resources	Served as Con-way's Senior Vice President, Human Resources since January 2006. Prior to this, served as Executive Director of Compensation, Benefits and Human Resource Information Systems for a division of Sun Microsystems since 2003.
C. Randal Mullett 61, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs	Served as Con-way's Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs since September 2007. Prior to this, served as Vice President of Government Relations since January 2005, and before that as Director Government Relations since January 2003. Prior to this, from 1989 to 2003, served in various capacities in operations and sales management with Con-way Freight Inc.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Con-way's common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "CNW."

See Note 13, "Quarterly Financial Data," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" for the range of common stock prices as reported on the NYSE and for the common stock dividends paid in 2014 and 2013. At January 31, 2015, Con-way had 5,090 common stockholders of record. The following table provides information on shares of common stock repurchased by Con-way during the quarter ended December 31, 2014:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period	Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased 1	Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)		Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 1	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 1
October 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014	85,000	$	43.51	85,000	$	141,693,850
November 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014	90,000	46.11		90,000	137,543,950
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014	90,000	48.92		90,000	133,141,150
	265,000	$	46.39	265,000	$	133,141,150

[1] On July 30, 2014, Con-way announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a program to repurchase up to $150 million of Con-way's common stock in open market purchases or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time in such amounts as management determines.

Performance Graph

The following performance graph compares Con-way's five-year cumulative return (assuming an initial investment of $100 on December 31, 2009 and reinvestment of dividends), with the S&P Midcap 400 Index and Dow Jones US Transportation Average Index.

COMPARISON OF FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS RETURN

Con-way Inc., S&P Midcap 400 Index, Dow Jones US Transportation Average Index

	Cumulative Total Return
	12/31/2009		12/31/2010		12/31/2011		12/31/2012		12/31/2013		12/31/2014
Con-way Inc.	$	100.00	$	106.07	$	85.69	$	82.83	$	119.49	$	149.63
S&P Midcap 400	100.00		126.64		124.45		146.69		195.84		214.97
Dow Jones US Transportation Average	100.00		126.74		126.75		136.31		192.72		241.04

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table includes selected financial and operating data for Con-way as of and for the five years ended December 31, 2014. This information should be read in conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

Con-way Inc.

Five-Year Financial Summary

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2012		2011		2010
Results of Operations
Revenue	$	5,806,069	$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247	$	5,289,953	$	4,952,000
Operating Income [a]	268,450		208,953		228,841		207,928		78,170
Income before Income Tax Provision	210,697		154,365		170,954		148,072		16,557
Income Tax Provision [b]	73,658		55,212		66,408		59,629		12,572
Net Income	137,039		99,153		104,546		88,443		3,985
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic	57,390,945		56,511,563		55,837,574		55,388,297		52,507,320
Diluted	58,018,443		57,240,588		56,485,987		56,101,903		53,169,299
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	$	2.39	$	1.75	$	1.87	$	1.60	$	0.08
Diluted Earnings	2.36		1.73		1.85		1.58		0.07
Cash Dividends Declared	0.50		0.40		0.40		0.40		0.40
Market Price
High	53.53		46.04		38.78		42.38		40.34
Low	37.00		29.12		25.97		20.56		26.15
Financial Condition
Cash and cash equivalents	$	432,759	$	484,502	$	429,784	$	438,010	$	421,420
Total assets	3,335,618		3,279,931		3,152,415		3,100,016		2,943,732
Long-term debt and capital leases	729,890		735,340		749,371		770,238		793,950
Other Data at Year End
Number of shareholders	5,100		5,452		5,803		6,168		6,481
Approximate number of regular full-time employees	30,100		29,500		29,100		27,800		27,900

[a] The comparability of Con-way's consolidated operating income was affected by the following:

• Charge of $16.0 million in 2014 at Con-way Corporate for the settlement of a legacy pension plan.

• Gain of $10.0 million in 2011 at Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") resulting from a purchase-price adjustment to settle a dispute associated with the 2007 acquisition of Chic Logistics.

• Charge of $19.2 million in 2010 for the impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets at Menlo.

[b] The comparability of Con-way's income tax provision was affected by a non-deductible goodwill impairment charge at Menlo in 2010.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (referred to as "Management's Discussion and Analysis") is intended to assist in a historical and prospective understanding of Con-way's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, including a discussion and analysis of the following:

• Overview of Business

• Results of Operations

• Liquidity and Capital Resources

• Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

• New Accounting Standards

• Forward-Looking Statements

Overview of Business

Con-way provides transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial and retail customers. Con-way's business units operate in regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, multimodal freight brokerage, and trailer manufacturing. For financial reporting purposes, Con-way is divided into three reporting segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload.

Con-way Freight primarily transports shipments utilizing a network of freight service centers combined with a fleet of company-operated linehaul and pickup-and-delivery tractors and trailers. Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") manages the logistics functions of its customers and primarily utilizes third-party transportation providers for the movement of customer shipments. Con-way Truckload primarily transports shipments using a fleet of company-operated tractors and trailers.

Prior to 2013, the former Other segment consisted of the operating results of Con-way's trailer manufacturer and certain corporate activities for which the related income or expense was not allocated to other reporting segments. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, inter-segment eliminations were combined with the Other segment and reported as Corporate and Eliminations in order to reconcile the segment results to the consolidated totals. All periods presented reflect this change to the reporting segment structure.

Con-way's primary business-unit results generally depend on the number, weight and distance of shipments transported, the prices received on those shipments or services and the mix of services provided to customers, as well as the fixed and variable costs incurred by Con-way in providing the services and the ability to manage those costs under changing circumstances. Due to Con-way Freight's relatively high fixed-cost structure, sudden or severe changes in shipment volumes can have a negative impact on management's ability to manage costs.

Con-way's primary business units are affected by the timing and degree of fluctuations and volatility in fuel prices and their ability to recover incremental fuel costs through fuel-surcharge programs and/or cost-recovery mechanisms, as more fully discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors."

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Results of Operations

The overview below provides a high-level summary of Con-way's results of operations for the periods presented and is intended to provide context for the remainder of the discussion on reporting segments. Refer to "Reporting Segment Review" below for more complete and detailed discussion and analysis.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2012
Revenue	$	5,806,069		$	5,473,356		$	5,580,247
Operating expenses	5,537,619			5,264,403			5,351,406
Operating income	268,450			208,953			228,841
Other income (expense)	(57,753		)	(54,588		)	(57,887		)
Income before income tax provision	210,697			154,365			170,954
Income tax provision	73,658			55,212			66,408
Net income	$	137,039		$	99,153		$	104,546
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.36		$	1.73		$	1.85
Operating margin	4.6		%	3.8		%	4.1		%

Overview

2014 Compared to 2013

Con-way's consolidated revenue of $5.8 billion in 2014 increased 6.1% from $5.5 billion in 2013 due to increased revenue from Logistics and Freight, partially offset by slightly lower revenue from Truckload. Increased revenue from Logistics was the result of increased transportation- and warehouse-management services. Freight's revenue increased primarily due to an increase in yield. Truckload's revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in loaded miles and lower fuel-surcharge revenue.

Con-way's consolidated operating income increased 28.5% to $268.5 million in 2014 from $209.0 million in 2013. The increase in operating income was due to higher operating income at all three segments, partially offset by a $16.0 million charge related to the settlement of a legacy pension plan. Higher operating income at Freight benefited from revenue-management and linehaul-optimization initiatives. Higher operating income at Logistics was largely due to revenue growth and improved margins from transportation-management services. Higher operating income at Truckload was the result of decreased operating expenses and increased freight revenue per loaded mile.

Other income (expense) in 2014 was $57.8 million compared to $54.6 million in 2013. Other income (expense) was adversely affected by an increase in foreign currency exchange rate losses from foreign denominated balances at Logistics.

Con-way's effective tax rate in 2014 was 35.0% compared to 35.8% in 2013. The tax provision in 2014 included benefits of $5.4 million related to a change in state tax rates and $3.8 million to recognize the 2014 alternative-fuel credit. The tax provision in 2013 included $7.0 million in benefits to recognize the 2012 and 2013 alternative-fuel credits. The 2012 alternative-fuel credit was not available until legislation was enacted in early 2013. The alternative-fuel credit is not expected to be available for 2015.

2013 Compared to 2012

Con-way's consolidated revenue of $5.5 billion in 2013 decreased 1.9% from $5.6 billion in 2012 due to lower revenue from Logistics, partially offset by higher revenue from Freight and Truckload. Lower revenue from Logistics was the result of decreased transportation-management services, partially offset by increased warehouse-management services. Freight's revenue increased due to an increase in yield, partially offset by a decrease in weight per day. Truckload's revenue increased primarily due to improved revenue per mile, partially offset by a decrease in loaded miles.

Con-way's consolidated operating income decreased to $209.0 million in 2013 from $228.8 million in 2012. The decrease in operating income was due to lower operating income at Logistics and Truckload, partially offset by improved operating income at Freight. Logistics' operating income declined due to higher warehouse-related operating costs for certain warehouse-management contracts. Truckload's operating income decreased due to higher operating expenses, primarily from increases in depreciation and maintenance.

Other income (expense) in 2013 decreased $3.3 million compared to 2012, reflecting lower interest expense and lower letters-of-credit fees.

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Con-way's effective tax rate in 2013 was 35.8% compared to 38.8% in 2012. The lower effective tax rate in 2013 was due primarily to the $7.0 million of tax benefits to recognize 2012 and 2013 alternative-fuel credits. The 2012 alternative-fuel credit was not available until legislation was enacted in early 2013.

Reporting Segment Review

For the discussion and analysis of segment operating results, management utilizes revenue before inter-segment eliminations. Management believes that revenue before inter-segment eliminations, combined with the detailed operating expense information, provides the most meaningful analysis of segment results. Both revenue from external customers and revenue from internal customers are reported in Note 12, "Segment Reporting," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

Freight

The table below compares operating results, operating margins and the percentage change in selected operating statistics of the Freight reporting segment:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Revenue before inter-segment eliminations	$	3,632,065		$	3,466,100		$	3,392,596
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	1,641,018			1,572,021			1,551,742
Purchased transportation	587,002			594,356			585,489
Other operating expenses	501,664			480,649			445,940
Fuel and fuel-related taxes	347,032			363,026			376,323
Depreciation and amortization	150,528			135,310			124,372
Purchased labor	46,828			33,669			22,704
Rents and leases	47,391			49,477			48,755
Maintenance	100,278			91,545			93,402
Total operating expenses	3,421,741			3,320,053			3,248,727
Operating income	$	210,324		$	146,047		$	143,869
Operating margin	5.8		%	4.2		%	4.2		%

	2014 vs. 2013		2013 vs. 2012
Selected Operating Statistics
Weight per day	+0.6	%	-0.2	%
Revenue per hundredweight ("yield")	+4.5	%	+2.2	%
Shipments per day	-0.9	%	-0.8	%
Weight per shipment	+1.5	%	+0.6	%

2014 Compared to 2013

Freight's revenue in 2014 increased 4.8% compared to 2013 due to a 4.5% increase in yield and a 0.6% increase in weight per day. The 4.5% increase in yield was largely due to increased base freight rates, while the 0.6% increase in weight per day reflects a 1.5% increase in weight per shipment, partially offset by a 0.9% decline in shipments per day. In 2014, higher yields also include the effects of general rate increases that were effective on March 31 and October 27. In 2013, the general rate increase was effective on June 24. These general rate increases apply to customers with pricing governed by Con-way Freight's standard tariff, which accounts for approximately 25% of Freight's business. Competitive and other factors impact the extent to which general rate increases are retained over time.

Excluding fuel surcharges, yield increased 4.7% in 2014 compared to 2013. Fuel-surcharge revenue decreased slightly to 17.2% of revenue in 2014 from 17.3% in 2013. The fuel surcharge is intended to compensate Con-way Freight for the adverse effects of higher fuel costs and fuel-related increases in purchased transportation. Fuel surcharges are only one part of Con-way Freight's overall rate structure, and the total price that Con-way Freight receives from customers for its services is governed by market forces, as more fully discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors."

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Freight's operating income in 2014 increased 44.0% compared to 2013. Operating income benefited from revenue-management and linehaul-optimization initiatives.

Expenses for salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 4.4% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to increased costs related to salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation), employee benefits and variable compensation. Salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation) increased 3.4% in 2014 largely due to increased miles driven by company drivers and annual salary and wage rate increases. Employee benefits expense increased 4.9% in 2014, reflecting increases in workers' compensation claims and costs for employee medical benefits. Variable-compensation expense increased $9.3 million or 35.3% due to variations in performance relative to variable compensation plan targets. The increase in workers' compensation claims was due to an increase in the number of claims. The increase in costs for employee medical benefits was due to an increase in the cost per claim, partially offset by a decrease in the number of claims. Comparative changes in year-to-date expenses for salaries, wages and employee benefits were also affected by the timing of salary and wage rate increases; in 2014, those increases were effective in July compared to 2013, when the increases were effective in April. In January 2015, Con-way Freight implemented wage rate increases for drivers that included adjustments to ensure Con-way Freight's pay structures are competitive and market based. The overall amount and timing of the increase are also designed to improve Con-way Freight's ability to attract and retain professional drivers in the context of an industry-wide driver shortage. As a result of these adjustments, management expects 2015 expense for driver wages and benefits to increase $60 million over 2014. In recent years, the comparable year-over-year impact of an annual driver wage increase has been approximately half this amount.

Purchased transportation expense decreased 1.2% in 2014 from 2013 due to a decrease in the number of third-party miles, partially offset by a higher cost per mile. The decrease in third-party miles is the result of Con-way Freight's ongoing linehaul-optimization initiative.

Other operating expenses increased 4.4% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to increased costs for cargo claims and higher expenses for information-technology services, partially offset by higher gains from the sale of property and decreased vehicular claims. Cargo loss and damage claims increased due to increases in the cost per claim and the number of claims. The increase in information-technology expenses was primarily due to higher costs for network infrastructure upgrades and electronic onboard technologies. Vehicular claims decreased due to decreases in the cost per claim and the number of claims.

Expenses for fuel and fuel-related taxes decreased 4.4% compared to 2013 primarily due to a lower cost per gallon of diesel fuel and lower fuel consumption as a result of improved miles per gallon.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 11.2% in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to the replacement of older tractors with newer models. Newer models are more costly due in part to the inclusion of more expensive emissions-control and safety technology.

Purchased labor expense increased 39.1% in 2014 compared to 2013 as more of this source of labor was used in freight handling and clerical functions.

Maintenance expense increased 9.5% in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to increases in the frequency and cost of maintenance related to tractors.

2013 Compared to 2012

Freight's revenue in 2013 increased 2.2% compared to 2012 due to a 2.2% increase in yield, partially offset by a 0.2% decline in weight per day. The 2.2% increase in yield was largely due to increased base freight rates, while the 0.2% decline in weight per day reflects a 0.8% decline in shipments per day, partially offset by a 0.6% increase in weight per shipment.

Excluding fuel surcharges, yield increased 2.4% in 2013 compared to 2012. Fuel-surcharge revenue decreased to 17.3% of revenue in 2013 from 17.5% in 2012.

Freight's operating income increased by $2.2 million in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to an increase in yield. In addition, operating results in 2013 reflect progress made under Freight's lane-based pricing and linehaul optimization initiatives. These initiatives were implemented over the course of 2013; however, the benefits of these initiatives were largely offset by increased costs for cargo, workers' compensation and vehicular claims.

Expenses for salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 1.3% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to a 2.2% increase in salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation), which was partially offset by a $2.9 million or 9.8% decrease in variable compensation. Benefits expense was relatively flat in 2013 as a decrease in costs for employee medical benefits was offset by an increase in workers' compensation expense. The 2.2% increase in salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation) was largely due to annual salary and wage rate increases. The 9.8% decrease in variable compensation was based primarily on variations in performance relative to variable compensation plan targets. The decrease in costs for employee medical benefits was primarily due to a decrease in the number of claims. The increase in workers' compensation expense was due to an increase in the expense per claim, partially offset by a decrease in the number of claims.

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Purchased transportation expense increased 1.5% in 2013 from 2012 due to higher carrier rates and increased third-party miles.

Other operating expenses increased 7.8% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to higher expenses for information-technology services, increased costs for cargo and vehicular claims, and a decline in gains from the sale of property. The increase in information-technology expenses was primarily due to higher costs for information-technology projects (including the initiatives discussed above) and infrastructure. The increase in costs for cargo and vehicular claims resulted from an increase in the cost per claim and the number of claims.

Expenses for fuel and fuel-related taxes decreased 3.5% compared to 2012 primarily due to lower fuel consumption, which reflects improved miles per gallon and fewer miles driven by company drivers, and a lower cost per gallon of diesel fuel. The decline in miles driven by company drivers included the effect of improved linehaul productivity (as measured by average weight per trailer).

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 8.8% in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to the replacement of older tractors with newer models. Newer models are more costly due in part to the inclusion of more expensive emissions-control and safety technology.

Purchased labor expense increased 48.3% in 2013 compared to 2012 as more of this source of labor was used in freight-handling functions.

Logistics

The table below compares operating results and operating margins of the Logistics reporting segment. The table summarizes Logistics' revenue and net revenue (revenue less purchased transportation expense). Transportation-management revenue is attributable to contracts for which Menlo manages the transportation of freight but subcontracts to carriers the actual transportation and delivery of products, which Menlo refers to as purchased transportation. Menlo's management places emphasis on net revenue as a meaningful measure of the relative importance of its principal services since revenue earned on most transportation-management services includes the carriers' charges to Menlo for transporting the shipments.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Revenue before inter-segment eliminations	$	1,717,711		$	1,540,399		$	1,726,200
Purchased transportation	(968,845		)	(858,468		)	(1,087,056		)
Net revenue	748,866			681,931			639,144
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	293,662			265,837			260,863
Other operating expenses	200,403			198,187			167,478
Fuel and fuel-related taxes	1,235			780			850
Depreciation and amortization	12,368			9,647			9,605
Purchased labor	119,985			104,914			88,092
Rents and leases	90,588			76,243			64,508
Maintenance	3,432			2,856			3,132
Total operating expenses excluding purchased transportation	721,673			658,464			594,528
Operating income	$	27,193		$	23,467		$	44,616
Operating margin on revenue	1.6		%	1.5		%	2.6		%
Operating margin on net revenue	3.6		%	3.4		%	7.0		%

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2014 Compared to 2013

In 2014, Logistics' revenue increased 11.5% compared to 2013 due to increases of 10.9% and 12.7% in revenue from transportation- and warehouse-management services, respectively. Increased revenue from transportation-management services was primarily due to new business and improved volumes and growth in services at existing customers, partially offset by a change in the scope of a large customer contract and the conclusion of work under other customer contracts. Increased revenue from warehouse-management services was primarily due to improved volumes and growth in services at existing customers and new business, partially offset by conclusion of work under other customer contracts.

Logistics' net revenue in 2014 increased 9.8% compared to 2013 primarily due to increased revenue from warehouse-management services. Purchased transportation expense in 2014 increased 12.9% compared to 2013 as a result of increased revenue from transportation-management services.

In 2014, operating income increased 15.9% compared to 2013. Increased operating income was largely due to revenue growth and improved margins from transportation-management services.

Salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 10.5% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to a 7.6% increase in salaries and wages, a $10.1 million increase in variable compensation and a 4.3% increase in employee benefits. Salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation) increased in 2014 due to increased headcount in response to growth from new and existing warehouse-management customers. Variable-compensation expense increased as only $1.9 million of expense was recognized in 2013 as the result of low performance relative to variable-compensation plan targets. Employee benefits increased primarily due to increased expense from payroll taxes which reflects an increase in salaries and wages and higher variable pay.

Other operating expenses increased 1.1% in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to increased expenses for facilities and increased information-technology service costs, partially offset by a decrease in the provision for uncollectible revenue. Increased expenses for facilities related primarily to the support of new warehouse-management contracts. The increase in information-technology expense was primarily due to higher costs for network infrastructure and end-user computing upgrades. The provision for uncollectible revenue decreased in 2014 due to write offs related to two specific customers that occurred in 2013.

Purchased labor expense increased 14.4% as additional labor was required to support new warehouse-management contracts and growth in warehouse-management services for existing customers.

Expenses for rents and leases increased 18.8% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to an increase in the number of leased warehouse facilities, including facilities to support customer contracts that were at various stages of start-up during 2013.

2013 Compared to 2012

In 2013, Logistics' revenue decreased 10.8% compared to 2012 due to an 18.4% decrease in revenue from transportation-management services, partially offset by a 10.3% increase in revenue from warehouse-management services. In 2013, lower revenue from transportation-management services was primarily due to lower volumes, including the effect of a change in the scope of a large customer contract and the conclusion of work under other customer contracts. These declines were partially offset by increased revenue from warehouse-management services primarily due to new business.

Logistics' net revenue in 2013 increased 6.7% compared to 2012, as increased warehouse-management services revenue was partially offset by declines in net revenue from transportation-management services.

In 2013, Logistics reported operating income of $23.5 million compared to $44.6 million in 2012. Lower operating income was primarily due to increases in other operating expenses, including costs incurred during the start-up phase of certain warehouse-management contracts, increases in costs for purchased labor, and rents and leases. Lower operating income also reflects a decline in transportation-management margins on net revenue. Additionally, Logistics operating margin on net revenue was adversely affected by an increase in the proportion of net revenue earned from warehouse-management services, which generally have a lower margin on net revenue than transportation-management services.

Salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 1.9% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to increased salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation), and benefits expense, partially offset by decreased variable compensation expense. Salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation expense) increased 7.7% in 2013 due to increased headcount in response to growth from new and existing warehouse-management services customers. Employee benefits expense increased 4.1% in 2013, reflecting increased expenses for various benefits as the result of growth in headcount and increased salaries and wages. Variable-compensation expense decreased $11.6 million or 85.9%, as only $1.9 million of expense was recognized as the result of low performance relative to variable-compensation plan targets.

Other operating expenses increased 18.3% in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to higher costs for information-technology projects and infrastructure, and higher expenses for other warehouse-related costs, facilities, and travel. Higher expenses for other warehouse-related costs, facilities, and travel were incurred primarily in support of new warehouse-management

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contracts. Additionally, increased other operating expenses include an increase in the provision for uncollectible accounts receivable, primarily related to two specific customers.

Purchased labor expense increased 19.1% as additional labor was required to support new business from warehouse-management services, including contracts in the start-up phase.

Expenses for rents and leases increased 18.2% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to increases in the number of leased warehouse facilities, including facilities to support customer contracts that were at various stages of start-up during 2013.

Truckload

The table below compares operating results, operating margins and the percentage change in selected operating statistics of the Truckload reporting segment. The table summarizes the segment's revenue before inter-segment eliminations, including freight revenue, fuel-surcharge revenue and other non-freight revenue. The table also includes operating income and operating margin excluding fuel-surcharge revenue. Truckload's management believes these measures are relevant to evaluate its on-going operations.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Freight revenue	$	471,137		$	475,439		$	470,429
Fuel-surcharge revenue	135,121			142,037			145,972
Other revenue	25,253			19,334			19,155
Revenue before inter-segment eliminations	631,511			636,810			635,556
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	205,710			203,528			210,515
Purchased transportation	63,345			46,703			36,397
Other operating expenses	62,745			65,904			64,723
Fuel and fuel-related taxes	150,251			169,041			175,635
Depreciation and amortization	68,382			74,450			69,799
Purchased labor	935			1,101			1,140
Rents and leases	1,422			1,464			1,242
Maintenance	37,476			35,928			31,184
Total operating expenses	590,266			598,119			590,635
Operating income	$	41,245		$	38,691		$	44,921
Operating margin on revenue	6.5		%	6.1		%	7.1		%
Operating margin on revenue excluding fuel-surcharge revenue	8.3		%	7.8		%	9.2		%

	2014 vs. 2013		2013 vs. 2012
Selected Operating Statistics
Freight revenue per loaded mile	+1.6	%	+1.6	%
Loaded miles	-2.5	%	-0.5	%

2014 Compared to 2013

In 2014, Truckload's revenue decreased 0.8% from 2013, primarily due to a 4.9% decrease in fuel-surcharge revenue and a 0.9% decrease in freight revenue, partially offset by a 30.6% increase in other revenue. Fuel-surcharge revenue decreased primarily due to decreases in loaded miles and cost per gallon of diesel fuel. The decrease in freight revenue reflects a 2.5% decrease in loaded miles, partially offset by a 1.6% increase in revenue per loaded mile. The decrease in loaded miles resulted from lower tractor productivity, which was the result of an industry-wide driver shortage increasing the number of unassigned tractors. Other revenue increased primarily due to additional revenue from detention loads and increased logistics revenue.

In 2014, Truckload operating income increased 6.6% compared to 2013 as a result of decreased operating expenses and increased freight revenue per loaded mile.

Expenses for salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 1.1% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to a 20.1% increase in employee benefits, partially offset by a 3.3% decrease in salaries and wages (excluding variable compensation). Increased employee benefits reflects higher costs for workers' compensation claims and employee medical benefits. Salaries and wages (excluding variable-compensation expense) decreased in 2014 largely due to fewer miles driven by company drivers, partially

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offset by annual salary and wage rate increases. The increase in workers' compensation claims was due to an increase in the cost per claim, partially offset by a decrease in the number of claims. The increase in costs for employee medical benefits was primarily due to an increase in the cost per claim.

Purchased transportation increased 35.6% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to increased miles driven by the owner-operator fleet, which grew during 2014.

Other operating expenses decreased 4.8% in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily due to increased gains from the sale of retired trailers and tractors.

Expenses for fuel and fuel-related taxes decreased 11.1% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to lower fuel consumption primarily from fewer miles driven by company drivers and lower cost per gallon of diesel fuel.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased 8.2% in 2014 compared to 2013, reflecting the change in estimated salvage value for certain trailers. This change in estimate is more fully discussed in Note 1, "Principal Accounting Policies," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

2013 Compared to 2012

In 2013, Truckload's revenue increased 0.2% from 2012, primarily due to a 1.1% increase in freight revenue which was partially offset by a 2.7% decrease in fuel-surcharge revenue. The increase in freight revenue reflects a 1.6% increase in revenue per loaded mile, partially offset by a 0.5% decrease in loaded miles. The decrease in loaded miles resulted from lower tractor productivity, partially offset by an increase in the size of the tractor fleet. During 2013, Truckload's tractor fleet grew as a result of an increase in the number of owner-operator units.

In 2013, Truckload operating income decreased 13.9% compared to 2012 as a result of increased operating expenses, primarily from increases in depreciation and maintenance.

Salaries, wages and employee benefits decreased 3.3% primarily due to lower expense for employee benefits. Lower expenses for employee benefits reflect declines in costs for workers' compensation claims and employee medical benefits. Workers' compensation claims expense decreased in 2013 due to a decrease in expense per claim, partially offset by an increase in the number of claims. Employee medical decreased in 2013 due to decreases in the number of claims and expense per claim.

Purchased transportation increased 28.3% in 2013 compared to 2012 due to increased miles driven by Truckload's owner-operator fleet, which grew during the period.

Other operating expenses increased 1.8% in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to declines in gains from the sale of tractors.

Expenses for fuel and fuel-related taxes decreased 3.8% in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to lower fuel consumption from fewer miles driven by company drivers compared to 2012. Additionally, the cost per gallon of diesel fuel decreased during 2013.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 6.7% in 2013 compared to 2012, reflecting the higher cost of new tractors. Newer models are more costly due in part to more expensive emission-control and safety technology. This was partially offset by the effect of a change in estimated salvage values for certain trailers as more fully discussed above.

Maintenance expense increased 15.2% in 2013 compared to 2012. Based on axle specifications, newer models of tractors require more frequent tire replacement than older models, which resulted in higher maintenance expense in 2013. Increased maintenance expense also included higher repair costs for trailers as the trailer fleet increases in age, and higher costs to maintain newer tractors with more complex emission-control technology.

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Corporate and Eliminations

Corporate and Eliminations consists of the operating results of Con-way's trailer manufacturer, certain corporate activities for which the related income or expense was not allocated to the reporting segments and inter-segment eliminations. Beginning in 2013, costs associated with the defined benefit pension plans are included in Corporate and Eliminations as other corporate costs. The amount of defined benefit pension cost retained in Corporate and Eliminations was $13.5 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2012, these costs are included in the results of the Freight, Logistics and Truckload reporting segments and total $9.6 million. In 2014, the results for Con-way's other corporate costs include a charge of $16.0 million for the settlement of a legacy pension plan. In 2013, the results for Con-way's corporate properties include a $5.6 million gain from sales of corporate properties. The results from reinsurance activities primarily relate to Con-way's participation in a reinsurance pool, as more fully discussed in Note 1, "Principal Accounting Policies," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

The table below summarizes components of Corporate and Eliminations other than inter-segment revenue eliminations:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Revenue before inter-segment eliminations
Trailer manufacturing	$	78,237		$	78,279		$	57,664
Operating income (loss)
Trailer manufacturing	$	(341	)	$	(37	)	$	(112	)
Reinsurance activities	5,607			1,712			(3,049		)
Corporate properties	(1,667		)	3,303			(1,363		)
Other corporate costs	(13,911		)	(4,230		)	(41		)
	$	(10,312	)	$	748		$	(4,565	)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $432.8 million at December 31, 2014 from $484.5 million at December 31, 2013, as $263.2 million used in investing activities and $28.4 million used in financing activities exceeded $239.9 million provided by operating activities. Cash provided by operating activities came from net income after non-cash adjustments, partially offset by changes in assets and liabilities. Cash used in investing activities primarily reflects capital expenditures, partially offset by proceeds from sales of property and equipment. Cash used in financing activities primarily reflects the payment of common dividends, payments of capital leases and repurchases of common stock, partially offset by proceeds from exercise of stock options.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Operating Activities
Net income	$	137,039		$	99,153		$	104,546
Non-cash adjustments 1	325,206			326,343			309,182
Changes in assets and liabilities	(222,361		)	(77,512		)	(102,317		)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	239,884			347,984			311,411
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(263,187		)	(271,939		)	(265,845		)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(28,440		)	(21,327		)	(53,792		)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	(51,743	)	$	54,718		$	(8,226	)

[1] "Non-cash adjustments" refer to depreciation, amortization, deferred income taxes, provision for uncollectible accounts and other non-cash income and expenses.

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Operating Activities

The most significant items affecting the comparison of Con-way's operating cash flows for the periods presented are summarized below:

2014 Compared to 2013

In 2014, net income and non-cash adjustments collectively provided $36.7 million more operating cash flow compared to 2013. Changes in assets and liabilities used $144.8 million more operating cash flows in 2014 when compared to the prior-year period. Significant comparative changes included employee benefits, receivables, accounts payable, accrued variable compensation and self-insurance accruals.

Employee benefits used $154.5 million in 2014, compared to $82.5 million used in 2013 due primarily to increased funding contributions to the qualified defined benefit pension plans. In 2014, Con-way contributed $142.3 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans, compared to $55.3 million in 2013. The increased level of funding in 2014 strengthened Con-way's balance sheet while reducing cash funding needs going forward.

Receivables used $83.0 million in 2014, compared to $12.9 million used in 2013. Variations in receivables resulted from changes in average collection periods, which included the impact of extended payment terms for certain customers, and increased revenue from Logistics and Freight.

Accounts payable used $15.4 million in 2014, compared to $26.0 million provided in 2013. Variations in accounts payables is primarily due to the timing of payments to vendors.

Accrued variable compensation provided $23.1 million in 2014, compared to $17.1 million used in 2013. Variations in performance relative to variable-compensation plan targets resulted in higher variable-compensation expense accruals in 2014.

Accruals for self-insurance provided $14.8 million in 2014, compared to $3.7 million used in 2013, due primarily to increases in workers' compensation and employee medical benefits liabilities.

2013 Compared to 2012

In 2013, net income and non-cash adjustments collectively provided $11.8 million more operating cash flow compared to 2012. Changes in assets and liabilities used $24.8 million less operating cash flows in 2013 when compared to the prior-year period. Significant comparative changes included accounts payable, receivables, accrued variable compensation, employee benefits and self-insurance accruals.

Accounts payable and receivables collectively provided $13.1 million in 2013 compared to $7.7 million used in 2012. Variations in accounts payable and receivables included the effect of lower transportation-management volumes at Logistics during 2013.

Accrued variable compensation used $17.1 million in 2013, compared to $1.2 million provided in 2012. Variations in performance relative to variable-compensation plan targets resulted in lower variable-compensation expense accruals in 2013.

Employee benefits used $82.5 million in 2013, compared to $67.3 million used in 2012 primarily due to lower expense accruals for defined benefit pension and long-term disability plans, and increased funding contributions to the qualified defined benefit pension plans. In 2013, Con-way contributed $55.3 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans, compared to $51.4 million in 2012.

Accruals for self-insurance used $3.7 million in 2013, compared to $18.7 million used in 2012, due primarily to increases in vehicular and cargo claims liabilities.

Investing Activities

The most significant items affecting the comparison of Con-way's investing cash flows for the periods presented are summarized below:

2014 Compared to 2013

Cash used by capital expenditures increased to $289.8 million in 2014 from $281.9 million in 2013. Capital expenditures in both periods related primarily to the acquisition of revenue equipment.

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment increased to $47.2 million in 2014 from $14.2 million in 2013. Variations were primarily due to increased proceeds from the sale of equipment at Truckload and the sale of excess properties at Freight.

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Purchases of marketable securities used $8.3 million in cash during 2014 compared to $3.2 million of cash provided from the sale of marketable securities in 2013. Investments in 2014 related to primarily to the purchase of variable-rate demand notes.

2013 Compared to 2012

Cash used by capital expenditures decreased to $281.9 million in 2013 from $293.1 million in 2012 primarily due to increased capital expenditures in 2012 to update Con-way Freight's fleet of tractor equipment. Cash provided from the proceeds of property and equipment decreased to $14.2 million in 2013 from $20.8 million in 2012 primarily due to fewer sales of excess properties in 2013.

Proceeds from marketable securities declined to $3.2 million in 2013 from $15.4 million in 2012 due to decreased investing activity.

Financing Activities

The most significant items affecting the comparison of Con-way's financing cash flows for the periods presented are summarized below:

2014 Compared to 2013

Cash provided by the exercise of stock options increased to $33.9 million in 2014 from $20.8 million in 2013 primarily due to increases in proceeds per share exercised and the number of shares exercised.

Payment of common dividends used $28.7 million in 2014 compared to $22.6 million used in 2013. Dividends paid increased due to an increase in the dividends declared per common share for the third and fourth quarters of 2014.

In June 2014, Con-way's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of Con-way's common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions from time to time in such amounts as management determines. In 2014, Con-way used $15.8 million of cash to repurchase shares of Con-way common stock.

2013 Compared to 2012

Cash provided by the exercise of stock options increased to $20.8 million in 2013, compared to $3.6 million in 2012 primarily due to increases in proceeds per share exercised and the number of shares exercised.

Con-way used $16.1 million in 2013 for the payment of capital leases, compared to $29.0 million used in 2012. Payments in 2012 included the early payment of certain capital leases that were scheduled to mature in December 2013.

Contractual Cash Obligations

The table below summarizes contractual cash obligations for Con-way as of December 31, 2014. Some of the amounts in the table are based on management's estimates and assumptions about these obligations, including their duration, the possibility of renewal, and other factors. Because of these estimates and assumptions, the actual future payments may vary from those reflected in the table. Certain long-term liabilities, including self-insurance accruals, and other liabilities and deferred credits, are reported in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets but not reflected in the table below due to the absence of stated due dates.

(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Payments Due by Period
			2015		2016-2017		2018-2019		2020 & Thereafter
Long-term debt	$	1,225,367	$	50,927	$	102,384	$	480,606	$	591,450
Capital leases	26,326		15,223		7,194		3,909		—
Operating leases	336,424		93,412		119,603		58,666		64,743
Service contracts	237,999		77,347		114,614		46,038		—
Employee benefit plans	104,671		9,537		20,010		21,473		53,651
Total	1,930,787		246,446		363,805		610,692		709,844

As presented above, contractual obligations on long-term debt and capital leases represent principal and interest payments.

Contractual obligations for operating leases represent the payments under the lease arrangements and are not included in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets.

Con-way has agreements with third-party service providers who provide certain information-technology, administrative and accounting services. The payments under the terms of the agreements are subject to change depending on the quantities and

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types of services consumed. As presented above, the payments reflect amounts based on projections of services expected to be consumed. The contracts also contain provisions that allow Con-way to terminate the contract at any time; however, Con-way would be required to pay fees if termination is for causes other than the failure of the service providers to perform.

The employee benefit plan-related cash obligations in the table represent estimated payments under Con-way's non-qualified defined benefit pension plans and postretirement medical plan through December 31, 2024. Expected benefit payments for Con-way's qualified defined benefit pension plans are not included in the table, as these benefits will be satisfied by the use of plan assets. Con-way estimates that it will make $30 million of contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2015; however, the contribution amount could change based on variations in interest rates, asset returns, Pension Protection Act ("PPA") requirements and other factors.

Letters of credit outstanding under Con-way's credit facilities, as described below under "Capital Resources and Liquidity Outlook," are generally required as collateral to support self-insurance programs and do not represent additional liabilities as the underlying self-insurance accruals are already included in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets.

For further discussion, see Note 5, "Debt and Other Financing Arrangements," Note 6, "Leases," Note 7, "Income Taxes," and Note 9, "Employee Benefit Plans," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

Capital Resources and Liquidity Outlook

Con-way's capital requirements relate primarily to the acquisition of revenue equipment to support growth and/or replacement of older equipment with newer equipment. In funding these capital expenditures and meeting working-capital requirements, Con-way may utilize various sources of liquidity and capital, including cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, credit facilities and access to capital markets. Con-way may also manage its liquidity requirements and cash-flow generation by varying the timing and amount of capital expenditures.

As more fully discussed in Note 5, "Debt and Other Financing Arrangements," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Con-way has a $325 million unsecured revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2014, no cash borrowings were outstanding under the credit facility; however, $106.9 million of letters of credit were outstanding, leaving $218.1 million of available capacity for additional letters of credit or cash borrowings. At December 31, 2014, Con-way was in compliance with the revolving credit facility's financial covenants and expects to remain in compliance.

Con-way had other uncommitted unsecured credit facilities totaling $49.9 million at December 31, 2014, which are available to support short-term borrowings, letters of credit, bank guarantees and overdraft facilities. At December 31, 2014, $1.7 million of cash borrowings and $21.0 million of other credit commitments were outstanding leaving $27.2 million of available capacity.

In 2015, Con-way anticipates capital and software expenditures of approximately $300 million, net of asset dispositions, primarily for the acquisition of tractor equipment. Con-way's actual 2015 capital expenditures may differ from the estimated amount depending on factors such as availability and timing of delivery of equipment.

At December 31, 2014, Con-way's senior unsecured debt was rated as investment grade by Standard and Poor's (BBB-), Fitch Ratings (BBB-) and Moody's (Baa3). Standard and Poor's, Fitch Ratings, and Moody's assigned an outlook of "stable."

Con-way believes that its working-capital requirements and capital-expenditure plans in 2015 will be adequately met with various sources of liquidity and capital, including Con-way's cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, credit facilities and access to capital markets.

As detailed in Note 7, "Income Taxes," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," the cumulative undistributed earnings of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries were $32.4 million at December 31, 2014, which if remitted, are subject to withholding and U.S. taxes. Of Con-way's $432.8 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2014, $44.4 million was related to its foreign subsidiaries. Con-way currently does not expect to rely on these foreign cash and cash-equivalent balances as a source of liquidity or capital to fund its domestic operations.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to adopt accounting policies and make significant judgments and estimates. In many cases, there are alternative policies or estimation techniques that could be used. Con-way maintains a process to evaluate the appropriateness of its accounting policies and estimation techniques, including discussion with and review by the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors and its independent auditors. Accounting policies and estimates may require adjustment based on changing facts and circumstances and actual results could differ from estimates. Con-way believes that the accounting policies that are most judgmental and material to the financial statements are those related to the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plans

• Goodwill

• Income Taxes

• Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets

• Revenue Recognition

• Self-Insurance Accruals

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

In the periods presented, certain employees of Con-way and its subsidiaries in the U.S. were covered under several retirement benefit plans, including several qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans.

Significant assumptions

The net periodic benefit expense (income) and the projected benefit obligation for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans depend upon a number of assumptions and factors, the most significant being the discount rate used to measure the present value of pension obligations and the expected rate of return on plan assets for the funded qualified plans. Con-way assesses its plan assumptions for the discount rate, expected rate of return on plan assets, and other significant assumptions on a periodic basis, but concludes on those assumptions at the actuarial plan measurement date.

Discount Rate

In determining the appropriate discount rate, Con-way is assisted by actuaries who utilize a yield-curve model based on a universe of high-grade corporate bonds (rated Aa or better by Moody's rating service). The model determines a single equivalent discount rate by applying the yield curve to Con-way's expected future benefit payments. The discount rate used in determining net periodic benefit expense (income) for the periods presented and for 2015 are as follows:

	2015	2014	2013	2012
Discount rate on plan obligations	4.20%	5.05%	4.25%	4.65%

Rate of Return on Plan Assets

For its qualified defined benefit pension plans, Con-way sets the expected return on plan assets using current market expectations and historical returns. The expected return on plan assets is based on estimates of long-term expected returns and considers the plans' anticipated asset allocation over the course of the next year. The expected return includes the effect of actively managing the plan assets, and is net of fees and expenses. The plan assets are managed pursuant to a long-term allocation strategy that seeks to mitigate the plans' funded status volatility by increasing the plans' investment in fixed-income investments over time. This strategy was developed by analyzing a variety of diversified asset-class combinations in conjunction with the projected liabilities of the plans. As a result of the higher concentration in fixed-income securities, the expected return on plan assets has declined over time as follows:

	2015	2014	2013	2012
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	5.15%	6.53%	7.10%	7.65%

Significant assumption sensitivity

The decrease in the discount rate from 5.05% at December 31, 2013 to 4.20% at December 31, 2014 resulted in a $203.6 million increase in the benefit obligation for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans. The sensitivity analysis below shows the

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effect on net periodic benefit expense (income) and the projected benefit obligation from a 25 basis point change in the assumed discount rate:

(Dollars in thousands)	25 Basis Point Increase			25 Basis Point Decrease
Discount rate
Effect on 2014 net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(598	)	$	565
Effect on December 31, 2014 projected benefit obligation	(66,080		)	69,956

The funded status of Con-way's defined benefit pension plans is less sensitive to a 25 basis point change in the assumed discount rate, given that the fixed-income investments held by some of these plans would also experience a corresponding change in value.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, Con-way's expected return on plan assets was $93.1 million compared to the actual return on plan assets of $211.3 million. The sensitivity analysis below shows the effect on net periodic benefit expense (income) from a 25 basis point change in the expected return on plan assets:

(Dollars in thousands)	25 Basis Point Increase			25 Basis Point Decrease
Expected return on plan assets
Effect on 2014 net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(3,573	)	$	3,573

Actuarial gains and losses

Changes in the discount rate and/or differences between the expected and actual rate of return on plan assets may result in unrecognized actuarial gains or losses. For Con-way's defined benefit pension plans, accumulated unrecognized actuarial losses increased to $560.1 million at December 31, 2014 from $441.2 million at December 31, 2013. $57.0 million of the increase in unrecognized actuarial loss resulted from the adoption of updated mortality assumptions used to estimate life expectancies of plan participants. The portion of the unrecognized actuarial gain/loss that exceeds 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year is amortized and recognized as income/expense over the estimated average remaining life expectancy of plan participants.

Effect on operating results

The effect of the defined benefit pension plans on Con-way's operating results consist primarily of the net effect of the interest cost on plan obligations for the qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, the expected return on plan assets for the funded qualified defined benefit pension plans and the amortization of gains or losses. Con-way estimates that the defined benefit pension plans will result in annual expense of $4.2 million in 2015. For its defined benefit pension plans, Con-way recognized annual expense of $13.5 million in 2014, $4.2 million in 2013 and $9.6 million in 2012. In 2014, the defined benefit pension expense includes a charge of $16.0 million for the settlement of a legacy pension plan.

Funding

In determining the amount and timing of its pension contributions, Con-way considers its cash position, the funded status as measured by the PPA and generally accepted accounting principles, and the tax deductibility of contributions, among other factors. Con-way made contributions of $142.3 million and $55.3 million to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Con-way estimates that it will make $30 million of contributions to its qualified defined benefit pension plans in 2015. The level of Con-way's annual contributions to its qualified pension plans is subject to change based on variations in interest rates, asset returns, PPA requirements and other factors.

Goodwill

Goodwill is recorded as the excess of the acquired entity's purchase price over the amounts assigned to assets acquired (including identified intangible assets) and liabilities assumed. Con-way tests for impairment of goodwill annually (with a measurement date of November 30) or whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Each quarter, Con-way considers events that may trigger an impairment of goodwill, including such factors as changes in the total company market value compared to underlying book value, and significant adverse changes that may impact reporting segments or underlying reporting units. A reporting unit for goodwill impairment purposes may be a component of a reporting segment that independently generates revenue and has discrete financial information that is regularly reviewed by management.

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Con-way considers multiple valuation methods to determine the fair value of a reporting unit. These methods include the use of public-company multiples, precedent transactions and discounted cash flow models, and may vary depending on the availability of information. In any of the valuation methods, assumptions used to determine the fair value of reporting units may significantly impact the result. The key assumptions used in discounted cash flow models are cash flow projections involving forecasted revenue and expenses, capital expenditures, working capital changes, and the discount rate and the terminal growth rate applied to projected cash flows. Cash flow projections are developed from Con-way's annual planning process. The discount rate equals the estimated weighted-average cost of capital of the reporting unit from a market-participant perspective. Terminal growth rates are based on inflation assumptions adjusted for factors that may impact future growth such as industry-specific expectations. These estimates and assumptions may be incomplete or inaccurate because of unanticipated events and circumstances. As a result, changes in assumptions and estimates related to goodwill could have a material effect on Con-way's valuation result, and accordingly, its financial condition or results of operations.

Con-way Truckload had $329.8 million of goodwill at December 31, 2014. For the valuation of Con-way Truckload, Con-way applied three methods: public-company multiples, discounted cash flow, and precedent transaction models. In the assessment of Con-way Truckload's goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 22% or approximately $135 million. A 100 basis point change in the assumed discount rate would result in a $12 million change in fair value. A 10% change in estimated operating income for each of the next five years would result in a $24 million change in fair value. Changes in forecasted operating results and other assumptions could materially affect the estimated fair value of Con-way Truckload and may result in impairment charges in the future.

Income Taxes

In establishing its deferred income tax assets and liabilities, Con-way makes judgments and interpretations based on the enacted tax laws and published tax guidance that are applicable to its operations. Con-way periodically evaluates the need for a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to realizable amounts. The likelihood of a material change in Con-way's expected realization of these assets is dependent on future taxable income, future capital gains, its ability to use tax loss and credit carryforwards and carrybacks, final U.S. and foreign tax settlements, and the effectiveness of its tax-planning strategies in the various relevant jurisdictions.

Con-way assesses its income tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon management's evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. For those positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, Con-way has recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater-than-50-percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those income tax positions that do not meet the more-likely-than-not criteria, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets

In accounting for property, plant and equipment, Con-way makes estimates about the expected useful lives and the expected residual values of these assets, and the potential for impairment based on the fair values of the assets and the cash flows generated by these assets.

The depreciation of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives and the determination of any salvage values require management to make judgments about future events. Con-way periodically evaluates whether changes to estimated useful lives or salvage values are necessary to ensure these estimates accurately reflect the economic use of the assets. Con-way's periodic evaluation may result in changes in the estimated lives and/or salvage values used to depreciate its assets, which can affect the amount of periodic depreciation expense recognized and, ultimately, the gain or loss on the disposal of the asset. In response to conditions in the used-trailer market, Con-way Truckload increased the estimated salvage values for certain of its trailers in the fourth quarter of 2013. This change decreased depreciation expense by $6.2 million and $1.3 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than the carrying value. If impairment exists, a charge is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined using quoted market values, discounted cash flows or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets held for disposal are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

Each quarter, Con-way considers events that may trigger an impairment of long-lived assets. Indicators of impairment that Con-way considers include such factors as a significant decrease in market value of the long-lived asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which the long-lived asset is being used, and current-period losses combined with a history of losses or a projection of continuing losses associated with the use of the long-lived asset.

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Revenue Recognition

Con-way Freight recognizes revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period and recognizes expense as incurred. Con-way Truckload recognizes revenue and related direct costs when the shipment is delivered. Menlo recognizes revenue based on the service outputs provided to the customer.

Critical revenue-related policies and estimates for Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload include those related to revenue adjustments and uncollectible accounts receivable. Critical revenue-related policies and estimates for Menlo include those related to uncollectible accounts receivable, measuring the service outputs provided to customers, and gross- or net-basis revenue recognition. Con-way believes that its revenue recognition policies are appropriate and that its use of revenue-related estimates and judgments provide a reasonable approximation of the actual revenue earned.

Estimated revenue adjustments

Generally, the pricing assessed by companies in the transportation industry is subject to subsequent adjustment due to several factors, including weight and freight-classification verifications and pricing discounts. Revenue adjustments are estimated based largely on historical experience.

Uncollectible accounts receivable

Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload report accounts receivable at net realizable value and provide an allowance for uncollectible accounts when losses are probable. Estimates for uncollectible accounts are based on various judgments and assumptions, including revenue levels, historical loss experience, economic conditions and the aging of outstanding accounts receivable.

Menlo, based on the size and nature of its client base, performs a periodic evaluation of its customers' creditworthiness and accounts receivable portfolio and recognizes expense from uncollectible accounts when losses are both probable and reasonably estimable.

Service outputs

For certain customer contracts, Menlo makes estimates when measuring the service outputs provided to the customer, including services provided under performance-based incentive arrangements. The contingent portion of the revenue in these performance-based incentive arrangements is not considered fixed or determinable until the performance criteria have been met.

Gross or net-basis revenue recognition

Determining whether revenue should be reported on a gross or net basis is based on an assessment of whether Menlo is acting as the principal or the agent in the transaction and involves judgment based on the terms of the arrangement.

Self-Insurance Accruals

Con-way uses a combination of self-insurance programs and large-deductible purchased insurance to provide for the costs of medical, vehicular, cargo and workers' compensation claims. The long-term portion of self-insurance accruals relates primarily to workers' compensation and vehicular claims that are expected to be payable over several years. Con-way periodically evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.

The measurement and classification of self-insured costs requires the consideration of historical cost experience, demographic and severity factors, and judgments about the current and expected levels of cost per claim and retention levels. These methods provide estimates of undiscounted liability associated with claims incurred as of the balance sheet date, including estimates of claims incurred but not reported. Con-way believes its actuarial methods are appropriate for measuring these highly judgmental self-insurance accruals. However, based on the magnitude of claims and the length of time from incurrence of the claims to ultimate settlement, the use of any estimation method is sensitive to the assumptions and factors described above. Accordingly, changes in these assumptions and factors can materially affect the estimated liability and those amounts may be different than the actual costs paid to settle the claims.

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New Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 1, "Principal Accounting Policies," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards that Con-way has not yet adopted.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included herein constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including:

• any projections of earnings, revenue, capital and software expenditures, weight, yield, volumes, income or other financial or operating items;

• any statements of the plans, strategies, expectations or objectives of Con-way's management for future operations or other future items;

• any statements concerning proposed new products or services;

• any statements regarding Con-way's estimated future contributions to pension plans;

• any statements regarding the payment of future dividends;

• any statements as to the adequacy of reserves;

• any statements regarding the outcome of any legal, administrative and other claims and proceedings that may be brought by or against Con-way;

• any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance;

• any statements regarding strategic acquisitions; and

• any statements of estimates or belief and any statements or assumptions underlying the foregoing.

Certain such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative of those terms or other variations of those terms or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily dependent on assumptions, data and methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and there can be no assurance that they will be realized. In that regard, certain important factors, among others and in addition to the matters discussed elsewhere in this document and other reports and documents filed by Con-way with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results and other matters to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. A detailed description of certain of these risk factors is included in Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement is made and are subject to change. Con-way does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Con-way is exposed to a variety of market risks, including the effects of interest rates, fuel prices and foreign currency exchange rates.

Con-way enters into derivative financial instruments only in circumstances that warrant the hedge of an underlying asset, liability or future cash flow against exposure to some form of interest rate, commodity or currency-related risk. Additionally, the designated hedges should have high correlation to the underlying exposure such that fluctuations in the value of the derivatives offset reciprocal changes in the underlying exposure. For the periods presented, Con-way held no material derivative financial instruments.

Interest Rates

Con-way invests in cash-equivalent investments and marketable securities that earn investment income. For the periods presented, the amount of investment income earned on Con-way's investments was not material.

Based on the fixed interest rates and maturities of its long-term debt, fluctuations in market interest rates would not significantly affect Con-way's operating results or cash flows.

As discussed more fully above in "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates," the amounts recognized as pension expense and the accrued pension liability for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans depend upon a number of assumptions and factors, including the discount rate used to measure the present value of the pension obligations.

Fuel

Con-way is exposed to the effects of changes in the price and availability of diesel fuel, as more fully discussed in Item 1A, "Risk Factors." For the periods presented, Con-way used no material derivative financial instruments to manage the risk associated with changes in the price of diesel fuel.

Foreign Currency

The assets and liabilities of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries are denominated in foreign currencies, which create exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However, the market risk related to foreign currency exchange rates is not material to Con-way's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For the periods presented, Con-way used no material derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency risk.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of consolidated income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014. We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

/s/ KPMG LLP

Portland, Oregon

February 23, 2015

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Con-way Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	432,759		$	484,502
Marketable securities	8,285			—
Trade accounts receivable, net	649,086			575,013
Other accounts receivable	70,305			51,063
Operating supplies, at lower of average cost or market	23,664			23,910
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63,344			57,961
Deferred income taxes	13,957			15,332
Total Current Assets	1,261,400			1,207,781
Property, Plant and Equipment
Land	192,490			193,364
Buildings and leasehold improvements	856,037			856,038
Revenue equipment	1,902,358			1,857,737
Other equipment	362,341			353,205
	3,313,226			3,260,344
Accumulated depreciation	(1,659,015		)	(1,603,511		)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	1,654,211			1,656,833
Other Assets
Deferred charges and other assets	31,826			32,200
Capitalized software, net	26,208			21,488
Employee benefits	18,110			15,018
Intangible assets, net	6,284			8,640
Goodwill	337,579			337,971
	420,007			415,317
Total Assets	$	3,335,618		$	3,279,931

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	$	349,995		$	390,537
Accrued liabilities	257,943			229,078
Self-insurance accruals	117,783			105,063
Short-term borrowings	1,736			1,588
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	14,663			19,685
Total Current Liabilities	742,120			745,951
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt	719,303			719,155
Long-term obligations under capital leases	10,587			16,185
Self-insurance accruals	151,257			142,307
Employee benefits	239,368			240,171
Other liabilities and deferred credits	34,356			39,524
Deferred income taxes	242,789			237,949
Total Liabilities	2,139,780			2,141,242
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5, 6, 7 and 11)
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, $0.625 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 65,782,041 and 64,592,756 shares, respectively	41,101			40,349
Additional paid-in capital, common stock	706,756			653,487
Retained earnings	1,151,791			1,043,472
Cost of repurchased common stock (8,112,141 and 7,669,889 shares, respectively)	(349,401		)	(329,088		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(354,409		)	(269,531		)
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,195,838			1,138,689
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	3,335,618		$	3,279,931

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Statements of Consolidated Income

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2012
Revenue	$	5,806,069		$	5,473,356		$	5,580,247
Costs and Expenses
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	2,261,304			2,143,036			2,125,104
Purchased transportation	1,437,418			1,323,005			1,531,319
Other operating expenses	649,154			634,107			567,810
Fuel and fuel-related taxes	498,604			532,958			553,301
Depreciation and amortization	242,658			230,751			216,215
Purchased labor	174,061			148,165			113,619
Rents and leases	139,428			129,325			115,954
Maintenance	134,992			123,056			128,084
	5,537,619			5,264,403			5,351,406
Operating Income	268,450			208,953			228,841
Other Income (Expense)
Investment income	686			621			831
Interest expense	(53,456		)	(53,339		)	(54,777		)
Miscellaneous, net	(4,983		)	(1,870		)	(3,941		)
	(57,753		)	(54,588		)	(57,887		)
Income before Income Tax Provision	210,697			154,365			170,954
Income Tax Provision	73,658			55,212			66,408
Net Income	$	137,039		$	99,153		$	104,546
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic	57,390,945			56,511,563			55,837,574
Diluted	58,018,443			57,240,588			56,485,987
Earnings per Common Share
Basic	$	2.39		$	1.75		$	1.87
Diluted	$	2.36		$	1.73		$	1.85
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share	$	0.50		$	0.40		$	0.40

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
Net Income	$	137,039		$	99,153	$	104,546
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,731		)	871		481
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax of $0, $0, and $145, respectively	—			—		226
Employee benefit plans
Actuarial gain (loss), net of deferred tax of $59,850, $103,308, and $1,903, respectively	(96,329		)	161,631		(2,977		)
Net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $9,432, $7,562, and $7,969, respectively	14,940			11,827		12,465
Prior-service cost or credit, net of deferred tax of $0, $7,505 and $17,577, respectively	—			11,738		(27,493		)
Amortization of prior service cost or credit included in net periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $481, $552 and $465, respectively	(758		)	863		(727		)
	(82,147		)	186,059		(18,732		)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(84,878		)	186,930		(18,025		)
Comprehensive Income	$	52,161		$	286,083	$	86,521

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	$	484,502		$	429,784		$	438,010
Operating Activities
Net income	137,039			99,153			104,546
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion	242,507			229,236			215,202
Non-cash compensation and employee benefits	34,040			38,496			33,180
Increase in deferred income taxes	55,946			57,423			63,091
Provision for uncollectible accounts	2,869			6,908			6,358
Gain from sales of property, equipment and investment, net	(10,156		)	(5,720		)	(8,649		)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(82,990		)	(12,869		)	7,076
Prepaid expenses	(517		)	21			(1,312		)
Accounts payable	(15,401		)	25,972			(14,824		)
Accrued variable compensation	23,125			(17,140		)	1,201
Accrued liabilities, excluding accrued variable compensation and employee benefits	10,687			11,572			1,988
Self-insurance accruals	14,797			(3,661		)	(18,654		)
Accrued income taxes	(15,716		)	(4,846		)	(2,316		)
Employee benefits	(154,501		)	(82,507		)	(67,291		)
Other	(1,845		)	5,946			(8,185		)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	239,884			347,984			311,411
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(289,776		)	(281,943		)	(293,135		)
Software expenditures	(12,364		)	(7,398		)	(8,963		)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	47,238			14,202			20,840
Purchases of marketable securities	(8,285		)	—			(8,200		)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	—			3,200			23,613
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(263,187		)	(271,939		)	(265,845		)
Financing Activities
Payment of capital leases	(21,098		)	(16,068		)	(29,015		)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings	147			(5,383		)	(7,621		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			(543		)	—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	33,902			20,777			3,560
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	3,128			2,510			1,641
Payments of common dividends	(28,720		)	(22,620		)	(22,357		)
Repurchases of common stock	(15,799		)	—			—
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(28,440		)	(21,327		)	(53,792		)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(51,743		)	54,718			(8,226		)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	432,759		$	484,502		$	429,784
Supplemental Disclosure
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes, net	$	30,597		$	(21	)	$	6,163
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	52,491		$	52,809		$	53,806
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Property, plant and equipment acquired through partial non-monetary exchanges	$	17,597		$	27,711		$	34,759
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital lease	$	10,483		$	5,575		$	—
Property, plant and equipment acquired through increase in current liabilities	$	6,756		$	32,336		$	14,034
Repurchases of common stock included in current liabilities	$	984		$	—		$	—

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Statements of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity

	Common Stock					Retained Earnings			Repurchased Common Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	Number of Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital
Balance, December 31, 2011	63,065,931	$	39,394	$	595,992	$	884,758		$	(322,454	)	$	(438,436	)
Net income	—	—		—		104,546			—			—
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—			—			481
Employee benefit plans, net of deferred tax of $11,976	—	—		—		—			—			(18,732		)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax of $145	—	—		—		—			—			226
Exercise of stock options, including tax of $165	150,213	94		3,631		—			—			—
Share-based compensation, including tax of $986	349,309	213		14,711		(8		)	(3,674		)	—
Common dividends declared ($.40 per share)	—	—		—		(22,357		)	—			—
Balance, December 31, 2012	63,565,453	$	39,701	$	614,334	$	966,939		$	(326,128	)	$	(456,461	)
Net income	—	—		—		99,153			—			—
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—			—			871
Employee benefit plans, net of deferred tax of $118,927	—	—		—		—			—			186,059
Exercise of stock options, including tax of $1,531	760,495	475		21,833		—			—			—
Share-based compensation, including tax of $200	266,808	173		17,320		—			(2,960		)	—
Common dividends declared ($.40 per share)	—	—		—		(22,620		)	—			—
Balance, December 31, 2013	64,592,756	$	40,349	$	653,487	$	1,043,472		$	(329,088	)	$	(269,531	)
Net income	—	—		—		137,039			—			—
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—			—			(2,731		)
Employee benefit plans, net of deferred tax of $50,899	—	—		—		—			—			(82,147		)
Exercise of stock options, including tax of $862	926,454	579		34,185		—			—			—
Share-based compensation, including tax of $809	262,831	173		19,084		—			(3,530		)	—
Common stock repurchased	—	—		—		—			(16,783		)	—
Common dividends declared ($.50 per share)	—	—		—		(28,720		)	—			—
Balance, December 31, 2014	65,782,041	$	41,101	$	706,756	$	1,151,791		$	(349,401	)	$	(354,409	)

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Con-way Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Principal Accounting Policies

Organization

Con-way Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Con-way" or the "Company") provide transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial and retail customers. Con-way's business units operate in regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, multimodal freight brokerage, and trailer manufacturing. As more fully discussed in Note 12, "Segment Reporting," for financial reporting purposes, Con-way is divided into three reporting segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Con-way and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Estimates

Management makes estimates and assumptions when preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and notes. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates relate to revenue-related adjustments, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, amortization and depreciation, income taxes, self-insurance accruals, pension plan and postretirement obligations, contingencies, and assets and liabilities recognized in connection with acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions.

Con-way evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. Volatility in financial markets and changing levels of economic activity increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Recognition of Revenue

Con-way Freight recognizes revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period and recognizes expense as incurred. Estimates for future billing adjustments to revenue, including those related to weight and freight-classification verification and pricing discounts, are recognized at the time of shipment. Con-way Truckload recognizes revenue and related direct costs when the shipment is delivered. Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") recognizes revenue based on the service outputs provided to the customer.

Menlo records revenue on a gross basis, without deducting third-party purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as a principal. Menlo records revenue on a net basis, after deducting purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as an agent. When recognizing revenue for services provided under performance-based incentive arrangements, the contingent portion of the revenue is not considered fixed or determinable until the performance criteria have been met.

Under certain Menlo contracts, billings in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as unearned revenue. Unearned revenue is recognized over the contract period as services are provided. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, unearned revenue of $8.2 million and $12.1 million was reported in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets within accrued liabilities, respectively. In addition, Menlo has deferred certain recoverable direct and incremental costs related to the setup of logistics operations under long-term contracts. These deferred setup costs are recognized as expense over the contract term. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, these deferred setup costs of $4.7 million and $9.9 million were reported in the consolidated balance sheets within deferred charges and other assets, respectively.

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing instruments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash-equivalent investments of $385.5 million and $441.2 million, respectively, consisted primarily of commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money-market funds.

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Con-way classifies its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and reports them at fair value. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss, unless an unrealized loss is an other-than-temporary loss. If any portion of the unrealized loss is determined to be other than temporary, that portion of the loss is recognized in earnings. At December 31, 2014, Con-way held $8.3 million of variable-rate demand notes. Con-way held no marketable securities at December 31, 2013.

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload report accounts receivable at net realizable value and provide an allowance when losses are probable. Estimates for uncollectible accounts are based on various judgments and assumptions, including revenue levels, historical loss experience and the aging of outstanding accounts receivable. Menlo, based on the size and nature of its client base, performs a periodic evaluation of its customers' creditworthiness and accounts receivable portfolio and recognizes expense from uncollectible accounts when losses are both probable and reasonably estimable. Activity in the allowance for uncollectible accounts is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts		Write-offs net of recoveries			Balance at end of period
2014	$	6,103	$	2,869	$	—	$	(2,976	)	$	5,996
2013	9,774		6,908		—		(10,579		)	6,103
2012	6,951		6,358		—		(3,535		)	9,774

Estimates for billing adjustments, including those related to weight and freight-classification verifications and pricing discounts, are also reported as a reduction to accounts receivable. Activity in the allowance for revenue adjustments is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts - Revenue		Write-offs			Balance at end of period
2014	$	12,215	$	—	$	94,032	$	(89,801	)	$	16,446
2013	13,816		—		74,481		(76,082		)	12,215
2012	16,920		—		77,310		(80,414		)	13,816

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are reported at historical cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally 25 years for buildings, 4 to 14 years for revenue equipment and 3 to 10 years for most other equipment. Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the useful lives of the assets, with the resulting expense reported as depreciation. Depreciation expense was $232.4 million in 2014, $221.2 million in 2013 and $204.9 million in 2012.

In response to conditions in the used-trailer market, Con-way Truckload increased the estimated salvage values for certain of its trailers in the fourth quarter of 2013. The effect of this change in estimate decreased depreciation expense and increased operating income by $6.2 million and $1.3 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. As a result of this change, net income in 2014 increased by $3.8 million and basic and diluted earnings per share increased by $0.07 and $0.06 per share, respectively.

Expenditures for equipment maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred; betterments are capitalized. Gains or losses on sales of equipment and property are recorded in other operating expenses.

Tires and Maintenance

The cost of replacement tires are expensed at the time those tires are placed into service, as is the case with other repairs and maintenance costs. The cost of tires on new revenue equipment is capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related equipment.

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Capitalized Software, Net

Capitalized software consists of certain direct internal and external costs associated with internal-use software, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization of capitalized software is computed on an item-by-item basis depending on the estimated useful life of the software, currently between 3 years and 7 years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software was $7.9 million in 2014, $7.2 million in 2013 and $8.3 million in 2012. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $161.0 million and $158.7 million, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Con-way performs an impairment analysis of long-lived assets whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than carrying value. If impairment exists, a charge is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined using quoted market values, discounted cash flows or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets held for disposal are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value. Con-way's accounting policies for goodwill and other long-lived intangible assets are more fully discussed in Note 2, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets."

Book Overdrafts

Book overdrafts represent outstanding drafts not yet presented to the bank that are in excess of recorded cash for that particular bank. These amounts do not represent bank overdrafts, which occur when drafts presented to the bank are in excess of cash in Con-way's bank account, and would effectively be a loan to Con-way. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, book overdrafts of $28.8 million and $40.8 million, respectively, were included in accounts payable.

Self-Insurance Accruals

Con-way uses a combination of self-insurance programs and purchased insurance to provide for the costs of medical, casualty, liability, vehicular, cargo and workers' compensation claims. The long-term portion of self-insurance accruals relates primarily to workers' compensation and vehicular claims that are expected to be payable over several years. Con-way periodically evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.

The measurement and classification of self-insured costs requires the consideration of historical cost experience, demographic and severity factors, and judgments about the current and expected levels of cost per claim and retention levels. These methods provide estimates of the undiscounted liability associated with claims incurred as of the balance sheet date, including estimates of claims incurred but not reported. Changes in these assumptions and factors can materially affect actual costs paid to settle the claims and those amounts may be different than estimates.

Con-way participates in a reinsurance pool to reinsure a portion of its workers' compensation claims. Each company that participates in the pool cedes premiums and claims to the pool and assumes premiums and claims from the pool. Reinsurance does not relieve Con-way of its liabilities under the original policy. However, in the opinion of management, potential exposure to Con-way for non-payment in reinsured losses is minimal. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Con-way had recorded a liability related to assumed claims of $57.4 million and $59.2 million, respectively, and had recorded a receivable from the reinsurance pool of $43.3 million and $38.1 million, respectively. Revenue related to these reinsurance activities is reported net of the associated expenses and is classified as other operating expenses. In connection with its participation in the reinsurance pool, Con-way recognized operating income of $6.1 million in 2014, operating income of $2.2 million in 2013 and operating loss of $2.5 million in 2012.

Foreign Currency Translation

Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the statements of consolidated income within miscellaneous, net. Con-way recognized foreign exchange losses of $6.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Con-way has determined that advances to certain of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite in nature. Accordingly, the corresponding foreign currency gains or losses related to these advances are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss).

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing reported net income or loss by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income	$	137,039	$	99,153	$	104,546
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	57,390,945		56,511,563		55,837,574
Stock options and nonvested stock	627,498		729,025		648,413
	58,018,443		57,240,588		56,485,987
Diluted EPS	$	2.36	$	1.73	$	1.85
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	461,071		911,041		1,801,995

New Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU, codified in the "Revenue Recognition" topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, requires revenue to be recognized upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires disclosures sufficient to describe the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from these customer contracts. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized on the date of adoption. Con-way plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2017. Con-way is currently evaluating the method of application and the potential impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

2. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table shows the changes in the gross carrying amounts of goodwill:

(Dollars in thousands)	Logistics			Truckload			Corporate and Eliminations		Total
Balances at December 31, 2012
Goodwill	$	55,888		$	464,598		$	727	$	521,213
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,652			329,785			727		338,164
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(193		)	—			—		(193		)
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill	55,695			464,598			727		521,020
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,459			329,785			727		337,971
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(392		)	—			—		(392		)
Balances at December 31, 2014
Goodwill	55,303			464,598			727		520,628
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	$	7,067		$	329,785		$	727	$	337,579

Con-way assesses goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.

In connection with the annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way concluded that the goodwill of its reporting units was not impaired at December 31, 2014.

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $2.4 million in 2014, $2.4 million in 2013 and $3.0 million in 2012. Intangible assets consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	23,088	$	16,804	$	23,088	$	14,448

Con-way's customer-relationship intangible asset relates to the Con-way Truckload business unit. Estimated future amortization expense is presented for the years ended December 31, in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	2,356
2016	2,356
2017	1,572

3. Fair-Value Measurements

Assets and liabilities reported at fair value are classified in one of the following three levels within the fair-value hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the valuation of financial instruments within the fair-value hierarchy:

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	385,548	$	63,092	$	322,456	$	—
Marketable securities	$	8,285	$	—	$	8,285	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	441,199	$	99,092	$	342,107	$	—

Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing instruments (primarily commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money market funds) with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2014, current marketable securities consisted of variable-rate demand notes.

Money-market funds reflect their published net asset value and are classified as Level 1 instruments. Commercial paper, certificates of deposit and variable-rate demand notes are generally valued using published interest rates for instruments with similar terms and maturities, and accordingly, are classified as Level 2 instruments. At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average remaining maturity of the cash equivalents was less than one month. Based on their short maturities, the carrying amount of the cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

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4. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Variable compensation	$	56,698	$	33,573
Compensated absences	50,325		46,421
Wages and salaries	43,920		35,826
Employee benefits	37,702		40,203
Taxes other than income taxes	27,861		26,704
Interest	17,555		17,579
Other	23,882		28,772
Total accrued liabilities	$	257,943	$	229,078

5. Debt and Other Financing Arrangements

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Promissory note, 2.63%, due 2016 (interest paid quarterly)	$	550		$	550
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 (interest payable semi-annually)	425,000			425,000
6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 (interest payable semi-annually)	300,000			300,000
Discount	(6,247		)	(6,395		)
	293,753			293,605
Long-term debt	$	719,303		$	719,155

Revolving Credit Facility

Con-way has a $325 million revolving credit facility that matures on June 28, 2018. At December 31, 2014, no cash borrowings were outstanding under the credit facility; however, $106.9 million of letters of credit were outstanding, leaving $218.1 million of available capacity for additional letters of credit or cash borrowings, subject to compliance with financial covenants and other customary conditions to borrowing. The letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2014 provided collateral for Con-way's self-insurance programs.

Under the agreement, standby letter of credit fees are equal to a margin that is dependent upon Con-way's leverage ratio, and cash borrowings bear interest at a rate based upon LIBOR or the lead bank's base rate, in each case plus a margin dependent on Con-way's leverage ratio. The credit facility fee ranges from 0.18% to 0.35% applied to the total facility of $325 million based on Con-way's leverage ratio. The revolving facility is guaranteed by certain of Con-way's material domestic subsidiaries and contains two financial covenants: (i) a leverage ratio and (ii) a fixed-charge coverage ratio. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales, and (iii) the incurrence of additional subsidiary indebtedness.

Other Credit Facilities and Short-term Borrowings

At December 31, 2014, Con-way had $21.0 million of bank guarantees, letters of credit and overdraft facilities outstanding under other credit facilities.

Con-way had short-term borrowings of $1.7 million and $1.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the non-interest bearing borrowings described below, the weighted-average interest rate on the short-term borrowings was 4.82% at December 31, 2014.

Of the short-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, non-interest bearing borrowings of $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, related to a credit facility that Menlo utilizes for one of its logistics contracts. Borrowings under the facility related to amounts the financial institution paid to vendors on behalf of Menlo.

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7.25% Senior Notes due 2018

The 7.25% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.25% per year, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Con-way may redeem the 7.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the notes being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 50 basis points. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, and (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales. Including amortization of underwriting fees and related debt costs, interest expense on the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 7.37%.

Holders of the 7.25% Senior Notes have the right to require Con-way to repurchase the notes if, upon the occurrence of both (i) a change in control, and (ii) a below investment-grade rating by any two of Moody's, Standard and Poor's or Fitch Ratings. The repurchase price would be equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034

The $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Debentures bear interest at the rate of 6.70% per year, payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Con-way may redeem the Senior Debentures, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Senior Debentures being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 35 basis points. The Senior Debentures were issued under an indenture that restricts Con-way's ability, with certain exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens. Including amortization of a discount, interest expense on the 6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 6.90%.

Other

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years ending December 31, are $0.6 million in 2016 and $425.0 million in 2018. Following 2018, Con-way does not have any principal payments due until 2034.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the estimated fair value of long-term debt was $832 million and $806 million, respectively. For the periods presented, long-term debt is classified as a Level 2 instrument with fair values estimated using an average of prices provided by multiple brokers.

6. Leases

Con-way and its subsidiaries are obligated under non-cancelable leases for certain facilities, equipment and vehicles. Certain leases also contain provisions that allow Con-way to extend the leases for various renewal periods.

Under certain capital-lease agreements, Con-way guarantees the residual value of tractors at the end of the lease term. The stated amounts of the residual-value guarantees have been included in the minimum lease payments below.

In connection with its capital leases, Con-way reported $73.3 million and $68.9 million of revenue equipment and $50.1 million and $39.0 million of accumulated depreciation in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, Con-way reported $10.0 million of other equipment and $1.5 million of accumulated depreciation in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014.

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Future minimum lease payments with initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year, at December 31, 2014, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	15,223		$	93,412
2016	3,597			70,491
2017	3,597			49,112
2018	3,597			34,148
2019	312			24,518
Thereafter (through 2026)	—			64,743
Total minimum lease payments	$	26,326		$	336,424
Amount representing interest	(1,076		)
Present value of minimum lease payments	25,250
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases	14,663
Long-term obligations under capital leases	$	10,587

The remaining unamortized gain resulting from past sale-leaseback transactions, $7.7 million at December 31, 2014, is reported in other liabilities and deferred credits in the consolidated balance sheets and will be amortized as a reduction to lease expense through 2024 when the corresponding lease terms expire.

Rental expense for operating leases comprised the following:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Minimum rentals	$	139,491		$	129,902		$	118,797
Sublease rentals	(63		)	(577		)	(2,843		)
Rental expense	$	139,428		$	129,325		$	115,954

7. Income Taxes

Income Tax Provision

The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Current provision (benefit)
Federal	$	15,277		$	(6,137	)	$	3,872
State and local	502			2,145			34
Foreign	3,438			873			2,566
Total current provision (benefit)	19,217			(3,119		)	6,472
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal	41,087			41,832			45,920
Federal net operating loss	14,522			14,369			11,166
State and local	4,207			5,608			5,270
State tax rate change	(5,374		)	—			—
Foreign	(1		)	(3,478		)	(2,420		)
Total deferred provision	54,441			58,331			59,936
Income tax provision	$	73,658		$	55,212		$	66,408

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Income taxes have been provided for foreign operations based upon the various tax laws and rates of the countries in which operations are conducted. The components of income before income taxes were as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
U.S. sources	$	211,045		$	157,074		$	164,619
Non-U.S. sources	(348		)	(2,709		)	6,335
Income before income tax provision	$	210,697		$	154,365		$	170,954

Con-way's income tax provision varied from the amounts calculated by applying the U.S. statutory income tax rate to the pretax income as shown in the following reconciliation:

	Years ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory tax rate of 35%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit	1.8		4.7		3.1
State tax rate change, net of federal income tax benefit	(2.6	)	—		—
Foreign taxes greater (less) than U.S. statutory rate	1.1		(1.1	)	(1.2	)
Non-deductible operating expenses and tax-exempt income	0.6		0.7		—
Foreign taxes eligible for US foreign tax credit	0.6		0.5		0.5
Fuel tax credit	(1.8	)	(4.5	)	(0.1	)
IRS audit	—		(0.4	)	1.5
Other, net	0.3		0.9		—
Effective income tax rate	35.0	%	35.8	%	38.8	%

During the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way changed the rate it uses to value its deferred tax assets and liabilities. The change in rate, the effect of which is shown above, was exclusively related to a change in the forward-looking estimate of the average state income tax rate. There are many factors that went into evaluating the estimate of this rate including changes in individual state income tax rates, changes in the geographic distribution of Con-way's business operations in the U.S. and the different nature of its operations in certain jurisdictions.

Current and Deferred Income Tax Balances

The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets
Employee benefits	$	96,420		$	91,474
Self-insurance accruals	26,296			23,042
Domestic operating-loss carryforwards	6,156			22,461
Foreign operating-loss carryforwards	16,723			16,832
Tax-credit carryforwards	10,785			10,019
Share-based compensation	15,171			16,551
Other	11,204			11,471
Valuation allowance	(26,019		)	(25,358		)
Total deferred tax assets	156,736			166,492
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	351,684			348,728
Prepaid expenses	21,789			24,401
Revenue	6,624			9,013
Other	5,471			6,967
Total deferred tax liabilities	385,568			389,109
Net deferred tax liability	$	(228,832	)	$	(222,617	)

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets are classified as current or non-current based on the related asset or liability creating the deferred tax. Deferred taxes not related to a specific asset or liability are classified based on the estimated period of reversal.

At December 31, 2014, Con-way had no federal tax loss carryforward. Other carryforwards, including state tax credits, foreign taxes creditable against federal tax, and state and foreign tax losses, may create future benefits. The resulting potential benefit of the future use of all tax losses, including domestic and foreign, is $22.9 million while tax credit carryforwards provide a potential benefit of $10.8 million. Because Con-way does not anticipate that certain future state and foreign taxable income will allow realization of the full benefits, management concluded that these assets fail to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold for realization. In light of this, these combined future tax benefits of $33.7 million have been offset by a valuation allowance of $26.0 million.

For all other deferred tax assets, management believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate taxable income of a sufficient amount and type to realize these deferred tax assets.

Certain capital expenditures made between September 9, 2010 and December 31, 2014 were eligible for bonus depreciation, and in accordance with this provision of U.S. tax law, Con-way deducted a substantial portion of its capital expenditures made during the 2010 through 2014 tax years. Additionally, the alternative-fuel credit was extended to 2014 by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. Also, in January 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the alternative-fuel credit to the 2012 and 2013 tax years. Con-way recorded a discrete benefit of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 to recognize the effect of the credit associated with the 2012 tax year. The alternative-fuel credit for the 2013 tax year was recognized over the course of 2013.

No deferred taxes have been provided for the cumulative undistributed earnings of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries ($32.4 million at December 31, 2014), which if remitted, are subject to withholding and U.S. taxes. Such amounts have been indefinitely reinvested in the respective foreign subsidiaries' operations until it becomes advantageous for tax or foreign exchange reasons to remit these earnings. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on this temporary difference is not practicable.

Uncertain Tax Positions

Con-way recognizes tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. If the position meets the more-likely-than-not criteria, it is measured using a probability-weighted approach as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met.

During 2014 and 2013, the estimate for uncertain tax positions decreased to $8.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively (including $3.1 million and $3.5 million of accrued interest and penalties), primarily due to the lapse of statute of limitations and settlements with various taxing authorities, more fully discussed below.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Con-way estimated that $3.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would change the effective tax rate. In 2014, a $0.4 million reversal of interest and penalties was included in income tax expense compared to $1.8 million in 2013.

The following summarizes the changes in the unrecognized tax benefits during the year, excluding interest and penalties:

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	9,728
Gross increases — prior-period tax positions	14
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	1,376
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(602		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(2,128		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	8,388
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	853
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(900		)
Gross decreases — settlements	(1,744		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,661		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	4,936

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In the normal course of business, Con-way is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. As a result of these examinations, Con-way maintains ongoing discussions and negotiations relating to tax matters with the taxing authorities in these various jurisdictions.

Con-way is subject to examination for federal income taxes for tax years 2008 forward. In 2013, Con-way entered the Compliance Assurance Program ("CAP"). CAP is designed to make audits more effective, efficient and current such that when the federal tax return is filed for the current year it has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS").

In 2012, the IRS finished its field audit of the 2008 through 2010 tax years and an issue emerged that resulted in an increase to the estimate for uncertain tax positions in 2012. Con-way settled this issue in 2013 and paid the related liability in 2014.

Con-way is also subject to examination by state, local, and foreign jurisdictions for 2004 to 2013. Con-way is currently under audit in several state and foreign tax jurisdictions, and management expects that there will be no material change to the unrecognized tax benefits due to expected increases being substantially offset by lapses of applicable statutes of limitations.

8. Shareholders' Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

All changes in equity, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, are reported in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). The following is a summary of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:

(Dollars in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Available-for-Sale Security			Employee Benefit Plans			Total
Balances at December 31, 2011	$	(1,776	)	$	(226	)	$	(436,434	)	$	(438,436	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	481			226			(30,470		)	(29,763		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			11,738			11,738
Balances at December 31, 2012	(1,295		)	—			(455,166		)	(456,461		)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	871			—			173,369			174,240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			12,690			12,690
Balances at December 31, 2013	(424		)	—			(269,107		)	(269,531		)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(2,731		)	—			(96,329		)	(99,060		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			14,182			14,182
Balances at December 31, 2014	$	(3,155	)	$	—		$	(351,254	)	$	(354,409	)

See Note 9, "Employee Benefit Plans" for additional information concerning Con-way's employee benefit plans, including amounts reported for net periodic benefit expense (income).

Common Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend

In June 2014, Con-way's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of Con-way's common stock in open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions from time to time in such amounts as management determines. As of December 31, 2014, Con-way repurchased a total of 355,000 shares at a cost of $16.8 million. Of the shares repurchased during 2014, $1.0 million settled in the first quarter of 2015.

On July 29, 2014, Con-way's Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders from 10 cents per common share to 15 cents per common share. Each quarterly dividend payment is subject to review and approval by Con-way's Board of Directors.

9. Employee Benefit Plans

In the periods presented, certain employees of Con-way and its subsidiaries in the U.S. were covered under several retirement benefit plans, including defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution retirement plans and a postretirement medical plan.

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Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Con-way's defined benefit pension plans include qualified plans that are eligible for certain beneficial treatment under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), as well as non-qualified plans that do not meet IRC criteria. Con-way's qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Qualified Pension Plans") consist mostly of a primary qualified defined benefit pension plan (the "Primary DB Plan"). Con-way's other qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Legacy DB Plans") relate to former businesses. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way settled the obligation for one of these Legacy DB Plans with the combination of a single-premium non-participating annuity and lump-sum payments. Accordingly, Con-way recognized a $36.2 million reduction in the plan obligation and related assets, and a $16.0 million settlement loss.

Con-way's non-qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Non-Qualified Pension Plans") consist mostly of a primary non-qualified supplemental defined benefit pension plan (the "Supplemental DB Plan"). The Supplemental DB Plan provides additional benefits for certain employees who are affected by IRC limitations on compensation eligible for benefits available under the qualified Primary DB Plan.

Some of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans. These international defined benefit pension plans are excluded from the disclosures below due to their immateriality.

Benefits

As a result of plan amendments in previous years, no additional benefits accrue under these plans and already-accrued benefits will not be adjusted for future increases in compensation.

Funded Status of Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table reports the changes in the projected benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets and the determination of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans at December 31:

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,523,531		$	1,680,603		$	70,814		$	78,218
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	75,030			70,022			3,451			3,213
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Actuarial loss (gain)	254,379			(177,347		)	9,182			(5,508		)
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	1,762,167		$	1,523,531		$	78,346		$	70,814
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,438,865		$	1,281,261		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	211,322			152,014			—			—
Con-way contributions	142,280			55,337			5,101			5,109
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,701,694		$	1,438,865		$	—		$	—
Funded status of the plans	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
Long-term assets	$	18,110		$	15,018		$	—		$	—
Current liabilities	—			—			(5,148		)	(5,145		)
Long-term liabilities	(78,583		)	(99,684		)	(73,198		)	(65,669		)
Net amount recognized	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Plans with a projected and accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,740,798		$	1,502,541		$	78,346		$	70,814
Fair value of plan assets	1,622,215			1,402,857			—			—
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:
Discount rate	4.20		%	5.05		%	4.20		%	5.05		%

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The actuarial loss in 2014 was primarily due to the decrease in discount rate and also included the impact of updated mortality assumptions used to estimate life expectancies of plan participants.

The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit expense, consist of the following:

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Actuarial loss	$	(524,414	)	$	(413,879	)	$	(35,673	)	$	(27,367	)
Prior-service cost	(40,809		)	(42,428		)	(99		)	(104		)
	$	(565,223	)	$	(456,307	)	$	(35,772	)	$	(27,471	)

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in 2015 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	12,494	$	1,184
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	1,619	$	5

Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income) for Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Net periodic benefit expense (income) and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss for the years ended December 31 includes the following:

	Qualified Pension Plans									Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Interest cost on benefit obligation	$	75,030		$	70,022		$	70,168		$	3,451		$	3,213		$	3,438
Expected return on plan assets	(93,085		)	(91,324		)	(84,411		)	—			—			—
Amortization of actuarial loss	9,642			18,272			19,432			876			1,118			958
Amortization of prior-service cost	1,619			1,670			14			5			5			—
Curtailment loss	—			1,197			—			—			—			44
Settlement loss	15,965			—			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	9,171		$	(163	)	$	5,203		$	4,332		$	4,336		$	4,440
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	136,142		$	(238,037	)	$	(720	)	$	9,182		$	(5,508	)	$	3,574
Prior-service cost	—			—			44,961			—			—			109
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(25,607		)	(18,272		)	(19,432		)	(876		)	(1,118		)	(1,002		)
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(1,619		)	(2,867		)	(14		)	(5		)	(5		)	—
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	108,916		$	(259,176	)	$	24,795		$	8,301		$	(6,631	)	$	2,681
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate net cost:
Discount rate	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.53		%	7.10		%	7.65		%	—		%	—		%	—		%

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Expected benefit payments for the defined benefit pension plans are summarized below. These estimates are based on assumptions about future events. Actual benefit payments may vary from these estimates.

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	61,381	$	5,148
2016	65,705		5,191
2017	70,081		5,257
2018	74,579		5,240
2019	79,480		5,234
2020-2024	465,421		25,705

Plan Assets

Investment Policies and Strategies

Assets of the Qualified Pension Plans are managed pursuant to a long-term allocation strategy that seeks to mitigate the Plans' funded status volatility by increasing the Plans' exposure to fixed income investments over time. This strategy was developed by analyzing a variety of diversified asset-class combinations in conjunction with the projected liabilities of the Qualified Pension Plans. In 2014, the Plans lowered their percentage of investments in equity securities and increased their percentage of investments in fixed-income securities.

The Plans' current investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 76% in fixed-income securities and 24% of investments in equity securities. The target allocations for fixed-income securities includes 7% in global opportunistic fixed-income. The target allocations for equity securities include 12% in U.S. large companies, 2% in U.S. small companies, and 10% in international companies. Investments in equity securities are allocated between growth- and value-style investment strategies and are diversified across industries and investment managers. Investments in fixed-income securities consist primarily of high-quality U.S. and global corporate or government debt instruments in a variety of industries. The Plans' investments in equity and fixed-income securities consist of individual securities held in managed separate accounts as well as commingled investment funds.

The Plans' investment strategy does not include a meaningful long-term investment allocation to cash and cash equivalents; however, the Plan's cash allocation may rise periodically in response to timing considerations regarding contributions, investments, and the payment of benefits and eligible plan expenses. Additionally, the level of cash and cash equivalents may reflect the un-invested balance of each manager's allocated portfolio balance. This "un-invested cash" is typically held in a short-term fund that invests in money-market instruments, including commercial paper and other liquid short-term interest-bearing instruments.

The Plans' investment policy does not allow investment managers to use market-timing strategies or financial derivative instruments for speculative purposes. However, financial derivative instruments are used to manage risk and achieve stated investment objectives regarding duration, yield curve, credit and equity exposures. Generally, the investment managers are prohibited from short selling, trading on margin, and trading commodities, warrants or other options, except when acquired as a result of the purchase of another security, or in the case of options, when sold as part of a covered position. Con-way's investment policies also restrict the investment managers from accumulating concentrations by issuer, country or industry segment.

The assumption of 5.15% for the overall expected long-term rate of return in 2015 was developed using asset allocation, return, risk (defined as standard deviation), and correlation expectations. The return expectations are created using long-term historical returns and current market expectations for inflation, interest rates and economic growth.

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Categories and Fair-Value Measurements of Plan Assets

The following table summarizes the fair value of Con-way's pension plan assets within the fair-value hierarchy:

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	48,296	$	—	$	48,296	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	2,309		2,309		—		—
Growth [c]	102,653		102,653		—		—
Value [c]	99,466		99,466		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	32,298		32,298		—		—
International
Growth [c]	92,259		92,259		—		—
Value fund [a]	72,336		—		72,336		—
Fixed-income securities
Global long-term debt instruments [d]	1,252,077		131,997		1,120,080		—
Total	$	1,701,694	$	460,982	$	1,240,712	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	65,100	$	—	$	65,100	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	3,482		3,482		—		—
Growth [c]	99,050		99,050		—		—
Value [c]	101,154		101,154		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	57,403		57,403		—		—
International
Growth [c]	91,058		91,058		—		—
Value fund [a]	94,927		—		94,927		—
Fixed-income securities
U.S. long-term debt instruments [d]	832,915		91,824		741,091		—
Real estate
Private fund [e]	40,412		—		—		40,412
Hedge fund
Multi-Strategy [f]	53,364		—		—		53,364
Total	$	1,438,865	$	443,971	$	901,118	$	93,776

[a] These funds are not publicly traded and do not have readily determinable fair values. Accordingly, they are valued at their net asset value per share. The underlying investments in the funds consist primarily of publicly traded securities with quoted market prices.

[b] Gains from S&P 500 futures held in a separately managed account.

[c] Publicly traded equity securities are valued at their closing market prices.

[d] Global and U.S. debt securities are valued at their quoted market price, while corporate-debt instruments are generally valued using observable bid-ask spreads or broker-provided pricing.

[e] The fair value of the private real estate fund is based on the fair values of the underlying assets, which consist of commercial and residential properties valued using periodic appraisals. The fund maintains a redemption plan whereby

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redemption requests must be received in writing 45 days prior to the end of the quarter. If the fund is unable to satisfy all redemption requests, partial redemptions may be made on a prorated basis.

[f] The fair value of the hedge fund is based on the fair value of the underlying assets, which consists of individual equities, convertible securities, futures, forward contracts, currency forwards, swaps, high-yield debt portfolios, options, other derivative instruments, and cash which are all valued monthly by an administrator engaged by the fund.

The following table summarizes the change in fair value for pension assets valued using Level 3 inputs:

(Dollars in thousands)	Private real estate fund			Hedge fund			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	36,911		$	50,149		$	87,060
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets still held at the reporting date	3,501			3,215			6,716
Balance at December 31, 2013	40,412			53,364			93,776
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets sold during the period	1,588			1,169			2,757
Redemption	(42,000		)	(51,882		)	(93,882		)
Asset reclassification [a]	—			(2,651		)	(2,651		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—

[a] A full redemption for the assets invested in the hedge fund was made in 2014; however, a hold requirement requires that a portion of the assets be withheld until final completion of the fund's audit. The remaining assets of $2.7 million are invested by the hedge fund in cash and cash equivalents.

Funding

Con-way's funding practice is to evaluate its tax and cash position, as well as the Qualified Pension Plans' funded status, in determining its planned contributions. Con-way estimates that it will contribute about $30 million to its Qualified Pension Plans in 2015; however, this could change based on variations in interest rates, asset returns, Pension Protection Act requirements and other factors.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

Con-way's cost for defined contribution retirement plans was $56.3 million in 2014, $55.3 million in 2013, and $50.8 million in 2012.

Postretirement Medical Plan

Con-way sponsors a postretirement medical plan that provides health benefits to certain non-contractual employees at least 55 years of age with at least 10 years of service (the "Postretirement Plan"). The Postretirement Plan does not provide employer-subsidized retiree medical benefits for employees hired on or after January 1, 1993.

On October 31, 2013, Con-way amended the Postretirement Plan to provide a set benefit to certain retirees, at least 65 years of age, effective in 2014. Accordingly, a remeasurement was performed, reducing the projected benefit obligation by $28.3 million with an offsetting prior-service credit of $19.2 million and an actuarial gain of $9.1 million recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

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Funded Status of Postretirement Medical Plan

The following sets forth the changes in the benefit obligation and the determination of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the Postretirement Plan at December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	61,917		$	102,291
Service cost – benefits earned during the year	950			1,459
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,734			3,434
Plan amendments	—			(19,243		)
Actuarial loss (gain)	8,918			(21,143		)
Participant contributions	2,191			2,009
Benefits paid	(5,677		)	(6,890		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	71,033		$	61,917
Funded status of the plan	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of :
Current liabilities	$	(4,389	)	$	(4,462	)
Long-term liabilities	(66,644		)	(57,455		)
Net amount recognized	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Discount rate assumption as of December 31	3.75		%	4.50		%

The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit expense consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Actuarial gain	$	8,508	$	19,537
Prior-service credit	16,503		19,366
	$	25,011	$	38,903

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015
Reclassification of prior-service credits to net periodic benefit expense	$	2,455
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense	$	265

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Net Periodic Benefit Expense for Postretirement Medical Plan

Net periodic benefit expense and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss for the years ended December 31 includes the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Service cost - benefits earned during the year	$	950		$	1,459		$	1,679
Interest cost on benefit obligation	2,734			3,434			4,318
Amortization of actuarial gain	(2,111		)	(1		)	—
Amortization of prior-service credit	(2,863		)	(1,457		)	(1,206		)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(1,290	)	$	3,435		$	4,791
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	8,918		$	(21,143	)	$	1,979
Prior-service cost	—			(19,243		)	—
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense	2,111			1			—
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense	2,863			1,457			1,206
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	13,892		$	(38,928	)	$	3,185
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost through October 31	4.50		%	3.60		%	4.30		%
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost from November 1 through December 31	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.30		%

Expected benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are summarized below. These estimates are based on assumptions about future events. Actual benefit payments may vary from these estimates.

(Dollars in thousands)	Benefit  Payments
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	4,389
2016	4,582
2017	4,980
2018	5,373
2019	5,626
2020-2024	27,946

The assumed health-care cost trend rates used to determine the benefit obligation are as follows:

	2014
Health-care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.00	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2027

Assumed health-care cost trends affect the amounts recognized for Con-way's postretirement benefits. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health-care cost trend rate would not have a material effect on the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs or on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation.

10. Share-Based Compensation

Under terms of its share-based compensation plans, Con-way grants various types of share-based compensation awards to employees and directors. The plans provide for awards in the form of nonvested stock (also known as restricted stock), performance-share plan units ("PSPUs"), stock options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").

Con-way recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (1) the requisite service period stated in the award or (2) the period from the grant date of the award up to the employee's retirement-eligibility date if the award contains an accelerated-vesting provision. Awards with graded-vesting terms recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. The following expense was recognized for share-based compensation:

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	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	$	20,035		$	20,783		$	14,464
Deferred income tax benefit	(7,673		)	(8,090		)	(5,616		)
Net share-based compensation expense	$	12,362		$	12,693		$	8,848

The fair value of each stock option and SAR grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which considers the risk-free interest rate, and the expected award term, volatility and dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate is determined using the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the award. The expected term of the award is derived from a binomial lattice model, and is based on the historical rate of voluntary exercises, post-vesting terminations and volatility. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Con-way's common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the award.

The Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 7,637,432 shares of common stock for the grant of stock options, nonvested stock or other share-based compensation under its equity plans, of which 2,687,677 were available at December 31, 2014. New shares are issued from Con-way's balance of authorized common stock to satisfy stock option exercises and vesting of awards.

Nonvested Stock

Awards granted to directors prior to 2012 generally have three-year graded-vesting terms, while those granted in 2012 and after generally vest one year from the award date. Awards granted to employees generally vest three years from the award date. Nonvested stock awards provide for accelerated vesting as a result of a change in control, death or disability (as defined in the award agreement). The awards allow for pro-rata vesting if the award recipient leaves Con-way due to a qualifying retirement during the vesting period. Shares of nonvested stock that are eligible for dividends are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of the award. Those awards that are not eligible for dividends are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of award, reduced by the present value of the dividends not received during the vesting period.

The following table summarizes nonvested stock activity for 2014:

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	823,070		$	32.15
Awarded – Employees	222,253		36.94
Awarded – Directors	22,480		44.47
Vested	(277,451	)	32.85
Forfeited	(19,274	)	33.75
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	771,078		$	33.60

The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for nonvested stock awards granted to employees in 2013 and 2012 was $33.19 and $30.37, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for nonvested stock awards granted to directors in 2013 and 2012 was $34.60 and $33.75, respectively.

The total fair value of nonvested stock that vested in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $11.4 million, $9.4 million and $11.0 million, respectively, based on Con-way's closing common stock price on the vesting date. At December 31, 2014, the total unrecorded deferred compensation cost of shares of nonvested stock, net of forfeitures, was $9.8 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.65 years.

Performance-share Plan Units

The PSPUs vest three years from the grant date if certain performance criteria are achieved. The number of shares the award recipients ultimately receive can range from 0% to 200% of the grant target depending on achievement relative to the performance criteria. PSPUs are subject to forfeiture if any award recipient ceases to be an active full-time employee prior to the end of the three-year period, subject in some cases to early vesting upon specified events, including death or disability of the award recipient, or termination of employment following a change in control of Con-way. The awards allow for pro-rata vesting if the award recipient leaves Con-way due to a qualifying retirement during the vesting period. The PSPUs are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of the award, reduced by the present value of the dividends not received during the three-year vesting period. The amount of expense recorded each period is based on Con-way's current estimate of the number of shares that will ultimately vest.

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The following table summarizes PSPU activity for 2014:

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	437,015		$	31.02
Awarded	205,667		36.47
Forfeited	(13,117	)	33.22
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	629,565		$	32.75

The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for PSPUs granted in 2013 and 2012 was $32.41 and $29.67, respectively.

At December 31, 2014, the total unrecorded deferred compensation cost of shares of PSPUs, net of forfeitures, was $10.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.77 years.

Stock Options

Stock options are granted at prices equal to the market value of the common stock on the date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Stock options are granted with three-year graded-vesting terms, under which one-third of the award vests each year. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting as a result of a change in control, qualifying retirement, death or disability (as defined in the stock option plans).

The following table summarizes stock option activity for 2014:

	Number of Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,488,741		$	39.59
Exercised	(926,454	)	36.59
Expired or cancelled	(15,100	)	50.28
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	547,187		$	44.36	2.88	$	3,461
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	544,184		$	44.44	2.86	$	3,403

The aggregate intrinsic value reported in the table above represents the total pretax value that would have been received by employees and directors had all of the holders exercised their in-the-money stock options on December 31, 2014.

The following table summarizes stock option exercise activity as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercised options	$	12,177	$	9,868	$	1,614
Cash received from exercise of options	33,902		20,777		3,560
Tax benefit realized from exercise of options	4,664		3,848		629

The following is a summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the calculated weighted-average grant-date fair value as of December 31:

	2012
Estimated fair value	$	11.79
Risk-free interest rate	0.7		%
Expected term (years)	4.91
Expected volatility	52		%
Expected dividend yield	1.37		%

Stock Appreciation Rights

The cash-settled SARs were granted at the stock price on the grant date and have a three-year graded-vesting term. The awards provide for accelerated vesting if the employee ceases employment due to retirement, death, disability, or a change in control (as defined in the SAR agreement). The SARs were granted in 2010 and became fully vested in January 2013. During the vesting period, compensation cost was recognized based on the proportionate amount of service rendered to date. The SARs are

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liability-classified awards and, as a result, Con-way re-measures the fair value of the awards each reporting period until the awards are settled. Con-way will recognize any changes in fair value after the vesting period as compensation cost in the current period. The ultimate expense recognized for the SARs is equal to the intrinsic value at settlement. Con-way's accrued liability for cash-settled SARs of $2.2 million and $4.3 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was determined using a weighted-average fair value of $20.97 and $15.13 per SAR at December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.

The following table summarizes SAR activity for 2014:

	Number of Rights		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	283,221		$	28.92
Exercised	(175,990	)	28.92
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173

The following table summarizes SAR exercise activity as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Cash paid to settle exercised SARs	$	3,623	$	2,382	$	51
Realized tax benefit	1,388		929		20

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Service Contracts

Con-way has agreements with vendors to provide certain information-technology, administrative and accounting services. The payments under the terms of the agreements are subject to change depending on the quantities and types of services consumed. The contracts also contain provisions that allow Con-way to terminate the contract at any time; however, Con-way would be required to pay fees if termination is for causes other than the failure of the service providers to perform.

California Wage and Hour

Con-way is a defendant in several class-action lawsuits alleging violations of the state of California's wage and hour laws. Plaintiffs allege that Con-way failed to pay certain drivers for all compensable time and that certain other drivers were not provided with required meal breaks and rest breaks. Plaintiffs seek to recover unspecified monetary damages, penalties, interest and attorneys' fees. The primary case is Jose Alberto Fonseca Pina, et al. v. Con-way Freight Inc., et al. (the "Pina" case). The Pina case was initially filed in November 2009 in Monterey County Superior Court and was removed to the U.S. District Court of California, Northern District. On April 12, 2012, the Court granted plaintiffs' request for class certification in the Pina case as to a limited number of issues. The class certification ruling does not address whether Con-way will ultimately be held liable.

Con-way challenged the certification of the class in this case, and further contends that plaintiffs' claims are preempted by federal law and not substantiated by the facts. Con-way has denied any liability with respect to these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this case. There are multiple factors that prevent Con-way from being able to estimate the amount of potential loss, if any, in excess of its accrued liability that may result from this matter, including: (1) Con-way is vigorously defending itself and believes that it has a number of meritorious legal defenses; and (2) at this stage in the case, there are unresolved questions of fact that could be important to the resolution of these matters. Con-way recently settled a related case Jorge R. Quezada v. Con-way Inc., dba Con-way Freight (the "Quezada" case). Notice of the settlement was provided to class members in this case and on January 9, 2015, the Court granted final approval of the settlement. Con-way had adequately accrued for this matter.

Unclaimed-Property Audits

Con-way is currently being audited by several states, primarily the State of Delaware, for compliance with unclaimed-property laws. The property subject to review in this audit process generally includes unclaimed securities and unclaimed payments and refunds to employees, shareholders, vendors and customers. State and federal escheat laws generally require companies to report and remit unclaimed property to the states. Con-way believes it has procedures in place to comply with these laws. The audits of Con-way securities and payments were completed in the third quarter of 2013 and the second quarter of 2014,

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respectively, with no material findings. The remaining audit of refunds will continue into 2015. Given the current stage of the remaining audit, Con-way cannot estimate the amount or range of potential loss.

Other

Con-way is a defendant in various other lawsuits incidental to its businesses. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material effect on Con-way's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

12. Segment Reporting

Con-way discloses segment information in the manner in which the business units are organized for making operating decisions, assessing performance and allocating resources. For the periods presented, Con-way is divided into the following three reporting segments:

• Freight. The Freight segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Freight business unit, which provides regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload freight services throughout North America.

• Logistics. The Logistics segment consists of the operating results of the Menlo business unit, which develops contract-logistics solutions, including the management of complex distribution networks and supply-chain engineering and consulting, and also provides multimodal freight-brokerage services.

• Truckload. The Truckload segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Truckload business unit, which provides asset-based full-truckload freight services throughout North America.

Prior to 2013, the former Other segment consisted of the operating results of Con-way's trailer manufacturer and certain corporate activities for which the related income or expense was not allocated to other reporting segments. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, inter-segment eliminations were combined with the Other segment and reported as Corporate and Eliminations in order to reconcile the segment results to the consolidated totals. All periods presented reflect this change to the reporting segment structure.

Financial Data

Management evaluates segment performance primarily based on revenue and operating income (loss). Accordingly, investment income, interest expense and other non-operating items are not reported in segment results. Corporate expenses are generally allocated based on measurable services provided to each segment, or for general corporate expenses, based on segment revenue. Beginning in 2013, costs associated with the defined benefit pension plans are no longer allocated to reporting segments and instead are included in Corporate and Eliminations as other corporate costs. The amount of defined benefit pension cost retained in Corporate and Eliminations was $13.5 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2012, these costs are included in the results of the Freight, Logistics and Truckload reporting segments and total $9.6 million. Inter-segment revenue and related operating income (loss) have been eliminated to reconcile to consolidated revenue and operating income. Transactions between segments are generally based on negotiated prices.

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	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
Revenue from External Customers
Freight	$	3,586,333		$	3,424,002	$	3,339,605
Logistics	1,638,967			1,474,507		1,677,279
Truckload	572,990			567,255		558,714
Corporate and Eliminations	7,779			7,592		4,649
	$	5,806,069		$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247
Revenue from Internal Customers
Freight	$	45,732		$	42,098	$	52,991
Logistics	78,744			65,892		48,921
Truckload	58,521			69,555		76,842
Corporate and Eliminations	70,458			70,687		53,015
	$	253,455		$	248,232	$	231,769
Operating Income (Loss)
Freight	$	210,324		$	146,047	$	143,869
Logistics	27,193			23,467		44,616
Truckload	41,245			38,691		44,921
Corporate and Eliminations	(10,312		)	748		(4,565		)
	$	268,450		$	208,953	$	228,841
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion
Freight	$	150,528		$	135,311	$	124,372
Logistics	11,225			7,571		7,532
Truckload	68,382			74,449		69,799
Corporate and Eliminations	12,372			11,905		13,499
	$	242,507		$	229,236	$	215,202
Capital Expenditures
Freight	$	176,933		$	180,576	$	190,218
Logistics	15,577			24,587		7,186
Truckload	91,731			74,637		93,117
Corporate and Eliminations	5,535			2,143		2,614
	$	289,776		$	281,943	$	293,135
Assets
Freight	$	1,560,324		$	1,529,681	$	1,459,576
Logistics	367,081			318,266		302,295
Truckload	792,088			799,775		807,470
Corporate and Eliminations	616,125			632,209		583,074
	$	3,335,618		$	3,279,931	$	3,152,415

Geographic Data

For geographic reporting, freight transportation revenue is allocated equally between the origin and destination. Revenue for contract services is allocated to the country in which the services are performed. Long-lived assets outside of the United States were immaterial for all periods presented.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Revenue
United States	$	5,310,573	$	5,094,193	$	5,189,792
Canada	180,951		116,491		114,451
Other	314,545		262,672		276,004
Total	$	5,806,069	$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247

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13. Quarterly Financial Data

Con-way Inc.

Quarterly Financial Data

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
2014 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,368,843	$	1,492,349	$	1,504,150	$	1,440,727
Operating Income [a]	33,062		102,700		91,375		41,313
Income before Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	19,222		90,768		77,390		23,317
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) [b]	6,329		37,101		31,807		(1,579		)
Net Income	12,893		53,667		45,583		24,896
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.23		0.94		0.79		0.43
Diluted Earnings	0.22		0.93		0.78		0.43
Market Price
High	42.73		50.46		53.53		50.81
Low	37.00		39.54		47.50		40.32
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.15		0.15
2013 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,336,164	$	1,381,370	$	1,398,021	$	1,357,801
Operating Income [a]	31,599		76,299		67,675		33,380
Income before Income Tax Provision	16,775		62,849		53,378		21,363
Income Tax Provision	2,770		19,952		22,821		9,669
Net Income	14,005		42,897		30,557		11,694
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.25		0.76		0.54		0.21
Diluted Earnings [c]	0.25		0.75		0.53		0.20
Market Price
High	38.12		39.81		46.04		45.98
Low	29.12		32.25		39.21		38.79
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.10		0.10

[a] The comparability of Con-way's consolidated operating income was affected by the following unusual income or expense:

- A gain of $3.4 million at Freight in the second quarter of 2014 from the sale of property.

- A charge of $16.0 million in Corporate and Eliminations in the fourth quarter of 2014 for the settlement of a legacy pension plan and a gain of $5.6 million in Corporate and Eliminations in the second quarter of 2013 from the sale of an administrative property.

- A charge of $3.7 million at Logistics in the second quarter of 2013 for an increased reserve on international accounts receivable.

[b] The comparability of Con-way's tax provision and net income was affected by the following:

- A tax benefit of $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from a decline in the incremental rate for state taxes.

[c] The sum of the quarterly earnings per share may not equal annual amounts due to differences in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective period.    

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Con-way's management, with the participation of Con-way's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Con-way's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, Con-way's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that Con-way's disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of such period.

(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have not been any changes in Con-way's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Con-way's internal control over financial reporting.

(c) Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Con-way's management assessed the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, and concluded that its internal control over financial reporting is effective. In making this assessment, management utilized the criteria in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

The effectiveness of Con-way's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, has been audited by KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited Con-way's consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The audit report issued by KPMG LLP precedes Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Information regarding directors and executive officers of Con-way is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the headings "Proposal Number 1: Election of Directors," "Information about the Board of Directors and Certain Board Committees; Corporate Governance" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of Con-way's definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 12, 2015 (the "2015 Proxy Statement").

We have adopted a Code of Business Ethics that applies to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer and controller, as well as other officers, directors and employees of Con-way. Con-way's Code of Business Ethics is posted on its website at www.con-way.com, under the heading "Corporate Governance" within the "Investors" tab. Con-way intends to satisfy any disclosure requirements regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, the Code of Business Ethics by posting such information on its website at www.con-way.com.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Information regarding executive and director compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the headings "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Compensation Committee Report," "Executive Compensation Tables," "Other Potential Post-Employment Payments," "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "2014 Director Compensation" of the 2015 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the headings "Stock Ownership by Directors and Executive Officers" and "Stock Ownership by Principal Shareholders" of the 2015 Proxy Statement.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table gives information as of December 31, 2014 regarding Company shares that may be issued upon the exercise of options, warrants and rights under all of the Company's existing equity compensation plans (together, the "Equity Plans").

Plan Category	Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (1)		Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column (a))
	(a)		(b)		(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders	1,947,830	(2)	$	44.36	2,687,677	(3)
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders	—	(4)	—		—	(4)
Total	1,947,830		$	44.36	2,687,677

(1)	The weighted-average exercise price is based solely on the outstanding options.
(2)	Includes 143,700 stock options outstanding under the Company's 1997 Equity and Incentive Plan, 396,480 stock options outstanding under the Company's 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan and 7,007 stock options outstanding under the Company's 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan. Also includes an aggregate of 427,188 restricted stock units and performance share plan units granted under the 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan, 20,232 restricted stock award shares issued and an aggregate of 953,223 restricted stock units and performance share plan units granted under the 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan.
(3)	All securities are available for issuance in the form of restricted stock, stock options or other equity-based awards under the 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan.
(4)	Does not include shares purchased under the Company's non-qualified employee stock purchase program. The employee stock purchase program offers participants the opportunity to purchase shares at fair market value using payroll deductions. The shares are purchased by the program's administrator in the open market.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions and director independence is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the headings "Information about the Board of Directors and Certain Board Committees; Corporate Governance - Policies and Procedures Regarding Related Person Transactions; Transactions with Related Persons" and "- Director Independence Standards" and "- Director Independence" of the 2015 Proxy Statement.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Information regarding principal accounting fees and services is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the heading "Proposal Number 4: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Fees" of the 2015 Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

			Page
(a)	1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm by KPMG LLP	31
		Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013	32
		Statements of Consolidated Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	34
		Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	35
		Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	36
		Statements of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012	37
		Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	38
	2.	FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
		Schedule II - Valuation of Qualifying Accounts has been omitted for the allowance for uncollectible accounts and allowance for revenue adjustments because the required information has been included in Note 1, "Principal Accounting Policies," of Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
	3.	EXHIBITS
		Exhibits are being filed in connection with this Report and are incorporated herein by reference. The Exhibit Index on pages 68 through 71 is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Con-way Inc.
	(Registrant)
February 23, 2015	/s/ Douglas W. Stotlar
	Douglas W. Stotlar
	President and Chief Executive Officer

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Capacity	Date
/s/ Douglas W. Stotlar	Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	February 23, 2015
Douglas W. Stotlar
/s/ Stephen L. Bruffett	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	February 23, 2015
Stephen L. Bruffett
/s/ Kevin S. Coel	Senior Vice President and Controller (Controller)	February 23, 2015
Kevin S. Coel
/s/ Roy W. Templin		February 23, 2015
Roy W. Templin	Chairman
/s/ John J. Anton		February 23, 2015
John J. Anton	Director
/s/ W. Keith Kennedy Jr.		February 23, 2015
W. Keith Kennedy Jr.	Director
/s/ Michael J. Murray		February 23, 2015
Michael J. Murray	Director
/s/ Edith R. Perez		February 23, 2015
Edith R. Perez	Director
/s/ P. Cody Phipps		February 23, 2015
P. Cody Phipps	Director
/s/ John C. Pope		February 23, 2015
John C. Pope	Director
/s/ William J. Schroeder		February 23, 2015
William J. Schroeder	Director
/s/ Peter W. Stott		February 23, 2015
Peter W. Stott	Director
/s/ Chelsea C. White III		February 23, 2015
Chelsea C. White III	Director

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.
(2)	Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation, or succession:
	2.1	Con-way Inc. plan for discontinuance of Con-way Forwarding (Item 2.05 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on June 5, 2006*).
	2.2	Con-way Inc. plan for reorganization of Con-way Freight Inc. (Item 7.01 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on August 22, 2007*).
	2.3	Con-way Inc. plan for reorganization of Con-way Freight Inc. (Item 2.05 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on November 3, 2008*).
	2.4	Con-way Inc. plan for reorganization of Con-way Freight Inc. (Item 2.05 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 8, 2008*).
(3)	Articles of incorporation and Bylaws:
	3.1	Con-way Inc. Certificate of Incorporation, as amended May 8, 2013.
	3.2	Con-way Inc. Bylaws, as amended January 21, 2015 (Exhibit 3.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2015*).
(4)	Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures:
	4.1	Form of Indenture between CNF Transportation Inc. and Bank One Trust Company, National Association (Exhibit 4(d)(i) to Con-way's Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) dated March 3, 2000*).
	4.2	Supplemental Indenture No. 1 dated as of April 30, 2004 to Indenture dated as of March 8, 2000 between CNF Inc. as issuer and The Bank of New York, N.A. as successor trustee, relating to 6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Form S-4 (File No. 333-116211) dated June 4, 2004*).
	4.3	Form of Global 6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 (included in Exhibit 4.2 to Form S-4 (File No. 333-116211) dated June 4, 2004*).
	4.4	Form of Indenture dated as of December 27, 2007 between Con-way Inc. as issuer and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (Exhibit 4.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 27, 2007*).
	4.5	Form of 7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 (Exhibit 4.3 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 27, 2007*).
	4.6	$325 million Credit Agreement dated November 4, 2010 among Con-way Inc. and various financial institutions (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2010*).
	4.7	Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement dated as of November 4, 2010 made by Con-way Freight, Inc., Menlo Worldwide, LLC and Transportation Resources, Inc. in favor of various financial institutions (Exhibit 99.2 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2010*).
	4.8	First Amendment to Credit Agreement and Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement dated August 2, 2011 (Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2011*).
	4.9	Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 28, 2013 (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on July 1, 2013*).
	Instruments defining the rights of security holders of long-term debt of Con-way Inc., and its subsidiaries for which financial statements are required to be filed with this Form 10-K, of which the total amount of securities authorized under each such instrument is less than 10% of the total assets of Con-way Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, have not been filed as exhibits to this Form 10-K. Con-way agrees to furnish a copy of each applicable instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(10)	Material contracts:
	10.1	Distribution Agreement between Consolidated Freightways, Inc., and Consolidated Freightways Corporation dated November 25, 1996 (Exhibit 10.34 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 1996*).
	10.2	Employee Benefit Matters Agreement by and between Consolidated Freightways, Inc. and Consolidated Freightways Corporation dated December 2, 1996 (Exhibit 10.33 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 1996*#).
	10.3	Transition Services Agreement between CNF Service Company, Inc. and Consolidated Freightways Corporation dated December 2, 1996 (Exhibit to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 1996*).

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10.4	Tax Sharing Agreement between Consolidated Freightways, Inc., and Consolidated Freightways Corporation dated December 2, 1996 (Exhibit to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 1996*).
10.5	Stock Purchase Agreement between CNF Inc. and Menlo Worldwide, LLC and United Parcel Service dated October 5, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) dated October 6, 2004*).
10.6	Amendment No. 1 dated December 17, 2004 to the Stock Purchase Agreement between CNF Inc. and Menlo Worldwide, LLC and United Parcel Service dated October 5, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) dated December 21, 2004*).
10.7	Transition Services Agreement between CNF Inc and Menlo Worldwide, LLC and United Parcel Service date October 5, 2004 (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) dated October 6, 2004*).
10.8	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of July 13, 2007, by and among the Company, Seattle Acquisition Corporation, a Missouri corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Transportation Resources, Inc., a Missouri corporation, the Shareholders' Agent (as defined therein) and the Principal Shareholders (as defined therein). (Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-05046) for the quarter ended June 30, 2007*).
10.9	Stock Purchase Agreement to purchase Chic Holdings Limited between Menlo Worldwide, LLC and various sellers dated September 7, 2007 (Exhibit 10.8 to Con-way's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-05046) for the quarter ended September 30, 2007*).
10.10	Settlement and Release Agreement between Con-way Inc. and Central States (Item 1.01 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 31, 2008*).
10.11	Supplemental Retirement Plan dated January 1, 1990 (Exhibit 10.31 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 1993*#).
10.12	Con-way Inc. Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plans Trust Agreement 2004 Restatement dated as of December 30, 2004 between Con-way Inc. and Wachovia Bank, NA (Exhibit 10.5 to Con-way's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-05046) for the quarter ended March 31, 2005*#).
10.13	Directors Business Travel Insurance Plan (Exhibit 10.13 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012*#).
10.14	Emery Air Freight Plan for Retirees, effective October 31, 1987 (Exhibit 4.23 to the Emery Air Freight Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ended September 30, 1987*#).
10.15	Separation Agreement and General Release between Con-way Freight Inc. and David S. McClimon effective September 28, 2007 (Exhibit 99 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on October 1, 2007*#).
10.16	Con-way Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.50 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.17	Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.51 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.18	Con-way Inc. Amended and Restated 2003 Equity Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors Amended and Restated December 2011 (Exhibit 10.34 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011*#).
10.19	Con-way Inc. 1997 Equity and Incentive Plan (2006 Amendment and Restatement) (Exhibit 99.7 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 6, 2005*#).
10.20	Con-way Inc. 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.52 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.21	Amendment No. 1 to the Con-way Inc. 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 99.7 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2009*#).
10.22	Con-way Inc. 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan (Appendix A to Con-way's Proxy Statement filed on April 3, 2012*#).
10.23	Con-way Inc. 1993 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.53 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.24	Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.54 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.25	Con-way Inc. 2005 Supplemental Excess Retirement Plan (Amended and Restated December 2008) (Exhibit 10.57 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).

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10.26	Compliance Amendment 2012-1 to the Con-way Inc. 2005 Supplemental Excess Retirement Plan (Amended and Restated December 2008)(Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.27	Con-way Inc. Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.58 to Con-way's Form 10-K (File No. 1-05046) for the year ended December 31, 2008*#).
10.28	Amendment No. 1 to Con-way Inc. Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.53 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.29	Amendment No. 2 to Con-way Inc. Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.54 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.30	Amendment No. 3 to Con-way Inc. Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.55 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011*#).
10.31	Amendment No. 4 to Con-way Inc. Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan Amended and Restated December 2008 (Exhibit 10.33 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012*#).
10.32	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Douglas W. Stotlar (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2009*#).
10.33	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Stephen L. Bruffett (Exhibit 99.2 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2009*#).
10.34	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Robert L. Bianco Jr. (Exhibit 99.3 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2009*#).
10.35	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Leslie P. Lundberg (Exhibit 10.61 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.36	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Kevin S. Coel (Exhibit 10.63 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.37	Form of Amendment No. 1 to Severance Agreement (Change in Control) (Exhibit 10.64 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.38	Form of Amendment No. 2 to Severance Agreement (Change in Control)(Exhibit 10.2 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.39	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for Stephen K. Krull (Exhibit 10.4 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.40	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for W. Gregory Lehmkuhl (Exhibit 10.5 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.41	Form of Severance Agreement (Change in Control) for C. Randal Mullett (Exhibit 10.6 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.42	Form of Non-Change in Control Severance Policy (Con-way Inc. and Con-way Enterprise Services, Inc.#).
10.43	Form of Non-Change in Control Severance Policy (Con-way Affiliates#).
10.44	Con-way Inc. Executive Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014*#).
10.45	Amended and Restated Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Douglas W. Stotlar (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2010*#).
10.46	Amended and Restated Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Stephen L. Bruffett (Exhibit 99.2 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2010*#).
10.47	Amended and Restated Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Robert L. Bianco Jr. (Exhibit 99.3 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on June 24, 2010*#).
10.48	Amended and Restated Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Leslie P. Lundberg (Exhibit 10.74 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010*#).
10.49	Amended and Restated Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Kevin S. Coel (Exhibit 10.76 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010*#).
10.50	Form of Amendment No. 1 to Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) (Exhibit 10.74 to Con-way's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009*#).
10.51	Form of Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) (Exhibit 10.7 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
10.52	Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for Stephen K. Krull (Exhibit 10.9 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).

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	10.53	Form of Severance Agreement (Non-Change in Control) for W. Gregory Lehmkuhl (Exhibit 10.10 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012*#).
	10.54	Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013*#).
	10.55	Form of Stock Option Agreement (Exhibit 99.10 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on December 6, 2005*#).
	10.56	Form of Stock Option Agreement (Exhibit 99.2 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-05046) filed on September 29, 2006*#).
	10.57	Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (Exhibit 99.2 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2010*#).
	10.58	Form of Stock Option Agreement (Exhibit 99.1 to Con-way's Report on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2011*#).
	10.59	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement (Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013*#).
	10.60	Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement (Exhibit 10.1 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014*#).
	10.61	Form of Performance Share Plan Unit Grant Agreement (Exhibit 10.2 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013*#).
	10.62	Form of Performance Share Plan Unit Grant Agreement (Exhibit 10.2 to Con-way's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014*#).
(12)	Computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges.
(21)	Significant Subsidiaries of Con-way Inc.
(23)	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
(31)	Certification of Officers pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002:
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(32)	Certification of Officers pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(99)	Additional documents:
	99.1	Con-way Inc. 2015 Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement filed on Form DEF 14A. (Only those portions referenced herein are incorporated in this Form 10-K. Other portions are not required and, therefore, are not "filed" as a part of this Form 10-K.*)
(101)	Interactive Data File:
	101. INS	XBRL Instance Document
	101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
	101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
	101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
	101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
	101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Footnotes to Exhibit Index
*	Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference.
#	Designates a contract or compensation plan for Management or Directors.

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EX-10.42

Exhibit 10.42

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

(CON-WAY INC. AND CON-WAY ENTERPRISE SERVICES INC.)

ADOPTED AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2009

EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 4, 2014

This Non-Change in Control Severance Policy (“Policy”) is established and maintained by Con-way Inc. (the “Company”) and by Con-way Enterprise Services, Inc. (“CES”), an affiliate of the Company (the Company and CES each being a “Participating Employer” and collectively the “Participating Employers”). Capitalized terms used in this Policy without definition have the meanings shown on Attachment 1.

This Policy sets forth the terms and conditions under which an executive in executive grade level E1 or E2 employed by a Participating Employer (each an “Executive” and collectively the “Executives”) is eligible to receive certain severance payments and benefits from his or her Employer (as defined herein) in the event of the Executive’s termination of employment in certain circumstances. Except as provided in the following paragraph, this Policy supersedes (i) all prior severance agreements between an Executive and a Participating Employer and (ii) all prior severance plans, policies and other severance arrangements of any Participating Employer applicable to the Executive.

This Policy is not intended to and does not address severance payments and benefits that may be made available to Executives whose employment is terminated in connection with change in control transactions. Accordingly, this Policy does not supersede or otherwise affect any severance agreements, plans, policies or arrangements, whether now in effect or hereafter entered into or established by any Participating Employer, that provide for severance payments and benefits to be made available to Executives whose employment is terminated in connection with change in control transactions (as the term “change in control” is defined in such agreements, plans, policies or arrangements). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Policy does not supersede or otherwise affect a Severance Agreement (Change in Control), as may be amended, entered into by an Executive and his or her Employer. In no event and under no circumstances shall any Executive be entitled to receive severance payments and benefits both under any such change in control agreement, plan, policy or arrangement and also under this Policy.

1. Qualifying Termination of Employment. An Executive will be eligible to receive the severance payments and benefits described in this Policy only if the Executive incurs a Severance.

2. Severance Payments and Benefits. Subject to the other provisions of this Policy, if an Executive incurs a Severance, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the following from the Employer:

(a) Severance Payment.

The Severance Payment is in lieu of any severance payments or benefits to which the Executive may otherwise be entitled under any other severance plan or agreement of any Participating Employer or Affiliate, except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 3 of this Policy.

(b) Annual Bonus Amount, provided that the Executive has been employed for at least one full calendar quarter during the calendar year in which the Severance occurs.

(c) Health Benefits.

(d) Outplacement Services.

In addition, if an Executive incurs a Severance, the Executive’s unvested Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Awards shall vest in accordance with and to the extent provided in the Vesting Provisions. Nothing in this Policy shall modify or otherwise affect the vesting provisions or other terms of any of Executive’s long-term incentive awards which are not Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Awards.

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3. Waiver and Release; Agreement to Comply with Covenants. An Executive shall not be eligible to receive a Severance Payment, Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services under the Policy unless the Executive (or, in the event of the death of the Executive, the executor, personal representative or administrator of the Executive's estate) first executes and delivers to the Company the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement substantially in the form of Attachment 2 hereto within the timeframe specified therein (which in no event will be later than 45 days following the Severance Date) and such Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement becomes effective pursuant to its terms prior to the time that the Executive (or the Executive’s estate, as applicable) is to receive all or any part of the Severance Payment, the Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services.

4. Timing of Payments; Taxes. The Severance Payment and any Health Benefits that are payable in cash shall be payable to the Executive in a lump sum payment within sixty days following the Severance Date. The Annual Bonus Amount shall be paid no later than March 15^th of the year immediately following the year in which the Severance Date occurs. The Executive shall be liable for the payment of all Taxes. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from amounts to be paid to the Executive hereunder any Taxes which it is from time to time required to withhold.

5. Disputes and Controversies. In the event that the Executive or a dependent of the Executive believes that he or she is not receiving the full amounts to which he or she is entitled under the Policy, such person may make a claim to the Employer Board and the claims procedure set forth in Section A of the Administrative Appendix to the Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees, as amended and restated in December 2008 and as subsequently amended from time to time (“DCP”), shall apply with the Employer Board treated as the Committee. Although claims for amounts under this Policy are governed by claims procedures under the DCP that also apply to ERISA-covered claims, neither this Policy nor any amounts payable hereunder are, or are intended to be, governed by ERISA.

Any further dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with the Policy which remains after the final decision of the Employer Board shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a single neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes as then in effect. Such arbitration shall be conducted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or in such other location as both parties may mutually agree in writing. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator's award in any state or federal court in Michigan having jurisdiction; provided however, that the Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of his/her right to be paid or to receive benefits hereunder during the pendency of any dispute or controversy under or in connection with this Policy. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the arbitration shall be borne by the Employer.

If, for any legal reason, a controversy arising from or concerning the interpretation or application of this Policy cannot be arbitrated as provided above, the parties agree that any civil action shall be brought in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan or, only if there is no basis for federal jurisdiction, in any court of general jurisdiction in Michigan located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The parties further agree that any such civil action shall be tried to the court, sitting without a jury. The parties knowingly and voluntarily waive trial by jury.

Notwithstanding anything in the Policy to the contrary, the Executive acknowledges and agrees that a breach of any provision of the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement (including without limitation the restrictive covenants in Paragraphs 8-12 thereof) will result in immediate and irreparable harm to the Company, Participating Employers and/or the Affiliates for which full damages cannot readily be calculated and for which damages are an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, notwithstanding anything in the Policy to the contrary, the Executive agrees that the Company, Participating Employers, and/or the Affiliates shall be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent any such actual or threatened breach or any continuing breach by the Executive (without posting a bond or other security), without limiting any other remedies that may be available to them.

6. Fees and Expenses; Mitigation. In the event that the Executive is the prevailing party in any legal action brought by the Executive in accordance with the Policy to obtain or enforce any benefit or right provided by the Policy, the Employer shall pay to the Executive all legal fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the Executive in such legal action. Such payment shall be made within five (5) business days after delivery of the Executive's written requests for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Employer reasonably may require. The Employer shall not be obligated to pay legal fees and expenses incurred by any person other than the Executive or the Executive’s successor in interest hereunder. However, the Employer shall be obligated to pay legal fees and expenses incurred by the Executive on behalf of the Executive’s dependents and legal fees and expenses incurred by the estate of the Executive on behalf of the Executive or the Executive’s dependents.

The Employer agrees that, if the Executive incurs a Severance, the Executive is not required to seek other employment or to attempt in any way to reduce any amounts payable to the Executive hereunder. Further, the amount of any payment or benefit

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provided for in the Policy shall not be reduced (except as provided in the definition of Health Benefits) by any compensation earned by the Executive as the result of employment by another employer, by retirement benefits, by offset against any amount claimed to be owed by the Executive to the Employer, or otherwise.

7. NOTICE OF TERMINATION.

(a) Any Involuntary Termination shall be communicated by written notice of termination from the Employer to the Executive in accordance with Section 8(i).

(b) The notice of termination from the Employer shall specify the date of termination, which shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date such notice of termination is given. Once the Employer has specified a date of termination in a notice of termination, the date of termination may not be changed except by mutual consent of the Employer and the Executive.

(c) Any Termination for Good Reason shall be communicated by written notice from the Executive to the Employer in accordance with Section 8(i) of this Policy. A notice of Termination for Good Reason shall indicate the specific provision in the Policy relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for Termination for Good Reason. The notice of termination shall specify the termination date, which shall not be less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty (60) days, respectively, from the date such notice is given and which shall constitute the “Severance Date” for purposes of the Policy. Once the Executive has specified a date of termination in a notice of termination, the date of termination may not be changed except by mutual consent of the Employer and the Executive.

8. General Provisions

(a) This Policy may be terminated or amended at any time in the sole discretion of the Company; provided that such action shall not affect the rights under the Policy of an Executive who incurs a Severance prior to such action.

The Company, the Employer and the Executive intend for the payments to Executive pursuant to this Policy to be exempt from Code section 409A to the maximum extent possible, under either the separation pay exemption pursuant to Treasury regulation §1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) or as short-term deferrals pursuant to Treasury regulation §1.409A-1(b)(4), and for this purpose, any installment paid to Executive under this Policy shall be considered a separate payment. The Policy shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intent.

If at any time any provision of the Policy would cause compensation to be includible in an Executive’s income pursuant to Code section 409A(a)(1)(A), such provision shall be void, and the Executive’s Employer shall have the unilateral right to amend the Policy retroactively for compliance with Code section 409A in such a way as to achieve substantially similar economic results without causing such inclusion. Any such amendment shall be binding on the Executive. In the event the Policy does not comply with the requirements of Code section 409A, the Executive will be solely responsible for any adverse tax consequences to the Executive.

To the extent any amounts under this Policy are payable by reference to Executive’s Severance Date or “termination of employment” such terms and similar terms shall be deemed to refer to Executive’s “separation from service,” within the meaning of Code section 409A.

Any reimbursement payable to Executive pursuant to this Policy shall be conditioned on the submission by Executive of all documentation reasonably required by Employer, and shall be paid to Executive within 30 days following receipt of such documentation, but in no event later than the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which Executive incurred the reimbursable expense. Any amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefit provided, during a calendar year shall not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefit to be provided, during any other calendar year. The right to any reimbursement or in-kind benefit pursuant to this Policy shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Policy, to the extent any part of the Severance Payment, the Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services constitutes payments of nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Code section 409A, then (A) each such payment which is conditioned upon Executive’s execution of the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement and which is to be paid during a designated period that begins in a first taxable year and ends in a second taxable year shall be paid in the second taxable year and (B) if the Executive is a Specified Employee as of the Severance Date, each such payment that would have been paid prior to the

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six-month anniversary of the Severance Date shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (i) the date that is six (6) months and one (1) day after the Severance Date and (ii) the date of the Executive’s death.

(b) Except as otherwise provided herein or by law, no right or interest of the Executive under the Policy shall be assignable or transferable, in whole or in part, either directly or by operation of law or otherwise, including without limitation by execution, levy, garnishment, attachment, pledge or in any manner; no attempted assignment or transfer thereof shall be effective; and no right or interest of the Executive under the Policy shall be liable for, or subject to, any obligation or liability of such Executive. When a payment is due under the Policy to an Executive who is unable to care for his or her affairs, payment may be made directly to the Executive’s legal guardian or personal representative.

(c) If the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate is obligated pursuant to applicable law or by virtue of being a party to a contract (other than this Policy) to pay severance pay, a termination indemnity, notice pay or the like to an Executive or if the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate is obligated by law to provide advance notice of separation ("Notice Period") to an Executive, then any Severance Payment made to the Executive hereunder shall be reduced by the amount of any such severance pay, termination indemnity, notice pay or the like, as applicable, and by the amount of any compensation received during any Notice Period.

(d) Neither the entering into of this Policy, nor the payment of any benefits hereunder shall be construed as giving an Executive, or any person whomsoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Employer, and the Executive shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Policy had never been executed.

(e) If any provision of the Policy shall be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and the Policy shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

(f) The Policy shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Employer and its successors and assigns, and by an Executive and by the personal and legal representatives, executors, administra-tors, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees of the Executive. If an Executive shall die while any amount would still be payable to the Executive (other than amounts which, by their terms, terminate upon the death of the Executive) if the Executive had continued to live, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the Policy to the executors, personal representatives or administrators of the Executive's estate.

(g) The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Policy, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Policy.

(h) The Policy shall not be funded. No Executive shall have any right to, or interest in, any assets of the Employer which may be applied by the Employer to the payment of benefits or other rights under the Policy.

(i) All notices and all other communications provided for in the Policy (i) shall be in writing, (ii) shall be hand delivered, sent by overnight courier or by United States registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, addressed, in the case of the Employer, to the principal office of the Employer, attention President, and in the case of the Company, to 2211 Old Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, attention President and General Counsel, and in the case of an Executive, to the last known address of the Executive, and (iii) shall be effective only upon actual receipt.

(j) This Policy shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Delaware (without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof) to the extent not preempted by federal law, which shall otherwise control.

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ATTACHMENT 1

TO

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

(CON-WAY INC. AND CON-WAY ENTERPRISE SERVICES INC.)

DEFINITIONS

"Affiliate" means an affiliate of the Company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, including any Business Unit (as defined in Section 2 of the EIP).

“Annual Bonus Amount” means, for any Executive, an amount equal to the annual bonus payment that the Executive would have been eligible to receive for the calendar year in which the Severance occurs had the Executive remained employed by the Employer for the entire calendar year, determined based on (i) the Executive’s Target Bonus and (ii) the Employer’s actual performance for that calendar year under the Executive Incentive Plan or other annual incentive plan in which the Executive participates.

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

“Cause" for termination by the Employer of an Executive's employment means (i) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by the Executive against a Participating Employer or an Affiliate; (ii) the willful and continued failure by the Executive to substantially perform the Executive's duties with the Employer (other than any such failure resulting from the Executive's Incapacity) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Executive by or on behalf of the Employer, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Employer believes that the Executive has not substantially performed the Executive's duties; (iii) the willful engaging by the Executive in conduct which is demonstrably and materially injurious to a Participating Employer or any Affiliate, monetarily or otherwise; or (iv) conviction of any felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any such felony. For purposes of clauses (ii) and (iii) of this definition, no act, or failure to act, on the Executive's part shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by the Executive not in good faith and without reasonable belief that the Executive's act, or failure to act, was in the best interest of a Participating Employer or any Affiliate.

“COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, supplemented or substituted from time to time.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

“EIP” means the Company’s 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan, 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan, or any successor plan, each as may be amended from time to time.

“Employer” means, as to any Executive, the Participating Employer that employs the Executive.

“Employer Board” means the Board of Directors of the Employer.

“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

“Executive” has the meaning given to such term on the first page of this Policy.

“Health Benefits” means HMO, insured or self-funded medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and behavioral health benefits for an Executive and his or her dependents. The Health Benefits shall be substantially similar to those provided to Executive and Executive’s dependents by or on behalf of the Executive’s Employer immediately prior to the Severance Date, in accordance with the applicable benefit plan eligibility requirements and policies, and shall to the extent possible be provided at the Employer’s expense through COBRA in accordance with the applicable plans, programs or policies of the Company. With respect to each of Executive and Executive’s dependents who are provided Health Benefits by or on behalf of the Executive’s Employer immediately prior to the Severance Date, the Health Benefits shall be provided from the Severance Date until the earliest to occur of (A) the 12-month anniversary of the Severance Date, (B) the date on which Executive or Executive’s dependent(s), as applicable, becomes eligible for coverage under another group health insurance plan with no pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion; provided, however, for avoidance of doubt, benefits made available to one or more of Executive and Executive’s dependents by the employer of Executive’s spouse shall not reduce the Health Benefits otherwise available, except to the extent the Executive’s spouse elects to receive such benefits from his or her employer, (C) the date on which Executive or Executive’s dependent(s), as applicable, becomes entitled to benefits under Medicare and (D) the date on which Executive becomes eligible for retiree medical coverage

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offered by the Company or its Affiliates. The period during which Executive is being provided with health insurance under this Policy shall be credited against Executive’s period of COBRA coverage, if any.

Executive shall promptly notify Employer if, prior to the expiration of the maximum period of coverage, Executive or any of Executive’s dependents becomes eligible for coverage under another group health plan with no pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion or becomes entitled to benefits under Medicare.

The Employer may limit any reimbursement to the Executive to the excess, if any, of the cost to the Executive of Health Benefits over such cost immediately prior to the Severance Date.

If the Executive dies, the Employer shall continue to provide the Executive’s dependents with the Health Benefits otherwise receivable on the same basis as if the Executive had survived.

If any such benefits are treated as deferred compensation subject to Code section 409A and the Executive is a Specified Employee, the Executive shall pay the full cost of such benefits for the first six months after the Severance Date and the Employer shall reimburse the Executive for such payments as soon as practicable thereafter but not later than nine (9) months from the date the Executive paid such costs.

“Incapacity” means: (a) an incapacity, disability or other condition that entitles Executive to long-term disability benefits under the long-term disability benefit plan or arrangement applicable to employees of the Employer, including Executive, then in effect, all as determined by the administrator of such plan or arrangement; or (b) in the event that there is no such long-term disability plan or arrangement then in effect and applicable to Executive, a physical or mental illness or condition of Executive causing Executive’s inability to perform the material duties of Executive’s position with the Employer, as determined in good faith by the Employer, for 180 consecutive calendar days, or for 180 calendar days (whether consecutive or not) within any 365-day period, unless otherwise required d by applicable law. In connection with the determination of Incapacity, Executive agrees and understands that Executive may be required to submit to any reasonable medical examination(s) as may be recommended or required by the Employer for the purpose of determining the existence or absence of Incapacity.

“Involuntary Termination” means the actual termination of an Executive’s employment by the Employer for any reason other than death of the Executive, Incapacity of the Executive, Cause or change in control.

“Outplacement Services” means professional outplacement services determined by the Employer to be suitable to an Executive’s position. The maximum amount that the Employer will pay for such services is $10,000. The outplacement services shall be made available until the earlier of (i) such time as the aggregate cost to the Employer of the outplacement services reaches $10,000, and (ii) the date on which the Executive obtains another full-time job. The Employer will not pay the Executive cash in lieu of professional outplacement services.

“Participating Employer” has the meaning given to such term on the first page of this Policy.

“Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award” means:

(i) a stock option, stock appreciation right (“SAR”) or similar award, or a restricted stock or restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award (whether cash-based or equity-based, and whether payable in cash or in stock);

(ii) that is outstanding on the Severance Date;

(iii) that has a vesting period that is longer than one year in duration; and

(iv) that is non-performance-based or, if performance-based, is based solely on changes in the price of the Company’s common stock.

“Severance” means an Involuntary Termination by the Employer or a Termination for Good Reason by the Executive.

“Severance Date” means the date on which an Executive incurs a Severance.

“Severance Payment” means a payment in an amount equal to an Executive’s annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Severance Date.

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“Specified Employee” has the meaning set forth in the Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees, as amended and restated in December 2008 and as subsequently amended from time to time.

“Target Bonus” means, for any calendar year, an amount equal to (i) the Executive’s Annual Compensation (as defined in the Company’s Executive Incentive Plan) for that calendar year multiplied by (ii) the Participation Percentage (as defined in the Executive Incentive Plan) applicable to executives in the Executive’s grade level (i.e., E1, E2, E3, E4 or E5) for that calendar year, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board. “Target Bonus” shall be determined in the manner provided in the preceding sentence whether or not the Executive is a participant in the Executive Incentive Plan during that calendar year, and shall not be based on the Executive’s target bonus under any other annual incentive plan in which the Executive participates during that calendar year. If during the calendar year for which the Target Bonus is determined the Executive has not been assigned to an executive grade level of E1, E2, E3, E4 or E5, the Executive’s grade level for purposes of this definition shall be the grade level between E1 and E5 that the Compensation Committee of the Board has determined is equivalent to the Executive’s actual grade level.

"Taxes" means all federal, state, local and other taxes, to the extent applicable to all or any part of the Severance Payment and/or Health Benefits.

"Termination for Good Reason" means termination by the Executive of the Executive's employment following the occurrence (without the Executive's express written consent) of the following act by the Employer, unless such act is not corrected within 30 days of receipt by the Employer of the Executive’s notice of Termination for Good Reason:

A reduction of twenty percent (20%) or more in the Executive’s target total direct compensation (determined using the midpoint of the applicable long-term incentive compensation opportunity range), made by the Employer in anticipation of, or within twenty-four (24) months after, the sale or other disposition (including by way of a spin-off or similar transaction) by the Company of one or more of its three principal operating units. As used herein, “target total direct compensation” means the Executive’s annual base salary, target annual bonus and target long-term incentive compensation opportunity.

“Vesting Provisions” means:

(a) for each stock option, stock appreciation right (“SAR”) or similar award, and for each non-performance-based restricted stock or restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award, in each case that is a Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award scheduled to vest in installments over time, all unvested options, SARs or similar units, shares of restricted stock or RSUs included in such award that are scheduled to vest on or before the date that is twelve (12) months after the Severance Date shall vest; and

(b) for each stock option, SAR or similar award, and for each non-performance-based restricted stock or RSU award, in each case that is a Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award that is subject to cliff-vesting, a percentage of the award shall vest, with the percentage determined by dividing the twelve (12) months by the total number of months in the cliff-vesting period.

Example 1: On January 26, 2009 Executive A received a stock option grant that is scheduled to vest in three equal installments, on January 1, 2010, January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012, respectively. Executive A incurs a Severance on December 20, 2009. On the Severance Date the stock option installment scheduled to vest on January 1, 2010 would vest but the installments scheduled to vest on January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 (more than 12 months after the Severance Date) would not vest under the Vesting Provisions.

Example 2: On January 26, 2009 Executive A received a grant of 10,000 restricted stock units with 36 month cliff vesting. Executive A incurs a Severance on December 20, 2009. On the Severance Date 3,333 restricted stock units (12 months/36 months) would vest under the Vesting Provisions.

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ATTACHMENT 2

TO

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

FORM OF WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT

1.    In consideration of, and subject to, the payment to be made to me by ____________ (the “Employer”) of the "Severance Payment" and the “Annual Bonus Amount” (in each case as defined in the Non-Change in Control Severance Policy adopted by the Employer (the “Policy”), I hereby waive any claims I may have for employment or re-employment by the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer after the date hereof, and I and anyone claiming on my behalf further agree to and do release and forever discharge the Employer and any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, and their respective past and present officers, directors, shareholders, insurers, employees and agents, and each of their predecessors, successors and assigns (the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims and causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of or relating to my employment with the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, or the termination thereof, including, but not limited to, (a) claims for wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, fraud; (b) claims under the following acts, as in effect or amended: the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act as amended by the Older Workers’ Benefits Protection Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Americans with Disabilities Act; and (c) claims under any other federal, state or local statute, legislation or common law relating to employment or discrimination in employment or otherwise; provided however, that no claim that I may have against the Employer in any capacity other than as an Employer shall be waived pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. I confirm that I have not filed any legal or other proceeding(s) against any of the Released Parties, am the sole owner of the claims released herein, have not transferred any such claims to anyone else, and have the full right to grant the releases and agreements in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. In the event of any further proceedings based upon any released matter, none of the Released Parties shall have any further monetary or other obligation of any kind to me, and I hereby waive any such monetary or other recovery.

2.    Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision hereof, nothing in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall adversely affect (i) my rights to ongoing Health Benefits under the terms of the Policy; (ii) my rights to benefits (other than severance payments or benefits) under plans, programs and arrangements of the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer; (iii) my rights to indemnification under any indemnification agreement, applicable law or the certificates of incorporation or bylaws of the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, (iv) my rights under any director's and officers' liability insurance policy covering me, (v) my workers compensation rights, or (vi) my unemployment insurance rights.

3.    I acknowledge that I have signed this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants voluntarily, knowingly, of my own free will and without reservation or duress, and that no promises or representations have been made to me by any person to induce me to do so other than the promise of payment as set forth herein and in the Policy.

4.    I understand that this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants will be deemed to be an application for benefits under the Policy and that my entitlement thereto shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the Policy and any applicable plan. I expressly hereby consent to such terms and conditions.

5.    I acknowledge that (i) I am waiving any rights or claims I might have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“ADEA”); (ii) I have received consideration beyond that to which I was previously entitled; (iii) I have been given forty-five (45) days to review and consider this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants ; (iv) I have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney or other advisor of my choice and have been advised by the Employer to do so if I choose; and (vi) in the event that my termination of employment was in connection with a reduction in force, I have been separately furnished a written schedule of all persons, listed by job title and age, within the affected decisional unit who were selected and not selected for the benefits extended by this Policy, as may be required by the ADEA. I may revoke this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants seven days or less after its execution by providing written notice to Director of Compensation of the Company. If I revoke this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants, it shall be null and void.

6.    I acknowledge that it is my intention and the intention of the Employer in executing this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants that the same shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, demand and cause of action hereinabove specified. In furtherance of this intention, I hereby expressly waive any and all rights and benefits conferred upon me by the provisions of SECTION 1542 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, to the extent applicable to me, and expressly I consent that

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this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall be given full force and effect according to each and all of its express terms and provisions, including as well those related to unknown and unsuspected claims, demands and causes of action, if any, as well as those relating to any other claims, demands and causes of action hereinabove specified. SECTION 1542 provides:

"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."

I acknowledge that I may hereafter discover claims or facts in addition to or different from those which I now know or believe to exist with respect to the subject matter of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants and which, if known or suspected at the time of executing this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants, may have materially affected this settlement.

7.    Also in consideration of, and subject to, the payment to be made to me by the Employer of the “Severance Payment” and the “Annual Bonus Amount” (in each case as defined in the Policy), I hereby agree to abide by the restrictive covenants set forth in Paragraphs 8 through 12 (inclusive) of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants.

8.    (a)    I agree that I have not since the termination of my employment with the Employer (the “Separation Date”) and that I shall not at any time in the future directly or indirectly, use, make available, sell, disclose or otherwise communicate, or take any action which may result in the use, sale, disclosure, or communication of, any Confidential Information (defined below), other than as required by law.

(b)    “Confidential Information” as used herein includes all confidential competitive, pricing, marketing, proprietary and other information, knowledge, materials or data (whether or not reduced to writing) relating or belonging to the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, affiliated companies or businesses, including but not limited to all confidential or proprietary information furnished or disclosed or otherwise obtained by me during my employment with the Employer, and further including, but not limited to, the Employer’s, and its parent’s, subsidiaries’, and affiliates’ legal matters, technical data, systems and programs, financial and planning data, business development or strategic plans or data, organizational and operating plans or strategies, marketing plans or strategies, software development, product development, pricing, current and prospective customer lists and information, trade secrets, personnel information (including without limitation the identity of the Employer’s employees, their responsibilities, competence and abilities, and compensation), computer programs, patented or unpatented inventions, discoveries and improvements, information concerning planned or pending acquisitions or divestitures, information concerning planned or pending investments, information concerning purchases of major equipment or property, and other privileged or confidential business information. “Confidential Information” does not include information that lawfully is or becomes generally and publicly known outside of the Employer and its affiliates other than through my breach of my obligations hereunder or breach by another person of some other obligation.

(c)    Nothing herein prohibits me from disclosing Confidential Information as legally required pursuant to a validly issued subpoena or order of a court, administrative agency or arbitrator (as applicable) of competent jurisdiction, provided that I shall first promptly notify the Employer if I receive a subpoena, court order or other order requiring any such disclosure, to allow the Employer to seek protection therefrom in advance of any such legally compelled disclosure.

(d)    I also hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions of any and all other agreements between me and the Employer regarding intellectual property and confidentiality.

9.    I agree that I have not since the Separation Date and I shall not for a period oftwenty-four (24)months following the Separation Date, directly or indirectly, individually or on behalf of any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (whether as a sole proprietor, owner, employer, partner, investor, shareholder, member, employee, consultant, or otherwise), solicit, induce, or attempt to persuade any employee or agent of the Employer or any of its affiliates to leave such employment or other relationship or association with the Employer or any such affiliate in order to accept employment with or render services to or with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity unaffiliated with the Employer.

10.    I agree that, I have not since the Separation Date and I will not for a period of twelve (12)months following the Separation Date, without the prior written consent of the Employer, directly or indirectly (whether as a sole proprietor, owner, employer, partner, investor, shareholder, member, employee, consultant, or otherwise) engage in, become a partner, director, officer, principal, employee, consultant, investor, creditor, stockholder in, or otherwise perform services for, any business, proprietorship, association, firm or corporation not owned or controlled by the Employer or its affiliates that is engaged or proposes to engage or hereafter engages in the performance of services or provision of products relating to and competitive directly or indirectly with the business

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of regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, and multimodal freight brokerage (the “Business”) in any geographic area in which the Employer is or was engaged in or actively planning to engage in the Business as of the Separation Date or during the previous twelve (12) month period; provided, however, that Executive is not prohibited from owning one percent (1%) or less of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation whose stock is listed on a national securities exchange.

11.    I agree that I have not since the Separation Date and that I shall not at any point in the future make, participate in the making of, or encourage any other person to make, any statements, written or oral, that criticize or disparage or damage the reputation, goodwill, or standing in the community of the Employer, its parents or subsidiaries, its affiliates, or their respective employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit statements that are protected by applicable law or otherwise prohibit me from giving truthful testimony or evidence to a governmental entity, or if properly subpoenaed or otherwise required to do so under applicable law.

12.    The parties agree that in the event any of the prohibitions or restrictions set forth in Paragraphs 8 through 11 (inclusive) herein are found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable, it is the purpose and intent of the parties that any such prohibitions or restrictions be deemed modified or limited so that, as modified or limited, such prohibitions or restrictions may be enforced to the fullest extent possible. If any provision of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants is held to be prohibited or invalid under applicable law (after modification as set forth in the previous sentence, if applicable), such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. This Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants is governed by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, and may be modified only by a writing signed by all parties. This Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants embodies the entire agreement of the parties regarding the matters described herein and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements, oral or written, between the parties regarding such matters, provided that nothing in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall limit or release me from any other obligation regarding confidentiality or intellectual or other property that I have or may have to Employer or any of its affiliates.

13.     I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants and understand all of its terms, and knowingly and voluntarily agree to be bound to its terms.

Signature

Name

Date Signed

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EX-10.43

Exhibit 10.43

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

ADOPTED AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2009

EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 4, 2014

This Non-Change in Control Severance Policy (“Policy”) is established and maintained by each of the Affiliates of Con-way Inc. (the “Company”) listed on Schedule 1 hereto, as such schedule may be amended from time to time (the “Affiliated Companies”). Capitalized terms used in this Policy without definition have the meanings shown on Attachment 1.

This Policy sets forth the terms and conditions under which an executive in executive grade level E1 or E2 employed by an Affiliated Company (each an “Executive” and collectively the “Executives”) is eligible to receive certain severance payments and benefits from his or her Employer (as defined herein) in the event of the Executive’s termination of employment in certain circumstances. Except as provided in the following paragraph, this Policy supersedes (i) all prior severance agreements between an Executive and the Company or any Affiliated Company and (ii) all prior severance plans, policies and other severance arrangements of the Company or any Affiliated Company applicable to the Executive.

This Policy is not intended to and does not address severance payments and benefits that may be made available to Executives whose employment is terminated in connection with change in control transactions. Accordingly, this Policy does not supersede or otherwise affect any severance agreements, plans, policies or arrangements, whether now in effect or hereafter entered into or established by any Affiliated Company, that provide for severance payments and benefits to be made available to Executives whose employment is terminated in connection with change in control transactions (as the term “change in control” is defined in such agreements, plans, policies or arrangements). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Policy does not supersede or otherwise affect a Severance Agreement (Change in Control), as may be amended, entered into by an Executive and his or her Employer. In no event and under no circumstances shall any Executive be entitled to receive severance payments and benefits both under any such change in control agreement, plan, policy or arrangement and also under this Policy.

1. Qualifying Termination of Employment. An Executive will be eligible to receive the severance payments and benefits described in this Policy solely in the event of an Involuntary Termination by the Employer of the Executive’s employment with the Employer.

2. Severance Payments and Benefits. Subject to the other provisions of this Policy, if an Executive incurs an Involuntary Termination, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the following from the Employer:

(a) Severance Payment.

The Severance Payment is in lieu of any severance payments or benefits to which the Executive may otherwise be entitled under any other severance plan or agreement of the Employer, the Company or any Affiliated Company, except as otherwise provided in Paragraph 3 of this Policy.

(b) Annual Bonus Amount, provided that the Executive has been employed for at least one full calendar quarter during the calendar year in which the Involuntary Termination occurs.

(c) Health Benefits.

(d) Outplacement Services.

In addition, if an Executive incurs an Involuntary Termination, the Executive’s unvested Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Awards shall vest in accordance with and to the extent provided in the Vesting Provisions. Nothing in this Policy shall modify or otherwise affect the vesting provisions or other terms of any of Executive’s long-term incentive awards which are not Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Awards.

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3. Waiver and Release; Agreement to Comply with Covenants. An Executive shall not be eligible to receive a Severance Payment, Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services under the Policy unless the Executive (or, in the event of the death of the Executive, the executor, personal representative or administrator of the Executive's estate) first executes and delivers to the Company the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement substantially in the form of Attachment 2 hereto within the timeframe specified therein (which in no event will be later than 45 days following the Severance Date) and such Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement becomes effective pursuant to its terms prior to the time that the Executive (or the Executive’s estate, as applicable) is to receive all or any part of the Severance Payment, the Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services.

4. Timing of Payments; Taxes. The Severance Payment and any Health Benefits that are payable in cash shall be payable to the Executive in a lump sum payment within sixty days following the Severance Date. The Annual Bonus Amount shall be paid no later than March 15^th of the year immediately following the year in which the Severance Date occurs. The Executive shall be liable for the payment of all Taxes. The Employer shall be entitled to withhold from amounts to be paid to the Executive hereunder any Taxes which it is from time to time required to withhold.

5. Disputes and Controversies. In the event that the Executive or a dependent of the Executive believes that he or she is not receiving the full amounts to which he or she is entitled under the Policy, such person may make a claim to the Employer Board and the claims procedure set forth in Section A of the Administrative Appendix to the Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees, as amended and restated in December 2008 and as subsequently amended from time to time (“DCP”), shall apply with the Employer Board treated as the Committee. Although claims for amounts under this Policy are governed by claims procedures under the DCP that also apply to ERISA-covered claims, neither this Policy nor any amounts payable hereunder are, or are intended to be, governed by ERISA.

Any further dispute or controversy arising under or in connection with the Policy which remains after the final decision of the Employer Board shall be settled exclusively by arbitration, conducted before a single neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s National Rules for Resolution of Employment Disputes as then in effect. Such arbitration shall be conducted in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or in such other location as both parties may mutually agree in writing. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator's award in any state or federal court in Michigan having jurisdiction; provided however, that the Executive shall be entitled to seek specific performance of his/her right to be paid or to receive benefits hereunder during the pendency of any dispute or controversy under or in connection with this Policy. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the arbitration shall be borne by the Employer.

If, for any legal reason, a controversy arising from or concerning the interpretation or application of this Policy cannot be arbitrated as provided above, the parties agree that any civil action shall be brought in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan or, only if there is no basis for federal jurisdiction, in any court of general jurisdiction in Michigan located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The parties further agree that any such civil action shall be tried to the court, sitting without a jury. The parties knowingly and voluntarily waive trial by jury.

Notwithstanding anything in the Policy to the contrary, the Executive acknowledges and agrees that a breach of any provision of the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement (including without limitation the restrictive covenants in Paragraphs 8-12 thereof) will result in immediate and irreparable harm to the Employer, the Company, and/or the Affiliates for which full damages cannot readily be calculated and for which damages are an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, notwithstanding anything in the Policy to the contrary, the Executive agrees that the Employer, the Company, and/or the Affiliates shall be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent any such actual or threatened breach or any continuing breach by the Executive (without posting a bond or other security), without limiting any other remedies that may be available to them.

6. Fees and Expenses; Mitigation. In the event that the Executive is the prevailing party in any legal action brought by the Executive in accordance with the Policy to obtain or enforce any benefit or right provided by the Policy, the Employer shall pay to the Executive all legal fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the Executive in such legal action. Such payment shall be made within five (5) business days after delivery of the Executive's written requests for payment accompanied with such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Employer reasonably may require. The Employer shall not be obligated to pay legal fees and expenses incurred by any person other than the Executive or the Executive’s successor in interest hereunder. However, the Employer shall be obligated to pay legal fees and expenses incurred by the Executive on behalf of the Executive’s dependents and legal fees and expenses incurred by the estate of the Executive on behalf of the Executive or the Executive’s dependents.

The Employer agrees that, if the Executive incurs an Involuntary Termination, the Executive is not required to seek other employment or to attempt in any way to reduce any amounts payable to the Executive hereunder. Further, the amount of any payment or benefit provided for in the Policy shall not be reduced (except as provided in the definition of Health Benefits)

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by any compensation earned by the Executive as the result of employment by another employer, by retirement benefits, by offset against any amount claimed to be owed by the Executive to the Employer, or otherwise.

7. NOTICE OF TERMINATION.

(a) Any Involuntary Termination shall be communicated by written notice of termination from the Employer to the Executive in accordance with Section 8(i).

(b) The notice of termination from the Employer shall specify the date of termination, which shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date such notice of termination is given. Once the Employer has specified a date of termination in a notice of termination, the date of termination may not be changed except by mutual consent of the Employer and the Executive.

8. General Provisions

(a) This Policy may be terminated or amended at any time in the sole discretion of the Company; provided that such action shall not affect the rights under the Policy of an Executive who incurs an Involuntary Termination prior to such action.

The Company, the Employer and the Executive intend for the payments to Executive pursuant to this Policy to be exempt from Code section 409A to the maximum extent possible, under either the separation pay exemption pursuant to Treasury regulation §1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) or as short-term deferrals pursuant to Treasury regulation §1.409A-1(b)(4), and for this purpose, any installment paid to Executive under this Policy shall be considered a separate payment. The Policy shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intent.

If at any time any provision of the Policy would cause compensation to be includible in an Executive’s income pursuant to Code section 409A(a)(1)(A), such provision shall be void, and the Executive’s Employer shall have the unilateral right to amend the Policy retroactively for compliance with Code section 409A in such a way as to achieve substantially similar economic results without causing such inclusion. Any such amendment shall be binding on the Executive. In the event the Policy does not comply with the requirements of Code section 409A, the Executive will be solely responsible for any adverse tax consequences to the Executive.

To the extent any amounts under this Policy are payable by reference to Executive’s Severance Date or “termination of employment” such terms and similar terms shall be deemed to refer to Executive’s “separation from service,” within the meaning of Code section 409A.

Any reimbursement payable to Executive pursuant to this Policy shall be conditioned on the submission by Executive of all documentation reasonably required by Employer, and shall be paid to Executive within 30 days following receipt of such documentation, but in no event later than the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which Executive incurred the reimbursable expense. Any amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefit provided, during a calendar year shall not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefit to be provided, during any other calendar year. The right to any reimbursement or in-kind benefit pursuant to this Policy shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Policy, to the extent any part of the Severance Payment, the Annual Bonus Amount, Health Benefits or Outplacement Services constitutes payments of nonqualified deferred compensation, within the meaning of Code section 409A, then (A) each such payment which is conditioned upon Executive’s execution of the Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenant Agreement and which is to be paid during a designated period that begins in a first taxable year and ends in a second taxable year shall be paid in the second taxable year and (B) if the Executive is a Specified Employee as of the Severance Date, each such payment that would have been paid prior to the six-month anniversary of the Severance Date shall be delayed until the earlier to occur of (i) the date that is six (6) months and one (1) day after the Severance Date and (ii) the date of the Executive’s death.

(b) Except as otherwise provided herein or by law, no right or interest of the Executive under the Policy shall be assignable or transferable, in whole or in part, either directly or by operation of law or otherwise, including without limitation by execution, levy, garnishment, attachment, pledge or in any manner; no attempted assignment or transfer thereof shall be effective; and no right or interest of the Executive under the Policy shall be liable for, or subject to, any obligation or liability of such Executive. When a payment is due under the Policy to an Executive who is unable to care for his or her affairs, payment may be made directly to the Executive’s legal guardian or personal representative.

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(c) If the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate is obligated pursuant to applicable law or by virtue of being a party to a contract (other than this Policy) to pay severance pay, a termination indemnity, notice pay or the like to an Executive or if the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate is obligated by law to provide advance notice of separation ("Notice Period") to an Executive, then any Severance Payment made to the Executive hereunder shall be reduced by the amount of any such severance pay, termination indemnity, notice pay or the like, as applicable, and by the amount of any compensation received during any Notice Period.

(d) Neither the entering into of this Policy, nor the payment of any benefits hereunder shall be construed as giving an Executive, or any person whomsoever, the right to be retained in the service of the Employer, and the Executive shall remain subject to discharge to the same extent as if the Policy had never been executed.

(e) If any provision of the Policy shall be held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and the Policy shall be construed and enforced as if such provisions had not been included.

(f) The Policy shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Employer and its successors and assigns, and by an Executive and by the personal and legal representatives, executors, administra-tors, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees of the Executive. If an Executive shall die while any amount would still be payable to the Executive (other than amounts which, by their terms, terminate upon the death of the Executive) if the Executive had continued to live, all such amounts, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the Policy to the executors, personal representatives or administrators of the Executive's estate.

(g) The headings and captions herein are provided for reference and convenience only, shall not be considered part of the Policy, and shall not be employed in the construction of the Policy.

(h) The Policy shall not be funded. No Executive shall have any right to, or interest in, any assets of the Employer which may be applied by the Employer to the payment of benefits or other rights under the Policy.

(i) All notices and all other communications provided for in the Policy (i) shall be in writing, (ii) shall be hand delivered, sent by overnight courier or by United States registered mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, addressed, in the case of the Employer, to the principal office of the Employer, attention President, and in the case of the Company, to 2211 Old Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, attention President and General Counsel, and in the case of an Executive, to the last known address of the Executive, and (iii) shall be effective only upon actual receipt.

(j) This Policy shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Delaware (without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof) to the extent not preempted by federal law, which shall otherwise control.

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SCHEDULE 1

TO

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

LIST OF AFFILIATED COMPANIES

Con-way Freight Inc.

Con-way Multimodal Inc.

Con-way Truckload Inc.

Menlo Logistics, Inc.

Menlo Worldwide Government Services, LLC

Con-way Manufacturing Inc. (formerly Road Systems, Inc.)

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ATTACHMENT 1

TO

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

DEFINITIONS

"Affiliate" means an affiliate of the Company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, including any Business Unit (as defined in Section 2 of the EIP).

“Annual Bonus Amount” means, for any Executive, an amount equal to the annual bonus payment that the Executive would have been eligible to receive for the calendar year in which the Involuntary Termination occurred had the Executive remained employed by the Employer for the entire calendar year, determined based on (i) the Executive’s Target Bonus and (ii) the Employer’s actual performance for that calendar year under the Executive Incentive Plan or other annual incentive plan in which the Executive participates.

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

“Cause" for termination by the Employer of an Executive's employment means (i) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by the Executive against the Employer, the Company or an Affiliate; (ii) the willful and continued failure by the Executive to substantially perform the Executive's duties with the Employer (other than any such failure resulting from the Executive's Incapacity) after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Executive by or on behalf of the Employer, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Employer believes that the Executive has not substantially performed the Executive's duties; (iii) the willful engaging by the Executive in conduct which is demonstrably and materially injurious to the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate, monetarily or otherwise; or (iv) conviction of any felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any such felony. For purposes of clauses (ii) and (iii) of this definition, no act, or failure to act, on the Executive's part shall be deemed "willful" unless done, or omitted to be done, by the Executive not in good faith and without reasonable belief that the Executive's act, or failure to act, was in the best interest of the Employer, the Company or any Affiliate.

“COBRA” means the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, supplemented or substituted from time to time.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

“EIP” means the Company’s 2006 Equity and Incentive Plan, 2012 Equity and Incentive Plan, or any successor plan, each as may be amended from time to time.

“Employer” means, as to any Executive, the Affiliated Company that employs the Executive.

“Employer Board” means the Board of Directors of the Employer.

“ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

“Executive” has the meaning given to such term on the first page of this Policy.

“Health Benefits” means HMO, insured or self-funded medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and behavioral health benefits for an Executive and his or her dependents. The Health Benefits shall be substantially similar to those provided to Executive and Executive’s dependents by or on behalf of the Executive’s Employer immediately prior to the Severance Date, in accordance with the applicable benefit plan eligibility requirements and policies, and shall to the extent possible be provided at the Employer’s expense through COBRA in accordance with the applicable plans, programs or policies of the Company. With respect to each of Executive and Executive’s dependents who are provided Health Benefits by or on behalf of the Executive’s Employer immediately prior to the Severance Date, the Health Benefits shall be provided from the Severance Date until the earliest to occur of (A) the 12-month anniversary of the Severance Date, (B) the date on which Executive or Executive’s dependent(s), as applicable, becomes eligible for coverage under another group health insurance plan with no pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion; provided, however, for avoidance of doubt, benefits made available to one or more of Executive and Executive’s dependents by the employer of Executive’s spouse shall not reduce the Health Benefits otherwise available, except to the extent the Executive’s spouse elects to receive such benefits from his or her employer, (C) the date on which Executive or Executive’s dependent(s), as applicable,

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becomes entitled to benefits under Medicare and (D) the date on which Executive becomes eligible for retiree medical coverage offered by the Company or its Affiliates. The period during which Executive is being provided with health insurance under this Policy shall be credited against Executive’s period of COBRA coverage, if any.

Executive shall promptly notify Employer if, prior to the expiration of the maximum period of coverage, Executive or any of Executive’s dependents becomes eligible for coverage under another group health plan with no pre-existing condition limitation or exclusion or becomes entitled to benefits under Medicare.

The Employer may limit any reimbursement to the Executive to the excess, if any, of the cost to the Executive of Health Benefits over such cost immediately prior to the Severance Date.

If the Executive dies, the Employer shall continue to provide the Executive’s dependents with the Health Benefits otherwise receivable on the same basis as if the Executive had survived.

If any such benefits are treated as deferred compensation subject to Code section 409A and the Executive is a Specified Employee, the Executive shall pay the full cost of such benefits for the first six months after the Severance Date and the Employer shall reimburse the Executive for such payments as soon as practicable thereafter but not later than nine (9) months from the date the Executive paid such costs.

“Incapacity” means: (a) an incapacity, disability or other condition that entitles Executive to long-term disability benefits under the long-term disability benefit plan or arrangement applicable to employees of the Employer, including Executive, then in effect, all as determined by the administrator of such plan or arrangement; or (b) in the event that there is no such long-term disability plan or arrangement then in effect and applicable to Executive, a physical or mental illness or condition of Executive causing Executive’s inability to perform the material duties of Executive’s position with the Employer, as determined in good faith by the Employer, for 180 consecutive calendar days, or for 180 calendar days (whether consecutive or not) within any 365-day period, unless otherwise required d by applicable law. In connection with the determination of Incapacity, Executive agrees and understands that Executive may be required to submit to any reasonable medical examination(s) as may be recommended or required by the Employer for the purpose of determining the existence or absence of Incapacity.

“Involuntary Termination” means the actual termination of an Executive’s employment by the Employer for any reason other than death of the Executive, Incapacity of the Executive, Cause or change in control.

“Outplacement Services” means professional outplacement services determined by the Employer to be suitable to an Executive’s position. The maximum amount that the Employer will pay for such services is $10,000. The outplacement services shall be made available until the earlier of (i) such time as the aggregate cost to the Employer of the outplacement services reaches $10,000, and (ii) the date on which the Executive obtains another full-time job. The Employer will not pay the Executive cash in lieu of professional outplacement services.

“Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award” means:

(i) a stock option, stock appreciation right (“SAR”) or similar award, or a restricted stock or restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award (whether cash-based or equity-based, and whether payable in cash or in stock);

(ii) that is outstanding on the Severance Date;

(iii) that has a vesting period that is longer than one year in duration; and

(iv) that is non-performance-based or, if performance-based, is based solely on changes in the price of the Company’s common stock.

“Severance Date” means the date on which an Executive incurs an Involuntary Termination.

“Severance Payment” means a payment in an amount equal to an Executive’s annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Severance Date.

“Specified Employee” has the meaning set forth in the Con-way Inc. 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives and Key Employees, as amended and restated in December 2008 and as subsequently amended from time to time.

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“Target Bonus” means, for any calendar year, an amount equal to (i) the Executive’s Annual Compensation (as defined in the Company’s Executive Incentive Plan) for that calendar year multiplied by (ii) the Participation Percentage (as defined in the Executive Incentive Plan) applicable to executives in the Executive’s grade level (i.e., E1, E2, E3, E4 or E5) for that calendar year, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board. “Target Bonus” shall be determined in the manner provided in the preceding sentence whether or not the Executive is a participant in the Executive Incentive Plan during that calendar year, and shall not be based on the Executive’s target bonus under any other annual incentive plan in which the Executive participates during that calendar year. If during the calendar year for which the Target Bonus is determined the Executive has not been assigned to an executive grade level of E1, E2, E3, E4 or E5, the Executive’s grade level for purposes of this definition shall be the grade level between E1 and E5 that the Compensation Committee of the Board has determined is equivalent to the Executive’s actual grade level.

“Taxes” means all federal, state, local and other taxes, to the extent applicable to all or any part of the Severance Payment and/or Health Benefits.

“Vesting Provisions” means:

(a) for each stock option, stock appreciation right (“SAR”) or similar award, and for each non-performance-based restricted stock or restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award, in each case that is a Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award scheduled to vest in installments over time, all unvested options, SARs or similar units, shares of restricted stock or RSUs included in such award that are scheduled to vest on or before the date that is twelve (12) months after the Severance Date shall vest; and

(b) for each stock option, SAR or similar award, and for each non-performance-based restricted stock or RSU award, in each case that is a Qualifying Long-Term Incentive Award that is subject to cliff-vesting, a percentage of the award shall vest, with the percentage determined by dividing the twelve (12) months by the total number of months in the cliff-vesting period.

Example 1: On January 26, 2009 Executive A received a stock option grant that is scheduled to vest in three equal installments, on January 1, 2010, January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012, respectively. Executive A incurs an Involuntary Termination on December 20, 2009. On the Severance Date the stock option installment scheduled to vest on January 1, 2010 would vest but the installments scheduled to vest on January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012 (more than 12 months after the Severance Date) would not vest under the Vesting Provisions.

Example 2: On January 26, 2009 Executive A received a grant of 10,000 restricted stock units with 36 month cliff vesting. Executive A incurs an Involuntary Termination on December 20, 2009. On the Severance Date 3,333 restricted stock units (12 months/36 months) would vest under the Vesting Provisions.

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ATTACHMENT 2

TO

NON-CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE POLICY

FORM OF WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT

1.    In consideration of, and subject to, the payment to be made to me by ____________ (the “Employer”) of the "Severance Payment" and the “Annual Bonus Amount” (in each case as defined in the Non-Change in Control Severance Policy adopted by the Employer (the “Policy”), I hereby waive any claims I may have for employment or re-employment by the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer after the date hereof, and I and anyone claiming on my behalf further agree to and do release and forever discharge the Employer and any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, and their respective past and present officers, directors, shareholders, insurers, employees and agents, and each of their predecessors, successors and assigns (the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims and causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of or relating to my employment with the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, or the termination thereof, including, but not limited to, (a) claims for wrongful discharge, breach of contract, tort, fraud; (b) claims under the following acts, as in effect or amended: the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act as amended by the Older Workers’ Benefits Protection Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Americans with Disabilities Act; and (c) claims under any other federal, state or local statute, legislation or common law relating to employment or discrimination in employment or otherwise; provided however, that no claim that I may have against the Employer in any capacity other than as an Employer shall be waived pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. I confirm that I have not filed any legal or other proceeding(s) against any of the Released Parties, am the sole owner of the claims released herein, have not transferred any such claims to anyone else, and have the full right to grant the releases and agreements in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. In the event of any further proceedings based upon any released matter, none of the Released Parties shall have any further monetary or other obligation of any kind to me, and I hereby waive any such monetary or other recovery.

2.    Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision hereof, nothing in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall adversely affect (i) my rights to ongoing Health Benefits under the terms of the Policy; (ii) my rights to benefits (other than severance payments or benefits) under plans, programs and arrangements of the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer; (iii) my rights to indemnification under any indemnification agreement, applicable law or the certificates of incorporation or bylaws of the Employer or any parent or subsidiary of the Employer, (iv) my rights under any director's and officers' liability insurance policy covering me, (v) my workers compensation rights, or (vi) my unemployment insurance rights.

3.    I acknowledge that I have signed this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants voluntarily, knowingly, of my own free will and without reservation or duress, and that no promises or representations have been made to me by any person to induce me to do so other than the promise of payment as set forth herein and in the Policy.

4.    I understand that this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants will be deemed to be an application for benefits under the Policy and that my entitlement thereto shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the Policy and any applicable plan. I expressly hereby consent to such terms and conditions.

5.    I acknowledge that (i) I am waiving any rights or claims I might have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“ADEA”); (ii) I have received consideration beyond that to which I was previously entitled; (iii) I have been given forty-five (45) days to review and consider this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants ; (iv) I have had the opportunity to consult with an attorney or other advisor of my choice and have been advised by the Employer to do so if I choose; and (vi) in the event that my termination of employment was in connection with a reduction in force, I have been separately furnished a written schedule of all persons, listed by job title and age, within the affected decisional unit who were selected and not selected for the benefits extended by this Policy, as may be required by the ADEA. I may revoke this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants seven days or less after its execution by providing written notice to Director of Compensation of the Company. If I revoke this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants, it shall be null and void.

6.    I acknowledge that it is my intention and the intention of the Employer in executing this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants that the same shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, demand and cause of action hereinabove specified. In furtherance of this intention, I hereby expressly waive any and all rights and benefits conferred upon me by the provisions of SECTION 1542 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, to the extent applicable to me, and expressly I consent that

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this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall be given full force and effect according to each and all of its express terms and provisions, including as well those related to unknown and unsuspected claims, demands and causes of action, if any, as well as those relating to any other claims, demands and causes of action hereinabove specified. SECTION 1542 provides:

"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR."

I acknowledge that I may hereafter discover claims or facts in addition to or different from those which I now know or believe to exist with respect to the subject matter of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants and which, if known or suspected at the time of executing this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants, may have materially affected this settlement.

7.    Also in consideration of, and subject to, the payment to be made to me by the Employer of the “Severance Payment” and the “Annual Bonus Amount” (in each case as defined in the Policy), I hereby agree to abide by the restrictive covenants set forth in Paragraphs 8 through 12 (inclusive) of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants.

8.    (a)    I agree that I have not since the termination of my employment with the Employer (the “Separation Date”) and that I shall not at any time in the future directly or indirectly, use, make available, sell, disclose or otherwise communicate, or take any action which may result in the use, sale, disclosure, or communication of, any Confidential Information (defined below), other than as required by law.

(b)    “Confidential Information” as used herein includes all confidential competitive, pricing, marketing, proprietary and other information, knowledge, materials or data (whether or not reduced to writing) relating or belonging to the Employer, any of its subsidiaries, affiliated companies or businesses, including but not limited to all confidential or proprietary information furnished or disclosed or otherwise obtained by me during my employment with the Employer, and further including, but not limited to, the Employer’s, and its parent’s, subsidiaries’, and affiliates’ legal matters, technical data, systems and programs, financial and planning data, business development or strategic plans or data, organizational and operating plans or strategies, marketing plans or strategies, software development, product development, pricing, current and prospective customer lists and information, trade secrets, personnel information (including without limitation the identity of the Employer’s employees, their responsibilities, competence and abilities, and compensation), computer programs, patented or unpatented inventions, discoveries and improvements, information concerning planned or pending acquisitions or divestitures, information concerning planned or pending investments, information concerning purchases of major equipment or property, and other privileged or confidential business information. “Confidential Information” does not include information that lawfully is or becomes generally and publicly known outside of the Employer and its affiliates other than through my breach of my obligations hereunder or breach by another person of some other obligation.

(c)    Nothing herein prohibits me from disclosing Confidential Information as legally required pursuant to a validly issued subpoena or order of a court, administrative agency or arbitrator (as applicable) of competent jurisdiction, provided that I shall first promptly notify the Employer if I receive a subpoena, court order or other order requiring any such disclosure, to allow the Employer to seek protection therefrom in advance of any such legally compelled disclosure.

(d)    I also hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions of any and all other agreements between me and the Employer regarding intellectual property and confidentiality.

9.    I agree that I have not since the Separation Date and I shall not for a period oftwenty-four (24)months following the Separation Date, directly or indirectly, individually or on behalf of any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (whether as a sole proprietor, owner, employer, partner, investor, shareholder, member, employee, consultant, or otherwise), solicit, induce, or attempt to persuade any employee or agent of the Employer or any of its affiliates to leave such employment or other relationship or association with the Employer or any such affiliate in order to accept employment with or render services to or with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity unaffiliated with the Employer.

10.    I agree that, I have not since the Separation Date and I will not for a period of twelve (12)months following the Separation Date, without the prior written consent of the Employer, directly or indirectly (whether as a sole proprietor, owner, employer, partner, investor, shareholder, member, employee, consultant, or otherwise) engage in, become a partner, director, officer, principal, employee, consultant, investor, creditor, stockholder in, or otherwise perform services for, any business, proprietorship, association, firm or corporation not owned or controlled by the Employer or its affiliates that is engaged or proposes to engage or hereafter engages in the performance of services or provision of products relating to and competitive directly or indirectly with the business

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of regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, and multimodal freight brokerage (the “Business”) in any geographic area in which the Employer is or was engaged in or actively planning to engage in the Business as of the Separation Date or during the previous twelve (12) month period; provided, however, that Executive is not prohibited from owning one percent (1%) or less of the outstanding capital stock of any corporation whose stock is listed on a national securities exchange.

11.    I agree that I have not since the Separation Date and that I shall not at any point in the future make, participate in the making of, or encourage any other person to make, any statements, written or oral, that criticize or disparage or damage the reputation, goodwill, or standing in the community of the Employer, its parents or subsidiaries, its affiliates, or their respective employees, officers, directors, products or services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit statements that are protected by applicable law or otherwise prohibit me from giving truthful testimony or evidence to a governmental entity, or if properly subpoenaed or otherwise required to do so under applicable law.

12.    The parties agree that in the event any of the prohibitions or restrictions set forth in Paragraphs 8 through 11 (inclusive) herein are found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unreasonable or otherwise unenforceable, it is the purpose and intent of the parties that any such prohibitions or restrictions be deemed modified or limited so that, as modified or limited, such prohibitions or restrictions may be enforced to the fullest extent possible. If any provision of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants is held to be prohibited or invalid under applicable law (after modification as set forth in the previous sentence, if applicable), such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants. This Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants is governed by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, and may be modified only by a writing signed by all parties. This Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants embodies the entire agreement of the parties regarding the matters described herein and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements, oral or written, between the parties regarding such matters, provided that nothing in this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants shall limit or release me from any other obligation regarding confidentiality or intellectual or other property that I have or may have to Employer or any of its affiliates.

13.    I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver and Release of Claims and Restrictive Covenants and understand all of its terms, and knowingly and voluntarily agree to be bound to its terms.

Signature

Name

Date Signed

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EX-12

Exhibit 12

Con-way Inc.

Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Year ended December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)
	2014		2013		2012		2011		2010
Earnings:
Income before income tax provision	$	210,697	$	154,365	$	170,954	$	148,072	$	16,557
Add:
Interest expense	53,456		53,339		54,777		55,589		59,015
Interest component of rental expense (1)	6,337		5,932		5,474		5,504		6,334
Earnings as adjusted	$	270,490	$	213,636	$	231,205	$	209,165	$	81,906
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense	$	53,456	$	53,339	$	54,777	$	55,589	$	59,015
Interest component of rental expense (1)	6,337		5,932		5,474		5,504		6,334
Fixed Charges	$	59,793	$	59,271	$	60,251	$	61,093	$	65,349
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges	4.5 x		3.6 x		3.8 x		3.4 x		1.3 x

(1) Estimate of the interest portion of lease payments.

EX-21

Exhibit 21

Con-way Inc.

Significant Subsidiaries

December 31, 2014

Con-way and its significant subsidiaries were:

Parent and Significant Subsidiaries	Percent of Stock Owned by Con-way	State or Province or Country of Incorporation
Con-way Inc.		Delaware
Significant Subsidiaries of Con-way Inc.:
Con-way Freight Inc.	100	Delaware
Menlo Worldwide, LLC	100	Delaware
Transportation Resources, Inc.	100	Delaware

EX-23

Exhibit 23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Con-way Inc.:

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-181228, 333-162845, 333-30327, 333-48733, 333-92399, 333-36180, 333-54558, 333-102749, 333-104803, 333-124343, 333-133546 and 333-142353 on Form S-8, Nos. 333-56667, 333-148234 and 333-166763 on Form S-3, and No. 333-116211 on Form S-4) of Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries of our report dated February 23, 2015, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of consolidated income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, which report appears in the December 31, 2014 annual report on Form 10-K of Con-way Inc. and subsidiaries.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Portland, Oregon

February 23, 2015

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Douglas W. Stotlar, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Con-way Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

February 23, 2015	/s/ Douglas W. Stotlar
	Douglas W. Stotlar
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Stephen L. Bruffett, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Con-way Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

February 23, 2015	/s/ Stephen L. Bruffett
	Stephen L. Bruffett
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Con-way Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Douglas W. Stotlar, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	February 23, 2015
/s/ Douglas W. Stotlar
Name:	Douglas W. Stotlar
Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Con-way Inc. (the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Stephen L. Bruffett, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:	February 23, 2015
/s/ Stephen L. Bruffett
Name:	Stephen L. Bruffett
Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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Schedule Of Allowance For Revenue Adjustments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 12,215	$ 13,816	$ 16,920
Additions charged to expense	0	0	0
Additions charged to other accounts - Revenue	94,032	74,481	77,310
Write-offs	(89,801)	(76,082)	(80,414)
Balance at end of period	$ 16,446	$ 12,215	$ 13,816

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 325
Expiration date	Jun. 28, 2018
Credit facilities balance	106.9
Remaining borrowing capacity	$ 218.1
Covenant terms	The revolving facility is guaranteed by certain of Con-way's material domestic subsidiaries and contains two financial covenants: (i) a leverage ratio and (ii) a fixed-charge coverage ratio. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales, and (iii) the incurrence of additional subsidiary indebtedness.
Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.18%
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.35%

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 2.4	$ 2.4	$ 3.0

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Employee Benefit Plans (Changes In The Projected Benefit Obligation, The Fair Value Of Plan Assets And The Determination Of The Amounts Recognized) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets at ending of year	$ 1,701,694	$ 1,438,865
Long-term assets	18,110	15,018
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	1,523,531	1,680,603
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	75,030	70,022	70,168
Actuarial loss (gain)	136,142	(238,037)	(720)
Plan settlement	(36,237)	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	254,379	(177,347)
Benefits paid	(54,536)	(49,747)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	1,762,167	1,523,531	1,680,603
Fair value of pension plan assets at beginning of year	1,438,865	1,281,261
Actual return on plan assets	211,322	152,014
Con-way contributions	142,280	55,337
Plan settlement	(36,237)	0
Fair value of pension plan assets at ending of year	1,701,694	1,438,865	1,281,261
Funded status of the plans	(60,473)	(84,666)
Long-term assets	18,110	15,018
Current liabilities	0	0
Long-term liabilities	(78,583)	(99,684)
Net amount recognized	(60,473)	(84,666)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation	1,740,798	1,502,541
Fair value of plan assets	1,622,215	1,402,857
Discount rate	4.20%	5.05%
Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	70,814	78,218
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	3,451	3,213	3,438
Actuarial loss (gain)	9,182	(5,508)	3,574
Plan settlement	0	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	9,182	(5,508)
Benefits paid	(5,101)	(5,109)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	78,346	70,814	78,218
Fair value of pension plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Con-way contributions	5,101	5,109
Plan settlement	0	0
Fair value of pension plan assets at ending of year	0	0	0
Funded status of the plans	(78,346)	(70,814)
Long-term assets	0	0
Current liabilities	(5,148)	(5,145)
Long-term liabilities	(73,198)	(65,669)
Net amount recognized	(78,346)	(70,814)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation	78,346	70,814
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Discount rate	4.20%	5.05%
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	61,917	102,291
Service cost	950	1,459	1,679
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,734	3,434	4,318
Plan amendments	0	(19,243)
Actuarial loss (gain)	8,918	(21,143)	1,979
Participant contributions	2,191	2,009
Benefits paid	(5,677)	(6,890)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	71,033	61,917	102,291
Funded status of the plans	(71,033)	(61,917)
Current liabilities	(4,389)	(4,462)
Long-term liabilities	(66,644)	(57,455)
Net amount recognized	$ (71,033)	$ (61,917)
Discount rate	3.75%	4.50%

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements Short-term borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Other credit facilities amount outstanding	$ 21,000,000
Short-term borrowings	1,736,000	1,588,000
Non-interest bearing borrowings	$ 1,300,000	$ 1,600,000

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Share-Based Compensation (Share-Based Compensation Arrangement Expenses Recognized) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	$ 20,035	$ 20,783	$ 14,464
Deferred income tax benefit	(7,673)	(8,090)	(5,616)
Net share-based compensation expense	$ 12,362	$ 12,693	$ 8,848

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Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net Income									$ 137,039	$ 99,153	$ 104,546
Weighted-average common shares outstanding									57,390,945	56,511,563	55,837,574
Stock options and nonvested stock									627,498	729,025	648,413
Denominator for net income per share									58,018,443	57,240,588	56,485,987
Earnings per common share, diluted	$ 0.43	$ 0.78	$ 0.93	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.53	$ 0.75	$ 0.25	$ 2.36	$ 1.73	$ 1.85
Antidilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted EPS									461,071	911,041	1,801,995

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
Revenue from External Customers
Freight	$	3,586,333		$	3,424,002	$	3,339,605
Logistics	1,638,967			1,474,507		1,677,279
Truckload	572,990			567,255		558,714
Corporate and Eliminations	7,779			7,592		4,649
	$	5,806,069		$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247
Revenue from Internal Customers
Freight	$	45,732		$	42,098	$	52,991
Logistics	78,744			65,892		48,921
Truckload	58,521			69,555		76,842
Corporate and Eliminations	70,458			70,687		53,015
	$	253,455		$	248,232	$	231,769
Operating Income (Loss)
Freight	$	210,324		$	146,047	$	143,869
Logistics	27,193			23,467		44,616
Truckload	41,245			38,691		44,921
Corporate and Eliminations	(10,312		)	748		(4,565		)
	$	268,450		$	208,953	$	228,841
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion
Freight	$	150,528		$	135,311	$	124,372
Logistics	11,225			7,571		7,532
Truckload	68,382			74,449		69,799
Corporate and Eliminations	12,372			11,905		13,499
	$	242,507		$	229,236	$	215,202
Capital Expenditures
Freight	$	176,933		$	180,576	$	190,218
Logistics	15,577			24,587		7,186
Truckload	91,731			74,637		93,117
Corporate and Eliminations	5,535			2,143		2,614
	$	289,776		$	281,943	$	293,135
Assets
Freight	$	1,560,324		$	1,529,681	$	1,459,576
Logistics	367,081			318,266		302,295
Truckload	792,088			799,775		807,470
Corporate and Eliminations	616,125			632,209		583,074
	$	3,335,618		$	3,279,931	$	3,152,415

Revenue Classified By Major Geographic Areas

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Revenue
United States	$	5,310,573	$	5,094,193	$	5,189,792
Canada	180,951		116,491		114,451
Other	314,545		262,672		276,004
Total	$	5,806,069	$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247

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Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total number of common shares shares authorized for the grant of stock options	7,637,432
Common shares available for the grant of stock options	2,687,677
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 9.8
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 237 days
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of grant target award recipients receive depending on performance criteria	200.00%
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of grant target award recipients receive depending on performance criteria	0.00%
Performance Share Plan Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 10.4
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 281 days

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Employee Benefit Plans (Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	$ 61,381
2016	65,705
2017	70,081
2018	74,579
2019	79,480
2020-2024	465,421
Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	5,148
2016	5,191
2017	5,257
2018	5,240
2019	5,234
2020-2024	25,705
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	4,389
2016	4,582
2017	4,980
2018	5,373
2019	5,626
2020-2024	$ 27,946

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements LT Debt terms (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
6.70% Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member]
Maturity year	2034
Effective interest rate	6.90%
6.70% Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Redemption period of senior notes	30
6.70% Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Redemption period of senior notes	60
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Maturity year	2018
Effective interest rate	7.37%
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Redemption period of senior notes	30
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Redemption period of senior notes	60
2.63% Promissory Note Due 2016 [Member]
Maturity year	2016
Effective interest rate	2.63%

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Employee Benefit Plans (Health-Care Cost Trend Rates Used To Determine The Benefit Obligation) (Details) (Postretirement Medical Plan [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Health-care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2027

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Segment Reporting (Geographic Data) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,440,727	$ 1,504,150	$ 1,492,349	$ 1,368,843	$ 1,357,801	$ 1,398,021	$ 1,381,370	$ 1,336,164	$ 5,806,069	$ 5,473,356	$ 5,580,247
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									5,310,573	5,094,193	5,189,792
CANADA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									180,951	116,491	114,451
Other Countries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue									$ 314,545	$ 262,672	$ 276,004

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Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock-Option Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning options outstanding	1,488,741
Exercised	(926,454)
Expired or cancelled	(15,100)
Ending options outstanding	547,187	1,488,741
Options exercisable	544,184
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of period	$ 39.59
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 36.59
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Expired or cancelled	$ 50.28
Weighted- Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at ending of period	$ 44.36	$ 39.59
Weighted-Average Exercise Price exercisable at ending of period	$ 44.44
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Outstanding at ending of period	2 years 321 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years), Exercisable at ending of period	2 years 314 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding	$ 3,461
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable	3,403
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercised stock options	12,177	9,868	1,614
Cash received from exercise of stock options	33,902	20,777	3,560
Tax benefit realized from the exercise of options	$ 4,664	$ 3,848	$ 629

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Quarterly Financial Data (Components Of Quarterly Financial Data) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,440,727	$ 1,504,150	$ 1,492,349	$ 1,368,843	$ 1,357,801	$ 1,398,021	$ 1,381,370	$ 1,336,164	$ 5,806,069	$ 5,473,356	$ 5,580,247
Operating Income	41,313	91,375	102,700	33,062	33,380	67,675	76,299	31,599	268,450	208,953	228,841
Income before Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	23,317	77,390	90,768	19,222	21,363	53,378	62,849	16,775	210,697	154,365	170,954
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	(1,579)	31,807	37,101	6,329	9,669	22,821	19,952	2,770	73,658	55,212	66,408
Net Income	$ 24,896	$ 45,583	$ 53,667	$ 12,893	$ 11,694	$ 30,557	$ 42,897	$ 14,005
Earnings Per Common Share, Basic	$ 0.43	$ 0.79	$ 0.94	$ 0.23	$ 0.21	$ 0.54	$ 0.76	$ 0.25	$ 2.39	$ 1.75	$ 1.87
Earnings per common share, diluted	$ 0.43	$ 0.78	$ 0.93	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.53	$ 0.75	$ 0.25	$ 2.36	$ 1.73	$ 1.85
Cash Dividends Paid per Common Share	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Minimum [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Market Price per Common Share	40.32	47.50	39.54	37.00	38.79	39.21	32.25	29.12
Maximum [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Market Price per Common Share	50.81	53.53	50.46	42.73	45.98	46.04	39.81	38.12

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Employee Benefit Plans Level 3 Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	$ 1,701,694	$ 1,438,865
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	93,776	87,060
Actual return on plan assets held during period	2,757	6,716
Actual return on plan assets sold during period	(93,882)
Asset reclassification	(2,651)
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	40,412	36,911
Actual return on plan assets held during period	1,588	3,501
Actual return on plan assets sold during period	(42,000)
Asset reclassification	0
Hedge Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	53,364	50,149
Actual return on plan assets held during period	1,169	3,215
Actual return on plan assets sold during period	(51,882)
Asset reclassification	$ (2,651)

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Employee Benefit Plans (Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss That Have Not Yet Been Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial gain (loss)		$ (524,414)	$ (413,879)
Prior-service credit (cost)		(40,809)	(42,428)
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, not yet recognized in net periodic benefit		565,223	456,307
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	12,494
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	1,619
Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial gain (loss)		(35,673)	(27,367)
Prior-service credit (cost)		(99)	(104)
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, not yet recognized in net periodic benefit		35,772	27,471
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	1,184
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	5
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actuarial gain (loss)		8,508	19,537
Prior-service credit (cost)		16,503	19,366
Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, not yet recognized in net periodic benefit		(25,011)	(38,903)
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)		265
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)		$ 2,455

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Fair-Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary Of Valuation Of Financial Instruments At Fair-Value

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	385,548	$	63,092	$	322,456	$	—
Marketable securities	$	8,285	$	—	$	8,285	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	441,199	$	99,092	$	342,107	$	—

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$ 2,356
2016	2,356
2017	$ 1,572

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Principal Accounting Policies Capitalized Software, Net (Details) (Software and Software Development Costs [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 7.9	$ 7.2	$ 8.3
Accumulated amortization	$ 161.0	$ 158.7
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years

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Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Overall expected long-term rate of return	5.15%
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$ 56,300,000	$ 55,300,000	$ 50,800,000
Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	76.00%
Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	24.00%
U S Large Companies [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	12.00%
U S Small Companies [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	2.00%
International | Equity Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	10.00%
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan amendments	0	(19,243,000)
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan settlement	36,237,000	0
Settlement loss	15,965,000	0	0
Estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year	30,000,000
Impact on Projected Benefit Obligation [Member] | Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan amendments		28,300,000
Impact on Actuarial Gain [Member] | Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan amendments		$ 9,100,000
Global opportunistic [Member] | Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investment strategy mix, securities	7.00%

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Principal Accounting Policies Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Fair value of cash equivalents	$ 385,548	$ 441,199
Available-for-sale securities	$ 8,285

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Accrued Liabilities (Components Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Variable compensation	$ 56,698	$ 33,573
Compensated absences	50,325	46,421
Wages and salaries	43,920	35,826
Employee benefits	37,702	40,203
Taxes other than income taxes	27,861	26,704
Interest	17,555	17,579
Other	23,882	28,772
Total accrued liabilities	$ 257,943	$ 229,078

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance	$ 8,388	$ 9,728
Gross increases - prior-period tax positions		14
Gross increases - current-period tax positions	853	1,376
Gross decreases - settlements	(1,744)
Gross decreases - prior-period tax positions	(900)	(602)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,661)	(2,128)
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance	$ 4,936	$ 8,388

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Leases (Rental Expense For Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Minimum rentals	$ 139,491	$ 129,902	$ 118,797
Sublease rentals	(63)	(577)	(2,843)
Rental expense	$ 139,428	$ 129,325	$ 115,954

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In Gross Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 520,628	$ 521,020	$ 521,213
Accumulated impairment losses	(183,049)	(183,049)	(183,049)
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(392)	(193)
Total Goodwill	337,579	337,971	338,164
Logistics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	55,303	55,695	55,888
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236)	(48,236)	(48,236)
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(392)	(193)
Total Goodwill	7,067	7,459	7,652
Truckload
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	464,598	464,598	464,598
Accumulated impairment losses	(134,813)	(134,813)	(134,813)
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Total Goodwill	329,785	329,785	329,785
Corporate and Eliminations
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	727	727	727
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	0
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	0	0
Total Goodwill	$ 727	$ 727	$ 727

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Statements Of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity Statements Of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Employee benefit plans, net of deferred tax	$ 50,899	$ 118,927	$ 24,108
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax	0	0	145
Exercise of stock options, net of tax	862	1,531	165
Share-based compensation, net of tax	$ 809	$ 200	$ 986
Cash dividends declared	$ 0.50	$ 0.40	$ 0.40

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current provision (benefit), Federal									$ 15,277	$ (6,137)	$ 3,872
Current provision (benefit), State and local									502	2,145	34
Current provision (benefit), Foreign									3,438	873	2,566
Total current provision (benefit)									19,217	(3,119)	6,472
Deferred provision (benefit), Federal									41,087	41,832	45,920
Federal net operating loss									14,522	14,369	11,166
Deferred provision (benefit), State and local									4,207	5,608	5,270
Deferred provision, State and local, tax rate change									(5,374)	0	0
Deferred provision (benefit), Foreign									(1)	(3,478)	(2,420)
Total deferred provision									54,441	58,331	59,936
Income tax provision	$ (1,579)	$ 31,807	$ 37,101	$ 6,329	$ 9,669	$ 22,821	$ 19,952	$ 2,770	$ 73,658	$ 55,212	$ 66,408

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Principal Accounting Policies Book Overdrafts (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Book overdrafts	$ 28.8	$ 40.8

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Income Tax Expense

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Current provision (benefit)
Federal	$	15,277		$	(6,137	)	$	3,872
State and local	502			2,145			34
Foreign	3,438			873			2,566
Total current provision (benefit)	19,217			(3,119		)	6,472
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal	41,087			41,832			45,920
Federal net operating loss	14,522			14,369			11,166
State and local	4,207			5,608			5,270
State tax rate change	(5,374		)	—			—
Foreign	(1		)	(3,478		)	(2,420		)
Total deferred provision	54,441			58,331			59,936
Income tax provision	$	73,658		$	55,212		$	66,408

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
U.S. sources	$	211,045		$	157,074		$	164,619
Non-U.S. sources	(348		)	(2,709		)	6,335
Income before income tax provision	$	210,697		$	154,365		$	170,954

Schedule Of Income Taxes Calculated On Income Before Income Taxes And Provision For Income Taxes

	Years ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory tax rate of 35%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit	1.8		4.7		3.1
State tax rate change, net of federal income tax benefit	(2.6	)	—		—
Foreign taxes greater (less) than U.S. statutory rate	1.1		(1.1	)	(1.2	)
Non-deductible operating expenses and tax-exempt income	0.6		0.7		—
Foreign taxes eligible for US foreign tax credit	0.6		0.5		0.5
Fuel tax credit	(1.8	)	(4.5	)	(0.1	)
IRS audit	—		(0.4	)	1.5
Other, net	0.3		0.9		—
Effective income tax rate	35.0	%	35.8	%	38.8	%

Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets
Employee benefits	$	96,420		$	91,474
Self-insurance accruals	26,296			23,042
Domestic operating-loss carryforwards	6,156			22,461
Foreign operating-loss carryforwards	16,723			16,832
Tax-credit carryforwards	10,785			10,019
Share-based compensation	15,171			16,551
Other	11,204			11,471
Valuation allowance	(26,019		)	(25,358		)
Total deferred tax assets	156,736			166,492
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	351,684			348,728
Prepaid expenses	21,789			24,401
Revenue	6,624			9,013
Other	5,471			6,967
Total deferred tax liabilities	385,568			389,109
Net deferred tax liability	$	(228,832	)	$	(222,617	)

Schedule Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	9,728
Gross increases — prior-period tax positions	14
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	1,376
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(602		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(2,128		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	8,388
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	853
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(900		)
Gross decreases — settlements	(1,744		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,661		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	4,936

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Leases [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments For Operating Leases And Capital Leases

(Dollars in thousands)	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	15,223		$	93,412
2016	3,597			70,491
2017	3,597			49,112
2018	3,597			34,148
2019	312			24,518
Thereafter (through 2026)	—			64,743
Total minimum lease payments	$	26,326		$	336,424
Amount representing interest	(1,076		)
Present value of minimum lease payments	25,250
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases	14,663
Long-term obligations under capital leases	$	10,587

Rental Expense For Operating Leases

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Minimum rentals	$	139,491		$	129,902		$	118,797
Sublease rentals	(63		)	(577		)	(2,843		)
Rental expense	$	139,428		$	129,325		$	115,954

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Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt repayments of principal in 2016	600,000
Long-term debt repayments of principal in 2018	425,000,000
Fair value of long-term debt	832,000,000	806,000,000
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate of interest on notes	7.25%
Frequency of periodic payment	semi-annually
Notes, redemption description	Con-way may redeem the 7.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the notes being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 50 basis points. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, and (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales. Including amortization of underwriting fees and related debt costs, interest expense on the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 7.37%.
6.70% Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Rate of interest on notes	6.70%
Redemption percentage	101.00%
Frequency of periodic payment	semi-annually
Notes, redemption description	Con-way may redeem the Senior Debentures, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Senior Debentures being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 35 basis points. The Senior Debentures were issued under an indenture that restricts Con-way's ability, with certain exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens. Including amortization of a discount, interest expense on the 6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 6.90%.
Senior Notes	300,000,000

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Principal Accounting Policies Self-Insurance Accruals (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Liability related to assumed claims	$ 57.4	$ 59.2
Reinsurance receivables	43.3	38.1
Operating income (loss) from reinsurance pool	$ 6.1	$ 2.2	$ (2.5)

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following is a summary of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:

(Dollars in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Available-for-Sale Security			Employee Benefit Plans			Total
Balances at December 31, 2011	$	(1,776	)	$	(226	)	$	(436,434	)	$	(438,436	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	481			226			(30,470		)	(29,763		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			11,738			11,738
Balances at December 31, 2012	(1,295		)	—			(455,166		)	(456,461		)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	871			—			173,369			174,240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			12,690			12,690
Balances at December 31, 2013	(424		)	—			(269,107		)	(269,531		)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(2,731		)	—			(96,329		)	(99,060		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			14,182			14,182
Balances at December 31, 2014	$	(3,155	)	$	—		$	(351,254	)	$	(354,409	)

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Changes In The Projected Benefit Obligation, The Fair Value Of Plan Assets And The Determination Of The Amounts Recognized

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,523,531		$	1,680,603		$	70,814		$	78,218
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	75,030			70,022			3,451			3,213
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Actuarial loss (gain)	254,379			(177,347		)	9,182			(5,508		)
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	1,762,167		$	1,523,531		$	78,346		$	70,814
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,438,865		$	1,281,261		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	211,322			152,014			—			—
Con-way contributions	142,280			55,337			5,101			5,109
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,701,694		$	1,438,865		$	—		$	—
Funded status of the plans	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
Long-term assets	$	18,110		$	15,018		$	—		$	—
Current liabilities	—			—			(5,148		)	(5,145		)
Long-term liabilities	(78,583		)	(99,684		)	(73,198		)	(65,669		)
Net amount recognized	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Plans with a projected and accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,740,798		$	1,502,541		$	78,346		$	70,814
Fair value of plan assets	1,622,215			1,402,857			—			—
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:
Discount rate	4.20		%	5.05		%	4.20		%	5.05		%

Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss That Have Not Yet Been Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Expense

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Actuarial loss	$	(524,414	)	$	(413,879	)	$	(35,673	)	$	(27,367	)
Prior-service cost	(40,809		)	(42,428		)	(99		)	(104		)
	$	(565,223	)	$	(456,307	)	$	(35,772	)	$	(27,471	)

Schedule Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected In Next Fiscal Year

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	12,494	$	1,184
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	1,619	$	5

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income)

	Qualified Pension Plans									Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Interest cost on benefit obligation	$	75,030		$	70,022		$	70,168		$	3,451		$	3,213		$	3,438
Expected return on plan assets	(93,085		)	(91,324		)	(84,411		)	—			—			—
Amortization of actuarial loss	9,642			18,272			19,432			876			1,118			958
Amortization of prior-service cost	1,619			1,670			14			5			5			—
Curtailment loss	—			1,197			—			—			—			44
Settlement loss	15,965			—			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	9,171		$	(163	)	$	5,203		$	4,332		$	4,336		$	4,440
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	136,142		$	(238,037	)	$	(720	)	$	9,182		$	(5,508	)	$	3,574
Prior-service cost	—			—			44,961			—			—			109
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(25,607		)	(18,272		)	(19,432		)	(876		)	(1,118		)	(1,002		)
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(1,619		)	(2,867		)	(14		)	(5		)	(5		)	—
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	108,916		$	(259,176	)	$	24,795		$	8,301		$	(6,631	)	$	2,681
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate net cost:
Discount rate	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.53		%	7.10		%	7.65		%	—		%	—		%	—		%

Expected Benefit Payments

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	61,381	$	5,148
2016	65,705		5,191
2017	70,081		5,257
2018	74,579		5,240
2019	79,480		5,234
2020-2024	465,421		25,705

Summary Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	48,296	$	—	$	48,296	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	2,309		2,309		—		—
Growth [c]	102,653		102,653		—		—
Value [c]	99,466		99,466		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	32,298		32,298		—		—
International
Growth [c]	92,259		92,259		—		—
Value fund [a]	72,336		—		72,336		—
Fixed-income securities
Global long-term debt instruments [d]	1,252,077		131,997		1,120,080		—
Total	$	1,701,694	$	460,982	$	1,240,712	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	65,100	$	—	$	65,100	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	3,482		3,482		—		—
Growth [c]	99,050		99,050		—		—
Value [c]	101,154		101,154		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	57,403		57,403		—		—
International
Growth [c]	91,058		91,058		—		—
Value fund [a]	94,927		—		94,927		—
Fixed-income securities
U.S. long-term debt instruments [d]	832,915		91,824		741,091		—
Real estate
Private fund [e]	40,412		—		—		40,412
Hedge fund
Multi-Strategy [f]	53,364		—		—		53,364
Total	$	1,438,865	$	443,971	$	901,118	$	93,776

Summary Of The Change In Fair Value For Pension Assets

(Dollars in thousands)	Private real estate fund			Hedge fund			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	36,911		$	50,149		$	87,060
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets still held at the reporting date	3,501			3,215			6,716
Balance at December 31, 2013	40,412			53,364			93,776
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets sold during the period	1,588			1,169			2,757
Redemption	(42,000		)	(51,882		)	(93,882		)
Asset reclassification [a]	—			(2,651		)	(2,651		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—

Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss That Have Not Yet Been Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Expense

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Actuarial gain	$	8,508	$	19,537
Prior-service credit	16,503		19,366
	$	25,011	$	38,903

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income)

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Service cost - benefits earned during the year	$	950		$	1,459		$	1,679
Interest cost on benefit obligation	2,734			3,434			4,318
Amortization of actuarial gain	(2,111		)	(1		)	—
Amortization of prior-service credit	(2,863		)	(1,457		)	(1,206		)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(1,290	)	$	3,435		$	4,791
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	8,918		$	(21,143	)	$	1,979
Prior-service cost	—			(19,243		)	—
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense	2,111			1			—
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense	2,863			1,457			1,206
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	13,892		$	(38,928	)	$	3,185
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost through October 31	4.50		%	3.60		%	4.30		%
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost from November 1 through December 31	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.30		%

Expected Benefit Payments

(Dollars in thousands)	Benefit  Payments
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	4,389
2016	4,582
2017	4,980
2018	5,373
2019	5,626
2020-2024	27,946

Changes In The Benefit Obligation And The Determination Of The Amounts Recognized

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	61,917		$	102,291
Service cost – benefits earned during the year	950			1,459
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,734			3,434
Plan amendments	—			(19,243		)
Actuarial loss (gain)	8,918			(21,143		)
Participant contributions	2,191			2,009
Benefits paid	(5,677		)	(6,890		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	71,033		$	61,917
Funded status of the plan	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of :
Current liabilities	$	(4,389	)	$	(4,462	)
Long-term liabilities	(66,644		)	(57,455		)
Net amount recognized	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Discount rate assumption as of December 31	3.75		%	4.50		%

Health-Care Cost Trend Rates Used To Determine The Benefit Obligation

	2014
Health-care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.00	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2027

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Statements Of Consolidated Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Repurchased Common Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011		$ 39,394	$ 595,992	$ 884,758	$ (322,454)	$ (438,436)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		63,065,931
Net income		0	0	104,546	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	481	0	0	0	0	481
Employee benefit plans	18,732	0	0	0	0	(18,732)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax	(226)	0	0	0	0	(226)
Exercise of stock options, including tax, shares		150,213
Exercise of stock options, including tax		94	3,631	0	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares		349,309
Share-based compensation, including tax		213	14,711	(8)	(3,674)	0
Common dividends declared		0	0	(22,357)	0	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012		39,701	614,334	966,939	(326,128)	(456,461)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		63,565,453
Net income		0	0	99,153	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	871	0	0	0	0	871
Employee benefit plans	(186,059)	0	0	0	0	186,059
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax	0
Exercise of stock options, including tax, shares		760,495
Exercise of stock options, including tax		475	21,833	0	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares		266,808
Share-based compensation, including tax		173	17,320	0	(2,960)	0
Common dividends declared		0	0	(22,620)	0	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,138,689	40,349	653,487	1,043,472	(329,088)	(269,531)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		64,592,756
Net income		0	0	137,039	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,731)	0	0	0	0	(2,731)
Employee benefit plans	82,147	0	0	0	0	(82,147)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax	0
Exercise of stock options, including tax, shares	926,454	926,454
Exercise of stock options, including tax		579	34,185	0	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares		262,831
Share-based compensation, including tax		173	19,084	0	(3,530)	0
Common stock repurchased, shares	355,000	0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	16,800	0	0	0	(16,783)	0
Common dividends declared		0	0	(28,720)	0	0
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 1,195,838	$ 41,101	$ 706,756	$ 1,151,791	$ (349,401)	$ (354,409)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		65,782,041

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement Expenses Recognized

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	$	20,035		$	20,783		$	14,464
Deferred income tax benefit	(7,673		)	(8,090		)	(5,616		)
Net share-based compensation expense	$	12,362		$	12,693		$	8,848

Summary Of Nonvested Stock Activity

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	823,070		$	32.15
Awarded – Employees	222,253		36.94
Awarded – Directors	22,480		44.47
Vested	(277,451	)	32.85
Forfeited	(19,274	)	33.75
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	771,078		$	33.60

Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	437,015		$	31.02
Awarded	205,667		36.47
Forfeited	(13,117	)	33.22
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	629,565		$	32.75

Summary Of Stock-Option Activity

	Number of Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,488,741		$	39.59
Exercised	(926,454	)	36.59
Expired or cancelled	(15,100	)	50.28
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	547,187		$	44.36	2.88	$	3,461
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	544,184		$	44.44	2.86	$	3,403

Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Exercise Activity

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercised options	$	12,177	$	9,868	$	1,614
Cash received from exercise of options	33,902		20,777		3,560
Tax benefit realized from exercise of options	4,664		3,848		629

Summary Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model

	2012
Estimated fair value	$	11.79
Risk-free interest rate	0.7		%
Expected term (years)	4.91
Expected volatility	52		%
Expected dividend yield	1.37		%

Summary Of Stock Appreciation Rights

	Number of Rights		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	283,221		$	28.92
Exercised	(175,990	)	28.92
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173

Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Exercise Activity SARS

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Cash paid to settle exercised SARs	$	3,623	$	2,382	$	51
Realized tax benefit	1,388		929		20

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Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Appreciation Rights) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Realized tax benefit	$ 4,664,000	$ 3,848,000	$ 629,000
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding at beginning of period	283,221
Exercised	(175,990)
Outstanding at ending of period	107,231	283,221
Exercisable at ending of period	107,231
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at beginning of period	$ 28.92
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$ 28.92
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at ending of period	$ 28.92
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 40 days
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 40 days
Outstanding, Intrinsic Value	2,173,000
Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	2,173,000
Cash paid to settle exercisable SARs	3,623,000	2,382,000	51,000
Realized tax benefit	1,388,000	929,000	20,000
Accrued liability for cash-settled SARs	$ 2,200,000	$ 4,300,000
Weighted-average fair value per SAR	$ 20.97	$ 15.13

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 232.4	$ 221.2	$ 204.9
Buildings [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	25 years
Minimum [Member] | Revenue Equipment [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	4 years
Minimum [Member] | Other equipment [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Revenue Equipment [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	14 years
Maximum [Member] | Other equipment [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Principal Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful lives, years	7 years

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements (Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 719,303	$ 719,155
2.63% Promissory Note Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Promissory note	550	550
7.25% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	425,000	425,000
6.70% Senior Debentures Due 2034 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	300,000	300,000
Discount	(6,247)	(6,395)
Senior notes after fair market value adjustment and discount	$ 293,753	$ 293,605

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Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2 Months Ended			10 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost on benefit obligation							$ 75,030	$ 70,022	$ 70,168
Expected return on plan assets							(93,085)	(91,324)	(84,411)
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)							9,642	18,272	19,432
Amortization of prior-service costs (credit)							1,619	1,670	14
Curtailment loss							0	1,197	0
Settlement loss							15,965	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense (income)							9,171	(163)	5,203
Actuarial loss (gain)							136,142	(238,037)	(720)
Prior-service cost							0	0	44,961
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)							(25,607)	(18,272)	(19,432)
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense (income)							(1,619)	(2,867)	(14)
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss							108,916	(259,176)	24,795
Discount rate							5.05%	4.25%	4.65%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets							6.53%	7.10%	7.65%
Non-Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost on benefit obligation							3,451	3,213	3,438
Expected return on plan assets							0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)							876	1,118	958
Amortization of prior-service costs (credit)							5	5	0
Curtailment loss							0	0	44
Settlement loss							0	0	0
Net periodic benefit expense (income)							4,332	4,336	4,440
Actuarial loss (gain)							9,182	(5,508)	3,574
Prior-service cost							0	0	109
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)							(876)	(1,118)	(1,002)
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense (income)							(5)	(5)	0
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss							8,301	(6,631)	2,681
Discount rate							5.05%	4.25%	4.65%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets							0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Postretirement Medical Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost							950	1,459	1,679
Interest cost on benefit obligation							2,734	3,434	4,318
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)							(2,111)	(1)	0
Amortization of prior-service costs (credit)							(2,863)	(1,457)	(1,206)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)							(1,290)	3,435	4,791
Actuarial loss (gain)							8,918	(21,143)	1,979
Prior-service cost							0	(19,243)	0
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense							2,111	1	0
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense							2,863	1,457	1,206
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss							$ 13,892	$ (38,928)	$ 3,185
Discount rate	4.50%	4.25%	4.30%	4.50%	3.60%	4.30%

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 432,759	$ 484,502
Marketable securities	8,285	0
Trade accounts receivable, net	649,086	575,013
Other accounts receivable	70,305	51,063
Operating supplies, at lower of average cost or market	23,664	23,910
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	63,344	57,961
Deferred income taxes	13,957	15,332
Total Current Assets	1,261,400	1,207,781
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land	192,490	193,364
Buildings and leasehold improvements	856,037	856,038
Revenue equipment	1,902,358	1,857,737
Other equipment	362,341	353,205
Total Property, Plant and Equipment	3,313,226	3,260,344
Accumulated depreciation	(1,659,015)	(1,603,511)
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	1,654,211	1,656,833
Other Assets
Deferred charges and other assets	31,826	32,200
Capitalized software, net	26,208	21,488
Employee benefits	18,110	15,018
Intangible assets, net	6,284	8,640
Goodwill	337,579	337,971
Total Noncurrent Assets	420,007	415,317
Total Assets	3,335,618	3,279,931
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable	349,995	390,537
Accrued liabilities	257,943	229,078
Self-insurance accruals	117,783	105,063
Short-term borrowings	1,736	1,588
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases	14,663	19,685
Total Current Liabilities	742,120	745,951
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt	719,303	719,155
Long-term obligations under capital leases	10,587	16,185
Self-insurance accruals	151,257	142,307
Employee benefits	239,368	240,171
Other liabilities and deferred credits	34,356	39,524
Deferred income taxes	242,789	237,949
Total Liabilities	2,139,780	2,141,242
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 5, 6, 7 and 11)
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock, $0.625 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 65,782,041 and 64,592,756 shares, respectively	41,101	40,349
Additional paid-in capital, common stock	706,756	653,487
Retained earnings	1,151,791	1,043,472
Cost of repurchased common stock (8,112,141 and 7,669,889 shares, respectively)	(349,401)	(329,088)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(354,409)	(269,531)
Total Shareholders' Equity	1,195,838	1,138,689
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 3,335,618	$ 3,279,931

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Principal Accounting Policies Foreign Exchange Translation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Foreign Exchange Translation [Abstract]

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Translation

Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the statements of consolidated income within miscellaneous, net. Con-way recognized foreign exchange losses of $6.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Con-way has determined that advances to certain of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite in nature. Accordingly, the corresponding foreign currency gains or losses related to these advances are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss).

Recognized foreign exchange loss

$ 6.0

$ 1.4

$ 0.3

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Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax of $0, $0 and $145, respectively	$ 0	$ 0	$ 145
Actuarial gain (loss), net of deferred tax of $59,850, $103,308 and $1,903, respectively	59,850	103,308	1,903
Net actuarial loss included in periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $9,432, $7,562 and $7,969, respectively	9,432	7,562	7,969
Prior-service cost or credit, net of deferred tax of $0, $7,505 and $17,577, respectively	0	7,505	17,577
Amortization of prior service cost or credit included in net periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $481, $552 and $465, respectively	$ 481	$ 552	$ 465

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Leases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Unamortized gain of sell and lease back	$ 7.7
Sale leaseback transaction, expiration year	2024

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Principal Accounting Policies Organization (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	3

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee benefits	$ 96,420	$ 91,474
Self-insurance accruals	26,296	23,042
Domestic operating-loss carryforwards	6,156	22,461
Foreign operating-loss carryforwards	16,723	16,832
Tax-credit carryforwards	10,785	10,019
Share-based compensation	15,171	16,551
Other	11,204	11,471
Valuation allowance	(26,019)	(25,358)
Total deferred income tax assets	156,736	166,492
Property, plant and equipment	351,684	348,728
Prepaid expenses	21,789	24,401
Revenue	6,624	9,013
Other	5,471	6,967
Total deferred income tax liabilities	385,568	389,109
Net deferred tax liability	$ (228,832)	$ (222,617)

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Quarterly Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Data

13. Quarterly Financial Data

Con-way Inc.

Quarterly Financial Data

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
2014 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,368,843	$	1,492,349	$	1,504,150	$	1,440,727
Operating Income [a]	33,062		102,700		91,375		41,313
Income before Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	19,222		90,768		77,390		23,317
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) [b]	6,329		37,101		31,807		(1,579		)
Net Income	12,893		53,667		45,583		24,896
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.23		0.94		0.79		0.43
Diluted Earnings	0.22		0.93		0.78		0.43
Market Price
High	42.73		50.46		53.53		50.81
Low	37.00		39.54		47.50		40.32
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.15		0.15
2013 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,336,164	$	1,381,370	$	1,398,021	$	1,357,801
Operating Income [a]	31,599		76,299		67,675		33,380
Income before Income Tax Provision	16,775		62,849		53,378		21,363
Income Tax Provision	2,770		19,952		22,821		9,669
Net Income	14,005		42,897		30,557		11,694
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.25		0.76		0.54		0.21
Diluted Earnings [c]	0.25		0.75		0.53		0.20
Market Price
High	38.12		39.81		46.04		45.98
Low	29.12		32.25		39.21		38.79
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.10		0.10

[a] The comparability of Con-way's consolidated operating income was affected by the following unusual income or expense:

- A gain of $3.4 million at Freight in the second quarter of 2014 from the sale of property.

- A charge of $16.0 million in Corporate and Eliminations in the fourth quarter of 2014 for the settlement of a legacy pension plan and a gain of $5.6 million in Corporate and Eliminations in the second quarter of 2013 from the sale of an administrative property.

- A charge of $3.7 million at Logistics in the second quarter of 2013 for an increased reserve on international accounts receivable.

[b] The comparability of Con-way's tax provision and net income was affected by the following:

- A tax benefit of $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 from a decline in the incremental rate for state taxes.

[c] The sum of the quarterly earnings per share may not equal annual amounts due to differences in the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective period.

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Principal Accounting Policies Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Unearned revenue	$ 8.2	$ 12.1
Deferred startup costs	$ 4.7	$ 9.9

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Gross Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill

(Dollars in thousands)	Logistics			Truckload			Corporate and Eliminations		Total
Balances at December 31, 2012
Goodwill	$	55,888		$	464,598		$	727	$	521,213
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,652			329,785			727		338,164
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(193		)	—			—		(193		)
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill	55,695			464,598			727		521,020
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,459			329,785			727		337,971
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(392		)	—			—		(392		)
Balances at December 31, 2014
Goodwill	55,303			464,598			727		520,628
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	$	7,067		$	329,785		$	727	$	337,579

Schedule Of Intangible Assets

	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	23,088	$	16,804	$	23,088	$	14,448

Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense

(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	2,356
2016	2,356
2017	1,572

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Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Changes In Equity) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (354,409)	$ (269,531)	$ (456,461)	$ (438,436)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,731)	871	481
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	0	0	226
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(99,060)	174,240	(29,763)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	14,182	12,690	11,738
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,155)	(424)	(1,295)	(1,776)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Available-for-Sale Security
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0	(226)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Employee Benefit Plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(351,254)	(269,107)	(455,166)	(436,434)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(96,329)	173,369	(30,470)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 14,182	$ 12,690	$ 11,738

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Statements Of Consolidated Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period	$ 484,502	$ 429,784	$ 438,010
Net Income	137,039	99,153	104,546
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization, net of accretion	242,507	229,236	215,202
Non-cash compensation and employee benefits	34,040	38,496	33,180
Increase in deferred income taxes	55,946	57,423	63,091
Provision for uncollectible accounts	2,869	6,908	6,358
Gain from sales of property, equipment and investment, net	10,156	5,720	8,649
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Receivables	(82,990)	(12,869)	7,076
Prepaid expenses	(517)	21	(1,312)
Accounts payable	(15,401)	25,972	(14,824)
Accrued variable compensation	23,125	(17,140)	1,201
Accrued liabilities, excluding accrued variable compensation and employee benefits	10,687	11,572	1,988
Self-insurance accruals	14,797	(3,661)	(18,654)
Accrued income taxes	(15,716)	(4,846)	(2,316)
Employee benefits	(154,501)	(82,507)	(67,291)
Other	(1,845)	5,946	(8,185)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	239,884	347,984	311,411
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures	289,776	281,943	293,135
Software expenditures	12,364	7,398	8,963
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	47,238	14,202	20,840
Purchases of marketable securities	(8,285)	0	(8,200)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	0	3,200	23,613
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(263,187)	(271,939)	(265,845)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payments of capital leases	(21,098)	(16,068)	(29,015)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings	147	(5,383)	(7,621)
Payment of debt issuance costs	0	(543)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	33,902	20,777	3,560
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	3,128	2,510	1,641
Payments of common dividends	28,720	22,620	22,357
Repurchases of common stock	(15,799)	0	0
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(28,440)	(21,327)	(53,792)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(51,743)	54,718	(8,226)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	432,759	484,502	429,784
Supplemental Disclosure
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes, net	30,597	(21)	6,163
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	52,491	52,809	53,806
Property, plant and equipment acquired through partial non-monetary exchanges	17,597	27,711	34,759
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital leases	10,483	5,575	0
Property, plant and equipment acquired through increase in current liabilities	6,756	32,336	14,034
Repurchases of common stock included in current liabilities	$ 984	$ 0	$ 0

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.625	$ 0.625
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	65,782,041	64,592,756
Repurchased common stock, shares	8,112,141	7,669,889

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Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

All changes in equity, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, are reported in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). The following is a summary of the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss:

(Dollars in thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Available-for-Sale Security			Employee Benefit Plans			Total
Balances at December 31, 2011	$	(1,776	)	$	(226	)	$	(436,434	)	$	(438,436	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	481			226			(30,470		)	(29,763		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			11,738			11,738
Balances at December 31, 2012	(1,295		)	—			(455,166		)	(456,461		)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	871			—			173,369			174,240
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			12,690			12,690
Balances at December 31, 2013	(424		)	—			(269,107		)	(269,531		)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(2,731		)	—			(96,329		)	(99,060		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—			14,182			14,182
Balances at December 31, 2014	$	(3,155	)	$	—		$	(351,254	)	$	(354,409	)

See Note 9, "Employee Benefit Plans" for additional information concerning Con-way's employee benefit plans, including amounts reported for net periodic benefit expense (income).

Common Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend

In June 2014, Con-way's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of Con-way's common stock in open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions from time to time in such amounts as management determines. As of December 31, 2014, Con-way repurchased a total of 355,000 shares at a cost of $16.8 million. Of the shares repurchased during 2014, $1.0 million settled in the first quarter of 2015.

On July 29, 2014, Con-way's Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders from 10 cents per common share to 15 cents per common share. Each quarterly dividend payment is subject to review and approval by Con-way's Board of Directors.

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Con-way Inc.
Trading Symbol	cnw
Entity Central Index Key	0000023675
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		57,580,945
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 2,047,525,856

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans

In the periods presented, certain employees of Con-way and its subsidiaries in the U.S. were covered under several retirement benefit plans, including defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution retirement plans and a postretirement medical plan.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Con-way's defined benefit pension plans include qualified plans that are eligible for certain beneficial treatment under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"), as well as non-qualified plans that do not meet IRC criteria. Con-way's qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Qualified Pension Plans") consist mostly of a primary qualified defined benefit pension plan (the "Primary DB Plan"). Con-way's other qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Legacy DB Plans") relate to former businesses. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way settled the obligation for one of these Legacy DB Plans with the combination of a single-premium non-participating annuity and lump-sum payments. Accordingly, Con-way recognized a $36.2 million reduction in the plan obligation and related assets, and a $16.0 million settlement loss.

Con-way's non-qualified defined benefit pension plans (collectively, the "Non-Qualified Pension Plans") consist mostly of a primary non-qualified supplemental defined benefit pension plan (the "Supplemental DB Plan"). The Supplemental DB Plan provides additional benefits for certain employees who are affected by IRC limitations on compensation eligible for benefits available under the qualified Primary DB Plan.

Some of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans. These international defined benefit pension plans are excluded from the disclosures below due to their immateriality.

Benefits

As a result of plan amendments in previous years, no additional benefits accrue under these plans and already-accrued benefits will not be adjusted for future increases in compensation.

Funded Status of Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The following table reports the changes in the projected benefit obligation, the fair value of plan assets and the determination of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for Con-way's defined benefit pension plans at December 31:

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	1,523,531		$	1,680,603		$	70,814		$	78,218
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	75,030			70,022			3,451			3,213
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Actuarial loss (gain)	254,379			(177,347		)	9,182			(5,508		)
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	1,762,167		$	1,523,531		$	78,346		$	70,814
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,438,865		$	1,281,261		$	—		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	211,322			152,014			—			—
Con-way contributions	142,280			55,337			5,101			5,109
Plan settlement	(36,237		)	—			—			—
Benefits paid	(54,536		)	(49,747		)	(5,101		)	(5,109		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,701,694		$	1,438,865		$	—		$	—
Funded status of the plans	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
Long-term assets	$	18,110		$	15,018		$	—		$	—
Current liabilities	—			—			(5,148		)	(5,145		)
Long-term liabilities	(78,583		)	(99,684		)	(73,198		)	(65,669		)
Net amount recognized	$	(60,473	)	$	(84,666	)	$	(78,346	)	$	(70,814	)
Plans with a projected and accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,740,798		$	1,502,541		$	78,346		$	70,814
Fair value of plan assets	1,622,215			1,402,857			—			—
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:
Discount rate	4.20		%	5.05		%	4.20		%	5.05		%

The actuarial loss in 2014 was primarily due to the decrease in discount rate and also included the impact of updated mortality assumptions used to estimate life expectancies of plan participants.

The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit expense, consist of the following:

	Qualified Pension Plans						Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Actuarial loss	$	(524,414	)	$	(413,879	)	$	(35,673	)	$	(27,367	)
Prior-service cost	(40,809		)	(42,428		)	(99		)	(104		)
	$	(565,223	)	$	(456,307	)	$	(35,772	)	$	(27,471	)

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost in 2015 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	12,494	$	1,184
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	1,619	$	5

Net Periodic Benefit Expense (Income) for Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Net periodic benefit expense (income) and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss for the years ended December 31 includes the following:

	Qualified Pension Plans									Non-Qualified Pension Plans
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012			2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Interest cost on benefit obligation	$	75,030		$	70,022		$	70,168		$	3,451		$	3,213		$	3,438
Expected return on plan assets	(93,085		)	(91,324		)	(84,411		)	—			—			—
Amortization of actuarial loss	9,642			18,272			19,432			876			1,118			958
Amortization of prior-service cost	1,619			1,670			14			5			5			—
Curtailment loss	—			1,197			—			—			—			44
Settlement loss	15,965			—			—			—			—			—
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	9,171		$	(163	)	$	5,203		$	4,332		$	4,336		$	4,440
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	136,142		$	(238,037	)	$	(720	)	$	9,182		$	(5,508	)	$	3,574
Prior-service cost	—			—			44,961			—			—			109
Reclassification of actuarial loss to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(25,607		)	(18,272		)	(19,432		)	(876		)	(1,118		)	(1,002		)
Reclassification of prior-service cost to net periodic benefit expense (income)	(1,619		)	(2,867		)	(14		)	(5		)	(5		)	—
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	108,916		$	(259,176	)	$	24,795		$	8,301		$	(6,631	)	$	2,681
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate net cost:
Discount rate	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%	5.05		%	4.25		%	4.65		%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.53		%	7.10		%	7.65		%	—		%	—		%	—		%

Expected benefit payments for the defined benefit pension plans are summarized below. These estimates are based on assumptions about future events. Actual benefit payments may vary from these estimates.

(Dollars in thousands)	Qualified Pension Plans		Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	61,381	$	5,148
2016	65,705		5,191
2017	70,081		5,257
2018	74,579		5,240
2019	79,480		5,234
2020-2024	465,421		25,705

Plan Assets

Investment Policies and Strategies

Assets of the Qualified Pension Plans are managed pursuant to a long-term allocation strategy that seeks to mitigate the Plans' funded status volatility by increasing the Plans' exposure to fixed income investments over time. This strategy was developed by analyzing a variety of diversified asset-class combinations in conjunction with the projected liabilities of the Qualified Pension Plans. In 2014, the Plans lowered their percentage of investments in equity securities and increased their percentage of investments in fixed-income securities.

The Plans' current investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 76% in fixed-income securities and 24% of investments in equity securities. The target allocations for fixed-income securities includes 7% in global opportunistic fixed-income. The target allocations for equity securities include 12% in U.S. large companies, 2% in U.S. small companies, and 10% in international companies. Investments in equity securities are allocated between growth- and value-style investment strategies and are diversified across industries and investment managers. Investments in fixed-income securities consist primarily of high-quality U.S. and global corporate or government debt instruments in a variety of industries. The Plans' investments in equity and fixed-income securities consist of individual securities held in managed separate accounts as well as commingled investment funds.

The Plans' investment strategy does not include a meaningful long-term investment allocation to cash and cash equivalents; however, the Plan's cash allocation may rise periodically in response to timing considerations regarding contributions, investments, and the payment of benefits and eligible plan expenses. Additionally, the level of cash and cash equivalents may reflect the un-invested balance of each manager's allocated portfolio balance. This "un-invested cash" is typically held in a short-term fund that invests in money-market instruments, including commercial paper and other liquid short-term interest-bearing instruments.

The Plans' investment policy does not allow investment managers to use market-timing strategies or financial derivative instruments for speculative purposes. However, financial derivative instruments are used to manage risk and achieve stated investment objectives regarding duration, yield curve, credit and equity exposures. Generally, the investment managers are prohibited from short selling, trading on margin, and trading commodities, warrants or other options, except when acquired as a result of the purchase of another security, or in the case of options, when sold as part of a covered position. Con-way's investment policies also restrict the investment managers from accumulating concentrations by issuer, country or industry segment.

The assumption of 5.15% for the overall expected long-term rate of return in 2015 was developed using asset allocation, return, risk (defined as standard deviation), and correlation expectations. The return expectations are created using long-term historical returns and current market expectations for inflation, interest rates and economic growth.

Categories and Fair-Value Measurements of Plan Assets

The following table summarizes the fair value of Con-way's pension plan assets within the fair-value hierarchy:

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	48,296	$	—	$	48,296	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	2,309		2,309		—		—
Growth [c]	102,653		102,653		—		—
Value [c]	99,466		99,466		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	32,298		32,298		—		—
International
Growth [c]	92,259		92,259		—		—
Value fund [a]	72,336		—		72,336		—
Fixed-income securities
Global long-term debt instruments [d]	1,252,077		131,997		1,120,080		—
Total	$	1,701,694	$	460,982	$	1,240,712	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investment fund [a]	$	65,100	$	—	$	65,100	$	—
Equity
U.S. large companies
S&P 500 futures [b]	3,482		3,482		—		—
Growth [c]	99,050		99,050		—		—
Value [c]	101,154		101,154		—		—
U.S. small companies
Value [c]	57,403		57,403		—		—
International
Growth [c]	91,058		91,058		—		—
Value fund [a]	94,927		—		94,927		—
Fixed-income securities
U.S. long-term debt instruments [d]	832,915		91,824		741,091		—
Real estate
Private fund [e]	40,412		—		—		40,412
Hedge fund
Multi-Strategy [f]	53,364		—		—		53,364
Total	$	1,438,865	$	443,971	$	901,118	$	93,776

[a] These funds are not publicly traded and do not have readily determinable fair values. Accordingly, they are valued at their net asset value per share. The underlying investments in the funds consist primarily of publicly traded securities with quoted market prices.

[b] Gains from S&P 500 futures held in a separately managed account.

[c] Publicly traded equity securities are valued at their closing market prices.

[d] Global and U.S. debt securities are valued at their quoted market price, while corporate-debt instruments are generally valued using observable bid-ask spreads or broker-provided pricing.

[e] The fair value of the private real estate fund is based on the fair values of the underlying assets, which consist of commercial and residential properties valued using periodic appraisals. The fund maintains a redemption plan whereby redemption requests must be received in writing 45 days prior to the end of the quarter. If the fund is unable to satisfy all redemption requests, partial redemptions may be made on a prorated basis.

[f] The fair value of the hedge fund is based on the fair value of the underlying assets, which consists of individual equities, convertible securities, futures, forward contracts, currency forwards, swaps, high-yield debt portfolios, options, other derivative instruments, and cash which are all valued monthly by an administrator engaged by the fund.

The following table summarizes the change in fair value for pension assets valued using Level 3 inputs:

(Dollars in thousands)	Private real estate fund			Hedge fund			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	36,911		$	50,149		$	87,060
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets still held at the reporting date	3,501			3,215			6,716
Balance at December 31, 2013	40,412			53,364			93,776
Actual return on plan assets relating to assets sold during the period	1,588			1,169			2,757
Redemption	(42,000		)	(51,882		)	(93,882		)
Asset reclassification [a]	—			(2,651		)	(2,651		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	—

[a] A full redemption for the assets invested in the hedge fund was made in 2014; however, a hold requirement requires that a portion of the assets be withheld until final completion of the fund's audit. The remaining assets of $2.7 million are invested by the hedge fund in cash and cash equivalents.

Funding

Con-way's funding practice is to evaluate its tax and cash position, as well as the Qualified Pension Plans' funded status, in determining its planned contributions. Con-way estimates that it will contribute about $30 million to its Qualified Pension Plans in 2015; however, this could change based on variations in interest rates, asset returns, Pension Protection Act requirements and other factors.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

Con-way's cost for defined contribution retirement plans was $56.3 million in 2014, $55.3 million in 2013, and $50.8 million in 2012.

Postretirement Medical Plan

Con-way sponsors a postretirement medical plan that provides health benefits to certain non-contractual employees at least 55 years of age with at least 10 years of service (the "Postretirement Plan"). The Postretirement Plan does not provide employer-subsidized retiree medical benefits for employees hired on or after January 1, 1993.

On October 31, 2013, Con-way amended the Postretirement Plan to provide a set benefit to certain retirees, at least 65 years of age, effective in 2014. Accordingly, a remeasurement was performed, reducing the projected benefit obligation by $28.3 million with an offsetting prior-service credit of $19.2 million and an actuarial gain of $9.1 million recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).

Funded Status of Postretirement Medical Plan

The following sets forth the changes in the benefit obligation and the determination of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets for the Postretirement Plan at December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	61,917		$	102,291
Service cost – benefits earned during the year	950			1,459
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,734			3,434
Plan amendments	—			(19,243		)
Actuarial loss (gain)	8,918			(21,143		)
Participant contributions	2,191			2,009
Benefits paid	(5,677		)	(6,890		)
Projected and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$	71,033		$	61,917
Funded status of the plan	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of :
Current liabilities	$	(4,389	)	$	(4,462	)
Long-term liabilities	(66,644		)	(57,455		)
Net amount recognized	$	(71,033	)	$	(61,917	)
Discount rate assumption as of December 31	3.75		%	4.50		%

The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit expense consist of the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Actuarial gain	$	8,508	$	19,537
Prior-service credit	16,503		19,366
	$	25,011	$	38,903

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	2015
Reclassification of prior-service credits to net periodic benefit expense	$	2,455
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense	$	265

Net Periodic Benefit Expense for Postretirement Medical Plan

Net periodic benefit expense and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss for the years ended December 31 includes the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Service cost - benefits earned during the year	$	950		$	1,459		$	1,679
Interest cost on benefit obligation	2,734			3,434			4,318
Amortization of actuarial gain	(2,111		)	(1		)	—
Amortization of prior-service credit	(2,863		)	(1,457		)	(1,206		)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)	$	(1,290	)	$	3,435		$	4,791
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income or loss:
Actuarial loss (gain)	$	8,918		$	(21,143	)	$	1,979
Prior-service cost	—			(19,243		)	—
Reclassification of actuarial gain to net periodic benefit expense	2,111			1			—
Reclassification of prior-service credit to net periodic benefit expense	2,863			1,457			1,206
Loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive income or loss	$	13,892		$	(38,928	)	$	3,185
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost through October 31	4.50		%	3.60		%	4.30		%
Discount rate assumption used to calculate interest cost from November 1 through December 31	4.50		%	4.25		%	4.30		%

Expected benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are summarized below. These estimates are based on assumptions about future events. Actual benefit payments may vary from these estimates.

(Dollars in thousands)	Benefit  Payments
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	4,389
2016	4,582
2017	4,980
2018	5,373
2019	5,626
2020-2024	27,946

The assumed health-care cost trend rates used to determine the benefit obligation are as follows:

	2014
Health-care cost trend rate assumed for next year	7.00	%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)	4.50	%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2027

Assumed health-care cost trends affect the amounts recognized for Con-way's postretirement benefits. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health-care cost trend rate would not have a material effect on the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs or on the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation.

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Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Nonvested Stock Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Nonvested Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning number of awards outstanding	823,070
Awarded - Employees	222,253
Awarded - Directors	22,480
Vested	(277,451)
Forfeited	(19,274)
Ending number of awards outstanding	771,078	823,070
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value at beginning of period	$ 32.15
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Vested	$ 32.85
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 33.75
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value at ending of period	$ 33.60	$ 32.15
Fair value of stock which vested in the period	$ 11.4	$ 9.4	$ 11.0
Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Awarded	$ 36.94	$ 33.19	$ 30.37
Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Awarded	$ 44.47	$ 34.60	$ 33.75
Performance Share Plan Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning number of awards outstanding	437,015
Awarded	205,667
Forfeited	(13,117)
Ending number of awards outstanding	629,565	437,015
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value at beginning of period	$ 31.02
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Awarded	$ 36.47	$ 32.41	$ 29.67
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$ 33.22
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value at ending of period	$ 32.75	$ 31.02

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Statements of Consolidated Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 5,806,069	$ 5,473,356	$ 5,580,247
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	2,261,304	2,143,036	2,125,104
Purchased transportation	1,437,418	1,323,005	1,531,319
Other operating expenses	649,154	634,107	567,810
Fuel and fuel-related taxes	498,604	532,958	553,301
Depreciation and amortization	242,658	230,751	216,215
Purchased labor	174,061	148,165	113,619
Rents and leases	139,428	129,325	115,954
Maintenance	134,992	123,056	128,084
Costs and Expenses	5,537,619	5,264,403	5,351,406
Operating Income (Loss)	268,450	208,953	228,841
Investment income	686	621	831
Interest expense	(53,456)	(53,339)	(54,777)
Miscellaneous, net	(4,983)	(1,870)	(3,941)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(57,753)	(54,588)	(57,887)
Income before income tax provision	210,697	154,365	170,954
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	73,658	55,212	66,408
Net Income	$ 137,039	$ 99,153	$ 104,546
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic	57,390,945	56,511,563	55,837,574
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted	58,018,443	57,240,588	56,485,987
Earnings Per Common Share, Basic	$ 2.39	$ 1.75	$ 1.87
Earnings Per Common Share, Diluted	$ 2.36	$ 1.73	$ 1.85
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share	$ 0.50	$ 0.40	$ 0.40

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Fair-Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair-Value Measurements

Fair-Value Measurements

Assets and liabilities reported at fair value are classified in one of the following three levels within the fair-value hierarchy:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes the valuation of financial instruments within the fair-value hierarchy:

	December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	385,548	$	63,092	$	322,456	$	—
Marketable securities	$	8,285	$	—	$	8,285	$	—

	December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash equivalents	$	441,199	$	99,092	$	342,107	$	—

Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing instruments (primarily commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money market funds) with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2014, current marketable securities consisted of variable-rate demand notes.

Money-market funds reflect their published net asset value and are classified as Level 1 instruments. Commercial paper, certificates of deposit and variable-rate demand notes are generally valued using published interest rates for instruments with similar terms and maturities, and accordingly, are classified as Level 2 instruments. At December 31, 2014, the weighted-average remaining maturity of the cash equivalents was less than one month. Based on their short maturities, the carrying amount of the cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table shows the changes in the gross carrying amounts of goodwill:

(Dollars in thousands)	Logistics			Truckload			Corporate and Eliminations		Total
Balances at December 31, 2012
Goodwill	$	55,888		$	464,598		$	727	$	521,213
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,652			329,785			727		338,164
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(193		)	—			—		(193		)
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill	55,695			464,598			727		521,020
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	7,459			329,785			727		337,971
Change in foreign currency exchange rates	(392		)	—			—		(392		)
Balances at December 31, 2014
Goodwill	55,303			464,598			727		520,628
Accumulated impairment losses	(48,236		)	(134,813		)	—		(183,049		)
	$	7,067		$	329,785		$	727	$	337,579

Con-way assesses goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.

In connection with the annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way concluded that the goodwill of its reporting units was not impaired at December 31, 2014.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $2.4 million in 2014, $2.4 million in 2013 and $3.0 million in 2012. Intangible assets consisted of the following:

	December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
(Dollars in thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	23,088	$	16,804	$	23,088	$	14,448

Con-way's customer-relationship intangible asset relates to the Con-way Truckload business unit. Estimated future amortization expense is presented for the years ended December 31, in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)
2015	$	2,356
2016	2,356
2017	1,572

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Principal Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization

Organization

Con-way Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Con-way" or the "Company") provide transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial and retail customers. Con-way's business units operate in regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, multimodal freight brokerage, and trailer manufacturing. As more fully discussed in Note 12, "Segment Reporting," for financial reporting purposes, Con-way is divided into three reporting segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload.

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Con-way and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Estimates

Estimates

Management makes estimates and assumptions when preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and notes. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates relate to revenue-related adjustments, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, amortization and depreciation, income taxes, self-insurance accruals, pension plan and postretirement obligations, contingencies, and assets and liabilities recognized in connection with acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions.

Con-way evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. Volatility in financial markets and changing levels of economic activity increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Recognition Of Revenues

Recognition of Revenue

Con-way Freight recognizes revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period and recognizes expense as incurred. Estimates for future billing adjustments to revenue, including those related to weight and freight-classification verification and pricing discounts, are recognized at the time of shipment. Con-way Truckload recognizes revenue and related direct costs when the shipment is delivered. Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") recognizes revenue based on the service outputs provided to the customer.

Menlo records revenue on a gross basis, without deducting third-party purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as a principal. Menlo records revenue on a net basis, after deducting purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as an agent. When recognizing revenue for services provided under performance-based incentive arrangements, the contingent portion of the revenue is not considered fixed or determinable until the performance criteria have been met.

Under certain Menlo contracts, billings in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as unearned revenue. Unearned revenue is recognized over the contract period as services are provided. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, unearned revenue of $8.2 million and $12.1 million was reported in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets within accrued liabilities, respectively. In addition, Menlo has deferred certain recoverable direct and incremental costs related to the setup of logistics operations under long-term contracts. These deferred setup costs are recognized as expense over the contract term. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, these deferred setup costs of $4.7 million and $9.9 million were reported in the consolidated balance sheets within deferred charges and other assets, respectively.

Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing instruments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash-equivalent investments of $385.5 million and $441.2 million, respectively, consisted primarily of commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money-market funds.

Con-way classifies its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and reports them at fair value. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss, unless an unrealized loss is an other-than-temporary loss. If any portion of the unrealized loss is determined to be other than temporary, that portion of the loss is recognized in earnings. At December 31, 2014, Con-way held $8.3 million of variable-rate demand notes.

Schedule Of Allowance For Uncollectible Accounts

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts		Write-offs net of recoveries			Balance at end of period
2014	$	6,103	$	2,869	$	—	$	(2,976	)	$	5,996
2013	9,774		6,908		—		(10,579		)	6,103
2012	6,951		6,358		—		(3,535		)	9,774

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload report accounts receivable at net realizable value and provide an allowance when losses are probable. Estimates for uncollectible accounts are based on various judgments and assumptions, including revenue levels, historical loss experience and the aging of outstanding accounts receivable. Menlo, based on the size and nature of its client base, performs a periodic evaluation of its customers' creditworthiness and accounts receivable portfolio and recognizes expense from uncollectible accounts when losses are both probable and reasonably estimable. Activity in the allowance for uncollectible accounts is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts		Write-offs net of recoveries			Balance at end of period
2014	$	6,103	$	2,869	$	—	$	(2,976	)	$	5,996
2013	9,774		6,908		—		(10,579		)	6,103
2012	6,951		6,358		—		(3,535		)	9,774

Estimates for billing adjustments, including those related to weight and freight-classification verifications and pricing discounts, are also reported as a reduction to accounts receivable. Activity in the allowance for revenue adjustments is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts - Revenue		Write-offs			Balance at end of period
2014	$	12,215	$	—	$	94,032	$	(89,801	)	$	16,446
2013	13,816		—		74,481		(76,082		)	12,215
2012	16,920		—		77,310		(80,414		)	13,816

Schedule Of Allowance For Revenue Adjustments

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts - Revenue		Write-offs			Balance at end of period
2014	$	12,215	$	—	$	94,032	$	(89,801	)	$	16,446
2013	13,816		—		74,481		(76,082		)	12,215
2012	16,920		—		77,310		(80,414		)	13,816

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are reported at historical cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally 25 years for buildings, 4 to 14 years for revenue equipment and 3 to 10 years for most other equipment. Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the useful lives of the assets, with the resulting expense reported as depreciation. Depreciation expense was $232.4 million in 2014, $221.2 million in 2013 and $204.9 million in 2012.

In response to conditions in the used-trailer market, Con-way Truckload increased the estimated salvage values for certain of its trailers in the fourth quarter of 2013. The effect of this change in estimate decreased depreciation expense and increased operating income by $6.2 million and $1.3 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. As a result of this change, net income in 2014 increased by $3.8 million and basic and diluted earnings per share increased by $0.07 and $0.06 per share, respectively.

Expenditures for equipment maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred; betterments are capitalized. Gains or losses on sales of equipment and property are recorded in other operating expenses.

Tires

Tires and Maintenance

The cost of replacement tires are expensed at the time those tires are placed into service, as is the case with other repairs and maintenance costs. The cost of tires on new revenue equipment is capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related equipment.

Capitalized Software, Net

Capitalized Software, Net

Capitalized software consists of certain direct internal and external costs associated with internal-use software, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization of capitalized software is computed on an item-by-item basis depending on the estimated useful life of the software, currently between 3 years and 7 years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software was $7.9 million in 2014, $7.2 million in 2013 and $8.3 million in 2012. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $161.0 million and $158.7 million, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-Lived Assets

Con-way performs an impairment analysis of long-lived assets whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than carrying value. If impairment exists, a charge is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined using quoted market values, discounted cash flows or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets held for disposal are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value. Con-way's accounting policies for goodwill and other long-lived intangible assets are more fully discussed in Note 2, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets.

Book Overdrafts

Book Overdrafts

Book overdrafts represent outstanding drafts not yet presented to the bank that are in excess of recorded cash for that particular bank. These amounts do not represent bank overdrafts, which occur when drafts presented to the bank are in excess of cash in Con-way's bank account, and would effectively be a loan to Con-way. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, book overdrafts of $28.8 million and $40.8 million, respectively, were included in accounts payable.

Self-Insurance Accruals

Self-Insurance Accruals

Con-way uses a combination of self-insurance programs and purchased insurance to provide for the costs of medical, casualty, liability, vehicular, cargo and workers' compensation claims. The long-term portion of self-insurance accruals relates primarily to workers' compensation and vehicular claims that are expected to be payable over several years. Con-way periodically evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.

The measurement and classification of self-insured costs requires the consideration of historical cost experience, demographic and severity factors, and judgments about the current and expected levels of cost per claim and retention levels. These methods provide estimates of the undiscounted liability associated with claims incurred as of the balance sheet date, including estimates of claims incurred but not reported. Changes in these assumptions and factors can materially affect actual costs paid to settle the claims and those amounts may be different than estimates.

Con-way participates in a reinsurance pool to reinsure a portion of its workers' compensation claims. Each company that participates in the pool cedes premiums and claims to the pool and assumes premiums and claims from the pool. Reinsurance does not relieve Con-way of its liabilities under the original policy. However, in the opinion of management, potential exposure to Con-way for non-payment in reinsured losses is minimal. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Con-way had recorded a liability related to assumed claims of $57.4 million and $59.2 million, respectively, and had recorded a receivable from the reinsurance pool of $43.3 million and $38.1 million, respectively. Revenue related to these reinsurance activities is reported net of the associated expenses and is classified as other operating expenses. In connection with its participation in the reinsurance pool, Con-way recognized operating income of $6.1 million in 2014, operating income of $2.2 million in 2013 and operating loss of $2.5 million in 2012.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the statements of consolidated income within miscellaneous, net. Con-way recognized foreign exchange losses of $6.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Con-way has determined that advances to certain of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite in nature. Accordingly, the corresponding foreign currency gains or losses related to these advances are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss).

Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income	$	137,039	$	99,153	$	104,546
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	57,390,945		56,511,563		55,837,574
Stock options and nonvested stock	627,498		729,025		648,413
	58,018,443		57,240,588		56,485,987
Diluted EPS	$	2.36	$	1.73	$	1.85
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	461,071		911,041		1,801,995

Earnings per share

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing reported net income or loss by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income	$	137,039	$	99,153	$	104,546
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	57,390,945		56,511,563		55,837,574
Stock options and nonvested stock	627,498		729,025		648,413
	58,018,443		57,240,588		56,485,987
Diluted EPS	$	2.36	$	1.73	$	1.85
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	461,071		911,041		1,801,995

New Accounting Standards

New Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU, codified in the "Revenue Recognition" topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, requires revenue to be recognized upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires disclosures sufficient to describe the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from these customer contracts. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized on the date of adoption. Con-way plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2017. Con-way is currently evaluating the method of application and the potential impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

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Share-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

Under terms of its share-based compensation plans, Con-way grants various types of share-based compensation awards to employees and directors. The plans provide for awards in the form of nonvested stock (also known as restricted stock), performance-share plan units ("PSPUs"), stock options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs").

Con-way recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (1) the requisite service period stated in the award or (2) the period from the grant date of the award up to the employee's retirement-eligibility date if the award contains an accelerated-vesting provision. Awards with graded-vesting terms recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. The following expense was recognized for share-based compensation:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Salaries, wages and employee benefits	$	20,035		$	20,783		$	14,464
Deferred income tax benefit	(7,673		)	(8,090		)	(5,616		)
Net share-based compensation expense	$	12,362		$	12,693		$	8,848

The fair value of each stock option and SAR grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which considers the risk-free interest rate, and the expected award term, volatility and dividend yield. The risk-free interest rate is determined using the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issue with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the award. The expected term of the award is derived from a binomial lattice model, and is based on the historical rate of voluntary exercises, post-vesting terminations and volatility. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Con-way's common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected term of the award.

The Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 7,637,432 shares of common stock for the grant of stock options, nonvested stock or other share-based compensation under its equity plans, of which 2,687,677 were available at December 31, 2014. New shares are issued from Con-way's balance of authorized common stock to satisfy stock option exercises and vesting of awards.

Nonvested Stock

Awards granted to directors prior to 2012 generally have three-year graded-vesting terms, while those granted in 2012 and after generally vest one year from the award date. Awards granted to employees generally vest three years from the award date. Nonvested stock awards provide for accelerated vesting as a result of a change in control, death or disability (as defined in the award agreement). The awards allow for pro-rata vesting if the award recipient leaves Con-way due to a qualifying retirement during the vesting period. Shares of nonvested stock that are eligible for dividends are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of the award. Those awards that are not eligible for dividends are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of award, reduced by the present value of the dividends not received during the vesting period.

The following table summarizes nonvested stock activity for 2014:

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	823,070		$	32.15
Awarded – Employees	222,253		36.94
Awarded – Directors	22,480		44.47
Vested	(277,451	)	32.85
Forfeited	(19,274	)	33.75
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	771,078		$	33.60

The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for nonvested stock awards granted to employees in 2013 and 2012 was $33.19 and $30.37, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for nonvested stock awards granted to directors in 2013 and 2012 was $34.60 and $33.75, respectively.

The total fair value of nonvested stock that vested in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $11.4 million, $9.4 million and $11.0 million, respectively, based on Con-way's closing common stock price on the vesting date. At December 31, 2014, the total unrecorded deferred compensation cost of shares of nonvested stock, net of forfeitures, was $9.8 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.65 years.

Performance-share Plan Units

The PSPUs vest three years from the grant date if certain performance criteria are achieved. The number of shares the award recipients ultimately receive can range from 0% to 200% of the grant target depending on achievement relative to the performance criteria. PSPUs are subject to forfeiture if any award recipient ceases to be an active full-time employee prior to the end of the three-year period, subject in some cases to early vesting upon specified events, including death or disability of the award recipient, or termination of employment following a change in control of Con-way. The awards allow for pro-rata vesting if the award recipient leaves Con-way due to a qualifying retirement during the vesting period. The PSPUs are valued at the market price of Con-way's common stock at the date of the award, reduced by the present value of the dividends not received during the three-year vesting period. The amount of expense recorded each period is based on Con-way's current estimate of the number of shares that will ultimately vest.

The following table summarizes PSPU activity for 2014:

	Number of Awards		Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	437,015		$	31.02
Awarded	205,667		36.47
Forfeited	(13,117	)	33.22
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	629,565		$	32.75

The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share for PSPUs granted in 2013 and 2012 was $32.41 and $29.67, respectively.

At December 31, 2014, the total unrecorded deferred compensation cost of shares of PSPUs, net of forfeitures, was $10.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.77 years.

Stock Options

Stock options are granted at prices equal to the market value of the common stock on the date of grant and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Stock options are granted with three-year graded-vesting terms, under which one-third of the award vests each year. Certain option awards provide for accelerated vesting as a result of a change in control, qualifying retirement, death or disability (as defined in the stock option plans).

The following table summarizes stock option activity for 2014:

	Number of Options		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,488,741		$	39.59
Exercised	(926,454	)	36.59
Expired or cancelled	(15,100	)	50.28
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	547,187		$	44.36	2.88	$	3,461
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	544,184		$	44.44	2.86	$	3,403

The aggregate intrinsic value reported in the table above represents the total pretax value that would have been received by employees and directors had all of the holders exercised their in-the-money stock options on December 31, 2014.

The following table summarizes stock option exercise activity as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercised options	$	12,177	$	9,868	$	1,614
Cash received from exercise of options	33,902		20,777		3,560
Tax benefit realized from exercise of options	4,664		3,848		629

The following is a summary of the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the calculated weighted-average grant-date fair value as of December 31:

	2012
Estimated fair value	$	11.79
Risk-free interest rate	0.7		%
Expected term (years)	4.91
Expected volatility	52		%
Expected dividend yield	1.37		%

Stock Appreciation Rights

The cash-settled SARs were granted at the stock price on the grant date and have a three-year graded-vesting term. The awards provide for accelerated vesting if the employee ceases employment due to retirement, death, disability, or a change in control (as defined in the SAR agreement). The SARs were granted in 2010 and became fully vested in January 2013. During the vesting period, compensation cost was recognized based on the proportionate amount of service rendered to date. The SARs are liability-classified awards and, as a result, Con-way re-measures the fair value of the awards each reporting period until the awards are settled. Con-way will recognize any changes in fair value after the vesting period as compensation cost in the current period. The ultimate expense recognized for the SARs is equal to the intrinsic value at settlement. Con-way's accrued liability for cash-settled SARs of $2.2 million and $4.3 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was determined using a weighted-average fair value of $20.97 and $15.13 per SAR at December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.

The following table summarizes SAR activity for 2014:

	Number of Rights		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	283,221		$	28.92
Exercised	(175,990	)	28.92
Outstanding at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173
Exercisable at December 31, 2014	107,231		$	28.92	5.11	$	2,173

The following table summarizes SAR exercise activity as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Cash paid to settle exercised SARs	$	3,623	$	2,382	$	51
Realized tax benefit	1,388		929		20

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Segment Reporting Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Number of operating segments	3
Unallocated [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	13,500	$ 4,200
Allocated [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost			$ 9,600

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Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

Con-way and its subsidiaries are obligated under non-cancelable leases for certain facilities, equipment and vehicles. Certain leases also contain provisions that allow Con-way to extend the leases for various renewal periods.

Under certain capital-lease agreements, Con-way guarantees the residual value of tractors at the end of the lease term. The stated amounts of the residual-value guarantees have been included in the minimum lease payments below.

In connection with its capital leases, Con-way reported $73.3 million and $68.9 million of revenue equipment and $50.1 million and $39.0 million of accumulated depreciation in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additionally, Con-way reported $10.0 million of other equipment and $1.5 million of accumulated depreciation in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014.

Future minimum lease payments with initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year, at December 31, 2014, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)	Capital Leases			Operating Leases
Year ending December 31:
2015	$	15,223		$	93,412
2016	3,597			70,491
2017	3,597			49,112
2018	3,597			34,148
2019	312			24,518
Thereafter (through 2026)	—			64,743
Total minimum lease payments	$	26,326		$	336,424
Amount representing interest	(1,076		)
Present value of minimum lease payments	25,250
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases	14,663
Long-term obligations under capital leases	$	10,587

The remaining unamortized gain resulting from past sale-leaseback transactions, $7.7 million at December 31, 2014, is reported in other liabilities and deferred credits in the consolidated balance sheets and will be amortized as a reduction to lease expense through 2024 when the corresponding lease terms expire.

Rental expense for operating leases comprised the following:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Minimum rentals	$	139,491		$	129,902		$	118,797
Sublease rentals	(63		)	(577		)	(2,843		)
Rental expense	$	139,428		$	129,325		$	115,954

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Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments For Operating Leases And Capital Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	$ 15,223
2016	3,597
2017	3,597
2018	3,597
2019	312
Thereafter (through 2026)	0
Capital Leases, total minimum lease payments	26,326
Amount representing interest	(1,076)
Present value of minimum lease payments	25,250
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases	14,663
Long-term obligations under capital leases	10,587	16,185
2015	93,412
2016	70,491
2017	49,112
2018	34,148
2019	24,518
Thereafter (through 2026)	64,743
Operating Leases, total minimum lease payments	$ 336,424

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Accrued Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Variable compensation	$	56,698	$	33,573
Compensated absences	50,325		46,421
Wages and salaries	43,920		35,826
Employee benefits	37,702		40,203
Taxes other than income taxes	27,861		26,704
Interest	17,555		17,579
Other	23,882		28,772
Total accrued liabilities	$	257,943	$	229,078

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt And Other Financing Arrangements

Debt and Other Financing Arrangements

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Promissory note, 2.63%, due 2016 (interest paid quarterly)	$	550		$	550
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 (interest payable semi-annually)	425,000			425,000
6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 (interest payable semi-annually)	300,000			300,000
Discount	(6,247		)	(6,395		)
	293,753			293,605
Long-term debt	$	719,303		$	719,155

Revolving Credit Facility

Con-way has a $325 million revolving credit facility that matures on June 28, 2018. At December 31, 2014, no cash borrowings were outstanding under the credit facility; however, $106.9 million of letters of credit were outstanding, leaving $218.1 million of available capacity for additional letters of credit or cash borrowings, subject to compliance with financial covenants and other customary conditions to borrowing. The letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2014 provided collateral for Con-way's self-insurance programs.

Under the agreement, standby letter of credit fees are equal to a margin that is dependent upon Con-way's leverage ratio, and cash borrowings bear interest at a rate based upon LIBOR or the lead bank's base rate, in each case plus a margin dependent on Con-way's leverage ratio. The credit facility fee ranges from 0.18% to 0.35% applied to the total facility of $325 million based on Con-way's leverage ratio. The revolving facility is guaranteed by certain of Con-way's material domestic subsidiaries and contains two financial covenants: (i) a leverage ratio and (ii) a fixed-charge coverage ratio. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales, and (iii) the incurrence of additional subsidiary indebtedness.

Other Credit Facilities and Short-term Borrowings

At December 31, 2014, Con-way had $21.0 million of bank guarantees, letters of credit and overdraft facilities outstanding under other credit facilities.

Con-way had short-term borrowings of $1.7 million and $1.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Excluding the non-interest bearing borrowings described below, the weighted-average interest rate on the short-term borrowings was 4.82% at December 31, 2014.

Of the short-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, non-interest bearing borrowings of $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, related to a credit facility that Menlo utilizes for one of its logistics contracts. Borrowings under the facility related to amounts the financial institution paid to vendors on behalf of Menlo.

7.25% Senior Notes due 2018

The 7.25% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.25% per year, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Con-way may redeem the 7.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the notes being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 50 basis points. There are also various restrictive covenants, including limitations on (i) the incurrence of liens, and (ii) consolidations, mergers and asset sales. Including amortization of underwriting fees and related debt costs, interest expense on the 7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 7.37%.

Holders of the 7.25% Senior Notes have the right to require Con-way to repurchase the notes if, upon the occurrence of both (i) a change in control, and (ii) a below investment-grade rating by any two of Moody's, Standard and Poor's or Fitch Ratings. The repurchase price would be equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased plus any accrued and unpaid interest.

6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034

The $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Debentures bear interest at the rate of 6.70% per year, payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Con-way may redeem the Senior Debentures, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor more than 60-days notice, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the principal amount being redeemed, or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the Senior Debentures being redeemed, discounted at the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the rate payable on a Treasury note having a comparable maturity plus 35 basis points. The Senior Debentures were issued under an indenture that restricts Con-way's ability, with certain exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens. Including amortization of a discount, interest expense on the 6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 is recognized at an annual effective interest rate of 6.90%.

Other

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt for the next five years ending December 31, are $0.6 million in 2016 and $425.0 million in 2018. Following 2018, Con-way does not have any principal payments due until 2034.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the estimated fair value of long-term debt was $832 million and $806 million, respectively. For the periods presented, long-term debt is classified as a Level 2 instrument with fair values estimated using an average of prices provided by multiple brokers.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Income Tax Provision

The components of the provision for income taxes were as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
Current provision (benefit)
Federal	$	15,277		$	(6,137	)	$	3,872
State and local	502			2,145			34
Foreign	3,438			873			2,566
Total current provision (benefit)	19,217			(3,119		)	6,472
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal	41,087			41,832			45,920
Federal net operating loss	14,522			14,369			11,166
State and local	4,207			5,608			5,270
State tax rate change	(5,374		)	—			—
Foreign	(1		)	(3,478		)	(2,420		)
Total deferred provision	54,441			58,331			59,936
Income tax provision	$	73,658		$	55,212		$	66,408

Income taxes have been provided for foreign operations based upon the various tax laws and rates of the countries in which operations are conducted. The components of income before income taxes were as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013			2012
U.S. sources	$	211,045		$	157,074		$	164,619
Non-U.S. sources	(348		)	(2,709		)	6,335
Income before income tax provision	$	210,697		$	154,365		$	170,954

Con-way's income tax provision varied from the amounts calculated by applying the U.S. statutory income tax rate to the pretax income as shown in the following reconciliation:

	Years ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Federal statutory tax rate of 35%	35.0	%	35.0	%	35.0	%
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit	1.8		4.7		3.1
State tax rate change, net of federal income tax benefit	(2.6	)	—		—
Foreign taxes greater (less) than U.S. statutory rate	1.1		(1.1	)	(1.2	)
Non-deductible operating expenses and tax-exempt income	0.6		0.7		—
Foreign taxes eligible for US foreign tax credit	0.6		0.5		0.5
Fuel tax credit	(1.8	)	(4.5	)	(0.1	)
IRS audit	—		(0.4	)	1.5
Other, net	0.3		0.9		—
Effective income tax rate	35.0	%	35.8	%	38.8	%

During the fourth quarter of 2014, Con-way changed the rate it uses to value its deferred tax assets and liabilities. The change in rate, the effect of which is shown above, was exclusively related to a change in the forward-looking estimate of the average state income tax rate. There are many factors that went into evaluating the estimate of this rate including changes in individual state income tax rates, changes in the geographic distribution of Con-way's business operations in the U.S. and the different nature of its operations in certain jurisdictions.

Current and Deferred Income Tax Balances

The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the following:

(Dollars in thousands)	December 31,
	2014			2013
Deferred tax assets
Employee benefits	$	96,420		$	91,474
Self-insurance accruals	26,296			23,042
Domestic operating-loss carryforwards	6,156			22,461
Foreign operating-loss carryforwards	16,723			16,832
Tax-credit carryforwards	10,785			10,019
Share-based compensation	15,171			16,551
Other	11,204			11,471
Valuation allowance	(26,019		)	(25,358		)
Total deferred tax assets	156,736			166,492
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	351,684			348,728
Prepaid expenses	21,789			24,401
Revenue	6,624			9,013
Other	5,471			6,967
Total deferred tax liabilities	385,568			389,109
Net deferred tax liability	$	(228,832	)	$	(222,617	)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets are classified as current or non-current based on the related asset or liability creating the deferred tax. Deferred taxes not related to a specific asset or liability are classified based on the estimated period of reversal.

At December 31, 2014, Con-way had no federal tax loss carryforward. Other carryforwards, including state tax credits, foreign taxes creditable against federal tax, and state and foreign tax losses, may create future benefits. The resulting potential benefit of the future use of all tax losses, including domestic and foreign, is $22.9 million while tax credit carryforwards provide a potential benefit of $10.8 million. Because Con-way does not anticipate that certain future state and foreign taxable income will allow realization of the full benefits, management concluded that these assets fail to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold for realization. In light of this, these combined future tax benefits of $33.7 million have been offset by a valuation allowance of $26.0 million.

For all other deferred tax assets, management believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate taxable income of a sufficient amount and type to realize these deferred tax assets.

Certain capital expenditures made between September 9, 2010 and December 31, 2014 were eligible for bonus depreciation, and in accordance with this provision of U.S. tax law, Con-way deducted a substantial portion of its capital expenditures made during the 2010 through 2014 tax years. Additionally, the alternative-fuel credit was extended to 2014 by the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. Also, in January 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the alternative-fuel credit to the 2012 and 2013 tax years. Con-way recorded a discrete benefit of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2013 to recognize the effect of the credit associated with the 2012 tax year. The alternative-fuel credit for the 2013 tax year was recognized over the course of 2013.

No deferred taxes have been provided for the cumulative undistributed earnings of Con-way's foreign subsidiaries ($32.4 million at December 31, 2014), which if remitted, are subject to withholding and U.S. taxes. Such amounts have been indefinitely reinvested in the respective foreign subsidiaries' operations until it becomes advantageous for tax or foreign exchange reasons to remit these earnings. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on this temporary difference is not practicable.

Uncertain Tax Positions

Con-way recognizes tax positions in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. If the position meets the more-likely-than-not criteria, it is measured using a probability-weighted approach as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which the threshold is no longer met.

During 2014 and 2013, the estimate for uncertain tax positions decreased to $8.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively (including $3.1 million and $3.5 million of accrued interest and penalties), primarily due to the lapse of statute of limitations and settlements with various taxing authorities, more fully discussed below.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Con-way estimated that $3.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would change the effective tax rate. In 2014, a $0.4 million reversal of interest and penalties was included in income tax expense compared to $1.8 million in 2013.

The following summarizes the changes in the unrecognized tax benefits during the year, excluding interest and penalties:

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	9,728
Gross increases — prior-period tax positions	14
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	1,376
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(602		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(2,128		)
Balance at December 31, 2013	8,388
Gross increases — current-period tax positions	853
Gross decreases — prior-period tax positions	(900		)
Gross decreases — settlements	(1,744		)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(1,661		)
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	4,936

In the normal course of business, Con-way is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. As a result of these examinations, Con-way maintains ongoing discussions and negotiations relating to tax matters with the taxing authorities in these various jurisdictions.

Con-way is subject to examination for federal income taxes for tax years 2008 forward. In 2013, Con-way entered the Compliance Assurance Program ("CAP"). CAP is designed to make audits more effective, efficient and current such that when the federal tax return is filed for the current year it has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS").

In 2012, the IRS finished its field audit of the 2008 through 2010 tax years and an issue emerged that resulted in an increase to the estimate for uncertain tax positions in 2012. Con-way settled this issue in 2013 and paid the related liability in 2014.

Con-way is also subject to examination by state, local, and foreign jurisdictions for 2004 to 2013. Con-way is currently under audit in several state and foreign tax jurisdictions, and management expects that there will be no material change to the unrecognized tax benefits due to expected increases being substantially offset by lapses of applicable statutes of limitations.

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Taxes Calculated On Income Before Income Taxes And Provision For Income Taxes) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory tax rate of 35%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax, net of federal income tax benefit	1.80%	4.70%	3.10%
State tax rate change, net of federal tax benefit	(2.60%)	0.00%	0.00%
Foreign taxes greater (less) than U.S. stautory rate	1.10%	(1.10%)	(1.20%)
Non-deductible operating expenses and tax-exempt income	0.60%	0.70%	0.00%
Foreign taxes eligible for US foreign tax credit	0.60%	0.50%	0.50%
Fuel tax credit	(1.80%)	(4.50%)	(0.10%)
IRS audit	0.00%	(0.40%)	1.50%
Other, net	0.30%	0.90%	0.00%
Effective income tax rate	35.00%	35.80%	38.80%

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Segment Reporting (Operating Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									$ 5,806,069	$ 5,473,356	$ 5,580,247
Revenues from internal customers									253,455	248,232	231,769
Operating Income	41,313	91,375	102,700	33,062	33,380	67,675	76,299	31,599	268,450	208,953	228,841
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion									242,507	229,236	215,202
Capital Expenditures									289,776	281,943	293,135
Assets	3,335,618				3,279,931				3,335,618	3,279,931	3,152,415
Freight
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									3,586,333	3,424,002	3,339,605
Revenues from internal customers									45,732	42,098	52,991
Operating Income									210,324	146,047	143,869
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion									150,528	135,311	124,372
Capital Expenditures									176,933	180,576	190,218
Assets	1,560,324				1,529,681				1,560,324	1,529,681	1,459,576
Logistics
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									1,638,967	1,474,507	1,677,279
Revenues from internal customers									78,744	65,892	48,921
Operating Income									27,193	23,467	44,616
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion									11,225	7,571	7,532
Capital Expenditures									15,577	24,587	7,186
Assets	367,081				318,266				367,081	318,266	302,295
Truckload
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									572,990	567,255	558,714
Revenues from internal customers									58,521	69,555	76,842
Operating Income									41,245	38,691	44,921
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion									68,382	74,449	69,799
Capital Expenditures									91,731	74,637	93,117
Assets	792,088				799,775				792,088	799,775	807,470
Corporate and Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									7,779	7,592	4,649
Revenues from internal customers									70,458	70,687	53,015
Operating Income									(10,312)	748	(4,565)
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion									12,372	11,905	13,499
Capital Expenditures									5,535	2,143	2,614
Assets	$ 616,125				$ 632,209				$ 616,125	$ 632,209	$ 583,074

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets tax losses total	$ 22,900,000
Tax credit carryforwards	10,785,000	10,019,000
Combined future tax benefits	33,700,000
Valuation allowance	(26,019,000)	(25,358,000)
Cumulative undistributed earnings	32,400,000
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	8,100,000	11,900,000
Accrued interest and penalties	3,100,000	3,500,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would change the effective tax rate	3,700,000	6,500,000
Interest and penalties	$ 400,000	$ 1,800,000

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Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
U.S. sources									$ 211,045	$ 157,074	$ 164,619
Non-U.S. sources									(348)	(2,709)	6,335
Income before income tax provision	$ 23,317	$ 77,390	$ 90,768	$ 19,222	$ 21,363	$ 53,378	$ 62,849	$ 16,775	$ 210,697	$ 154,365	$ 170,954

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Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Components Of Quarterly Financial Data

. Quarterly Financial Data

Con-way Inc.

Quarterly Financial Data

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	March 31		June 30		September 30		December 31
2014 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,368,843	$	1,492,349	$	1,504,150	$	1,440,727
Operating Income [a]	33,062		102,700		91,375		41,313
Income before Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	19,222		90,768		77,390		23,317
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) [b]	6,329		37,101		31,807		(1,579		)
Net Income	12,893		53,667		45,583		24,896
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.23		0.94		0.79		0.43
Diluted Earnings	0.22		0.93		0.78		0.43
Market Price
High	42.73		50.46		53.53		50.81
Low	37.00		39.54		47.50		40.32
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.15		0.15
2013 - Quarter Ended
Operating Results
Revenue	$	1,336,164	$	1,381,370	$	1,398,021	$	1,357,801
Operating Income [a]	31,599		76,299		67,675		33,380
Income before Income Tax Provision	16,775		62,849		53,378		21,363
Income Tax Provision	2,770		19,952		22,821		9,669
Net Income	14,005		42,897		30,557		11,694
Per Common Share
Basic Earnings	0.25		0.76		0.54		0.21
Diluted Earnings [c]	0.25		0.75		0.53		0.20
Market Price
High	38.12		39.81		46.04		45.98
Low	29.12		32.25		39.21		38.79
Cash Dividends Paid	0.10		0.10		0.10		0.10

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Fair-Value Measurements (Summary Of Valuation Of Financial Instruments At Fair-Value) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 385,548	$ 441,199
Marketable securities	8,285
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	63,092	99,092
Marketable securities	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	322,456	342,107
Marketable securities	8,285
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	$ 0

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Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

Con-way discloses segment information in the manner in which the business units are organized for making operating decisions, assessing performance and allocating resources. For the periods presented, Con-way is divided into the following three reporting segments:

• Freight. The Freight segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Freight business unit, which provides regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload freight services throughout North America.

• Logistics. The Logistics segment consists of the operating results of the Menlo business unit, which develops contract-logistics solutions, including the management of complex distribution networks and supply-chain engineering and consulting, and also provides multimodal freight-brokerage services.

• Truckload. The Truckload segment consists of the operating results of the Con-way Truckload business unit, which provides asset-based full-truckload freight services throughout North America.

Prior to 2013, the former Other segment consisted of the operating results of Con-way's trailer manufacturer and certain corporate activities for which the related income or expense was not allocated to other reporting segments. Beginning in the first quarter of 2013, inter-segment eliminations were combined with the Other segment and reported as Corporate and Eliminations in order to reconcile the segment results to the consolidated totals. All periods presented reflect this change to the reporting segment structure.

Financial Data

Management evaluates segment performance primarily based on revenue and operating income (loss). Accordingly, investment income, interest expense and other non-operating items are not reported in segment results. Corporate expenses are generally allocated based on measurable services provided to each segment, or for general corporate expenses, based on segment revenue. Beginning in 2013, costs associated with the defined benefit pension plans are no longer allocated to reporting segments and instead are included in Corporate and Eliminations as other corporate costs. The amount of defined benefit pension cost retained in Corporate and Eliminations was $13.5 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2012, these costs are included in the results of the Freight, Logistics and Truckload reporting segments and total $9.6 million. Inter-segment revenue and related operating income (loss) have been eliminated to reconcile to consolidated revenue and operating income. Transactions between segments are generally based on negotiated prices.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013		2012
Revenue from External Customers
Freight	$	3,586,333		$	3,424,002	$	3,339,605
Logistics	1,638,967			1,474,507		1,677,279
Truckload	572,990			567,255		558,714
Corporate and Eliminations	7,779			7,592		4,649
	$	5,806,069		$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247
Revenue from Internal Customers
Freight	$	45,732		$	42,098	$	52,991
Logistics	78,744			65,892		48,921
Truckload	58,521			69,555		76,842
Corporate and Eliminations	70,458			70,687		53,015
	$	253,455		$	248,232	$	231,769
Operating Income (Loss)
Freight	$	210,324		$	146,047	$	143,869
Logistics	27,193			23,467		44,616
Truckload	41,245			38,691		44,921
Corporate and Eliminations	(10,312		)	748		(4,565		)
	$	268,450		$	208,953	$	228,841
Depreciation and Amortization, net of Accretion
Freight	$	150,528		$	135,311	$	124,372
Logistics	11,225			7,571		7,532
Truckload	68,382			74,449		69,799
Corporate and Eliminations	12,372			11,905		13,499
	$	242,507		$	229,236	$	215,202
Capital Expenditures
Freight	$	176,933		$	180,576	$	190,218
Logistics	15,577			24,587		7,186
Truckload	91,731			74,637		93,117
Corporate and Eliminations	5,535			2,143		2,614
	$	289,776		$	281,943	$	293,135
Assets
Freight	$	1,560,324		$	1,529,681	$	1,459,576
Logistics	367,081			318,266		302,295
Truckload	792,088			799,775		807,470
Corporate and Eliminations	616,125			632,209		583,074
	$	3,335,618		$	3,279,931	$	3,152,415

Geographic Data

For geographic reporting, freight transportation revenue is allocated equally between the origin and destination. Revenue for contract services is allocated to the country in which the services are performed. Long-lived assets outside of the United States were immaterial for all periods presented.

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Revenue
United States	$	5,310,573	$	5,094,193	$	5,189,792
Canada	180,951		116,491		114,451
Other	314,545		262,672		276,004
Total	$	5,806,069	$	5,473,356	$	5,580,247

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Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Components Of Accrued Liabilities

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014		2013
Variable compensation	$	56,698	$	33,573
Compensated absences	50,325		46,421
Wages and salaries	43,920		35,826
Employee benefits	37,702		40,203
Taxes other than income taxes	27,861		26,704
Interest	17,555		17,579
Other	23,882		28,772
Total accrued liabilities	$	257,943	$	229,078

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (Customer Relationships [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 23,088	$ 23,088
Accumulated Amortization	$ 16,804	$ 14,448

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Principal Accounting Policies Change in Estimated Salvage Values (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 41,313	$ 91,375	$ 102,700	$ 33,062	$ 33,380	$ 67,675	$ 76,299	$ 31,599	$ 268,450	$ 208,953	$ 228,841
Net Income									137,039	99,153	104,546
Earnings per common share, basic	$ 0.43	$ 0.79	$ 0.94	$ 0.23	$ 0.21	$ 0.54	$ 0.76	$ 0.25	$ 2.39	$ 1.75	$ 1.87
Earnings per common share, diluted	$ 0.43	$ 0.78	$ 0.93	$ 0.22	$ 0.20	$ 0.53	$ 0.75	$ 0.25	$ 2.36	$ 1.73	$ 1.85
Salvage Value [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)									6,200	1,300
Net Income									$ 3,800
Earnings per common share, basic									$ 0.07
Earnings per common share, diluted									$ 0.06

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Statements of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Income	$ 137,039	$ 99,153	$ 104,546
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,731)	871	481
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale security, net of deferred tax of $0, $0 and $145, respectively	0	0	226
Actuarial gain (loss), net of deferred tax of $59,850, $103,308 and $1,903, respectively	(96,329)	161,631	(2,977)
Net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $9,432, $7,562 and $7,969, respectively	14,940	11,827	12,465
Prior-service cost or credit, net of deferred tax of $0, $7,505 and $17,577, respectively	0	11,738	(27,493)
Amortization of prior service cost or credit included in net periodic benefit expense or income, net of deferred tax of $481, $552 and $465, respectively	(758)	863	(727)
Employee benefit plans	(82,147)	186,059	(18,732)
Total Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss	(84,878)	186,930	(18,025)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	$ 52,161	$ 286,083	$ 86,521

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Quarterly Financial Data Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information, Quarterly Charges and Credits, Amount Affecting Comparability	$ 5.4
Freight
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information, Quarterly Charges and Credits, Amount Affecting Comparability		3.4
Corporate and Eliminations [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information, Quarterly Charges and Credits, Amount Affecting Comparability	16.0		5.6
Logistics
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information, Quarterly Charges and Credits, Amount Affecting Comparability			$ 3.7

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Principal Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Principal Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principal Accounting Policies

Principal Accounting Policies

Organization

Con-way Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Con-way" or the "Company") provide transportation, logistics and supply-chain management services for a wide range of manufacturing, industrial and retail customers. Con-way's business units operate in regional, inter-regional and transcontinental less-than-truckload and full-truckload freight transportation, contract logistics and supply-chain management, multimodal freight brokerage, and trailer manufacturing. As more fully discussed in Note 12, "Segment Reporting," for financial reporting purposes, Con-way is divided into three reporting segments: Freight, Logistics and Truckload.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Con-way and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Estimates

Management makes estimates and assumptions when preparing the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and notes. Changes in estimates are recognized in accordance with the accounting rules for the estimate, which is typically in the period when new information becomes available. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amounts of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Such estimates relate to revenue-related adjustments, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, amortization and depreciation, income taxes, self-insurance accruals, pension plan and postretirement obligations, contingencies, and assets and liabilities recognized in connection with acquisitions, restructurings and dispositions.

Con-way evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Estimates and assumptions are adjusted when facts and circumstances dictate. Volatility in financial markets and changing levels of economic activity increase the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. Changes in those estimates resulting from continuing changes in the economic environment will be reflected in the financial statements in future periods.

Recognition of Revenue

Con-way Freight recognizes revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period and recognizes expense as incurred. Estimates for future billing adjustments to revenue, including those related to weight and freight-classification verification and pricing discounts, are recognized at the time of shipment. Con-way Truckload recognizes revenue and related direct costs when the shipment is delivered. Menlo Logistics ("Menlo") recognizes revenue based on the service outputs provided to the customer.

Menlo records revenue on a gross basis, without deducting third-party purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as a principal. Menlo records revenue on a net basis, after deducting purchased transportation costs, on transactions for which it acts as an agent. When recognizing revenue for services provided under performance-based incentive arrangements, the contingent portion of the revenue is not considered fixed or determinable until the performance criteria have been met.

Under certain Menlo contracts, billings in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as unearned revenue. Unearned revenue is recognized over the contract period as services are provided. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, unearned revenue of $8.2 million and $12.1 million was reported in Con-way's consolidated balance sheets within accrued liabilities, respectively. In addition, Menlo has deferred certain recoverable direct and incremental costs related to the setup of logistics operations under long-term contracts. These deferred setup costs are recognized as expense over the contract term. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, these deferred setup costs of $4.7 million and $9.9 million were reported in the consolidated balance sheets within deferred charges and other assets, respectively.

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

Cash equivalents consist of short-term interest-bearing instruments with maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, cash-equivalent investments of $385.5 million and $441.2 million, respectively, consisted primarily of commercial paper, certificates of deposit and money-market funds.

Con-way classifies its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale and reports them at fair value. Changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are recognized in other comprehensive income or loss, unless an unrealized loss is an other-than-temporary loss. If any portion of the unrealized loss is determined to be other than temporary, that portion of the loss is recognized in earnings. At December 31, 2014, Con-way held $8.3 million of variable-rate demand notes. Con-way held no marketable securities at December 31, 2013.

Trade Accounts Receivable, Net

Con-way Freight and Con-way Truckload report accounts receivable at net realizable value and provide an allowance when losses are probable. Estimates for uncollectible accounts are based on various judgments and assumptions, including revenue levels, historical loss experience and the aging of outstanding accounts receivable. Menlo, based on the size and nature of its client base, performs a periodic evaluation of its customers' creditworthiness and accounts receivable portfolio and recognizes expense from uncollectible accounts when losses are both probable and reasonably estimable. Activity in the allowance for uncollectible accounts is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts		Write-offs net of recoveries			Balance at end of period
2014	$	6,103	$	2,869	$	—	$	(2,976	)	$	5,996
2013	9,774		6,908		—		(10,579		)	6,103
2012	6,951		6,358		—		(3,535		)	9,774

Estimates for billing adjustments, including those related to weight and freight-classification verifications and pricing discounts, are also reported as a reduction to accounts receivable. Activity in the allowance for revenue adjustments is presented in the following table:

			Additions
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance at beginning  of period		Charged to  expense		Charged to other accounts - Revenue		Write-offs			Balance at end of period
2014	$	12,215	$	—	$	94,032	$	(89,801	)	$	16,446
2013	13,816		—		74,481		(76,082		)	12,215
2012	16,920		—		77,310		(80,414		)	13,816

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are reported at historical cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally 25 years for buildings, 4 to 14 years for revenue equipment and 3 to 10 years for most other equipment. Leasehold improvements and assets acquired under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of the terms of the respective leases or the useful lives of the assets, with the resulting expense reported as depreciation. Depreciation expense was $232.4 million in 2014, $221.2 million in 2013 and $204.9 million in 2012.

In response to conditions in the used-trailer market, Con-way Truckload increased the estimated salvage values for certain of its trailers in the fourth quarter of 2013. The effect of this change in estimate decreased depreciation expense and increased operating income by $6.2 million and $1.3 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. As a result of this change, net income in 2014 increased by $3.8 million and basic and diluted earnings per share increased by $0.07 and $0.06 per share, respectively.

Expenditures for equipment maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred; betterments are capitalized. Gains or losses on sales of equipment and property are recorded in other operating expenses.

Tires and Maintenance

The cost of replacement tires are expensed at the time those tires are placed into service, as is the case with other repairs and maintenance costs. The cost of tires on new revenue equipment is capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related equipment.

Capitalized Software, Net

Capitalized software consists of certain direct internal and external costs associated with internal-use software, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization of capitalized software is computed on an item-by-item basis depending on the estimated useful life of the software, currently between 3 years and 7 years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software was $7.9 million in 2014, $7.2 million in 2013 and $8.3 million in 2012. Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $161.0 million and $158.7 million, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Con-way performs an impairment analysis of long-lived assets whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For assets that are to be held and used, an impairment charge is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than carrying value. If impairment exists, a charge is recognized for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. Fair values are determined using quoted market values, discounted cash flows or external appraisals, as applicable. Assets held for disposal are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value. Con-way's accounting policies for goodwill and other long-lived intangible assets are more fully discussed in Note 2, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets."

Book Overdrafts

Book overdrafts represent outstanding drafts not yet presented to the bank that are in excess of recorded cash for that particular bank. These amounts do not represent bank overdrafts, which occur when drafts presented to the bank are in excess of cash in Con-way's bank account, and would effectively be a loan to Con-way. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, book overdrafts of $28.8 million and $40.8 million, respectively, were included in accounts payable.

Self-Insurance Accruals

Con-way uses a combination of self-insurance programs and purchased insurance to provide for the costs of medical, casualty, liability, vehicular, cargo and workers' compensation claims. The long-term portion of self-insurance accruals relates primarily to workers' compensation and vehicular claims that are expected to be payable over several years. Con-way periodically evaluates the level of insurance coverage and adjusts insurance levels based on risk tolerance and premium expense.

The measurement and classification of self-insured costs requires the consideration of historical cost experience, demographic and severity factors, and judgments about the current and expected levels of cost per claim and retention levels. These methods provide estimates of the undiscounted liability associated with claims incurred as of the balance sheet date, including estimates of claims incurred but not reported. Changes in these assumptions and factors can materially affect actual costs paid to settle the claims and those amounts may be different than estimates.

Con-way participates in a reinsurance pool to reinsure a portion of its workers' compensation claims. Each company that participates in the pool cedes premiums and claims to the pool and assumes premiums and claims from the pool. Reinsurance does not relieve Con-way of its liabilities under the original policy. However, in the opinion of management, potential exposure to Con-way for non-payment in reinsured losses is minimal. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, Con-way had recorded a liability related to assumed claims of $57.4 million and $59.2 million, respectively, and had recorded a receivable from the reinsurance pool of $43.3 million and $38.1 million, respectively. Revenue related to these reinsurance activities is reported net of the associated expenses and is classified as other operating expenses. In connection with its participation in the reinsurance pool, Con-way recognized operating income of $6.1 million in 2014, operating income of $2.2 million in 2013 and operating loss of $2.5 million in 2012.

Foreign Currency Translation

Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss). Transaction gains and losses that arise from exchange-rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the statements of consolidated income within miscellaneous, net. Con-way recognized foreign exchange losses of $6.0 million, $1.4 million and $0.3 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Con-way has determined that advances to certain of its foreign subsidiaries are indefinite in nature. Accordingly, the corresponding foreign currency gains or losses related to these advances are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the statements of consolidated comprehensive income (loss).

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing reported net income or loss by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is calculated as follows:

	Years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2014		2013		2012
Numerator:
Net income	$	137,039	$	99,153	$	104,546
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	57,390,945		56,511,563		55,837,574
Stock options and nonvested stock	627,498		729,025		648,413
	58,018,443		57,240,588		56,485,987
Diluted EPS	$	2.36	$	1.73	$	1.85
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted EPS	461,071		911,041		1,801,995

New Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU, codified in the "Revenue Recognition" topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, requires revenue to be recognized upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires disclosures sufficient to describe the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from these customer contracts. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard recognized on the date of adoption. Con-way plans to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2017. Con-way is currently evaluating the method of application and the potential impact on the financial statements and related disclosures.

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Leases Capital Lease Disclosures (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Description of lessee leasing arrangements, capital leases	Under certain capital-lease agreements, Con-way guarantees the residual value of tractors at the end of the lease term. The stated amounts of the residual-value guarantees have been included in the minimum lease payments below.
Accumulated depreciation related to capital leases	$ 50.1	$ 39.0
Revenue Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital leased assets, gross	73.3	68.9
Other equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Capital leased assets, gross	10.0
Accumulated depreciation related to capital leases	$ 1.5

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Share-Based Compensation (Summary Of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used In The Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	$ 11.79
Risk-free interest rate	0.70%
Expected term, years	4 years 332 days
Expected volatility	52.00%
Expected dividend yield	1.37%

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Shareholders' Equity Common Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 29, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount	$ 150,000,000
Common stock repurchased, shares	355,000
Common stock repurchased	16,800,000
Repurchases of common stock included in current liabilities	$ 984,000	$ 0	$ 0
Cash dividend per common share, changed from				$ 0.10
Cash dividend per common share, changed to				$ 0.15

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Debt And Other Financing Arrangements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

	December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2014			2013
Promissory note, 2.63%, due 2016 (interest paid quarterly)	$	550		$	550
7.25% Senior Notes due 2018 (interest payable semi-annually)	425,000			425,000
6.70% Senior Debentures due 2034 (interest payable semi-annually)	300,000			300,000
Discount	(6,247		)	(6,395		)
	293,753			293,605
Long-term debt	$	719,303		$	719,155

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Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	$ 1,701,694	$ 1,438,865
Qualified Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,701,694	1,438,865	1,281,261
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	460,982	443,971
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,240,712	901,118
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	93,776	87,060
Hedge Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	53,364	50,149
Private Equity Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	40,412	36,911
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	48,296	65,100
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	48,296	65,100
Short-Term Investment Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Long-term Debt [Member] | Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,252,077	832,915
Long-term Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	131,997	91,824
Long-term Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	1,120,080	741,091
Long-term Debt [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed-Income Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		53,364
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		0
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		0
Hedge Funds, Multi-strategy [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Hedge Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		53,364
Real Estate Investment Trust Index Fund [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		40,412
Real Estate Investment Trust Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		0
Real Estate Investment Trust Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		0
Real Estate Investment Trust Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets		40,412
U S Large Companies [Member] | S&P 500 Index Fund [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	2,309	3,482
U S Large Companies [Member] | S&P 500 Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	2,309	3,482
U S Large Companies [Member] | S&P 500 Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Large Companies [Member] | S&P 500 Index Fund [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Large Companies [Member] | Growth [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	102,653	99,050
U S Large Companies [Member] | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	102,653	99,050
U S Large Companies [Member] | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Large Companies [Member] | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Large Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	99,466	101,154
U S Large Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	99,466	101,154
U S Large Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Large Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Small Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	32,298	57,403
U S Small Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	32,298	57,403
U S Small Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
U S Small Companies [Member] | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
International | Growth [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	92,259	91,058
International | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	92,259	91,058
International | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
International | Growth [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
International | Value [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	72,336	94,927
International | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	0	0
International | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	72,336	94,927
International | Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of pension plan assets	$ 0	$ 0

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Uncategorized Items
[cnw_SharebasedCompensationArrangementbySharebasedPaymentAwardRightsOutstandingWeightedAverageExercisePrice]	28.92

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Schedule Of Allowance For Uncollectible Accounts (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 6,103	$ 9,774	$ 6,951
Additions charged to expense	2,869	6,908	6,358
Additions charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Write-offs net of recoveries	(2,976)	(10,579)	(3,535)
Balance at end of period	$ 5,996	$ 6,103	$ 9,774

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Commitments And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

Service Contracts

Con-way has agreements with vendors to provide certain information-technology, administrative and accounting services. The payments under the terms of the agreements are subject to change depending on the quantities and types of services consumed. The contracts also contain provisions that allow Con-way to terminate the contract at any time; however, Con-way would be required to pay fees if termination is for causes other than the failure of the service providers to perform.

California Wage and Hour

Con-way is a defendant in several class-action lawsuits alleging violations of the state of California's wage and hour laws. Plaintiffs allege that Con-way failed to pay certain drivers for all compensable time and that certain other drivers were not provided with required meal breaks and rest breaks. Plaintiffs seek to recover unspecified monetary damages, penalties, interest and attorneys' fees. The primary case is Jose Alberto Fonseca Pina, et al. v. Con-way Freight Inc., et al. (the "Pina" case). The Pina case was initially filed in November 2009 in Monterey County Superior Court and was removed to the U.S. District Court of California, Northern District. On April 12, 2012, the Court granted plaintiffs' request for class certification in the Pina case as to a limited number of issues. The class certification ruling does not address whether Con-way will ultimately be held liable.

Con-way challenged the certification of the class in this case, and further contends that plaintiffs' claims are preempted by federal law and not substantiated by the facts. Con-way has denied any liability with respect to these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this case. There are multiple factors that prevent Con-way from being able to estimate the amount of potential loss, if any, in excess of its accrued liability that may result from this matter, including: (1) Con-way is vigorously defending itself and believes that it has a number of meritorious legal defenses; and (2) at this stage in the case, there are unresolved questions of fact that could be important to the resolution of these matters. Con-way recently settled a related case Jorge R. Quezada v. Con-way Inc., dba Con-way Freight (the "Quezada" case). Notice of the settlement was provided to class members in this case and on January 9, 2015, the Court granted final approval of the settlement. Con-way had adequately accrued for this matter.

Unclaimed-Property Audits

Con-way is currently being audited by several states, primarily the State of Delaware, for compliance with unclaimed-property laws. The property subject to review in this audit process generally includes unclaimed securities and unclaimed payments and refunds to employees, shareholders, vendors and customers. State and federal escheat laws generally require companies to report and remit unclaimed property to the states. Con-way believes it has procedures in place to comply with these laws. The audits of Con-way securities and payments were completed in the third quarter of 2013 and the second quarter of 2014, respectively, with no material findings. The remaining audit of refunds will continue into 2015. Given the current stage of the remaining audit, Con-way cannot estimate the amount or range of potential loss.

Other

Con-way is a defendant in various other lawsuits incidental to its businesses. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material effect on Con-way's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.