LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	$ 250,000	$ 127,000
Capital lease and notes payable	4,881	4,820
Total debt and capital leases	254,881	131,820
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(657)	(626)
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$ 254,224	$ 131,194