Note 10 - Segment Information (Detail) - Depreciation and Amortization (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 229,166	$ 213,943	$ 197,062
JBI [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	104,000	91,000	77,000
DCS [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	79,000	75,000	68,000
JBT [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	36,000	38,000	42,000
Corporate and Other [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense	$ 10,000	$ 10,000	$ 10,000