CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 8,688	$ 9,122	$ 23,008
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,175	(207)	71
Derivative instrument and hedging activities	(216)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(75)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	884	(207)	71
Comprehensive income	9,572	8,915	23,079
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	542
Comprehensive income attributable to Miller Industries, Inc.	$ 10,114	$ 8,915	$ 23,079