CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 3,494	$ 2,524	$ 9,181	$ 6,520
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(876)	551	(711)	186
Derivative instrument and hedging activities	52	(373)	127	(234)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	5		165
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(819)	178	(419)	(48)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	2,675	2,702	8,762	6,472
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		98	66	331
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.	$ 2,675	$ 2,800	$ 8,828	$ 6,803