CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 19,922	$ 15,976	$ 14,838
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,566)	(3,703)	(2,503)
Derivative instrument and hedging activities			126
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			165
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,566)	(3,703)	(2,212)
Comprehensive income	18,356	12,273	12,626
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			66
Comprehensive income attributable to Miller Industries, Inc.	$ 18,356	$ 12,273	$ 12,692