Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
Cover - shares	Jun. 30, 2021	Jul. 28, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2021
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-23189
Entity Registrant Name	C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001043277
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	41-1883630
Entity Address, Address Line One	14701 Charlson Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Eden Prairie
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55347
City Area Code	952
Local Phone Number	937-8500
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.10 par value
Trading Symbol	CHRW
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		131,711,746

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 172,803	$ 243,796
Receivables, net of allowance for credit loss of $35,430 and $38,113	3,166,769	2,449,577
Contract assets, net of allowance for credit loss	292,760	197,176
Prepaid expenses and other	90,230	51,152
Total current assets	3,722,562	2,941,701
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	174,194	178,949
Goodwill	1,493,711	1,487,187
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	103,640	113,910
Right-of-use lease assets	299,313	319,785
Deferred tax assets	26,057	18,640
Other assets	87,087	84,086
Total assets	5,906,564	5,144,258
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,622,947	1,195,099
Outstanding checks	66,421	88,265
Accrued expenses:
Compensation	150,393	138,460
Transportation expense	226,741	153,574
Income taxes	29,711	43,700
Other accrued liabilities	153,092	154,460
Current lease liabilities	65,859	66,174
Current portion of debt	271,215	0
Total current liabilities	2,586,379	1,839,732
Long-term debt	1,095,798	1,093,301
Noncurrent lease liabilities	249,068	268,572
Noncurrent income taxes payable	25,968	26,015
Deferred tax liabilities	28,642	22,182
Other long-term liabilities	14,539	14,523
Total liabilities	4,000,394	3,264,325
Stockholders’ investment:
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value, 20,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 480,000 shares authorized; 179,207 and 179,232 shares issued, 132,135 and 134,298 outstanding	13,213	13,430
Additional paid-in capital	597,788	566,022
Retained earnings	4,601,227	4,372,833
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(53,446)	(45,998)
Treasury stock at cost (47,072 and 44,934 shares)	(3,252,612)	(3,026,354)
Total stockholders’ investment	1,906,170	1,879,933
Total liabilities and stockholders’ investment	$ 5,906,564	$ 5,144,258

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivable, allowance for credit loss	$ 35,430	$ 38,113
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Preferred stock, authorized (shares)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding (shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, authorized (shares)	480,000,000	480,000,000
Common stock, issued (shares)	179,207,000	179,232,000
Common stock, outstanding (shares)	132,135,000	134,298,000
Treasury stock (shares)	47,072,000	44,934,000

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 5,532,726	$ 3,627,846	$ 10,336,595	$ 7,432,854
Costs and expenses:
Personnel expenses	362,901	300,483	723,736	630,703
Other selling, general, and administrative expenses	125,671	125,183	243,887	253,476
Total costs and expenses	5,272,122	3,439,059	9,852,662	7,134,627
Income from operations	260,604	188,787	483,933	298,227
Interest and other expense	(13,497)	(10,211)	(24,757)	(25,439)
Income before provision for income taxes	247,107	178,576	459,176	272,788
Provision for income taxes	53,318	34,637	92,082	50,703
Net income	193,789	143,939	367,094	222,085
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(162)	24,253	(7,448)	(7,942)
Comprehensive income	$ 193,627	$ 168,192	$ 359,646	$ 214,143
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.45	$ 1.07	$ 2.74	$ 1.64
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.44	$ 1.06	$ 2.71	$ 1.64
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (shares)	133,275	135,010	133,888	135,241
Dilutive effect of outstanding stock awards (shares)	1,581	600	1,388	535
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (shares)	134,856	135,610	135,276	135,776
Transportation
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 5,240,448	$ 3,348,611	$ 9,800,675	$ 6,890,729
Costs and expenses:
Purchased products and services	4,519,305	2,762,590	8,400,590	5,762,703
Sourcing
Revenues:
Total revenues	292,278	279,235	535,920	542,125
Costs and expenses:
Purchased products and services	$ 264,245	$ 250,803	$ 484,449	$ 487,745

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 1,868,187	$ 1,879,933	$ 1,587,118	$ 1,670,730	$ 1,879,933	$ 1,670,730
Net income	193,789	173,305	143,939	78,146	367,094	222,085
Foreign currency adjustments	(162)	(7,286)	24,253	(32,195)
Dividends declared	(69,094)	(69,606)	(69,791)	(69,871)
Stock issued for employee benefit plans	16,594	(3,003)	7,855	(2,526)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures		0
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures				0
Stock-based compensation expense	29,161	23,989	10,954	11,397
Repurchase of common stock	(132,305)	(129,145)		(68,563)
Ending balance	$ 1,906,170	$ 1,868,187	$ 1,704,328	$ 1,587,118	$ 1,906,170	$ 1,704,328
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.51	$ 0.51	$ 0.51	$ 0.51
Common Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)	133,243	134,298	134,586	134,895	134,298	134,895
Beginning balance	$ 13,324	$ 13,430	$ 13,459	$ 13,490	$ 13,430	$ 13,490
Stock issued for employee benefit plans (in shares)	250	357	138	343
Stock issued for employee benefit plans	$ 25	$ 36	$ 13	$ 34
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures (in shares)		(26)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures		$ (3)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures (in shares)				321
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures				$ 32
Stock-based compensation expense (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	(1,358)	(1,386)		(973)
Repurchase of common stock	$ (136)	$ (139)		$ (97)
Ending balance (in shares)	132,135	133,243	134,724	134,586	132,135	134,724
Ending balance	$ 13,213	$ 13,324	$ 13,472	$ 13,459	$ 13,213	$ 13,472
Additional Paid-in Capital
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	568,209	566,022	533,819	546,646	566,022	546,646
Stock issued for employee benefit plans	418	(21,805)	(1,165)	(24,192)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures		3
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures				(32)
Stock-based compensation expense	29,161	23,989	10,954	11,397
Ending balance	597,788	568,209	543,608	533,819	597,788	543,608
Retained Earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,476,532	4,372,833	4,153,109	4,144,834	4,372,833	4,144,834
Net income	193,789	173,305	143,939	78,146
Dividends declared	(69,094)	(69,606)	(69,791)	(69,871)
Ending balance	4,601,227	4,476,532	4,227,257	4,153,109	4,601,227	4,227,257
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(53,284)	(45,998)	(108,344)	(76,149)	(45,998)	(76,149)
Foreign currency adjustments	(162)	(7,286)	24,253	(32,195)
Ending balance	(53,446)	(53,284)	(84,091)	(108,344)	(53,446)	(84,091)
Treasury Stock
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(3,136,594)	(3,026,354)	(3,004,925)	(2,958,091)	(3,026,354)	(2,958,091)
Stock issued for employee benefit plans	16,151	18,766	9,007	21,632
Stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	(132,169)	(129,006)		(68,466)
Ending balance	$ (3,252,612)	$ (3,136,594)	$ (2,995,918)	$ (3,004,925)	$ (3,252,612)	$ (2,995,918)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.51	$ 0.51	$ 0.51	$ 0.51

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 367,094	$ 222,085
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	46,215	50,151
Provision for credit losses	(36)	9,374
Stock-based compensation	53,150	22,351
Deferred income taxes	(2,474)	(729)
Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	(9,367)	(11,999)
Other operating activities	933	12,341
Changes in operating elements, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	(717,340)	(48,937)
Contract assets	(96,154)	(22,451)
Prepaid expenses and other	(38,971)	8,744
Accounts payable and outstanding checks	406,875	220,276
Accrued compensation	12,115	12,312
Accrued transportation expense	73,167	20,284
Accrued income taxes	(4,431)	14,423
Other accrued liabilities	210	(6,345)
Other assets and liabilities	1,612	3,763
Net cash provided by operating activities	92,598	505,643
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(12,856)	(11,621)
Purchases and development of software	(16,981)	(13,418)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(14,749)	(223,230)
Other investing activities	0	5,525
Net cash used for investing activities	(44,586)	(242,744)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from stock issued for employee benefit plans	36,674	20,295
Stock tendered for payment of withholding taxes	(23,083)	(14,966)
Repurchase of common stock	(262,904)	(68,563)
Cash dividends	(139,756)	(137,104)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	1,661,000	979,600
Payments on short-term borrowings	(1,390,038)	(1,122,600)
Net cash used for financing activities	(118,107)	(343,338)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(898)	(5,183)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(70,993)	(85,622)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	243,796	447,858
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 172,803	$ 362,236

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	6 Months Ended
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	Jun. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., and our subsidiaries (“the company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are a global provider of transportation services and logistics solutions operating through a network of offices located in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South America. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., and our majority owned and controlled subsidiaries. Our minority interests in subsidiaries are not significant. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Our reportable segments are NAST and Global Forwarding with all other segments included in All Other and Corporate. The All Other and Corporate reportable segment includes Robinson Fresh, Managed Services, Other Surface Transportation outside of North America, and other miscellaneous revenues and unallocated corporate expenses. For financial information concerning our reportable segments, refer to Note 9, Segment Reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements, which are unaudited, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In our opinion, these financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. Consistent with SEC rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. You should read the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional practical expedients to simplify accounting for reference rate reform. Amongst other practical expedients, the update allows for contract modifications due to reference rate reform for certain receivables and debt contracts to be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities beginning on March 12, 2020, and companies may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2021, we have not utilized any of the expedients discussed within this ASU. We will continue to assess our agreements to determine if LIBOR is included and if the expedients will be utilized during the allowed period through December 31, 2022. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The change in carrying amount of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Balance, December 31, 2020	$	1,203,972	$	213,982	$	69,233	$	1,487,187
Acquisitions	243		—		10,754		10,997
Foreign currency translation	(2,948)		(760)		(765)		(4,473)
Balance June 30, 2021	$	1,201,267	$	213,222	$	79,222	$	1,493,711

Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment on November 30, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. We first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is less than their respective carrying value (“Step Zero Analysis”). If the Step Zero Analysis indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is less than their respective carrying value, an additional impairment assessment is performed (“Step One Analysis”). We considered whether there were any changes in circumstances indicating that our goodwill might be impaired, including consideration of the impacts of the novel coronavirus

(“COVID-19”) on financial markets and our business operations, and determined the more likely than not criteria had not been met, and therefore a Step One Analysis was not required as of June 30, 2021.

Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):


	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Finite-lived intangibles
Customer relationships	$	173,571	$	(78,531)	$	95,040	$	171,684	$	(67,312)	$	104,372
Trademarks	—		—		—		1,875		(937)		938
Total finite-lived intangibles	173,571		(78,531)		95,040		173,559		(68,249)		105,310
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Trademarks	8,600		—		8,600		8,600		—		8,600
Total intangibles	$	182,171	$	(78,531)	$	103,640	$	182,159	$	(68,249)	$	113,910

Amortization expense for other intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Amortization expense	$	6,200	$	9,655	$	13,286	$	18,031

Finite-lived intangible assets, by reportable segment, as of June 30, 2021, will be amortized over their remaining lives as follows (in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Remaining 2021	$	4,048	$	7,752	$	597	$	12,397
2022	8,096		15,505		1,195		24,796
2023	8,096		12,744		1,195		22,035
2024	7,996		3,867		1,195		13,058
2025	7,857		2,530		1,195		11,582
Thereafter	9,167		411		1,594		11,172
Total							$	95,040

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	6 Months Ended
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	Jun. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Accounting guidance on fair value measurements for certain financial assets and liabilities requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: •Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. •Level 2 — Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. •Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. We had no Level 3 assets or liabilities as of and during the periods ended June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. There were no transfers between levels during the period.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

The components of our short-term and long-term debt and the associated interest rates were as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Average interest rate as of					Carrying value as of
	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020		Maturity	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Revolving credit facility	1.22	%	—	%	October 2023	$	271,000	$	—
Senior Notes, Series A	3.97	%	3.97	%	August 2023	175,000		175,000
Senior Notes, Series B	4.26	%	4.26	%	August 2028	150,000		150,000
Senior Notes, Series C	4.60	%	4.60	%	August 2033	175,000		175,000

Combinex credit facility	2.14	%	—	%	January 2027	2,280		—
Senior Notes (1)	4.20	%	4.20	%	April 2028	593,733		593,301
Total debt						1,367,013		1,093,301
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowing						(271,215)		—
Long-term debt						$	1,095,798	$	1,093,301

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(1) Net of unamortized discounts and issuance costs.

SENIOR UNSECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

We have a senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with a total availability of $1 billion and a maturity date of October 24, 2023. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement generally bear interest at a variable rate determined by a pricing schedule or the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the administrative agent's prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50 percent, or (c) the sum of applicable LIBOR plus 1.13 percent). In addition, there is a commitment fee on the average daily undrawn stated amount under each letter of credit issued under the facility ranging from 0.075 percent to 0.200 percent. The recorded amount of borrowings outstanding, if any, approximates fair value because of the short maturity period of the debt.

The Credit Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants that require us to maintain certain financial ratios, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00. The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default. If an event of default under the Credit Agreement occurs and is continuing, then the administrative agent may declare any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable. In addition, if we become the subject of voluntary or involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar law, then any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement will automatically become immediately due and payable.

NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

On August 23, 2013, we entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with certain institutional investors (the “Purchasers”). On August 27, 2013, the Purchasers purchased an aggregate principal amount of $500 million of our Senior Notes, Series A, Senior Notes Series B, and Senior Notes Series C (collectively the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The fair value of the Notes approximated $549.3 million at June 30, 2021.

The Note Purchase Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants that require us to maintain certain financial ratios, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.00 to 1.00, and a maximum consolidated priority debt to consolidated total asset ratio of 15 percent.

The Note Purchase Agreement provides for customary events of default. The occurrence of an event of default would permit certain Purchasers to declare certain Notes then outstanding to be immediately due and payable. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, the Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at 100 percent of the principal amount being redeemed together with a “make-whole amount” (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement), and accrued and unpaid interest with respect to each Note. The obligations of the company under the Note Purchase Agreement and the Notes are guaranteed by C.H. Robinson Company, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, and by C.H. Robinson Company, Inc., a Minnesota corporation and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.

COMBINEX CREDIT FACILITY

On June 3, 2021, we assumed a credit facility as part of our acquisition of Combinex Holding B.V. (“Combinex”) with total availability of approximately $3.6 million and a maturity date of January 18, 2027. Borrowings under the Combinex credit facility bear interest at 2.14 percent. For more information regarding the Combinex acquisition, refer to Note 8, Acquisitions.

SENIOR NOTES

On April 9, 2018, we issued senior unsecured notes ("Senior Notes") through a public offering. The Senior Notes bear an annual interest rate of 4.20 percent payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15, until maturity on April 15, 2028. Taking into effect the amortization of the original issue discount and all underwriting and issuance expenses, the Senior Notes have an effective yield to maturity of approximately 4.39 percent per annum. The fair value of the Senior Notes, excluding debt discounts and issuance costs, approximated $686.0 million as of June 30, 2021, based primarily on the market prices quoted from external sources. The carrying value of the Senior Notes was $593.7 million as of June 30, 2021.

We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time prior to their maturity at the applicable redemption prices described in the Senior Notes. Upon the occurrence of a “change of control triggering event” as defined in the Senior Notes (generally, a change of control of us accompanied by a reduction in the credit rating for the Senior Notes), we will generally be required to make an offer to repurchase the Senior Notes from holders at 101 percent of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

The Senior Notes were issued under an indenture that contains covenants imposing certain limitations on our ability to incur liens or enter into sale and leaseback transactions above certain limits; and consolidate, or merge or transfer substantially all of our assets and those of our subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. It also provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include among other things nonpayment, breach of covenants in the indenture, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. If an event of default occurs and is continuing with respect to the Senior Notes, the trustee or holders of at least 25 percent in principal amount outstanding of the Senior Notes may declare the principal and the accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all of the outstanding Senior Notes to be due and payable. These covenants and events of default are subject to a number of important qualifications, limitations, and exceptions that are described in the indenture. The indenture does not contain any financial ratios or specified levels of net worth or liquidity to which we must adhere.

In addition to the above financing agreements, we have a $15 million discretionary line of credit with US Bank of which $8 million is currently utilized for standby letters of credit related to insurance collateral as of June 30, 2021. These standby letters of credit are renewed annually and were undrawn as of June 30, 2021.

We estimate the fair value of our financing arrangements primarily using an expected present value technique, which is based on observable market inputs using interest rates currently available to companies of similar credit standing for similar terms and remaining maturities, and considering our risk. These are considered Level 2 financial liabilities.

U.S. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION

We had a receivables securitization facility (the “Receivables Securitization Facility”) that expired on December 17, 2020 and was not renewed. The Receivables Securitization Facility was based on the securitization of certain of our U.S. trade accounts receivable and provided funding of up to $250 million. The trade accounts receivable under the facility were owned by C.H. Robinson Receivables LLC and were not available to the creditors of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., and our subsidiaries. The interest rate on borrowings under the Receivables Securitization Facility was based on one-month LIBOR plus 0.65 percent. There was also a commitment fee we were required to pay on any unused portion of the facility.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Jun. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was 21.6 percent and 19.4 percent, respectively, and our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was 20.1 percent and 18.6 percent, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was higher than the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes, net of federal benefit which increased our effective tax rate by 2.0 percentage points. This impact on the tax rate was partially offset by foreign tax impacts. The effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was lower than the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to share-based payment awards, which reduced the effective tax rate by 1.5 percentage points, the combined tax impact of Global Intangible Low-tax Income ("GILTI") and Foreign Derived Intangible Income ("FDII"), which reduced the effective tax rate by 0.6 percentage points, and foreign tax impacts, which reduced the effective tax rate by 0.5 percentage points. These impacts were partially offset by state income tax expense, net of federal benefit, which increased the effective tax rate. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, our effective tax rate was lower than the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to the tax impact of share-based payment awards, including the tax benefit from the delivery of a one-time deferred stock award that was granted to the company's prior Chief Executive Officer in 2000, which reduced the effective tax rate by 4.5 percentage points and 4.2 percentage points, respectively. This impact was partially offset by state income tax expense, net of federal benefit, which increased the effective tax rate. We have asserted that the unremitted earnings of a limited number of our foreign subsidiaries are permanently reinvested to support expansion of our international business. If we repatriated all foreign earnings that are considered to be permanently reinvested, the estimated effect on income taxes payable would be an increase of approximately $2.0 million as of June 30, 2021. On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act allowed for a deferral of the employer share of federal payroll taxes otherwise due through December 31, 2020. 50 percent of the deferred amount is due December 31, 2021 and the remaining 50 percent is due December 31, 2022. This provision allowed us to defer certain federal payroll deposits and invest this cash back into the business without any interest cost. The CARES Act also provided for a tax credit related to wages and health benefits provided to an employee whose work from March 17, 2020 through June 30, 2021 was impacted by COVID-19. The Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law on December 27, 2020, extended the tax credit through June 30, 2021, and increased the maximum credit per employee from $5,000 per year in 2020 to $7,000 per quarter in 2021. Through June 30, 2021, we have recognized a payroll deferral and tax credit of $28.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, under the CARES Act and The Consolidated Appropriations Act. We will continue evaluating the impact of both acts over the remainder of 2021. As of June 30, 2021, we have $43.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties. It is possible the amount of unrecognized tax benefit could change in the next 12 months as a result of a lapse of the statute of limitations and settlements with taxing authorities. The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is expected to decrease by approximately $6.2 million in the next 12 months due to the lapsing of statutes of limitations. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to audits of U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax returns before 2014. We are currently under an Internal Revenue Service audit for 2015, 2016 and 2017 tax years.

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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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STOCK AWARD PLANS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

STOCK AWARD PLANS

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense as it vests. A summary of our total compensation expense recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for stock-based compensation is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Stock options	$	4,027	$	5,025	$	7,994	$	10,038
Stock awards	24,401		5,291		43,349		10,694
Company expense on ESPP discount	733		638		1,807		1,619
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	29,161	$	10,954	$	53,150	$	22,351

On May 9, 2019, our shareholders approved an amendment and restatement of our 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to increase the number of shares authorized for award by 4,000,000 shares. The Plan allows us to grant certain stock awards, including stock options at fair market value and performance shares and restricted stock units, to our key employees and outside directors. A maximum of 17,041,803 shares can be granted under this plan following the amendment and restatement. Approximately 1,798,328 shares were available for stock awards under the plan as of June 30, 2021. Shares subject to awards

that expire or are canceled without delivery of shares or that are settled in cash generally become available again for issuance under the plan.

Stock Options - We have awarded stock options to certain key employees through 2020. The fair value of these options was established based on the market price on the date of grant calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Changes in measured stock price volatility and interest rates were the primary reasons for changes in the fair value. These grants are being expensed based on the terms of the awards. As of June 30, 2021, unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options was $34.8 million. The amount of future expense to be recognized will be based on the passage of time and the employees' continued employment.

Stock Awards - We have awarded performance-based restricted shares through 2020. We have also awarded performance-based restricted stock units and time-based restricted stock units to certain key employees and non-employee directors. Performance-based awards are subject to certain vesting requirements based on our earnings and adjusted gross profit growth. Time-based awards vest primarily based on the employee's continued employment. The awards also contain restrictions on the awardees’ ability to sell or transfer vested awards for a specified period of time. The fair value of these awards is established based on the market price on the date of grant, discounted for post-vesting holding restrictions. The discounts on outstanding grants vary from 12 percent to 24 percent and are calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model-protective put method. Differences in post-holding restrictions, measured stock price volatility and interest rates are the primary reasons for changes in the discount. These grants are being expensed based on the terms of the awards.

We granted 280,255 performance-based restricted stock units and 619,689 time-based restricted stock units on February 3, 2021. The performance-based and time-based awards had a weighted average grant date fair value of $74.76 and $71.28, respectively, and are eligible to vest over a three-year period with a first vesting date of December 31, 2021. The performance-based awards vest based on our earnings and adjusted gross profit growth and include an upside opportunity of 200 percent upon attaining established earnings and adjusted gross profit growth targets.

We have also issued restricted stock units to certain key employees and non-employee directors, which are fully vested upon issuance. These units contain restrictions on the awardees’ ability to sell or transfer vested units for a specified period of time. The fair value of these units is established using the same method discussed above. These grants have been expensed during the year they were earned.

As of June 30, 2021, there was unrecognized compensation expense of $131.9 million related to previously granted full value awards. The amount of future expense to be recognized will be based on the passage of time, the company’s earnings and adjusted gross profit growth, and certain other conditions.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Our 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") allows our employees to contribute up to $10,000 of their annual cash compensation to purchase company stock. Purchase price is determined using the closing price on the last day of each quarter discounted by 15 percent. Shares vest immediately. The following is a summary of the employee stock purchase plan activity (dollars in thousands):


Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Shares purchased by employees	Aggregate cost to employees		Expense recognized by the company
52,157	$	4,153	$	733

LITIGATION	6 Months Ended
LITIGATION	Jun. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
LITIGATION	LITIGATIONWe are not subject to any pending or threatened litigation other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business operations, including certain contingent auto liability cases. For some legal proceedings, we have accrued an amount that reflects the aggregate liability deemed probable and estimable, but this amount is not material to our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Because of the preliminary nature of many of these proceedings, the difficulty in ascertaining the applicable facts relating to many of these proceedings, the inconsistent treatment of claims made in many of these proceedings, and the difficulty of predicting the settlement value of many of these proceedings, we are often unable to estimate an amount or range of any reasonably possible losses. However, based upon our historical experience, the resolution of these proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ACQUISITIONS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Business Combinations [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

Combinex Holding B.V.

On June 3, 2021 we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Combinex to strengthen our European road transportation presence. Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired was $14.7 million, which was paid in cash.

Identifiable intangible assets and estimated useful lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Estimated Life (years)
Customer relationships	7	$	3,942

There was $10.8 million of goodwill recorded related to the acquisition of Combinex. The Combinex goodwill is a result of acquiring and retaining the Combinex workforce and expected synergies from integrating its business into ours. Purchase accounting is considered preliminary. The goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes. The results of operations of Combinex have been included as part of the All Other and Corporate segment in our consolidated financial statements since June 3, 2021.

Prime Distribution Services

On March 2, 2020, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Prime Distribution Services (“Prime Distribution”), a leading provider of retail consolidation services in North America, for $222.7 million in cash. This acquisition adds scale and value-added warehouse capabilities to our retail consolidation platform, adding to our global suite of services.

The following is a summary of the allocation of purchase consideration to the estimated fair value of net assets for the acquisition of Prime Distribution.


Current assets	$	8,879
Property and equipment	7,356
Right-of-use lease assets	35,017
Other intangible assets	55,000
Goodwill	176,727
Total assets	282,979

Current liabilities	12,243
Lease liabilities	35,017
Deferred tax liabilities	13,001
Net assets acquired	$	222,718

Identifiable intangible assets and estimated useful lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Estimated Life (years)
Customer relationships	7	$	55,000

There was $176.7 million of goodwill recorded related to the acquisition of Prime Distribution. The Prime Distribution goodwill is a result of acquiring and retaining the Prime Distribution workforce and expected synergies from integrating its business into ours. Purchase accounting is considered complete. The goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition was effective as of February 29, 2020, and therefore the results of operations of Prime Distribution have been included as part of the North American Surface Transportation segment in our consolidated financial statements since March 1, 2020.

SEGMENT REPORTING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

Our reportable segments are based on our method of internal reporting, which generally segregates the segments by service line and the primary services they provide to our customers. We identify two reportable segments in addition to All Other and Corporate as summarized below:

•North American Surface Transportation—NAST provides freight transportation services across North America through a network of offices in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The primary services provided by NAST include truckload and less than truckload (“LTL”) transportation services.

•Global Forwarding—Global Forwarding provides global logistics services through an international network of offices in North America, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America and also contracts with independent agents worldwide. The primary services provided by Global Forwarding include ocean freight services, air freight services, and customs brokerage.

•All Other and Corporate—All Other and Corporate includes our Robinson Fresh and Managed Services segments, as well as Other Surface Transportation outside of North America and other miscellaneous revenues and unallocated corporate expenses. Robinson Fresh provides sourcing services including the buying, selling, and marketing of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items. Managed Services provides Transportation Management Services, or Managed TMS®. Other Surface Transportation revenues are primarily earned by Europe Surface Transportation. Europe Surface Transportation provides transportation and logistics services including truckload and groupage services across Europe.

The internal reporting of segments is defined, based in part, on the reporting and review process used by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), our Chief Executive Officer. The accounting policies of our reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We do not report our intersegment revenues by reportable segment to our CODM and do not believe they are a meaningful metric for evaluating the performance of our reportable segments.

Reportable segment information as of, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, is as follows (dollars in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total revenues	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	496,451	$	5,532,726
Income from operations	151,092		108,212		1,300		260,604
Depreciation and amortization	6,534		6,276		10,127		22,937
Total assets(1)	3,278,540		1,852,473		775,551		5,906,564
Average headcount	6,580		4,909		3,916		15,405

	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Total revenues	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	444,734	$	3,627,846
Income (loss) from operations	136,846		58,775		(6,834)		188,787
Depreciation and amortization	7,201		9,206		9,351		25,758
Total assets(1)	2,793,290		1,029,203		1,003,196		4,825,689
Average headcount	6,960		4,726		3,608		15,294


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total revenues	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	932,858	$	10,336,595
Income (loss) from operations	287,876		198,801		(2,744)		483,933
Depreciation and amortization	13,159		11,925		21,131		46,215
Total assets(1)	3,278,540		1,852,473		775,551		5,906,564
Average headcount	6,578		4,832		3,823		15,233

	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Total revenues	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	895,613	$	7,432,854
Income (loss) from operations	235,372		70,734		(7,879)		298,227
Depreciation and amortization	12,455		18,355		19,341		50,151
Total assets(1)	2,793,290		1,029,203		1,003,196		4,825,689
Average headcount	6,981		4,763		3,594		15,338

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(1) All cash and cash equivalents are included in All Other and Corporate.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

A summary of our total revenues disaggregated by major service line and timing of revenue recognition is presented below for each of our reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	204,173	$	5,240,448
Sourcing(2)	—		—		292,278		292,278
Total	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	496,451	$	5,532,726

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	165,499	$	3,348,611
Sourcing(2)	—		—		279,235		279,235
Total	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	444,734	$	3,627,846


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	396,938	$	9,800,675
Sourcing(2)	—		—		535,920		535,920
Total	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	932,858	$	10,336,595

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	353,488	$	6,890,729
Sourcing(2)	—		—		542,125		542,125
Total	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	895,613	$	7,432,854

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(1) Transportation and logistics services performance obligations are completed over time.

(2) Sourcing performance obligations are completed at a point in time.

We typically do not receive consideration and amounts are not due from our customer prior to the completion of our performance obligation and as such contract liabilities, as of June 30, 2021, and revenue recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 resulting from contract liabilities, were not significant. Contract assets and accrued expenses-transportation expense fluctuate from period to period primarily based upon shipments in-transit at period end.

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The entire disclosure of revenue from contract with customer to transfer good or service and to transfer nonfinancial asset. Includes, but is not limited to, disaggregation of revenue, credit loss recognized from contract with customer, judgment and change in judgment related to contract with customer, and asset recognized from cost incurred to obtain or fulfill contract with customer. Excludes insurance and lease contracts.

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LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

LEASES

LEASESWe determine if our contractual agreements contain a lease at inception. A lease is identified when a contract allows us the right to control an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Our lease agreements consist primarily of operating leases for office space, warehouses, office equipment, and a small number of intermodal containers. We do not have material financing leases. Frequently, we enter into contractual relationships with a wide variety of transportation companies for freight capacity, and utilize those relationships to efficiently and cost-effectively arrange the transport of our customers’ freight. These contracts typically have a term of 12 months or less and do not allow us to direct the use or obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of a specifically identified asset. Accordingly, these agreements are not considered leases. In addition, we have made a policy election to not apply the guidance of ASC 842 to leases with a term of 12 months or less as allowed by the standard. These leases are recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Our operating leases are included on the consolidated balance sheets as right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities. A right-of-use lease asset represents our right to use an underlying asset over the term of a lease while a lease liability represents our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Current and noncurrent lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date at the present value of lease payments, including non-lease components, which consist primarily of common area maintenance charges. Right-of-use lease assets are also recognized at commencement date as the total lease liability plus prepaid rents and less any deferred rent liability that existed under ASC 840, Leases, upon transition. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our fully collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is influenced by our credit rating and lease term and as such may differ for individual leases.

Our lease agreements typically do not contain variable lease payments, residual value guarantees, purchase options, or restrictive covenants. Many of our leases include the option to renew for a period of months to several years. The term of our leases may include the option to renew when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option although these occurrences are seldom. We have lease agreements with lease components (e.g., payments for rent) and non-lease components (e.g., payments for common area maintenance and parking), which are all accounted for as a single lease component.

We do not have material lease agreements that have not yet commenced that are expected to create significant rights or obligations as of June 30, 2021.

Information regarding lease expense, remaining lease term, discount rate, and other select lease information is presented below as of June 30, 2021, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Costs	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	21,459	$	21,508	$	43,021	$	41,482
Short-term lease expense	1,462		4,027		3,063		6,599
Total lease expense	$	22,921	$	25,535	$	46,084	$	48,081


	Six Months Ended June 30,
Other Lease Information	2021		2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	42,495	$	38,655
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities	18,299		70,993


Lease Term and Discount Rate	As of June 30, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)(1)	6.6
Weighted average discount rate	3.1	%

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(1) The weighted average remaining lease term is significantly impacted by a 15-year lease related to office space in Chicago, IL, that commenced in 2018. Excluding this lease, the weighted average remaining lease term of our agreements is 4.5 years.

The maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2021, were as follows (in thousands):


Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Operating Leases
Remaining 2021	$	35,276
2022	75,020
2023	61,688
2024	41,950
2025	31,565
Thereafter	107,570
Total lease payments	353,069
Less: Interest	(38,142)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	314,927

In addition to minimum lease payments, we are typically responsible under our lease agreements to pay our pro rata share of maintenance expenses, common charges, and real estate taxes of the buildings in which we lease space. Under ASC 842, we have elected to account for non-lease components such as common area maintenance and parking as a single lease component.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Credit Loss [Abstract]

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

Our allowance for credit losses is computed using a number of factors including our past credit loss experience, the aging of amounts due from our customers, and our customers' credit ratings, in addition to other customer specific factors. We have also assessed the current macroeconomic environment, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to determine our ending allowance for credit losses for both accounts receivable and contract assets. The allowance for credit losses on contract assets was not significant.

A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses on our accounts receivable balance is presented below for the six months ended June 30, 2021:


Balance, December 31, 2020	$	38,113
Provision	(607)
Write-offs	(2,076)
Balance, June 30, 2021	$	35,430

Recoveries of amounts previously written off were not significant for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for credit loss on financial instrument measured at amortized cost basis, net investment in lease, off-balance sheet credit exposure, and available-for-sale debt security.

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CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	6 Months Ended
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	Jun. 30, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSSAccumulated other comprehensive loss is included in Stockholders' investment on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The recorded balance at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, was $53.4 million and $46.0 million, respectively. Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised solely of foreign currency adjustments at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Other comprehensive loss and income was $0.2 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Other comprehensive loss was $7.4 million and $7.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Other comprehensive loss and income consisted of foreign currency adjustments, including foreign currency translation, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	6 Months Ended
BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)	Jun. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., and our subsidiaries (“the company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are a global provider of transportation services and logistics solutions operating through a network of offices located in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South America. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., and our majority owned and controlled subsidiaries. Our minority interests in subsidiaries are not significant. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Our reportable segments are NAST and Global Forwarding with all other segments included in All Other and Corporate. The All Other and Corporate reportable segment includes Robinson Fresh, Managed Services, Other Surface Transportation outside of North America, and other miscellaneous revenues and unallocated corporate expenses. For financial information concerning our reportable segments, refer to Note 9, Segment Reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements, which are unaudited, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In our opinion, these financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. Consistent with SEC rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. You should read the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional practical expedients to simplify accounting for reference rate reform. Amongst other practical expedients, the update allows for contract modifications due to reference rate reform for certain receivables and debt contracts to be accounted for by prospectively adjusting the effective interest rate. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities beginning on March 12, 2020, and companies may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. As of June 30, 2021, we have not utilized any of the expedients discussed within this ASU. We will continue to assess our agreements to determine if LIBOR is included and if the expedients will be utilized during the allowed period through December 31, 2022.
GOODWILL	Goodwill is tested at least annually for impairment on November 30, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. We first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is less than their respective carrying value (“Step Zero Analysis”). If the Step Zero Analysis indicates it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units is less than their respective carrying value, an additional impairment assessment is performed (“Step One Analysis”). We considered whether there were any changes in circumstances indicating that our goodwill might be impaired, including consideration of the impacts of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) on financial markets and our business operations, and determined the more likely than not criteria had not been met, and therefore a Step One Analysis was not required as of June 30, 2021.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT Accounting guidance on fair value measurements for certain financial assets and liabilities requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: •Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. •Level 2 — Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. •Level 3 — Unobservable inputs reflecting the reporting entity’s own assumptions or external inputs from inactive markets. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The change in carrying amount of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Balance, December 31, 2020	$	1,203,972	$	213,982	$	69,233	$	1,487,187
Acquisitions	243		—		10,754		10,997
Foreign currency translation	(2,948)		(760)		(765)		(4,473)
Balance June 30, 2021	$	1,201,267	$	213,222	$	79,222	$	1,493,711

Schedule of Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):


	June 30, 2021						December 31, 2020
	Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Finite-lived intangibles
Customer relationships	$	173,571	$	(78,531)	$	95,040	$	171,684	$	(67,312)	$	104,372
Trademarks	—		—		—		1,875		(937)		938
Total finite-lived intangibles	173,571		(78,531)		95,040		173,559		(68,249)		105,310
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Trademarks	8,600		—		8,600		8,600		—		8,600
Total intangibles	$	182,171	$	(78,531)	$	103,640	$	182,159	$	(68,249)	$	113,910

Schedule of Amortization Expense

Amortization expense for other intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Amortization expense	$	6,200	$	9,655	$	13,286	$	18,031

Schedule of Future Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets, by reportable segment, as of June 30, 2021, will be amortized over their remaining lives as follows (in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Remaining 2021	$	4,048	$	7,752	$	597	$	12,397
2022	8,096		15,505		1,195		24,796
2023	8,096		12,744		1,195		22,035
2024	7,996		3,867		1,195		13,058
2025	7,857		2,530		1,195		11,582
Thereafter	9,167		411		1,594		11,172
Total							$	95,040

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Short-term and Long-term Debt

The components of our short-term and long-term debt and the associated interest rates were as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Average interest rate as of					Carrying value as of
	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020		Maturity	June 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
Revolving credit facility	1.22	%	—	%	October 2023	$	271,000	$	—
Senior Notes, Series A	3.97	%	3.97	%	August 2023	175,000		175,000
Senior Notes, Series B	4.26	%	4.26	%	August 2028	150,000		150,000
Senior Notes, Series C	4.60	%	4.60	%	August 2033	175,000		175,000

Combinex credit facility	2.14	%	—	%	January 2027	2,280		—
Senior Notes (1)	4.20	%	4.20	%	April 2028	593,733		593,301
Total debt						1,367,013		1,093,301
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowing						(271,215)		—
Long-term debt						$	1,095,798	$	1,093,301

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(1) Net of unamortized discounts and issuance costs.

STOCK AWARD PLANS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Schedule of Stock-based Compensation

A summary of our total compensation expense recognized in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for stock-based compensation is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Stock options	$	4,027	$	5,025	$	7,994	$	10,038
Stock awards	24,401		5,291		43,349		10,694
Company expense on ESPP discount	733		638		1,807		1,619
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	29,161	$	10,954	$	53,150	$	22,351

Schedule Employee Stock Purchase Plan Activity

The following is a summary of the employee stock purchase plan activity (dollars in thousands):


Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Shares purchased by employees	Aggregate cost to employees		Expense recognized by the company
52,157	$	4,153	$	733

ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Combinex Holding B.V.

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets and Estimated Useful Lives

Identifiable intangible assets and estimated useful lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Estimated Life (years)
Customer relationships	7	$	3,942

Prime Distribution

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets and Estimated Useful Lives

Identifiable intangible assets and estimated useful lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Estimated Life (years)
Customer relationships	7	$	55,000

Schedule of Allocation of Purchase Consideration to Estimated Fair Value of Net Assets

The following is a summary of the allocation of purchase consideration to the estimated fair value of net assets for the acquisition of Prime Distribution.


Current assets	$	8,879
Property and equipment	7,356
Right-of-use lease assets	35,017
Other intangible assets	55,000
Goodwill	176,727
Total assets	282,979

Current liabilities	12,243
Lease liabilities	35,017
Deferred tax liabilities	13,001
Net assets acquired	$	222,718

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Segment Information

Reportable segment information as of, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, is as follows (dollars in thousands):


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total revenues	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	496,451	$	5,532,726
Income from operations	151,092		108,212		1,300		260,604
Depreciation and amortization	6,534		6,276		10,127		22,937
Total assets(1)	3,278,540		1,852,473		775,551		5,906,564
Average headcount	6,580		4,909		3,916		15,405

	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Total revenues	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	444,734	$	3,627,846
Income (loss) from operations	136,846		58,775		(6,834)		188,787
Depreciation and amortization	7,201		9,206		9,351		25,758
Total assets(1)	2,793,290		1,029,203		1,003,196		4,825,689
Average headcount	6,960		4,726		3,608		15,294


	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total revenues	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	932,858	$	10,336,595
Income (loss) from operations	287,876		198,801		(2,744)		483,933
Depreciation and amortization	13,159		11,925		21,131		46,215
Total assets(1)	3,278,540		1,852,473		775,551		5,906,564
Average headcount	6,578		4,832		3,823		15,233

	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Total revenues	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	895,613	$	7,432,854
Income (loss) from operations	235,372		70,734		(7,879)		298,227
Depreciation and amortization	12,455		18,355		19,341		50,151
Total assets(1)	2,793,290		1,029,203		1,003,196		4,825,689
Average headcount	6,981		4,763		3,594		15,338

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(1) All cash and cash equivalents are included in All Other and Corporate.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Summary of Total Revenues Disaggregated by Major Service Line and Timing of Revenue Recognition

A summary of our total revenues disaggregated by major service line and timing of revenue recognition is presented below for each of our reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	204,173	$	5,240,448
Sourcing(2)	—		—		292,278		292,278
Total	$	3,585,481	$	1,450,794	$	496,451	$	5,532,726

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	165,499	$	3,348,611
Sourcing(2)	—		—		279,235		279,235
Total	$	2,475,292	$	707,820	$	444,734	$	3,627,846


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	396,938	$	9,800,675
Sourcing(2)	—		—		535,920		535,920
Total	$	6,796,904	$	2,606,833	$	932,858	$	10,336,595

	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	NAST		Global Forwarding		All Other and Corporate		Total
Major Service Lines
Transportation and logistics services(1)	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	353,488	$	6,890,729
Sourcing(2)	—		—		542,125		542,125
Total	$	5,299,037	$	1,238,204	$	895,613	$	7,432,854

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(1) Transportation and logistics services performance obligations are completed over time.

(2) Sourcing performance obligations are completed at a point in time.

LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Lease Expense, Remaining Lease Terms, Discount Rate and Other Information

Information regarding lease expense, remaining lease term, discount rate, and other select lease information is presented below as of June 30, 2021, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 (dollars in thousands):


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
Lease Costs	2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating lease expense	$	21,459	$	21,508	$	43,021	$	41,482
Short-term lease expense	1,462		4,027		3,063		6,599
Total lease expense	$	22,921	$	25,535	$	46,084	$	48,081


	Six Months Ended June 30,
Other Lease Information	2021		2020
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	42,495	$	38,655
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities	18,299		70,993


Lease Term and Discount Rate	As of June 30, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)(1)	6.6
Weighted average discount rate	3.1	%

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(1) The weighted average remaining lease term is significantly impacted by a 15-year lease related to office space in Chicago, IL, that commenced in 2018. Excluding this lease, the weighted average remaining lease term of our agreements is 4.5 years.

Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities

The maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2021, were as follows (in thousands):


Maturity of Lease Liabilities	Operating Leases
Remaining 2021	$	35,276
2022	75,020
2023	61,688
2024	41,950
2025	31,565
Thereafter	107,570
Total lease payments	353,069
Less: Interest	(38,142)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	314,927

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Credit Loss [Abstract]

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Loss on Accounts Receivable

A rollforward of our allowance for credit losses on our accounts receivable balance is presented below for the six months ended June 30, 2021:


Balance, December 31, 2020	$	38,113
Provision	(607)
Write-offs	(2,076)
Balance, June 30, 2021	$	35,430

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 1,487,187
Acquisitions	10,997
Foreign currency translation	(4,473)
Balance, end of period	1,493,711
NAST
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	1,203,972
Acquisitions	243
Foreign currency translation	(2,948)
Balance, end of period	1,201,267
Global Forwarding
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	213,982
Acquisitions	0
Foreign currency translation	(760)
Balance, end of period	213,222
All Other and Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	69,233
Acquisitions	10,754
Foreign currency translation	(765)
Balance, end of period	$ 79,222

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Summary of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Finite-lived intangibles
Finite-lived intangibles, Cost	$ 173,571	$ 173,559
Accumulated Amortization	(78,531)	(68,249)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	95,040	105,310
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Total intangibles, Cost	182,171	182,159
Total intangibles, Net	103,640	113,910
Trademarks
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-lived intangibles	8,600	8,600
Customer relationships
Finite-lived intangibles
Finite-lived intangibles, Cost	173,571	171,684
Accumulated Amortization	(78,531)	(67,312)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	95,040	104,372
Trademarks
Finite-lived intangibles
Finite-lived intangibles, Cost	0	1,875
Accumulated Amortization	0	(937)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ 938

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 6,200	$ 9,655	$ 13,286	$ 18,031

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortization Over Remaining Life (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Estimated amortization expense
Remaining 2021	$ 12,397
2022	24,796
2023	22,035
2024	13,058
2025	11,582
Thereafter	11,172
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	95,040	$ 105,310
NAST
Estimated amortization expense
Remaining 2021	4,048
2022	8,096
2023	8,096
2024	7,996
2025	7,857
Thereafter	9,167
Global Forwarding
Estimated amortization expense
Remaining 2021	7,752
2022	15,505
2023	12,744
2024	3,867
2025	2,530
Thereafter	411
All Other and Corporate
Estimated amortization expense
Remaining 2021	597
2022	1,195
2023	1,195
2024	1,195
2025	1,195
Thereafter	$ 1,594

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Level 3 Fair Value
Assets at fair value	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Components of Short-term and Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,367,013	$ 1,093,301
Less: Current maturities and short-term borrowing	(271,215)	0
Long-term debt	$ 1,095,798	$ 1,093,301
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	1.22%	0.00%
Total debt	$ 271,000	$ 0
Combinex credit facility \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	2.14%	0.00%
Total debt	$ 2,280	$ 0
Senior Notes, Series A \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	3.97%	3.97%
Total debt	$ 175,000	$ 175,000
Senior Notes, Series B \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	4.26%	4.26%
Total debt	$ 150,000	$ 150,000
Senior Notes, Series C \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	4.60%	4.60%
Total debt	$ 175,000	$ 175,000
Senior Notes \| Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Average interest rate (percent)	4.20%	4.20%
Total debt	$ 593,733	$ 593,301

FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		6 Months Ended
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Aug. 27, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 1,367,013,000	$ 1,093,301,000
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,000,000,000
Maximum leverage ratio		3.50
Long-term debt		$ 271,000,000	$ 0
Average interest rate (percent)		1.22%	0.00%
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit \| Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)		0.50%
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)		1.13%
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee (percent)		0.075%
Revolving credit facility \| Line of credit \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee (percent)		0.20%
Combinex credit facility \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 3,600,000
Long-term debt		$ 2,280,000	$ 0
Average interest rate (percent)		2.14%	0.00%
US Bank \| Line of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 15,000,000
US Bank \| Standby letters of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity		$ 8,000,000
Note Purchase Agreement \| Senior notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio		3.00
Minimum interest coverage ratio		2.00
Debt instrument principal amount				$ 500,000,000
Long-term debt, fair value		$ 549,300,000
Maximum priority debt to total assets ratio (percent)		15.00%
Debt instrument, redemption price (percent)		100.00%
Senior Notes Due 2028 \| Unsecured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, fair value		$ 686,000,000.0
Debt instrument, redemption price (percent)		101.00%
Debt instrument, annual interest rate (percent)		4.20%
Long-term debt		$ 593,733,000	$ 593,301,000
Debt instrument, effective yield (percent)		4.39%
Threshold for holders of principal outstanding to declare principal and unpaid interest payable (percent)		25.00%
Average interest rate (percent)		4.20%	4.20%
Receivables securitization facility \| Secured debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 250,000,000
Receivables securitization facility \| Secured debt \| LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (percent)	0.65%

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax (percent)		21.60%	19.40%	20.10%	18.60%
Effective tax increase due to effect of state income taxes (percent)		(2.00%)
Effective tax reduction due to tax impact of share-based payment awards (percent)			4.50%	1.50%	4.20%
Effective tax impact of GILTI and FDII				0.60%
Effective tax rate reduction related to foreign tax impacts (percent)				0.50%
Estimated increase in income taxes payable if all foreign earnings were repatriated	$ 2.0
Payroll tax deferral, CARES Act				$ 28.5
Payroll tax credit, CARES Act				0.7
Unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized	43.0	$ 43.0		43.0
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits due to lapse of statute of limitations	$ 6.2	$ 6.2		$ 6.2

STOCK AWARD PLANS - Total Compensation Expense Recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 29,161	$ 10,954	$ 53,150	$ 22,351
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	4,027	5,025	7,994	10,038
Stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	24,401	5,291	43,349	10,694
Company expense on ESPP discount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 733	$ 638	$ 1,807	$ 1,619

STOCK AWARD PLANS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
STOCK AWARD PLANS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2021	May 09, 2019	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of additional shares authorized (shares)		4,000,000
Maximum shares that can be granted under stock plan (shares)			17,041,803		17,041,803
Shares available for stock awards (shares)			1,798,328		1,798,328
Stock-based compensation expense			$ 29,161,000	$ 10,954,000	$ 53,150,000	$ 22,351,000
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense			34,800,000		34,800,000
Stock-based compensation expense			4,027,000	$ 5,025,000	7,994,000	$ 10,038,000
Stock awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense			131,900,000		$ 131,900,000
Stock awards \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount on outstanding grants (percent)					12.00%
Stock awards \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount on outstanding grants (percent)					24.00%
Performance-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards granted (shares)	280,255
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 74.76
Award vesting period	3 years
Upside opportunity upon achievement of targets (percent)	200.00%
Time-based restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock awards granted (shares)	619,689
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 71.28
Award vesting period	3 years
1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum employee contribution to purchase company stock			$ 10,000		$ 10,000
Discount rate used to determine the purchase price					15.00%

STOCK AWARD PLANS - Employee Stock Purchase Plan Activity (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares purchased by employees (shares)	52,157
Aggregate cost to employees	$ 4,153
Expense recognized by the company	29,161	$ 10,954	$ 53,150	$ 22,351
Company expense on ESPP discount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expense recognized by the company	$ 733	$ 638	$ 1,807	$ 1,619

ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			6 Months Ended
ACQUISITIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2021	Mar. 02, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill recorded in acquisition			$ 10,997
Combinex Holding B.V.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration for acquisition	$ 14,700
Goodwill recorded in acquisition	$ 10,800
Prime Distribution
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration for acquisition		$ 222,700
Goodwill recorded in acquisition		$ 176,700

ACQUISITIONS - Identifiable Intangible Assets and Estimated Useful Lives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 03, 2021	Mar. 02, 2020
Prime Distribution
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 55,000
Customer relationships \| Combinex Holding B.V.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated life (years)	7 years
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 3,942
Customer relationships \| Prime Distribution
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated life (years)		7 years
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 55,000

ACQUISITIONS - Allocation of Purchase Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 02, 2020
Allocation of Purchase Consideration
Goodwill	$ 1,493,711	$ 1,487,187
Prime Distribution
Allocation of Purchase Consideration
Current assets			$ 8,879
Property and equipment			7,356
Right-of-use lease assets			35,017
Other intangible assets			55,000
Goodwill			176,727
Total assets			282,979
Current liabilities			12,243
Lease liabilities			35,017
Deferred tax liabilities			13,001
Net assets acquired			$ 222,718

SEGMENT REPORTING - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
SEGMENT REPORTING - Narrative (Details)	Jun. 30, 2021 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

SEGMENT REPORTING - Reportable Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) employee	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) employee	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) employee	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) employee	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 5,532,726	$ 3,627,846	$ 10,336,595	$ 7,432,854
Income (loss) from operations	260,604	188,787	483,933	298,227
Depreciation and amortization	22,937	25,758	46,215	50,151
Total assets	$ 5,906,564	$ 4,825,689	$ 5,906,564	$ 4,825,689	$ 5,144,258
Average headcount (employee) \| employee	15,405	15,294	15,233	15,338
NAST
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 3,585,481	$ 2,475,292	$ 6,796,904	$ 5,299,037
Income (loss) from operations	151,092	136,846	287,876	235,372
Depreciation and amortization	6,534	7,201	13,159	12,455
Total assets	$ 3,278,540	$ 2,793,290	$ 3,278,540	$ 2,793,290
Average headcount (employee) \| employee	6,580	6,960	6,578	6,981
Global Forwarding
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 1,450,794	$ 707,820	$ 2,606,833	$ 1,238,204
Income (loss) from operations	108,212	58,775	198,801	70,734
Depreciation and amortization	6,276	9,206	11,925	18,355
Total assets	$ 1,852,473	$ 1,029,203	$ 1,852,473	$ 1,029,203
Average headcount (employee) \| employee	4,909	4,726	4,832	4,763
All Other and Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 496,451	$ 444,734	$ 932,858	$ 895,613
Income (loss) from operations	1,300	(6,834)	(2,744)	(7,879)
Depreciation and amortization	10,127	9,351	21,131	19,341
Total assets	$ 775,551	$ 1,003,196	$ 775,551	$ 1,003,196
Average headcount (employee) \| employee	3,916	3,608	3,823	3,594

- Definition

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
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NAST
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Total revenues	3,585,481	2,475,292	6,796,904	5,299,037
Global Forwarding
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Total revenues	1,450,794	707,820	2,606,833	1,238,204
All Other and Corporate
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Total revenues	496,451	444,734	932,858	895,613
Transportation and logistics services
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Total revenues	5,240,448	3,348,611	9,800,675	6,890,729
Transportation and logistics services \| Performance obligations completed over time
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Total revenues	3,585,481	2,475,292	6,796,904	5,299,037
Transportation and logistics services \| Global Forwarding \| Performance obligations completed over time
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Transportation and logistics services \| All Other and Corporate \| Performance obligations completed over time
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Total revenues	204,173	165,499	396,938	353,488
Sourcing
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Total revenues	292,278	279,235	535,920	542,125
Sourcing \| Performance obligations completed at a point in time
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Lease Costs
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Short-term lease expense	1,462	4,027	3,063	6,599
Total lease expense	$ 22,921	$ 25,535	46,084	48,081
Other Lease Information
Operating cash flows from operating leases			42,495	38,655
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities			$ 18,299	$ 70,993
Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	6 years 7 months 6 days		6 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted average discount rate (percent)	3.10%		3.10%
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining lease term, excluding Chicago office space (in years)			4 years 6 months
Chicago Office Space
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term (in years)	15 years		15 years

LEASES - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Maturities of lease liabilities
Remaining 2021	$ 35,276
2022	75,020
2023	61,688
2024	41,950
2025	31,565
Thereafter	107,570
Total lease payments	353,069
Less: Interest	(38,142)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 314,927

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Rollforward of Allowance for Credit Loss
Allowance for credit loss, beginning balance	$ 38,113
Provision	(607)
Write-offs	(2,076)
Allowance for credit loss, ending balance	$ 35,430

CHANGES IN ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
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Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 53,446		$ 53,446		$ 45,998
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (162)	$ 24,253	$ (7,448)	$ (7,942)

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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).

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