Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information Document | Sep. 09, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 9, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-6903 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-0225040 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 2525 N. Stemmons Freeway, |
Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75207-2401 |
City Area Code | 214 |
Local Phone Number | 631-4420 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Registrant Name | TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000099780 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Trading Symbol | TRN |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |