So for you ladies and gentlemen, how do you address the concern of detention without the backing of a major conglomerate? I've considered printing up some trailer control sheets to place with my BOLs requiring an in/out time & date along with a print/ sign, due to the scribbling I've seen some customers doing on the BOL. Anyone have other things they've tried and had success with?
How do you handle detention as an Owner Operator?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by SoulScream84, Jan 18, 2021.
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Pink paper, folded in half, either stick it in their locker or hand straight to them. Require parent signature.
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Here's what I think about detention. It all depends on the broker.
Try to get enough money for the load that if your detained a little bit it's OK if you don't get detention.When you are going to be delayed call the broker one hour before detention starts. Most brokers will tell you to keep track of your in-n-out times on the Bol or the facility will write The Times in.
If a broker doesn't pay you for detention don't use him again. You will find some brokers that will give you detention and send you a new rate con quickly.SoulScream84 Thanks this. -
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Do you have tracking on either trailer or tractor?
That is what we use quite often along with times on BOL. -
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Make sure you get in and out times with signatures AND initials. When detention time approaches call and send an email. Remember if its not in writing it does not exist...
This is about all you can do, and sometimes you really have to stay in the broker to get paid for detention.feldsforever, Dino soar and SoulScream84 Thank this. -
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