Question about Layovers

The only reason there'd be a "can't" involved in that equation is if you're physically locked inside the customer's property (####### started unloading on a Friday and left for the weekend), or if your employer (for some reason) won't let you.

I can see the impulse to stick with the load so you can get the heck out of there when it's finally done, but staying under a trailer that's taken more than 4 or 5 hours to work (when you're out facilities and food) is just not necessary.

 

I dont see why not. I've been doing conway JT loads and i know at least most distribution centers will not let you stay on there property for long periods of time... With my loads i usually drop my load at the Consignee and head to the shipper with an emptey.. if i get there and they dont have a load ready I go to the nearest J or TA and hangout there until ones ready. Now granted i have a Qualcom so as soon as the load is ready i hear about it. if you dont run a qualcom you might have to call your Dispatcher every few hours to see whats up.

 

There are customers who simply wont allow a trailer to be dropped.

 

Also, plan ahead, if you think you're going to get stuck there, get supplies before you go in.

 

Some would rather whine, but it depends on your situation (employer, customer, location). Be prepared and you won't have problems. 300 dvd's, a fridge and a microwave, I can wait em all out and collect that detention.

It don't happen that often.