Dentention Question

What time did you sign in at the shipper? Lets say that you arrived at 0640 for a 0700 apt, and you signed in at the shipper. You re on time just by signing in the shippers check in sheet. Its documented. If they have a problem with your times, the shipper has your time in verified and if it says 0700 appt. in the shippers computer, then they owe you 2 hrs detention

 

There are several factors here. One . If it is your companies customer do they have a detention agreement with the customer? If your brokering the load does the agent have an agreement with the shipper?. There is always a reason for delay. lazy, equipment down. things like that. Lazy I have been known to leave the dock and not go back.I always figured on the high side due to the negotiations. At least $150 an hour. they like to cut it so I consider $100 for each hour. Twice I have pulled from the dock due to not being unloaded and interlined the load with another carrier. that gets them excited. It has a tendency to fix the rectal cranial inversion they have contracted...

 

That is a question open for much discussion.If the powers that be wanted to rectify the biggest problems trucking related,they could mandate shippers cut driver a check for legitimate detention before the driver even leaves the dock.And receivers do the same after 2 hours of and on time arrival for delivery.
Good Luck getting Paid!!!

 

Yea ... they probably figure out a way to write a check with ink that disappears after about 15 minutes on it ...

 

The simple answer is - Just ask the broker for detention. They'll probably want 3 hours free, maybe 2. If it's a decent broker they'll pay. I collect detention regularly from brokers. If it's produce, good luck, they rarely pay anything so I hope you got a good rate. I always assume with certain loads there is going to be delays and so I charge accordingly.

 

Check for any clauses in your confirmation sheet that may prohibit your from requesting detention pay.

I always clarify with the broker if there is a potential for excessive wait time to be loaded so that I can get detention pay. Usually after 2 hours of wait, I will call in and ask for the detention.

Some brokers have pre-written confirmation sheets that specifically deny any detention pay.

Its up to the broker to bill the shipper for detention. You booked the load through the broker and work for him,.. not the shipper.

Hurst

 

The procedure is often spelled out in your carrier agreement. For example, you may have to call the broker after 90 minutes and let them know you are nearing detention so the broker has the opportunity to light a fire under their #####.

 

I do that all the time when I see guys screwing around while I'm waiting to get loaded. Pipe and steel plants are bad about that.

I call my carrier and make it sound like I'm going to be there all day if she doesnt call the broker and make them do something about it. Often after that someone will come up and let me know how long till we get loaded.

Eaton in SC is bad about making you wait. What kills me is that they have no problem paying detention,.. or even paying for a hotel room if you have to wait more then a day. Its not that I dont like the money. I just cant stand sitting around doing nothing all day.


Hurst