Detention and our obligations?

Well, I’ve decided to stop being a silent observer and finally put pen to pad, so to speak.
I’m not sure what I can do and what I can’t do, so I thought I’d put it out and see if maybe there’s some of you who have experience with this type of situation,. I’m on a load which originally when I booked it it was legal. Come to find out it’s 9’6” wide. I buy permits as quick as possible. I tell the agent I need more money and let him know how much I was looking to ask for. He replied with a counter offer under the agreement the rate on be changed to reflect Friday as the delivery and add in the daily amount I required for detention if I did not get unloaded on Friday. He said he’s got me covered, so I proceed ordering permits and get loaded.
24 hours out I get a message stating from the broker I have a 2 pm appointment. Friday, morning of delivery about 5 hours out I’ll call the consignee and let them know eta. When I get in touch they inform me they can’t unload me today and they had specifically told the broker it would be Wednesday. So, I asked when to which they responded Thursday.

Since I’ve been onsite, I’m getting no response from the broker or agent concerning detention. I feel like sitting on it until I get paid or confirmation I will be paid.

what can I do without getting myself in trouble or breaking the law
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You’re absolutely correct. The first thing I thought was that I had told the agent I wanted it on the rate on, but then accepted it wasn’t and rolled with it anyway.