How “Trucker-Driver Detention” Works
Occasionally, shippers or receivers encounter a charge called “waiting time” or “trucker detention” on a forwarder’s or trucker’s invoice. Most of the time, this extra cost is not fully explained before finalizing a delivery deal. What is trucker detention? Trucker detention refers to a delay that occurs while in pick up or destination delivery. For trucker detention to occur, the delay must be more than the agreed free time. In most cases, truckers provide two hours of free time at the time of pick-up, and two hours for unloading. However, with the current trucking shortage intensifying nationwide, we see...
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