Detention
A fee charged when a truck is held at a shipper's or receiver's facility beyond the allotted free time for loading or unloading. Most carriers allow 1 to 2 hours of free time before detention charges begin, typically at $50 to $100 per hour. Detention is one of the most common accessorial charges and is a significant concern for carriers because it reduces their available driving hours.
Detailed Explanation
A fee charged when a truck is held at a shipper's or receiver's facility beyond the allotted free time for loading or unloading. Most carriers allow 1 to 2 hours of free time before detention charges begin, typically at $50 to $100 per hour. Detention is one of the most common accessorial charges and is a significant concern for carriers because it reduces their available driving hours.
Example
A driver arrives at a warehouse at 8:00 AM for a scheduled pickup but is not loaded until 12:30 PM. With 2 hours of free time, the shipper is billed 2.5 hours of detention at $75/hour ($187.50).
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