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Detention pay guides for truck drivers

Straight answers to the questions drivers search for most, with a source behind every number. Start with the basics or jump to the one you need today.

The basics

What is detention pay?How detention pay works, who pays it, and what the law does and doesn't say. When does detention start?How many free hours you get (usually 2) and which clock counts: appointment, arrival or check-in. Average detention pay per hourMedian rates by type of freight, what owner-operators collect, and how to negotiate yours. Detention vs layoverHourly detention, daily layover and TONU, with real published terms. Detention and hours of serviceDock time is on-duty time. What it does to your 14, and what your ELD records. Detention pay calculatorYour arrival, departure, free time and rate in; the hours and dollars you're owed out.

Getting it paid

How to get paid for detention timeThe steps, from the rate con before you book to the follow-up after you bill. Detention invoice templateA free PDF template, the line items, and the proof to attach. Broker not paying detention?What to do when the bill goes unanswered or the broker says no. Detention claim denied?The six reasons brokers turn down detention, and the fix for each one. What the broker receivesThe invoice GetDockPay sends and the notices on day 3, 7 and 14. Detention pay apps comparedGetDockPay next to the other detention and dock-wait apps, weak spots included.