Detention Pay Calculator
Most brokers and shippers give two hours of free time at pickup and delivery, then pay detention by the hour. Enter when you checked in and when you were released to see how much detention you can bill, rounded up to your billing increment.
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Keep proof: in and out times on the bill of lading, ELD location data and a message to the broker before free time runs out.
Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere.
How to use it
- Enter the time you checked in at the facility and the time you were released.
- Enter the free time on your rate confirmation, usually 2 hours.
- Enter the detention rate per hour from your rate confirmation.
- Choose the billing increment and read the amount to bill.
Questions
How much is detention pay?
It is set on your rate confirmation. Typical rates run around $25 to $75 per hour after two hours of free time, and some brokers cap the daily amount.
How do I get paid for detention?
Get the detention terms in writing on the rate confirmation, record in and out times on the bill of lading or with photos and ELD data, and tell the broker as soon as free time is running out.
Does a dispatcher handle detention claims?
A good dispatcher does. At Priority Dispatch, detention and TONU claims are included in the dispatch fee.
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