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Revolutionizing Drayage with DetentionIQ: Turning Port Delays into Profit
Key Takeaways: Drayage detention is more severe than standard trucking due to port congestion, chassis shortages, and customs delays Port drayage oper...
Best Practices for Brokers in Handling Detention Claims
Key Takeaways: ~60% of loads experience some level of detention delay Clear contract terms can reduce disputes by 35% Digital evidence collection incr...
Detention vs. Dwell Time: What's the Difference in Trucking?
Key Takeaways: Dwell time = Total time at facility (arrival to departure) Detention time = Billable time beyond free period (subset of dwell) High dwe...
Top 5 Causes of Detention in Trucking and How to Avoid Them
Key Takeaways: Paperwork delays account for ~25% of all detention incidents Dock congestion and loading inefficiencies each cause ~20% of delays The a...
How to Calculate Detention Fees Accurately in Trucking
Key Takeaways: Standard formula: Billable Time = Total Time - Free Time; Fee = Billable Time × Hourly Rate Industry standard free time: 2 hours (but v...
Understanding Trucking Detention and Its Impact on Brokers and Carriers
Key Takeaways: Detention costs the trucking industry $3.4 billion annually in lost productivity (ATRI 2024) The average driver loses 1-2 hours per loa...