Dispatcher to Help with Detention Pay
A dispatcher to help with detention pay ensures that you get properly compensated when your truck is delayed during loading or unloading. Detention time can cost drivers hours of lost productivity and fuel, and without proper follow-up, many truckers miss out on payments they deserve. A professional dispatcher tracks your schedules, communicates with brokers and shippers, and makes sure detention fees are included and paid on time.
Dispatchers monitor check-in and check-out times, document wait periods, and handle all negotiations and billing related to detention pay. They know how to deal with brokers and ensure the terms are clearly stated in the rate confirmation before you even take the load. This proactive approach prevents disputes and guarantees that your downtime doesn’t go unpaid.
By having a dispatcher who manages detention claims, you not only save time but also protect your earnings — ensuring that every hour spent on the job counts toward your income.
FAQs
Detention pay is compensation drivers receive when they are delayed at a shipper or receiver for longer than the agreed free time (usually 2 hours).
Dispatchers track arrival and departure times, handle communication with brokers, and ensure that the detention time is billed and paid properly.
Yes. Experienced dispatchers make sure detention terms are included in the rate confirmation before you accept the load.
Most drivers lose detention pay due to poor documentation or lack of follow-up. Dispatchers handle this process professionally to ensure payment.
Definitely. A dispatcher who tracks detention, layover, and TONU (Truck Order Not Used) helps maximize your overall earnings and minimizes lost time.