Why Brokers Get Away With Not Paying Detention
Many carriers don’t bother filing for detention because:
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The paperwork is tedious — You need arrival/departure times, signatures, and proof of wait.
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Brokers deny claims — “Our records show you arrived late” or “We don’t pay detention at that location.”
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It’s too small to fight over — One hour here, two hours there. Carriers give up.
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Fear of retaliation — “If you ask for detention, we won’t give you future loads.”
This is exactly why detention continues to be a massive, unaddressed problem in the industry. Brokers know many carriers won’t push back.