What is a detention fee?
A truck waiting fee is charged by the hour when a driver is forced to wait at the pick-up or delivery location for reasons beyond the driver's control.
The driver is picking up or delivering at a congested port or warehouse.
The freight is not ready.
No one is available to receive the driver for pickup or delivery.
More freight is given than listed on BOL and the driver must wait for freight to be reorganized and consolidated in order to fit.
The pick-up or delivery address is wrong.
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